Episodes
Event Details: * Dates: January 26-28, 2024 * Location: Leadville, Colorado * Website: www.fatbikeworlds.org * Host: www.cloudcitywheelers.com
Published 12/22/23
Published 12/22/23
In this episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast, we talk with Brad Bingham and learn how Bingham Built Bikes was born from the legendary Rocky Mountain Titanium frame building legacy. The Bingham Built Sweetspot Seatpost For more information about Bingham Built visit – https://binghambuiltbikes.com/
Published 05/27/23
Whit riding in Tahoe on his elevated chainstay fat bike on 2XL’s On this episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast, we talk with Whit Johnson from Meriwether Cycles about maximum flotation (five-inch plus) fat bikes and then we proceed to get into the weeds on a number of subjects that includes super fat (six-inch plus) fat bikes from the future and klunkers! Elevated Chainstay Details Meriwether Cycles – https://meriwethercycles.com/ Meriwether Cycles Gallery Long...
Published 04/14/23
On this remarkable two-thirds, (almost) all Alaskan episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast Tio Gomez talks with Tupper Becker about Fairbanks fat-bike customs and culture. After that, we chat with our fatbassador to Alaska, Travis Hubbard about the Trio World Championships and various other peculiar things. The show closes with Joe Cantwell talking about the Fatty Caddy fat bike race in Cadillac, Michigan. Mi Amigos Tupper & Jeff Gilmore Tupper (00:49) * Becker...
Published 02/10/23
Tio Gomez talks with Noel Kehrt, Luke Drinkard, and Melissa Clark about their experiences with Outbound Lighting’s Hangover and Trail EVO mountain bike lights. It’s sort of a podcast product review. Along the way, many other things get bounced around, from other sporting goods to trail grooming and events. Crack a beer or jump on the bike and take a listen! Noel – 00:10 Outbound Lighting – https://www.outboundlighting.com/ Bontrager Light – Trek Commuter Pro...
Published 01/13/23
The Crash Course Coaches at Broken Spoke Bike StudioKelly, Chris, George, David, and Robb. For this episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast Tio Gomez hit the road up to the Green Bay Area to meet up with our old friend George Kapitz and his Broken Spoke Bike Studio crew for a fat bike skills workshop that they’ve given an apt name. They call it their Crash Course and they cover fat biking 101 for folks that want to dip their toe into the Snow Crown Race Series. A good portion of the evening...
Published 12/16/22
On this episode of the Danger Gnome, tio Gomez talks with the race director of the Borealis Fat Bike World Championships presented by Pure Fuel and our fatbassador to Alaska and the Yukon Territories, Travis Hubbard!
Published 11/12/22
Today’s show features an interview with Kevin Wren, the founder of Wren Sports and a recap of the Fall Color Festival with Ryan and Scott! Wren Links * Perseverance Bar (photo above) * No Nonsense Carbon Bar – 20% DISCOUNT CODE (good until November 5th, 2022) – Gomez20* Inverted Suspension Fork L-R – Ryan, Scott, Tio Gomez After Hours Links * Fall Color Festival * Heller Bloodhound * Trek Farley * Wheel and Sprocket* OWYN * Minooka* Shelltrack (there is no...
Published 10/21/22
On this episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast, Tio Gomez talks with Idahoan, Jeff Davis about the Stanley Winter Fest and the one and only Dustin Marsh shares his busy month in the saddle with tales from SSUSA – the Transwisconsin & Marji Gesick Jeff right after finishing the Fat Fondo Dustin at Marji Links to things we talk about… * Fatty Stripper – http://www.fattystripper.com/* 45NRTH Van Helga Tires – https://www.45nrth.com/products/vanhelga#/* Boise...
Published 09/30/22
Tio Gomez talks with William Martin about his bikepacking trip to all of the lower 48 states and then a chat with Greg Gentle about the Crusher, SSUSA, and GNOMES! LINKS William Martin and his bike named Bob William’s Instagram – @therealadventureseeker The Adventure Seeker YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventureSeeker Greg Gentle’s Crusher Rig with the pair of hooptie Ti Rover handlebars from Berm Cycles The Crusher –...
Published 08/05/22
Tio Gomez talks with a few of the crew that contributes to the site. We ask them (and anybody else that would listen), “What Modifications do you make to your fat bike for summer?” The options discussed go beyond wheels and tires. The good thing here is that there’s no wrong answer. Sometimes it pays to keep things simple, but then our podcast would be very short. Winter vs. Summer – The Bike on the left is set up for winter and the bike on the right is set for Summer Welcome to...
Published 06/10/22
Adam is back with our amigo Steve Meurett to talk about the Levis Trail System. This episode of the Pneu Podcast won Ryan Conway a sweet little prize package. We ran a contest that asked for ideas for upcoming episodes of the Danger Gnome Podcast and Ryan responded with the idea to talk about one of our favorite places, Levis! Yo Gomez!Long time listener, recent transplant to the Midwest from Montana. I’m in Minneapolis but have been riding camba stuff a lot and also went down to Levis...
Published 05/20/22
The Danger Gnome Podcast – Black Hills Episode with Perry & Kristi Jewett from the Ridge Riders of the Black Hills Mountain Bike Club and special guest Adam Saban. Adam Contacted us and suggested that we do a show about the 28 Below Fat Bike Race in Spearfish South Dakota. We ran with the idea and invited him to be a guest along with Perry and Kristi. The Races Pine Island Gravel Odyssey – June 11, 2022 – https://www.pineislandgravel.com/ Dakota Five-O –...
Published 05/06/22
(L-R) Chris Stevens, Corey Stelljes, Will Ross Tio Gomez talks with four-time Fat Bike Birkie Champion, Corey Stelljes about his incredible ‘four-peat’ winning streak. We get into the weeds a bit with subjects that include lumberjacking, bow staff skills, and something really interesting called ‘MAD/BAT’. At some point in the show, I think we trade gnome recipes as well. It’s a deep dive into the now-famous Fat Bike Birkie with a true racing legend! Links * Fat Bike...
Published 04/08/22
L-R – Bee Furlong, Maria Statz, Sonia Mattson In this episode of the DGP, tio Gomez talks with Maria Statz from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Maria just won the 2022 Fat Bike Birkie up in the Northwoods. We also announce the winner of the PDW prize package from the last show. We’ll try to get some sort of contest together for our next podcast. In the next episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast, we interview four-time Fat Bike Birkie Champion, Corey Stelljes. Corey has won the...
Published 03/18/22
Tio Gomez sits down with Leia Schneeberger to talk about her race season and this weekend’s Fat Bike Birkie race up in Cable, Wisconsin. The show is the result of a request from one of our listeners that sent in an email to suggest that we talk with Leia about her race season this winter. Leia’s Racing Accomplishments * Started Racing Fat Bikes in 2016* Won the Hugh Jass Series 4 years* Won the Snow Crown Series 4 years* Won the Iola Snow Bully for the 4th time this year* Won...
Published 03/11/22
This episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast is sort of a three-act, variety show that blends a little bit of the Ask the Bicycle Doctor with the Black Ribbon Radio Hour all wrapped together with Danger Gnome gaffers tape. I chat with Jeff Davis about gear recommendations for an upcoming 40K fat-bike ride at the Stanley Winterfest. Then I talk with Erik Olson, General Manager of Portland Design Works about the legend behind Mudshovel fat-bike fenders and the Show wraps up with a Danger Gnome...
Published 02/18/22
Happy New Year everyone!  The Pnue Podcast is back and new with someone who has become a good friend during the last few years where I learned all about his craftsmanship making bike bags. My guest is the Manager of Cedaero bags in Two Harbors MN, Karl Mesedahl.  Karl and I chat about functions of bags, hatred of zippers, and all other types of thoughts about bags as carrying equipment and clothes on adventures become more and more a premium.  I learned a thing or two in this...
Published 01/21/22
https://fatbikeworlds.org/ In this episode of the Danger Gnome, Tio Gomez talks with Dave Ochs and Sarah Hartung about the upcoming Borealis Fat Bike World Championships in New Richmond Wisconsin. We also welcome Dan Mutz to the show to talk about the newest updated version of the (Made in the USA) Mutz full-suspension fat bike from Foes Racing. 2014 and 2021 Foes Mutz prototypes 7 years of Foes Mutz evolution Check out the Danger Gnome Fat Bike Worlds...
Published 01/14/22
http://www.sbfbs.com/ Tio Gomez chats with Tim Reicha and John Roe about the upcoming Shorts Brewing Fat Bike Series. The five-race series is up in the Northern Mitten of Michigan. How can you go wrong with races that rock names like ‘Fat & Fluroius’, ‘Dogman’, or my favorite, ‘Huma Loopa Licious’? The series is held in one of the best areas for lake effect snowshine and is home to some of the best grooming around the Great Lakes. * Short’s Brewing Fat Bike Series –...
Published 12/31/21
Tio Gomez welcomes Corey Stelljes to the show to talk about his Three-Peat at the Fat Bike Birkie. There’s also a new Fat Bike Worlds announcement at the beginning of the show for anyone that wants a chance to be the Fat Bike World Champion out there. WIN ONE of TWO FREE ENTRYS We have two entries into the Borealis Fat Bike Worlds! If you’d like to enter to get a chance to win, send an email to [email protected] with FBW Contest in the subject line and tell us why you...
Published 12/17/21
On this episode of the Danger Gnome Podcast Tio Gomez talks with the Fatbassador to Alaska Travis and then visits with Scott and Greg from Corvus Cycles (formerly Fatback Bicycles). Scott and Greg talk about the new brand and their new bikes. Travis just took home a new Corvus Akio all decked out with Big Su Carbon Wheels! If you like fat-bikes, this is the show for you! Corvus Cycles The Corvus Cycles Crow Pass Dropbar Adventure Bike The Corvus Cycles Magnus 27Fat Ti Fat...
Published 11/12/21
Photo by Scott Peterson Kyle, Maciej & Tio Gomez sit down at the newly remodeled Bicycle Doctor Coffee Bar and answer a couple of questions along with sharing some new downcountry Syerra tires from Vittoria and the new downcountry ripping Trek Top Fuel. Does your podcast speak downcountry? Trek Top Fuel – #downcountryaf Vittoria Syerra Tires #downcountry ¡Amigos! If you’d like some stickers for you…your ride buddies…or maybe the bike mechanic...
Published 10/08/21