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My dream as a young man was to work in radio. I did that through college and then.....abandoned the dream. Instead I ended up spending the majority of my working life in the bicycle business. In this podcast I cover some of my opinions on bicycles, travels that I've embarked on over the years, various adventures (and misadventures) and hopefully talk to some interesting people along the way.

Christopher Wiggins

  • Dec 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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I Wonder.....The Monday Micro Dose: 14 Dec 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 11:45


I wonder about a great many things. Not all of them bike related.SUPPORT THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/yys4zvmgMY HOME ON THE WEB: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com STORE MERCH. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwMY VIDEO/VLOG GEAR https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/vlogging-video-gearMY KITCHEN ESSENTIALS https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/kitchen-essentialsMY EDC https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/edcBOOKS! https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/books*I do earn a small commission if you make a purchase using these Amazon links. It’s an easy way to support my work! Thank you!!**Copyright FREE music for your website, channel or podcast-use this link for one free month! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/u6qbsx/*Try Audible and receive 2 free books! https://amzn.to/3ekqkPm

Do you need a custom bike? The Monday Micro Dose: 7 Dec 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 11:58


I've been asked by a couple of you to share my thoughts about custom bikes. You asked for it, you got it!Many shows are found only on my YouTube channel due to the visual nature of the topics. Find that channel at www.youtube.com/thepsychicderailleurSUPPORT THE CHANNEL VIA PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/yys4zvmgMY HOME ON THE WEB: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com STORE MERCH. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwMY VIDEO/VLOG GEAR https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/vlogging-video-gearMY KITCHEN ESSENTIALS https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/kitchen-essentialsMY EDC https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/edcBOOKS! https://kit.co/Chris_Wiggins/books*I do earn a small commission if you make a purchase using these Amazon links. It’s an easy way to support my work! Thank you!!**Copyright FREE music for your website, channel or podcast-use this link for one free month! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/u6qbsx/*Try Audible and receive 2 free books! https://amzn.to/3ekqkPm

The Monday Micro Dose: 27 July 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 12:52


I take a stab at wood carving, and have a couple of really nice interactions online. I also answer question from y'all. Have a question of your own? Feel free to comment, or email them to me-info@thepsychicderailleur.comMy store on the web: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com Store merch. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwInexpensive ID tags https://amzn.to/2CVqvUGWhat I’m reading https://amzn.to/2CLh3DAHow I’m reading https://amzn.to/2BAIkrv https://amzn.to/2YVPcIZTry Audible and receive 2 free books! https://amzn.to/3ekqkPmRide in “normal” clothes: https://tinyurl.com/ybluxeb9Coffee outside! https://amzn.to/30KjC2bhttps://amzn.to/3fsEVcJhttps://tinyurl.com/yadnsgdp (to carry your new coffee rig!)Coffee Inside!https://amzn.to/2Ndo7Kthttps://amzn.to/3d9f87Whttps://amzn.to/3ftgn3cDon’t forget your beans from:http://www.tinkercoffee.comIf you ride, you gotta eat. This is the one thing I can’t do without in my kitchen! https://amzn.to/35OmImeMy EDC for the few ideas in my noggin:Field notes https://amzn.to/36bB14zPokka https://amzn.to/2Za0cmCSharpie Pen https://amzn.to/2ydhjcbThe only book I will ever write (probably): The Idiot’s Guide to Bike Repair and Maintenance: https://amzn.to/2XtOktd

The Monday Micro Dose: 13 July 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 18:39


What is a "Psychic Derailleur?" and a Sensible, yet Adventurous story that is lacking a whole lot of Sensible.Thank you for listening!!My store on the web: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com Store merch. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwWhat I’m reading https://amzn.to/3iqjqLRHow I’m reading https://amzn.to/2BAIkrv https://amzn.to/2YVPcIZTry Audible and receive 2 free books! https://amzn.to/3ekqkPmRide in “normal” clothes: https://tinyurl.com/ybluxeb9Coffee outside! https://amzn.to/30KjC2bhttps://amzn.to/3fsEVcJhttps://tinyurl.com/yadnsgdp (to carry your new coffee rig!)Coffee Inside!https://amzn.to/2Ndo7Kthttps://amzn.to/3d9f87Whttps://amzn.to/3ftgn3cDon’t forget your beans from:http://www.tinkercoffee.comIf you ride, you gotta eat. This is the one thing I can’t do without in my kitchen! https://amzn.to/35OmImeMy EDC for the few ideas in my noggin:Field notes https://amzn.to/36bB14zPokka https://amzn.to/2Za0cmCSharpie Pen https://amzn.to/2ydhjcbThe only book I will ever write (probably): The Idiot’s Guide to Bike Repair and Maintenance: https://amzn.to/2XtOktd

The Monday Micro Dose: 6 July 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 11:12


I'm sleep deprived, and honestly a little grumpy from hearing my neighbors celebrate our Nations Independence. I revisit riding in normal clothes, our new "hands free" law and what I'm currently reading.My store on the web: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com Store merch. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwWhat I’m reading https://amzn.to/3iqjqLRHow I’m reading https://amzn.to/2BAIkrv https://amzn.to/2YVPcIZIf you’d rather listen than read https://amzn.to/2YTvwoWRide in “normal” clothes: https://tinyurl.com/ybluxeb9Coffee outside! https://amzn.to/30KjC2bhttps://amzn.to/3fsEVcJhttps://tinyurl.com/yadnsgdp (to carry your new coffee rig!)Coffee Inside!https://amzn.to/2Ndo7Kthttps://amzn.to/3d9f87Whttps://amzn.to/3ftgn3cDon’t forget your beans from:http://www.tinkercoffee.comIf you ride, you gotta eat. This is the one thing I can’t do without in my kitchen! https://amzn.to/35OmImeMy EDC for the few ideas in my noggin:Field notes https://amzn.to/36bB14zPokka https://amzn.to/2Za0cmCSharpie Pen https://amzn.to/2ydhjcbThe only book I will ever write (probably): The Idiot’s Guide to Bike Repair and Maintenance: https://amzn.to/2XtOktd

The Monday Micro Dose: 29 June 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 18:05


In this episode I talk about the brand new Surly Disc Trucker, and tell the story of my one and only bike race.My store on the web: http://www.thepsychicderailleur.com Store merch. https://tinyurl.com/y7ltkjxwRide in “normal” clothes: https://tinyurl.com/ybluxeb9Coffee outside! https://amzn.to/30KjC2bhttps://amzn.to/3fsEVcJhttps://tinyurl.com/yadnsgdp (to carry your new coffee rig!)Coffee Inside!https://amzn.to/2Ndo7Kthttps://amzn.to/3d9f87Whttps://amzn.to/3ftgn3cDon’t forget your beans from:http://www.tinkercoffee.comIf you ride, you gotta eat. This is the one thing I can’t do without in my kitchen! https://amzn.to/35OmImeMy EDC for the few ideas in my noggin:Field notes https://amzn.to/36bB14zPokka https://amzn.to/2Za0cmCSharpie Pen https://amzn.to/2ydhjcbThe Idiot’s Guide to Bike Repair and Maintenance: https://amzn.to/2XtOktd

#17 Toby Henderson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 41:10


Toby Henderson is the President of Box Components.

The Monday Micro Dose: 6 April 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 12:44


Life in the quarantine zone, the power of silence, group rides and why is Gen X handling this so well?

The Monday Micro Dose: 23 March 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 14:25


Hard to NOT talk about Covid-19, although I don't dwell. I give some recommendations on palate cleansers when you get your fill of Corona, ways to support your favorite artists and some bike talk!

The Monday Micro Dose: 16 March 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 9:10


If you're stuck in your house you're probably looking at the internet. If you're looking at the internet, you may be thinking about building a new bike. If that's the case, listen to this first. I hope you are all well!My store on the web: The Psychic DerailleurThat's where you can get store merch, sign up for emails and obtain some of the finest cycling gear in the known universe.

The Monday Micro Dose: 9 March 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 12:36


I try, somewhat unsuccessfully I think, to answer my most asked question. The podfather visits Joe Rogan.Send your questions to: info@thepsychicderailleur.comwww.thepsychicderailleur.com is where you can sign up for emails, get store merch and the finest cycling gear in the known world.

The Monday Micro Dose: 2 March 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 17:36


The NTSB is in the new again, there's a kettlebell update and I talk about why I think it's the best time ever to buy a bike. Thank you for listening.My store on the web is the place to see, and sign up for blog posts, get store merch and buy some of the best bike gear anywhere.www.thepsychicderailleur.com

The Monday Micro Dose: 24 Feb 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 13:38


I reflect on what would be the 17th anniversary of buying my first store, the state of retail and I answer a question from a listener!Sing up for emails, get store merch and so much more at:www.thepsychicderailleur.com

The Monday Micro Dose: 17 Feb 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 5:48


The Micro Dose is a weekly upload. This episode focuses on my hesitance to do more bike reviews. This started as a video only show a couple of months ago. I will upload the audio when I think it makes sense. If you would like to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOaHUghcycIf you're interested my take on the Surly Bridge Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8ejJpvZ4kA&t=25s

#16 Week of 5 Jan 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 19:21


It's the first episode of the New Year! I'm easing my way into 2020 with some of the things that happened over the Holidays. I'm writing more thanks to always having my notebook and pens on hand.Field Notes https://amzn.to/35BEDeiSharpie Pens https://amzn.to/2tKQ4CXPokka Pens https://amzn.to/2FvtNvFMy efforts to reduce waste and use a biodegradable soap for dishes/house cleaning led me to thishttps://amzn.to/2uvoiLjhttps://amzn.to/2T2Uv6LAll Amazon links are affiliate links. If you do choose to buy using my link I get a small commission. Thank you!

#15 Kevin Whited

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 64:51


Kevin is back and we talk about the stuff we talk about whether the mics are on or not. Bikes, infrastructure, and............Sailing?

#14 Week of 24 November 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 19:17


I talk about my trip to S. Florida, minimalist travel, issues with our Red Line and more news about cars vs. bikes.Links to the stories I talked about:NTSB to Bike Riders: https://tinyurl.com/yx5aaethWhy More Cyclists are Dying: https://tinyurl.com/wqxfm3kStop Blaming Cyclists: https://tinyurl.com/v85o2sk

#13 Current events for the week of Oct 27, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 30:48


In this episode I talk about doing your part for the environment, RAGBRAI, The Cannibal, and just how confused are our friends at the DOT? A word of warning. I do use a few naughty words in this episode.

#12 Am I Scared?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 22:32


No guests this time. Just me talking about a question asked by a customer, and why I've bet it all on Sensible yet Adventurous bikes.

#11 John Hay

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 54:22


John is a advocate for neighborhoods, and also an accomplished cycle tourist. He was kind enough to come in and talk about his experiences. It's a good chat.

#10 Cy Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 33:48


Cy Bennett works for local non profit Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.

#9 Me and "Portals"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 5:43


It's a short episode that just features me. I riff on something I heard on another very popular podcast. What are your opinions on "Portals"?

#8 Nick Legan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 40:18


Nick Legan is a mechanic, advocate, writer and all around great guy. He currently works as the Road Brand Manger for Shimano North America.

#7 Maynard Hershon

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 65:14


Maynard Hershon has written for bicycling and motorcycling publications all over the world. He is well known in the bicycle world for a collection of his stories compiled into a book called "Tales from the Bike Shop".

#6 Aaron Domeier

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 52:02


The first repeat guest on the podcast. Aaron Domeier is a regional brand manager for Surly bikes. He was in town helping me celebrate the Grand Opening of my new store. We talk about bikes ('natch) and........drum corps?

#5 Steve Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 35:51


Steve is the co founder of Tinker Coffee located in Indianapolis IN. We talk about the beginnings of the company, and I learn some things about coffee that I didn't know.

#4 Scott Hoke

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 59:19


Scott Hoke has been the public address announcer for the Indiana Pacers, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He spent 9 years doing mornings at WFYI, and is now the host of the Mecum Auto Auction on NBCSN. We talk about when we always end up talking about. Broadcasting, music, and bikes. Well we don't really spend that much time talking about bike. Scott is a friend and all around great guy.

Things I've Learned So Far #1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 6:19


I will, from time to time, share something I've learned about the bicycle. Hopefully you will find it interesting and valuable.

The Psychic Derailleur #3 Kevin Whited

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 56:29


Kevin Whited is the former Executive Director of IndyCog (now Bike Indianapolis). He currently works for the city of Carmel IN. We talk about bicycle advocacy, mass transit and the current state of things.

EP #2- Doug Karr

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 64:28


Doug Karr is the owner of DK New Media. He's a web developer, social media expert, blogger, podcaster and all around great guy!

The Psychic Derailleur podcast intro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 2:40


Welcome to this new project. I hope this content will bring you some value.

The Psychic Derailleur | EP:1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 27:40


I talk with Aaron Domeier from Surly bikes. Aaron is a brand representative, and all around solid guy. We talk about the bike biz and how Surly fits in. Plus some random nonsense. This was my first attempt at interviewing someone. It shows. I promise to get better.

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