08/25/2026
π΄ New episode of Pedal the Springs is here!
What if every bike ride became a game β not about speed or distance, but about discovery? On this episode, host Torie Giffin talks with longtime friend and local cyclist Michael Watry about Wandrer, a worldwide exploration game where every new mile earns a point, turning ordinary rides into adventures full of hidden neighborhoods, trails, and unexpected scenery.
Michael shares how Wandrer has changed the way he rides at home and on the road, his time with SOCO Velo and the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe, and some of the biggest cycling challenges he's taken on. Beyond the bike, we hear about his life as a musician and how he and his wife, watercolor artist Lorraine Watry, are embracing their empty-nester years with new adventures and creative projects. Stay tuned to the end for a sample of his music!
π§ Watch on YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=aNMKM0TOg50
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Learn more - wandrer.earth
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Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio 809 Podcasts from The Next Us in Downtown Colorado Springs and presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort β the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Learn more at bicycleresort.com.