#PoweredByPotatoes

08/16/24 • 61 min

Host Tom Butler is gearing up for a both a dose of excitement and a little anxiety this weekend. He's set to embark on a Cascade Bicycle Club group ride with his wife, Kelly, for the first time. Join him as he shares his anticipation and nerves about her first group ride experience. Plus, with his cross-Washington ride looming, Tom provides an update on the wildfire situation and how it might significantly impact his journey.
Tom sits down with Chris Voigt, Director of the Washington Potato Commission, for a deep dive into the world of potatoes this week. Discover the incredible system behind bringing this staple food to our tables and learn about the #poweredbypotatoes campaign. Get ready to be amazed at the scale of potato production and inspired to support sustainable farming practices.
This episode is packed with insights, stories, and a healthy dose of potato knowledge. Don't miss it!
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Washington Grown Program: wagrown.com

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In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler shares some exciting news about his upcoming cycling challenge. Despite potential road closures and air quality concerns, Tom is optimistic that his chosen route will be bikeable this season. He also reveals details about another cycling experience he's looking forward to this fall.
Joining Tom for this episode is his wife, Kelly, who recently completed her first group ride, covering 125 miles in three days. Tom and Kelly discuss the experience and the potential impact it will have on their future cycling adventures together. With future cycling trips on the line, Tom is hopeful that Kelly's experience will inspire them to do more cycling as a couple and keep both of them motivated to stay fit.

Cycling Over Sixty - #PoweredByPotatoes

Transcript

Tom Butler00:00:04.386

This is the Cycling Over 60 podcast , season two , episode 55 , hashtag powered by potatoes , and I'm your host , tom Butler .

Tom Butler00:00:23.760

Thank you for joining me for another episode where I talk to people who I believe will help me stay on track as I try to make some major improvements to my health . Before I get into this week's conversation