Sessions with Sessions

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Just your local bike shop in Northern Ontario. Discussing riding, our way!

Sessions Ride Company Crew


    • Jun 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Sessions with Sessions Ep. 41, P2A and Early Season Race Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 50:31


    In this special "Ryans-only" episode, the guys recap early season races including Paris-to-Ancaster carnage, Hell of the North, and the first O-Cup race of 2023. Special guests Ryan and Ryan compare notes with host John on full-finger gloves, the thermal properties of skin suits, and why the Rolling Circus never cancels group rides! As an added bonus, Ryan shares expert tips on paint stir sticks and optimal leg-shaving timing.The Sessions with Sessions Podcast is brought to you by:Sessions Ride Co.609 Notre Dame Ave.Sudbury, ONP3C 5L4info@sessionsride.comwww.sessionsride.com(705) 523-7400

    Sessions with Sessions Ep. 40, Spring Riding & Early Season Race Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 41:25


    In this episode, the guys discuss spring riding in Sudbury and plans for early season racing. Special guests Evan and Todd compare notes with host John on Sudbury potholes, kit and clothing for spring racing conditions, and limited edition chrome group sets! After a prolonged absence, the boys are back!The Sessions with Sessions Podcast is brought to you by:Sessions Ride Co.609 Notre Dame Ave.Sudbury, ONP3C 5L4info@sessionsride.com(705) 523-7400

    Sessions with Sessions Ep. 39, Beacon Ride 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 49:07


    In this episode, the guys look back on Sudbury's inaugural Beacon Ride, in support of a local cyclist and friend's battle with multiple myeloma. Special guests Loken and Handsome Brian compare notes with host John on what it took to plan, organize, and inspire a community to come together in support of a Sudburian in need!The Sessions with Sessions Podcast is brought to you by:Sessions Ride Co.609 Notre Dame Ave.Sudbury, ONP3C 5L4info@sessionsride.com(705) 523-7400

    Sessions with Sessions Ep. 38, Shoulder Season Riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 38:11


    In this episode, the guys discuss how to be prepared for shoulder season riding. Special guests Evan and Brunetti compare notes with host John on kit and clothing for the variable temperatures and conditions we've grown to love in Northern Ontario! Technical difficulties mean we lose video part of the way through this episode, but the audio is solid!The Sessions with Sessions Podcast is brought to you by:Sessions Ride Co.609 Notre Dame Ave.Sudbury, ONP3C 5L4info@sessionsride.com(705) 523-7400

    We Conquered the Reggie Ramble!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 50:52


    In this episode, the guys discuss the Reggie Ramble 200 km race near Warkworth, ON. Special guests Evan and Andrew compare notes with host John on bike setup, nutrition, training, and what's required to survive this epic ride that includes features called "ambushes" and over 3,000 metres of elevation gain! 

    Season Start & Group Rides

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 46:43


    In this episode, the guys share their stoke for the 2022 riding season! John and special guest Brunetti discuss how you can ride with like-minded people and explore Sudbury's trails, try out racing in a low-risk setting, and how you can learn more about basic bike maintenance this summer. As an added bonus, you'll learn whether or not Brunetti wears padded shorts on his rides.

    We Did the P2A Gravel Race!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 53:26


    In this episode the crew talks about the rolling circus, and their trip down to the Paris to Ancaster gravel race this past week.We chat about the take aways, the good, the bad and the MUD!Make sure to like and subscribe!

    Dude, Where's My Bike?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 43:32


    In this episode we've got special guest host Brunetti interviewing the owner of Sessions Ride Co. John about the state of the bike industry.They talk about the bike shortage and what to expect this season, and how to get yourself on a bike!Make sure to like and subscribe!Have fun our there

    The Dark Arts of Bike Fitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 46:52


    In this episode the crew talks about bike fitting!John and Brunetti talk about their trip out west to learn the dark arts of fitting and we bring Andrew on to chat about his fit experience and what it's like to be bike fit.Thanks for listening!Have fun out there!

    Direct to Consumer Bike Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 50:27


    In this episode the crew talks about the taboo subject of Direct to Consumer Bike Brands.We go over the pros and cons of each and what to keep an eye on.Make sure to like and subscribe, and tell your friends

    The Cross Country Ski Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 73:15


    In this Episode the crew talks about everything cross country ski! They go over the differences between Classic, Skate and touring, they talking about boots, skis poles and what you need to get out there an enjoy skiing!Make sure to like and subscribe!

    Fat Bike Tires!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 61:35


    In this episode the crew talks about fat bike tires, Studded tires, Tubeless tires and everything you need to know about your tires in the winter.Make sure to like and subscribe, and leave a comment or question!You can follow us on YouTube or your favourite podcast appHave fun out there guys!

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    Zwift and Other Training Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 59:59


    In this podcast the crew talks about Zwift and other training programs!We go over the different options and how to use them!Make sure to like, subscribe and share with your friends!you can find more here from us here! https://www.sessionsride.com

    Fat Bike Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 43:34


    In this episode the crew talks about fat bike essentials!They go over the things you ned to keep in mind when you are picking up your new fat bike!Make sure to like and subscribe! More items over at Sessionsride.com

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    The 2021 Christmas Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 50:15


    In this episode the crew goes over our top gifts for Christmas! We go over different price points and ideas for the cyclist or outdoor activist in your family!Make sure to like, subscribe and check out our YouTube!Have fun out there guys!

    Episode 26: Night Riding and Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 39:54


    In this Episode the crew talks about Night Riding and Lights!We go over the benefits of different lights and why we use what we use.Make sure to subscribe and share with your friends!We are now on YOUTUBE!

    Episode 25: Fall and Winter Base Layers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 46:03


    In this cast the crew talks about Baselayers!We go over the different options and what we use for different conditions.Make sure to Like, Subscribe and leave a comment/question!Have fun out there guys!

    Episode 24: The State of The Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 49:49


    In this episode John and Felix talk about what life is like in the bike industry.They talk about shipping dates, availabilities, future predictions and how to guarantee yourself a bike in the future. Make sure to Like, Subscribe and share with your friends!Have fun out there guys!

    Episode 23: Fall Weather Riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 49:11


    In this episode the crew talks about how to keep riding as the weather changes. We chat about clothing, lights tires and everything you need to keep riding your bike as we enter the cold!Make sure to like, subscribe and tell your friends!Leave a comment below!Have fun out there!

    Episode 22: Trainers and Indoor Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 52:18


    In this episode John and Brunetti talk trainers! They go over the different kinds and what to expect from your trainer. They also talk about the programs they use and prefer and tips/tricks on how to set your Pain Cave up!Make sure to subscribe and share with your friendsLeave a comment or rating below

    Episode 21. Where We Ride: The Trails Not To Be Named!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 43:15


    In this episode the cast chats about local trails. They talk about trails that exist on the outskirts of town and trails in town that are hidden and not publicly known. Make sure to subscribe, leave a comment or question and tell your friends!

    Episode 20: Bike theft, How to Prevent and Find Your Bike if it Goes Missing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 52:42


    In this episode the crew talking about bike theft in Sudbury. We have seen a huge increase over the last few years and share some tips to keep your bike safe and secure. We also chat about how to find your bike if it does unfortunately go missing.Make sure to share with your friends and leave a comment! Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave us a 5 star rating!Have Fun out There!

    Episode 19: Where We Ride: Nickeldale and Inner City Trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 53:36


    In this episode the crew talks about where we ride. We explore the nickel dale region and the inner-city  trails we ride on gravel and mountain bikes.Please subscribe and leave a rating! Tell your friends and leave a comment or question in the comments and we will get to it on air!

    Episode 18: The 5 Year Anniversary Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 52:34


    Its the five year Anniversary for Sessions Ride Company! To celebrate the crew comes together to tell stories about the past year and talk about what a local bike shop is all about!Make sure to like, subscribe and be sure to leave a 5 star review! Let us know if you have questions and we will answer them on the next cast!

    Episode 17: How Much Riding is Too Much Riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 49:51


    In this episode the crew talks about how much an average rider should look to ride, how to make sure you don't burn yourself out and some preventive measures to keep you in the saddle!Make sure to like, share and subscribe. Leave a comment below and we will get it to it on the next cast.Have fun out there!

    Episode 16: Women's Cycling In Sudbury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 56:58


    In this episode the crew is joined by Stacy and Stacey from the Sudbury Women's Mountain Bike Group to talk all things women's cycling in Sudbury! Make sure to follow the Walden Mountain Bike Club on Facebook and to join their rides on Monday at 6:30PM at Walden!Feel free to Subscribe, Leave a Comment and Tell your Friends! 

    Episode 15: Mountain Bike Tires Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 64:41


    In this episode the crew talks about different Mountain Bike Tires! We chat about the why they tires can get so expensive and what to look for in a tire for yourself! Make sure to subscribe and follow along! Leave us a rating and let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

    Episode 14: The Great Wheel Size Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 42:16


    In this episode the crew talks about the question everyone has had! What wheel size if best for me? 26 inch? 27.5 inch? or 29 inch? Make sure to like, subscribe and leave us a comment or question and we will talk about it on cast. Also make sure to leave us a rating! 

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    Episode 13: How to Find Friends That Ride Bikes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 44:01


    In this episode, the crew talks about community and how to find friends that ride bikes! We chat about local trails, clubs and shops to find places to ride. We also chat about how to get your friends out riding and how to optimize making friends on trail!Please make sure to subscribe and leave a five star rating! Feel free to reach out with any questions or topics you would like us to talk about on future episodes! 

    Episode 12! So You Wanna Buy A Bike Part 4: Gravel Bikes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 57:07


    In this episode the crew concludes the series "So You Wanna Buy A Bike". This time we talk gravel bikes! We chat about the different types of bikes, wheel sizes, drivetrains and how we ride them! You'll hear how to find the perfect gravel bike for yourself!Make sure you subscribe and leave us a five star rating! Please share the podcast with your friends! If you have questions you'd like us to address on cast, please send us a message or comment on the Facebook post!Have fun out there!

    Episode 11: So You Wanna Buy a Bike, Part 3! The Full Suspension Mountain Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 71:24


    In the third part of our mini series, "So You Wanna Buy a Bike" the crew explores how to buy a full suspension mountain bike. We talk about the different styles of bikes, we chat about the things to look out for and things to avoid. Make sure to follow along, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends! Keep an eye out for the last part of our miniseries where we talk about Gravel and Road Bikes!

    Episode 10: So You Wanna Buy A Bike, Part Two! Hardtails!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 52:45


    Join the crew as they go through the second part in the miniseries "So You Wanna Buy A Bike!"In the second part of the series we talk about entry price point hardtails. We chat about mountain bikes in the $600-$2000 price range. The things to look out for and the things to avoid. The crew also chats about the importance of service and how to identify the right place to shop for a bike.Make sure to follow along and subscribe! Remember to leave a rating!

    Episode 9: "So You Wanna Buy a Bike" Mini-Series, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 71:20


    Join the crew this week as we launch our mini series "So you wanna buy a bike".  In the series we teach what do look for when buying your bike! We are covering the first bike, second bike, fast bike or slow bike. Follow along as we explain the ins and outs of finding the right bike for you!In the first part of the series we talk about our first bikes! what they were and how we found them! we also talk about what it was like to walk into a bike shop the first time!The crew covers department store bikes, what to avoid and what to upgrade. Also best places to save a couple bucks!As always make sure you subscribe and leave a five star rating!

    Episode 8: Fatbike Drivetrains and Hubs, Also Giveaway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 52:56


    In this cast the crew talks fat bike hubs, different standards, what to look out for and what do avoid when shopping for hubs and frames. We also chat about drivetrains, we have been experimenting with different drivetrains and we are excited to share our experiences! Lastly we give away two ninja suits! Congrats!Make sure to follow along, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Also feel free to leave a rating. You can follow the shop @sessionsride and shoot us a message so we can answer your questions on cast!Have fun out there guys!

    Episode 7: Fat Bike Tires and Give Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 72:07


    In this episode the crew talks fat bike tires, we talk Size, Width, Studs and Tubeless! We also have a like and share giveaway on our Facebook page Sessions Ride Company! You can enter to win a pair of ninja suits!

    Episode 6: A Year In Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 70:15


    This week the crew talks remotely! With the global pandemic and provincial lockdown, we are recording from home.The crew talks about what went down in 2020, and what we are looking forward to in 2021! We talk Local Trails, Riding Adventures, Biggest Bails and more!

    Episode 5: The Sessions Christmas Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 49:14


    With the global pandemic going on we can't have out usual Christmas party. so we took the time to have all the staff at sessions sit down, and have a Christmas party with our listeners!Merry Christmas from everyone at Sessions!

    Episode 4: Training through the winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 50:35


    The Crew explores what to do for training in the winter. We talk Indoor cycling, Fatbiking, Cross-fit, Weight Training and Cross training. Make sure to subscribe and give us a rating!

    Episode 3: Fat Biking, What Works and What Doesn't!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 57:17


    In this episode Brunetti, Professor Veevers and John explore different Fat Bike components and accessories. They talk about what they have on their bikes, what works and what they have tried that doesn't work.Please take the time to give our podcast a rating! And make sure to subscribe!  

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    Episode 2: Fat Bikes and Layering Clothing for Cold!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 72:34


    Today we have the whole crew! John, Evan, Brunetti, Todd and Professor Veevers. We chat about our fat bikes and dive into the world of layering clothing for winter cycling!We even managed to plug the mic in properly! Let us know what you want us to chat about next week! Subscribe and give us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app!

    Episode 1: Where We Ride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 65:23


    In this episode we cover what it's like to ride in Sudbury Ontario! We talk about Mountain Bike trailheads, Road bike tarmac and crunchy gravel trails. You will notice the audio quality change half was through the podcast, we happened to find the mic unplugged! 

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    Introduction Time! We are making a Bike Shop Podacast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 1:57


    Here we are! We've been taking about making a podcast, so it's finally time! Sessions With Sessions will feature riders from Sudbury, Ontario talking about bicycles. We will be talking about our bikes, where we ride and give some tips and tricks as to how we make it work in Northern Ontario! Sessions Ride Company Our Local Bike ShopDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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