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The Spokes People

by Dave Henson

Welcome to "The Spokes People" podcast, a bi-weekly, guest-oriented talk show dedicated to exploring the exciting and diverse world of cycling in and throughout Nebraska! Hosted by Dave Henson and Dave Randleman—when we can get him. Join us as we dive into the many amazing events, people, and stories that revolve around a love of two wheels.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 33 (N.O.S. Found Its Groove)

    And we're baaaaack... Welcome to Season 3, episode 33, of The Spokes People Podcast! To kick off the new(ish) year, Dave, Dave & Ken are joined once again by one of our favorite returning guests, James Krist to discuss all things Nebraska Off-Road Series, (N.O.S.)

  2. Episode 32 (Gifts & Resolutions)

    For our final episode of the season Dave, Dave, & Jamie discuss their picks for best bike related gifts this holiday season, as well as new years resolutions. So if you don't know what to get your bike riding loved one, or are looking for a good way to spend you holiday money, be sure to tune in…

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  3. Episode 31 ("The Main Five" follow up)

    Following up from our last episode, Dave & Dave once again sit down with all-star-super-star honorary-third-member Ken Theis to hear about "The Main Five" ride he hosted in November. (Listen to episode 29 if you'd like to catch up on how that ride came to be) It was a hard, wet, and cold ride by...

  4. Episode XXX (Coffee & Music w/Ken and Jamie)

    Every episode here at The Spokes People Podcast is special, but we'd be lying if we didn't say some episodes are a little more "special" than others. Today we bring you one of those "special" episodes. For the 30th installment of The Spokes People Podcast, Dave & Dave are joined again by friends...

  5. Episode 29 ("The Main Five")

    Episode 29 of The Spokes People podcast is here with two very very special guests! Kicking off the start of the episode we're joined for the first time—finally—by the ever elusive Jamie Schmidt to discuss the contentious yet very important subject of E-bikes. No matter where you stand on the...

  6. Episode 28 (Fall Season Prep)

    Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) return for episode 28 of the Spokes People podcast! First, a recap of everything we've missed since the summer season began followed by a look at what to expect going into the fall season. And to end the show, a candid conversation on the worrying state of independent...

  7. Episode 27 (Shop Talk/Tour Talk)

    It's that time of year again... okay maybe we're a little late. If you haven't heard, Tour de France season has opened to a very exciting start. And although we weren't able to have our pre-race prep show this year, we still wanted to bring you a bit of coverage while it's happening. But before...

  8. Episode 26 (W.M.B.A. with Cara & Jen)

    And now for something very new! So far for this season of The Spokes People podcast we've been featuring some of our returning and familiar guests in an effort to catch up with and show continued support for the many amazing organizations and riders that make Nebraska great. But for episode 26...

  9. Episode 25 (Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder Race-day Special pt. 2)

    Last time on The Spokes People podcast, Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR), were in Louisville Nebraska talking to all the fine folks spectating, organizing and participating in this years windy and wild Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder. Like we mentioned last episode, we weren't able to fit all of…

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  10. Episode 25 (Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder Race-day Special pt. 1)

    A week ago we packed up our gear and headed down to Louisville, Nebraska for our much anticipated Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder on-location-race-day-episode! You may have seen us there, hell, you may have even spoken to us. We had so many amazing guest voices, both first timers and regulars,...

  11. Episode 24 (The Return of Theresa Bender)

    For this week's episode of the Spokes People Podcast, and back by popular demand, we are joined once again by the one and only, extreme ultra super mega endurance athlete Theresa Bender to discuss her past year of riding and racing, along with future plans for this year. So if you'd like to know...

  12. Episode 22 (Steve & Tom Kutilek for Bike with Mike Day)

    Community is the driving force behind everything we do here at the Spokes People Podcast, and we'd be hard-pressed to find a greater, more impactful, intersection between the biking community and the greater Omaha area than the story found at "Bike with Mike Day". So for episode 22, Dave (Henson)...

  13. Episode 23 (Nebraska Off-Road Series) [N.O.S.] 2025)

    Red Alert! This is not a drill! Nebraska Off-Road Series 2025 starts in just four days, and to make sure we could bring you all the info you'll need before it begins, we've decided to release episode 23 a week early! On this episode of The Spokes People Podcast., Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) are...

  14. Episode 21 (Brad Oldfield for Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder)

    Now that we're back in the swing of things here at The Spokes People Podcast, it's time to start bringing on some guests! And who better to start the season than the guest that started it all, Brad Oldfield. That's right, it's almost April, and our first returning Spokes Person of season 2 is…

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  15. Episode 20 (Spring Cleaning pt.2)

    Picking up from where they left off last episode, Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) have reconvened this week to finish discussing the various upcoming races and rides they weren't able to cover last week. This time with a special emphasis on gravel road races. *Included in this discussion you'll find...

  16. Episode 19 (Spring Cleaning)

    New year, same Daves. Did you miss us? Welcome to season 2 of The Spokes People Podcast! And with that, a new year of excellent bike riding and racing! For our season premiere, we've decided to do a little house cleaning and discuss some of the upcoming races and rides that you need to be aware…

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  17. Episode 18 (End of Year Wrap Up)

    It's been a long and exciting 2024 for us here at The Spokes People Podcast, and we're already looking ahead to an even greater 2025. But before we get there, we ask you to join us for one final episode of the season as we recap and reflect on our past episodes, and discuss our plans for the...

  18. Episode 17 (Seth Marek)

    For episode 17 of The Spokes People podcast we'd like you to welcome friend of the shop and show Seth Marek. If you don't know him already, Seth is a local Nebraska cyclist with an impressive background in a variety of endurance related mountain bike races. He's also an experienced marathon…

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  19. Episode 16 (Winter Nutrition with Ken Theis)

    The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes heaps and helpings of delicious and decadent diet destroying food and drinks. To help guide us from the path of temptation, Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) are joined once again by honorary Spokes People Podcast member, and renowned beard...

  20. Episode 15 (Jason Brummels for T.H.O.R.)

    A big part of The Spokes People Podcast has always been about brining attention and awareness to the important topics, projects, and programs that affect our local biking community here in Omaha, and few things impact our local riders more than the work being done at THOR (Trails Have Our…

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  21. Episode 14 (Dan "The SRAM Man" Jennings)

    This one's been a long time coming. After numerous mentions throughout the Spokes People Podcast series, we've finally been able to sit down and talk with our special guest for this week Dan Jennings, or Dan "The SRAM Man" as he's sometimes referred. If you haven't been able to guess from that...

  22. Episode 13 (Dave Randleman)

    Lucky number 13, just in time for October. We've had a lot of excellent guests in the studio as of late, and with many more lined up for the future, we've decided now would be a good time to sit down and focus on one of our own. Dave Randleman, or as we like to call him, FDR [we'll let you…

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  23. Episode 12 (Harvest Racing for the Mark Savery Memorial Grand Prix)

    Did you miss us? Dave and Dave have returned from their individual hiatuses and are here to being you another exhillerating episode of the Spokes People podcast. This week, FDR has brought in fellow Harvest Racing members Eric O’Brien and Rafal Doloto to discuss the Mark Savery Grand Prix, the…

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  24. Episode 11 (Theresa Bender)

    Another Wednesday, another insightful and exhilarating conversation with Dave and Dave. This week they've finally been able to coordinate with special guest Endurance Athlete Theresa Bender to talk about her experience as an endurance athlete, her personal approach to training and nutrition, and...

  25. Episode 10 (Dirt Jumping with Mac Marousek)

    We've made it to the big Ten, and Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) think it's about time they start relating to the kid's. More specifically, our special guest Mac Marousek, a young and accomplished dirt jumper, enduro rider and all around bike lover. Join us as Mac takes D&D through the lifestyle…

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  26. Episode 9 (Tuesday Night Worlds with Mark Sullivan)

    Dave and Dave are back again, for another (mostly) insightful conversation about the wide world of cycling. This week they're joined by Mark Sullivan of Tuesday Night Worlds, to talk about Criterium racing and what makes it such an amazing yet underutilized part of a well-rounded racer's repertoire.

  27. Episode 8 (Giant with Collin Earhart)

    We’re on episode 8 of The Spokes People podcast and there’s no signs of slowing down. For this week’s adventure, your host Dave (Henson) and his co-host Dave (FDR) are joined by special guest Collin Earhart to talk all things Giant (bicycles), along with FDR’s jealousy of women’s bike colors and...

  28. Episode 7 (Tour de France talk w/ Troy)

    With the Tour de France just one day away, Dave, Dave and special guest Troy Tellinghuisen sat down for an extra Friday episode to talk about the history of the tour, some personal predictions for this year's race, and how recent events are expected to greatly impact the outcomes. Whether you're…

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  29. Episode 6 (Nebraska Off-Road Series [NOS])

    The prodigal Dave (FDR) has returned at last, after recovering from some very serious ailments, to join Dave (Henson) in episode 6 of The Spokes People Podcast. For this weeks episode, series director James Krist, sits down to talk all things NOS (Nebraska Off-Road Series). What got him started...

  30. Episode 5 (Shop talk)

    Rounding out our 5th episode, Dave (Henson) and previous guest Ken Theis take a pause on guest interviews to answer a few questions about the podcast, such as why it was started and what to expect from future episodes. Followed by a conversation about upcoming bike events in June and July. Later…

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  31. Episode 4 (Allison and Claire Burton for NICA)

    Join us for episode 4 of The Spokes People Podcast! This memorial day weekend Dave (Henson) sat down with Allison Burton and her daughter Claire Burton to discuss their involvement in NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association), Prairie Bloom, and the importance of female involvement in...

  32. Episode 3 (Kilowatt Coaching)

    Continuing our journey through the Omaha bicycling scene, Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) are joined this week by Ken Theis of Kilowatt Coaching, to discuss his history, methodology and overall philosophy when it comes to athletic training (including a surprise [to Dave] testimonial from one of…

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  33. Episode 2 (Bike With Mike)

    In our second episode of the "Spokes People" podcast, Dave (Henson) and Dave (FDR) sit down to talk with Tom Kutilek, on his involvement in "Bike With Mike Day", the story that started it and how it's come to impact the Omaha area so far.

  34. Episode 1 (Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder & B.R.A.N.)

    In our inaugural episode of "The Spokes People" podcast, Dave (Henson) & Dave (FDR) sit down for a chat with Brad Oldfield to discuss his experience in organizing the newly formed "Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder", followed by a later conversation with Doug Scherlie on his 40 year long running...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to "The Spokes People" podcast, a bi-weekly, guest-oriented talk show dedicated to exploring the exciting and diverse world of cycling in and throughout Nebraska! Hosted by Dave Henson and Dave Randleman—when we can get him. Join us as we dive into the many amazing events, people, and stories that revolve around a love of two wheels.

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Welcome to "The Spokes People" podcast, a bi-weekly, guest-oriented talk show dedicated to exploring the exciting and diverse world of cycling in and throughout Nebraska! Hosted by Dave Henson and Dave Randleman—when we can get him. Join us as we dive into the many amazing events, people, and...

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