# 45: Manitou E-Bike Co. How E-Bikes are Opening the Outdoors to Everyone

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Podcast: [Pedal The Springs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pedal-the-springs-102903)
Published: 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pedal-the-springs.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 2104

## Resource

Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bikes, talks with host Torie Giffin about helping people get back on bikes through the power of e-bikes. They discuss how to choose the right e-bike, battery care, e-bike classes, where you can ride, beginner lessons, test rides, rentals, and available rebates of up to $225. Also hear about Manitou E-Bikes’ support of the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, including the Velotric Demo Day on August 2 and the Velotric E-Bike Giveaway on August 4. Like, subscribe, and keep pedaling! Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guest: Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bike Co. LEARN MORE: Pikes Peak Cycle to the Summit & Velotric Summit ll E-Bike Giveaway Manitou E-Bike Co. Manitou Springs Rad Power Bike Red Rock Canyon Open Space Garden of the Gods Gold Camp Tunnels Manitou Spokes Rampart Range Road Trails End Taproom Bike Brands Aventon Aima Gazelle MacFox Urtopia Velotric Zeus Follow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities. Pedal the Springs is presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us . Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com

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