Goobies, Boobies & Bike Rides

About this episode

Gear Abby discusses unusual outdoor place names and cycling group dynamics while sharing expertise on various related topics.

Big Titty Mountain. Mushroom poop tabs. No-drop bike rides that definitely drop people. This week, Gear Abby explores weird outdoor place names, the science behind mycelium-powered bathroom kits, and how to handle a cycling group that isn't living up to its promises. Plus: thru-hiker drama, Poo Poo Point, mastodon boners, and a (not-so) shocking amount of poop-related expertise. Send your questions to DearGearAbbyMail@gmail.com. There are no dumb questions, just smart advice. Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

People in this episode

Host: Gear Abby

Topics covered

• outdoor place names
• cycling
• thru-hiking
• mycelium
• group dynamics

Keywords

• outdoor names
• cycling
• mycelium
• thru-hiking
• poop

Mentioned in this episode

Products: mycelium-powered bathroom kits

Places: Big Titty Mountain, Poo Poo Point, mastodon

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