Ever driven past that big white dome in Memorial Park and wondered what happens inside? It’s home to Olympians, Paralympians, national and world champions — but you can ride there too! Track cyclists Chris Murphy and Andrea Villaroman Murphy talk about one of Colorado Springs’ coolest cycling assets. They share what it’s like to ride the 32-degree bank, Learn the Velo classes, race with no brakes or gears, youth programs with Kids on Bikes, para-cycling and why anybody — and any body — can give track cycling a try.

You can also come out and watch the racing! The athletes say one of the best ways to support our local velodrome is simply to show up, watch and cheer. And stick around until the end of this episode to hear how Chris and Andrea found love at the track and got married!

View the video of this episode here on YouTube.

Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests:

Chris Murphy, Paralympic track cyclist, world champion, world-record holder and coach at the Velodrome.

Andrea Villaroman Murphy, COS Racing track cyclist, current Masters National Champion

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Colorado Springs Velodrome

COS Racing

Kids on Bikes

USA Cycling

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

PEDAL THE SPRINGS

Hosted by Torie Giffin, owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Pedal the Springs shares the people, places, organizations and stories that make Colorado Springs an incredible place to ride.

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