They call it “The Course that Cannot Be Defeated,” an “Elevation Celebration” and a “Festival of Never-ending Ascending.” Learn all about it in this episode.

If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado look no further. The 719 Ride, in its 7^th year of operation, has something for everyone. You can ride all or part of the route, fat, skinny, mtb, ebike or even a penny farthing. It’s also a great event for spectators like our own “Giro d’Italia” or “Tour de France.” The route is 5 laps, each lap covering about 14 miles of neighborhood roads.

The full 719 Ride or “l Cinque Giri” is 71.9 miles and one of the toughest single-day climbing challenges in the state. The 719 comes from our area code and takes place on July 16, 2022. There is a choice of distances from a 14-mile challenge to the full 71.9 and even further. The course has one timed section with monetary prizes. There are three tiers of registration from an economy option to a community minded option to donate to local charities. For lowest pricing register by June 1^st at 719Ride.com. To volunteer email: 719@719ride.com

Host:Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, ride leader and ambassador for cycling in Colorado Springs

Guests:

• Chris Giovagnoni, Creator and Imagineer of the 719 Ride
• Shelbi Lowery, Event Coordinator Sports Corp
  
• Jimmy Clere, 719 Ride participant
  
• Patrick Flowers, 719 Ride participant

Links to show topics:

3Hundred Days of Shine
https://www.3hundreddays.com/

719Ride July 16, 2022
https://719ride.com/

Boxing Brothers Cider
https://www.boxingbrotherscider.com/

Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit - August 13, 2022
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/cycletothesummit/

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

Building Three Coffee Roasters
http://www.building3coffeeroasters.com/

Chipeta Elementary School
https://www.d11.org/Chipeta

Colorado Springs Sports Corp
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/

COSILoveYou
https://cosiloveyou.com/

DIY719
https://719ride.com/diy-719/

iFit
https://www.ifit.com/

Kids on Bikes Colorado Springs
https://kidsonbikes.net/

Kinship Landing
https://www.kinshiplanding.com/

Meadowgrass Music Festival - May 27-29, 2022
https://meadowgrass.org/

Mt. Evans Hillclimb - July 23, 2022
https://www.bicyclerace.com/

Nektr Craft Kombucha
https://www.nektrkombucha.com/

Ottavio Severo
https://719ride.com/a-brief-fiction-of-the-719-ride/

Rocky Mountain State Games - July 22-24, 29-31
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/rockymountainstategames/

Routes Outfitter
https://routesoutfitter.com/

Scheels Colorado Springs
https://www.scheels.com/

Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs
https://www.switchbacksfc.com/

Triple Bypass - August 20, 2022
https://www.triplebypass.org/

Twisted Spoke https://twistedspokeapothecary.com/

Thanks to supporter and partner, the MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022

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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