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The Northwoods Ramble

by David Schlabowske

Join coconspirators Seeley Dave and TJ as they explore the Upper Midwest by bike from their base camps in Seeley, WI. Seeley is located along the Namekagon River on the southern edge of the Chequamegon National Forest near the CAMBA MTB trails and Birkie Ski Trails. The guys will review regional bikepacking routes they have ridden and some of the gear they use, as well as keep you up to date on the exciting MTB scene in the Minnesota Iron Range, the UP, and of course, Wisconsin. They will share some area history, culture, a little bit of Northwoods know-how, and the latest beers they like.

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Episodes

  1. Northwoods Ramble Show 12

    After an injury that kept Seeley Dave off the bike for a few months, he is back rambling with a new co host and new direction for the show. In the intro to this episode, Dave is joined by his dog Cowboy. Later in the show Dave visits Greg Smith at Everyday Cycles in Milwaukee, where they look…

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  2. Northwoods Ramble Show 11

    Well, it’s been a month since the last Ramble. I guess that is better than the two months between show 9 and 10. Anyway, Seeley Dave and TJ are back for Northwoods Ramble Show 11 and a review of the winter that wasn’t. 2024 started with a New Year's Day paddle down the Namekagon River for Dave…

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  3. Northwoods Ramble Show 10

    After a hiatus of almost two months, Seeley Dave and TJ are back on another Northwoods Ramble. In this episode, TJ gives an end-of-the-year overview of the new Trek Trails powered by OTM at Telemark. Dave goes back to the 414 for the 22nd annual Santa Cycle Rampage. The show includes some Santa...

  4. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show 9

    In this episode, Seeley Dave heads to Wausau for the Ironbull Red Granite Grinder to photograph the 144-mile course and interview participants at the finish. After those interviews, Dave talks with Ben Welnak at his cool A-frame Airbnb about this year's Acorn Mast, deer hunting, and fishing Slab...

  5. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show 8

    This episode features an interview with return guest Josh Rizzo of The Nxrth.com website. We record that interview outside at Home Base Lodging at Mt Telemark and discuss the cool new trailside lodging there as well as go through the remaining regional gravel races of the season on his website’s...

  6. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #7

    This episode opens with an update on Life Above 8 that includes a discussion of the Chequamegon MTB Festival that just finished, including the new route. The intro also includes some photos of current flora and a couple of photos from Seeley professional nature photographer Paul Ostrum. Dave then...

  7. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #6

    In this episode, Seeley Dave gives the latest Update on Life Above 8, including some news about the Valhalla Beach Party Route, then has an interview Josh Rizzo of The Nxrth.com. Josh was up from Eau Claire with his brother and both of them were "working from ROAM" at ROAM Adventure Basecamp. He...

  8. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #5

    In episode 5, Seeley Dave interviews Ben Welnak, who started the popular Mountain Bike Radio podcast. Ben talks about how he landed in Hayward after living in Colorado, the guys also ramble about the similarities between Durango and Hayward. Ben's sauna rentals: Northwoods Sauna Ben's vacation...

  9. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #4

    In this show Seeley Dave interviews Joel Harrison and Daryl McNutt from New Moon Ski & Bike Shop in Hayward, WI. They chat about New Moon taking over the Hungry Bear gravel race, some improvements New Moon can make with their greater resources and what is going to stay the same. After the...

  10. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #3

    In this shorter solo episode of the Northwoods Ramble, Seeley Dave goes through all the things in the bikepacking gear lending library that he has put together. Seeley area community members and visitors can borrow or rent this gear to try bikepacking without having to invest in all the expensive...

  11. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #2

    For our second Northwoods Ramble, Seeley Dave and TJ are joined by Joe Vadeboncoeur, who after 30 years with Trek is now working with TJ at the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation to build a mountain bike park at the site of the former Telemark Lodge. In this show, TJ first gives an update on the...

  12. Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #1

    In this first episode of the Northwood Ramble, Seeley Dave and TJ discuss six long months of winter in the Northwoods, how much they enjoy the relatively fast pace of spring now that is finally here with all the ephemeral wildflowers, fawns, fox kits and bear cubs. They also discuss the community...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join coconspirators Seeley Dave and TJ as they explore the Upper Midwest by bike from their base camps in Seeley, WI. Seeley is located along the Namekagon River on the southern edge of the Chequamegon National Forest near the CAMBA MTB trails and Birkie Ski Trails. The guys will review regional bikepacking routes they have ridden and some of the gear they use, as well as keep you up to date on the exciting MTB scene in the Minnesota Iron Range, the UP, and of course, Wisconsin. They will share some area history, culture, a little bit of Northwoods know-how, and the latest beers they like.

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David Schlabowske

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What is The Northwoods Ramble about?

Join coconspirators Seeley Dave and TJ as they explore the Upper Midwest by bike from their base camps in Seeley, WI. Seeley is located along the Namekagon River on the southern edge of the Chequamegon National Forest near the CAMBA MTB trails and Birkie Ski Trails. The guys will review regional...

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The Northwoods Ramble is created and hosted by David Schlabowske.
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