Banjo Blog

  • Five Things With Cyclist Chris Skogen

    FIVE THINGS WITH ALMANZO 100 FOUNDER CHRIS SKOGEN

    FIVE THINGS is a feature on the Banjo Brothers Blog. These short interviews explore life and bicycles with notable people. Since 2007 Chris Skogen has been producing barrier-free cycling events in the state of Minnesota.

    The most famous of his events, the Almanzo 100, is often referred to as the "granddaddy" of them all for its pole position in the explosion of gravel road bicycle ride around the country.  While other events have diverged from Skogen's "always free" business model, Skogen continues to shake up the paradigm in his crusade to simply get more people on bikes.

  • Molly Hurford, Author Shred Girls

    FIVE THINGS WITH CYCLIST AND "SHRED GIRLS" AUTHOR MOLLY HURFORD

    FIVE THINGS is a feature on the Banjo Brothers Blog. It’s a short interview about life and bicycles with a notable person. This week's notable person is Molly Hurford.

    Molly Hurford is a journalist in love cycling, running, nutrition and all things outdoors. When not outside, she's writing about being outside, travel, and athletic style on TheOutdoorEdit.com

    Molly is obsessed with getting more women psyched on adventure and wellness, and hosts talks and coaches clinics and camps for cyclists. She’s the author of multiple books on cycling and nutrition, including “Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortable, Ride Happy.” Her most recent project, Shred Girls, is a young adult fiction series (and website) focused on getting girls excited about bikes.