Podcasts

June 12, 2024:  I raced the Rattlesnake Gravel Grinder in Sweetwater Texas and out of all the courses Ive raced, this may just be the best! In this gravel race breakdown I explain what makes a great race course, I walk you through my race, and attempt to make an argument that HARDER DOESN'T MEAN BETTER. 

As a full-time working couple with kids, a house and everything that comes with that, it's a challenge to pick and choose what events to attend throughout the year - but this one comes easy. It's not just a gravel race, it's a weekend long festival of camping, food, music, beers, bike rides and great West Texas hospitality! (and a few snakes) This was our second year (Dee and Dave's) at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind and of course, Mr. Microphone came with us. Listen to more of this podcast.

David King is back, this time with multi-time World & US National Champion Christie Tracy and USAF Veteran/Runner/Cyclist Fairweather Steve, to talk about the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Sweetwater, TX and a few funny stories.

After five years racing at the highest level with the EF Education World Tour Cycling Team, Emily Newsom made the decision to focus on gravel and U.S. road races. A high speed crash in a stage race in May left her with multiple broken bones and a challenging recovery. Now, with only one race left in the 7-race Lifetime Grand Prix series, she, amazingly only missed one and even completed the challenging 100-mile Leadville Mountain Bike Race in early August. With her breadth of experience, we sought her insights on the state of women's road racing and the U.S. scene with its heavy emphasis on gravel.  Emily and Bike Talk with Dave at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind on March 22-24, 2023. https://rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike/Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform.  Click Listen Here for the full podcast and episode with Emily

David King is the Race Director for the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. As an avid cyclist himself, he saw a need for an awesome grinder, with the help of the whole town they organized a 3-day event. Proceeds from the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind benefit the 5 Volunteer Fire Departments of Nolan County. Check out the episode .

The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, held on March 24 - 26, 2023, in Sweetwater, TX was a weekend of gravel riding, music, food, camping and fun. We were invited down for some good ol' west Texas hospitality - and this is our experience! Dave and his wife Dee hauled their tandem down I-35, set up their tent in the Sweetwater Lake Campground and had a weekend filled with memories that will last a lifetime and new friendships that will as well. After the windy gravel ride. Check out the episode..

We were invited and participated on a podcast on Drop Bar Texas.  You can listen to our interview through Apple Podcasts or Anchor, it is also available through other podcast apps. Once you open the link, scroll down for the episode.

Yes, Jimmy Hendrix, bmile gravel race through the power-producing (wind and oil) west Texas hill country - and don't worry, the Rattlesnake Round-up is the week prior to this weekend-long celebration, so the likelyhood of seeing this race's namesake is very low! ut with a bike, not a guitar! David and Jimmy have crafted a 30, 60 & 100+