Ping Pong Pizza Party

The Leadville 100 mile mtb race is its own type of gnarly. The mental, physical and technical aspects all play a huge roll in getting it done. Huge thanks to Luke, Ivan and Joel for sharing their experiences. Aside from geeking out on their race strategies and bike setups, we caught some truly inspiring words and shared a bunch of laughs :) Congrats to these dudes and everyone else who participated in this year’s Leadville 100! You’re all legends!

20/08/2024 • 99:29

Zach and Luke are true ride-or-dies. They joke like childhood friends, support each other like pro tour teammates and share a deep passion for working hard, on and off the bike. No stone is left unturned when trying to increase their FTP and watts per kilo. And just like their riding, they’ve put consistent effort into building a strong, healthy relationship with each other. Luke and Zach, sincere thanks for making the time to do this. Much love, amigos!

13/04/2024 • 121:11

Over two years ago, on the very first episode of the Ping Pong Pizza Party, Big Dave and I chatted so much he said the interview "might have to be a two-parter." Dude was right...Here's part 2!And I must say it was a treat getting to know Kirstin. We'd met a few times in passing but this time around we shared many stories, a lot of which were not recorded, but sometimes we just gotta live in the moment. I hope you enjoy what we did manage to catch on tape. Wishing Big Cuddly Dave and the wonderful Miss Kirstin safe travels on their Big Bend adventure and everyone else out there a very merry Christmas :) Thanks for listening.Link in bio.

24/12/2023 • 119:54

Another 12 Hours Of Old El Paso is in the books! After a few days of recovery, processing and reflection, I had the honor of sitting with sepsi bois, Luke Cutberth and James Garcia, to chat about it. James and Luke, I appreciate you both for making time to do this.Thanks for listening!-Richie

09/11/2023 • 66:30

"Dude, I'm cursed." That's what Luke said to me about 2 months before the 2023 Leadville 100 mountain bike race. I laughed and thought he was just being silly, as usual, but he was NOT kidding.Join us as Luke shares his 5-year epic journey to "The Big Race," turning what he once believed to be a relentless curse into a blessing beyond what words can describe.Thanks for listening.

18/08/2023 • 83:31

Oceana is a rad woman, on and off the bike. We chat about how she got her start in cycling, her transition into riding enduro mountain bikes, the different roles she's taken on in helping local cycling non-profits and so much more.Thanks for listening.@deserttxdarlin@last.sundays.ride@eponbikes@dirttherapyproject

15/04/2023 • 64:29

On lucky episode 13 we get to know El Paso On Bikes nonprofit co-founder, Gera Medina. Post biomechanics geek out, we speak about how his life has been enriched by two wheels and his mission to spread the bike love to new generations.To donate to EPOBcontact Gera at:hello@eponbikes.comor Instagram @eponbikesFor bike fitting, coaching, analytics, etc. you can find more info at:www.thebridgeendurance.com Thanks for listening!

08/03/2023 • 68:21

"In this episode of Ping Pong Pizza Party, the host becomes the guest. I’m James Garcia, guest host, and I wanted to give Richie the opportunity to speak his dream into existence. Richie's a passionate dad, bike mechanic, son, brother, and altogether a great soul. I hope you will learn what I have learned about Richie over the last 20 plus years of being his friend, and that is that he has a heart of gold and all of the tools to achieve anything he sets his mind to. Never stop being a kid and dream big, hermano. Love you."-James Garcia

19/06/2022 • 100:36

Rob Nice, a former tenured professor of the literary arts and hip-hop aficionado, is breaking ground in the hip-hop world bringing his experience from academia to the streets in a unique way.As the creator, owner and operator of Rap Seminar LLC, Rob offers lyrical artists a variety of services and tools to support their growth and offer a platform for real time connection.We talked about lyrical analysis, rhyme counts, schemes, themes and everything in between. We touched on early life experiences and influences. We got into who Rob is as a person and what all of this is really about. Sincere thanks to Master Nice for sharing time and space with me.I truly feel his story is one that can motivate and inspire anyone.It certainly did me.Love and respect.Thanks for listening.Instagram: @rapseminar @penduluminkTwitter: @RSeminarYouTube: Rap Seminar

21/05/2022 • 108:47

I had a chance to sit with local mountain biker, Eddie Sanchez, to talk about Mountain Action Sports El Paso (aka MAS EP), a local non-profit that is making moves to nurture the freeride mountain bike scene in our city. Thanks for listening.Keep it real.

18/04/2022 • 51:23

I think life is about connection and timing. Some of the most wonderful, scary and exciting things that I've ever experienced were made possible because things just clicked at the right time, and this conversation with my very dear friend, James Garcia, was exactly that.In this spontaneous post-ride session, we openly discuss depression and how getting outdoors has helped.Huge thanks goes out to James for having the courage to step up and be honest about something that so many of us deal with and have a hard time talking about.I hope someone finds this helpful in some way.Thanks for listening.Happy Thanksgiving!

25/11/2021 • 54:33

Desert ants are crazy little creatures with a sense of home that is almost unbelievable. When they're young, they spend a lot of time at home getting to know the place well before venturing out into the wild world above. They often travel far and wide to forage but no matter how far they stray away, they always know how to find their way back.I believe that connection runs deep in us, as well. It most certainly does in, Luke. After a long life journey far away from the desert, he's found his way back to the mule deer and sunsets. Welcome home, buddy.

25/07/2021 • 135:00

The "12 Hours of Old El Paso" mountain bike race is back!I recently caught up with race director, Mario Lopez, to discuss event details. In doing so, we laughed, reminisced and stoked the fire that pushed him to breath new life into one of the best bike fiestas our dusty town has ever seen.Huge thanks to Mario and everyone involved for making this happen.Thanks for listening.Keep it real.General info and registration - https://www.12hoursofoldelpaso.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/12HOEP/Instagram - @12_hoep https://instagram.com/12_hoep?utm_medium=copy_link

09/07/2021 • 80:58

The Chihuahuan Desert is a harsh place. From powerful mountain lions to delicate wild flowers, anything that lives here must overcome relentless challenges in order to do so successfully. Yet, in the quiet struggle that is desert life lies a sense of peace and respect.Fellow desert dweller, Chris Oaxaca, has the ability to capture "beauty in the mundane, as he calls it, with his stellar photography. Join us as we discuss his roots, craft and approach to the quiet struggle we all know well.Thanks for listening.Keep it real.Follow Chris on Instagram @wizerbshttps://instagram.com/wizerbs?utm_medium=copy_link

29/06/2021 • 121:33

Local mountain biker, Brent Sanders, has a free spirit with a love for the desert that is surpassed only by the love for his family. A mushy love bucket who's not afraid to wear a Speedo in public, he works hard to make a positive impact while navigating the ultimate adventure that is life.On this serendipitous Father's Day episode, Brent shares stories of his personal journey and exciting family plans for the very near future.Thanks for listening. Keep it real.

20/06/2021 • 85:37

As the president of the Borderland Mountain Bike Association for 2021, avid mountain biker, Linda Velarde, is leading the charge on several local projects that aim to preserve trails, build relationships and progress the way we think about mountain biking in the Sun City.Borderland Mountain Bike Association - www.bmbaelpaso.orgMas EP mountain bike group Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F3442929155821874&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F3442929155821874&_rdrLost Dog Chain Breakers mountain bike club Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/ldchainbreakers/Thanks for listening.Keep it real.

01/06/2021 • 57:26

El Paso local, Phil Sullivan, is a skateboarder, artist and visionary. With a passion for skateboarding, relentless work ethic and diplomatic abilities, Phil and his crew have spearheaded one of the largest D.I.Y. skatepark projects here in our beautiful border town.Phil Sullivan - Instagram @phlitchEl Paso Skatepark Association - http://elpasoskatepark.org/Thanks for listening.Keep it real.

28/05/2021 • 85:57

Long-time local mountain bike enthusiast and trails advocate, Dave Wilson, shares some of his thoughts about teaching high schoolers, racing bikes in the desert and doing one's part to make stuff happen in the El Paso bike scene. Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks - www.nukesunrise.comBorderland Mountain Bike Association - www.bmbaelpaso.orgMilintica Glassworks - Instagram @milinticaglassworks Mas EP mountain bike group Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F3442929155821874&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F3442929155821874&_rdrLost Dog Chain Breakers mountain bike club Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/ldchainbreakers/Thanks for listening. Keep it real.

21/05/2021 • 126:25