From The Ground Up | S4 Ep. 2 | Age Is Just A Number

In episode 2 we arrive in Bentonville for arguably the MOST important stop on our journey to SBT GRVL, skills. After receiving their bikes in Memphis, TN - Victory Bicycle Studio got them all ready and shipped them to Arkansas to be reunited. In this episode we hear from Rich about why he chose to take on something as daunting as FTGU as well as learn valuable skills with The Ride Series team and 15 of our closest FTGU friends.

Filmed by: Avery Stumm, Ian McGrew, Roo Smith
Photos by: Robert Barranco
Edited by: Roo Smith

Massive thank you to our partners: Mazda USA, Victory Bicycle Studio, Industry Nine Wheels, Kuat Racks, Teravail Tires, Gorewear Clothing, Maurten Nutrition, Partake Brewing, Chamois Buttr, Sweet Protection Helmets, ESI Grips, Humango ai Coaching, Buff, Wahoo Fitness, Shimano and PRO, Visit Bentonville and Visit Gunnison

[MaddiePetry-xe]

I've been riding for almost 10 years and clipping in STILL terrifies me. Love this episode. Richard you are all time and it's been so fun to watch your journey!!!

[donwasinger]

Loving this series. Inspiring and perfect to watch on the trainer grinding out the indoor miles.

[AppleJack]

As a grieving father myself, peace & love to Cathy & Rich.

[rickyfretwell]

Let's go. ... you guys are rocking it.

[jonathanbenn]

Do hard things so when you have to do hard things you can.

[tommays]

At 68 having pushed through CLL (chronic leukemia) and a reverse left shoulder replacement (bike crash 😮 ). who rides 6000 miles a year again and does gravel and road .

Clipping in for a gravel event with insanely difficult climbs that our going to require WALKING is just a bad plan as you’re going to need to unclip on 12 to 18 degree section and fall over and hurt yourself multiple times

Flat pedals with walkable bikes absolutely the better choice