If you're looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs.

Meet the director, an instructor and a recent grad and get all three’s perspectives on what makes the school top notch and how you can attend.

Host: Torie Giffin: owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests:

Jeff Donaldson: Director of U of Q Institute formerly Barnett Bicycle Institute

Flash: Instructor at U of Q

Tatiana Pastor: Student and QBMS (Quality Bicycle Mechanic Scholarship recipient) from the Wheelhouse Detroit bike shop

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Barnett Bicycle Institute
https://www.qbp.com/u-of-q/institute/about/mission

U of Q Bicycle Institute
https://www.qbp.com/u-of-q/institute/about/mission

Quality Bicycle Products
https://www.qbp.com

Wheelhouse Detroit bike shop
https://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/

Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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