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Exploring the Deep South: Bike Adventures, Hidden Trails, and Louisiana CuisineIn this episode of the Shiftless podcast, hosts Kevin and Brad dive into a fun and varied discussion about their recent adventures and plans. Kevin shares his detailed scouting trip across Mississippi and Louisiana, highlighting picturesque biking trails, unexpected resupply points, and unique challenges like unmaintained trails and thick gravel roads.
The episode also touches on amusing anecdotes such as Kevin's stop at the Francis restaurant in St. Francisville and trying local banana pudding. Meanwhile, Brad discusses his recent rides around Denton, prepping for an upcoming trip, and scratchings some culinary itches with Korean fried chicken.
The conversation covers everything from the technical aspects of bike setup to the simpler pleasures of local food, providing listeners with an engaging mix of travel stories, biking insights, and a dose of local culture.00:00 Introduction and Preamble00:34 Welcome to Shiftless Podcast01:16 Golf Stories and Weather Talk02:22 Garage Cleaning and Fixing Things03:12 Recent Adventures and Headlines04:29 Revel Bikes Closure Discussion07:48 State Bicycles New Mountain Bike16:30 Single Speed and Bike Setup26:56 Air Conditioner Troubles and Summer Tips42:01 Upcoming Ride Plans44:40 Route Scouting and Adventures46:39 Happy Little Accidents47:06 Mapping the Route from Waynesboro to Castor48:29 Exploring the Monkey Trail and Mountain Biking49:46 Scouting the Route from Minden to Texarkana52:34 Challenges of Crossing the Mississippi River59:50 The Louisiana Trails Dilemma01:09:21 Food Highlights and Happy Little Accidents01:30:45 Preparing for the Next Adventure