In this episode of the Rider-Up Podcast Dan and John talk about trying to get out and ride even though their bikes might have needed a bit more TLC over the winter. It's an exciting time in Virginia's Blue Ridge because the region is hosting the U.S. National Championships this year and next. Dan has a front row seat to how they are getting the trails ready for the big show. Also Dan gives us a glimpse of Shimano's new Base group set which is punching way above it's weight -- and price. It's all about cycling -- brought to you by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge and Cardinal bicycle.
John's Waterford on the Blue Ridge Parkway February 2025
Show Notes
Cardinal Bicycle: https:)//www.ca)rdinalbicycle.com/)
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge: https:)//www.visitroanokeva.com/)
Mountain Bike Nationals: https://ww)w.visitroanokeva.com/articles/post/virginias-blue-ridge-to-host-2025-2026-usa-cycling-endurance-mountain-bike-national-championships/)
Shimano's Cues group: https://bike.shimano.com/en-AU/products/series/cues.html)
Follow VBR Team 2028: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/biking/vbr-twenty24/
Dan's Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roanokevalleydevo/)
John's Blog from the Erie Canal: https://carlinthecyclist.com/re-defining-the-perfect-bicycle-on-the-erie-canal/)
Biking 4 Boomers Riding the Erie Canal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPtmSoabdw)
Biking 4 Boomers in Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gxCRuJL9Dc&t=1s
Bike Virginia's Blue Ridge: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/bikevbr-blog/)
John and Dan on Social
John's Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy...)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc...)
Biking4Boomers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA)
Dan's Ride on Mill Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yVT4NWJpH4)
Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/)
