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In this episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast, host Arleigh Greenwald talks with Kristi Mohn from Dirty Kanza about the growth of this gravel event, getting more women into the sport, the impact of the Emporia economy, and more. Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

In this Shift Up Podcast episode we talk with Nedra Deadwyler from Civil Bikes about using bikes as a gateway tool, celebrating our history and storytelling, and how she uses bikes (and walking) to help people explore the city of Atlanta.   Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

How will Yamaha position themselves as they enter the United States market with their power assist electric bikes?  That is exactly the question we are exploring in today’s episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast.   For show notes on this episode visit bicycleretailer.com

The Airbnb of bike rentals is back with new ownership and a fresh view of the sharing economy. Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Mark Gustafson, Owner and CEO Spinlister about his vision of the industry, Oprah's favorite bike, and how it all fits into getting more people on bikes.  Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

 In this episode of the Shift Up podcast, we are talking with Scott Taylor, bike shop owner and inventor of a successful Kickstarter product - Argo Cargo. Why did he leave the bike shop life behind and what can we expect for this new company?    Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

What is this buzzword of “mobility” in the tech and transportation industries and why should the bike industry be paying attention? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Andy Boenau from the Gotcha Group as we talk about mobility sharing, investing in first / last mile, and removing barriers from your consumer's journey.    Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

What is CABDA and where does it fit in the US Bike Industry trade shows? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Jim Kersten, the Show Director of CABDA Expo. Join the conversation and view show notes at bicycleretailer.com

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our first episode of 2019 we are talking with Elorie Slater from Sports Garage Cycling in Boulder, Colorado about improving the stream of information from consumer to brand, the Women's Off Road Cycling Congress, and bridging the gender gap in cycling by simply servicing customer's needs better.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our last episode for 2018, we discuss the State of the Bike Industry with Bicycle Retailer's Editor in Chief, Steve Frothingham. What went well in Q4 of 18, what didn't, and what do we predict for the new year? Topics covered include Interbike, bankruptcy, events, mobile service, and more.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

In this Shift Up podcast episode, we are talking with Jenny Kallista of Appalachian Bicycle Institute and board member of PBMA or Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association. The background of this episode is a very important article Jenny wrote this past fall of 2018 after the PBMA exams at Interbike. We are going to discuss technical training, the role of PBMA in building a better bike industry, this testing and what brands, shops, and mechanics can expect if they attend one of the upcoming PBMA Technical Workshops. Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

What is it like building a female and design focused bike brand in 2018? Maria Boustead from Po Campo bike bags has overcome a lot in the 10 years of business. Listen in as we talk about her success and struggles of building a small company in the bike industry, being a woman in the industry, and the unique struggles in 2018 for small businesses.

We sit down to talk with Jannine Fitzgerald from Buddy Pegs Media about getting more kids on bikes, leaving a successful bike shop behind, creating a family-focused bike media outlet that includes books, blogs, and podcasts and their new Raise Riders tour where they are crossing the country holding events to encourage more kids and families to bike. About the podcast: Welcome to the Bike Shop Girl podcast, hosted by bicycle industry vet, bike shop owner, and entrepreneur Arleigh Greenwald. On this podcast, you'll find interviews discussing bike industry trends, new bicycle products, and inspiring stories with the goal of empowering daily life by bike. Arleigh's bike shop, Bike Shop Girl Family Cyclery is a Denver area bike shop focused on urban biking for families and transportation. Show notes are at www.shiftuppodcast.com

In this Shift Up podcast episode, we are having such an important conversation, maybe the most important conversation, about climate change and #bikes4climate with Andrea Learned. Show notes are at www.shiftuppodcast.com

We connect with Toffer Lehnherr about coffee outside and creating a safe and inviting place for all in the bike world. More than ever, we need genuine in-person connections and coffee outside provides this movement. See show notes and links at shiftuppodcast.com

An on the road conversation between bike shop owners, Arleigh Greenwald & Davey Oil, recapping Day 1 of Interbike 2018 in Reno, Nevada.

We speak candidly with Colin Ross from Linus Bikes about bicycle reps and how they can be part of building a better bike industry.    We would love to hear from you. Please post a review or shoot us a message! Show notes are at shiftuppodcast.com 

We are talking with Rachel Varn from PedalPower Kids about how she is building a business focused on getting more kids on bikes and taking her community's biking future into her own hands. We also talk about scaling a small business and focusing on that "why".     Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

Listen in as we talk with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity to discuss their new book, "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality". What can we learn from cities across the world that are focused on building vibrant communities with our trusty tool, the bicycle?

In the latest Shift Up podcast we are connecting with Joe at 718 Cyclery about Bike Shop Day, an annual day to celebrate local bike shops. Learn about it, get involved & sign your shop up.   Full details can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

We are going very local with this Shift Up podcast episode as we dig in with Piep van Heuven from Bicycle Colorado to discuss Colorado and Denver advocacy. We touch base on wins and losses for the year, the dockless bike and scooter plan (it really is amazing), Colorado Classic, Veloroma Mayor's Ride, Denveright, and the Street's Partnership. This is a great foundational episode as we plan to talk more with Bicycle Colorado in the future not just about Colorado but about being a bike advocate and the lingo we all use to fight for safer space for bicycling.    Find all of the links mentioned in this episode at shiftuppodcast.com

We have some exciting news to share with you about our new bike shop?!?!? But first, let's talk about history and why we are doing this!

We check in with Mark Sutton from Cycling Industry News to see what stood out at the 2018 Eurobike trade show. 

What is truly keeping women from biking more? Tiffany Lam wrote her masters dissertation at LSE Cities exactly on that. Listen in as we talk about Tiffany's very unique background and why her research is so important to bridging the gender gap in cycling.   This series is sponsored by Quality Bicycle Products. Learn more about their work at qbp.com/shiftup

In 1969 - 50% of kids were biking or walking to school and as of 2009 13% of kids were biking or walking to school. How do we introduce biking to kids at a younger age to help grow these numbers?   In this episode, we discuss this and more with Amanda Braverman, Director of Educational Programs at Strider Sports. Want to grow the cycling pie? Have healthier kids? This episode is for you.

How do you build a bike shop without going in debt while testing and building for your community’s needs? This is exactly what Four Star Family Cyclery is doing and we talk with Elsbeth Cool about how difficult it has been to break out of the "debt framework" that the bike industry demands.

A special episode as we talk with Matt Moore, General Counsel at QBP, to understand the new US tariffs and what the bike industry can do.

How can we get more people on bikes by focusing on getting more kids on bikes? We dive into this with Austin from National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).   Show notes and links can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

This week we are talking with Sara Jarrell, SRAM's Women's Program Coordinator in our Bridging the Gap series. Why is a major brand investing so much in bridging the gender gap and how are they doing it? We talk about this and more in this episode!   Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

People for Bikes recently released their Places for Bikes City Ranking results. We discuss the program with Jennifer Boldry, Ph.D., Director of Research at People for Bikes. Most importantly, we discuss how having a more connected bike network directly impacts local bike shop growth. This should really matter to you, no matter where you are in the bike industry!   Full show notes are at shiftuppodcast.com

Elly Blue has been working on finding Gender Balance in cycling through her work as an author, editor, and publisher. We talk with her in the latest Bridging the Gap episode about some of her work, books she loves, and the latest zine that is on Kickstarter focused on giving the trans cycling community a safe place to share their stories. The Bridging the Gap series is sponsored by Quality Bicycle Products. Learn more about their work at qbp.com/shiftup . Find show notes to this episode at shiftuppodcast.com

Dockless bike share (and scooters) are popping up all over the world. What is it all about? How successful and sustainable is this model and where will it be in 12 months? Tune into the latest episode with Andy Boenau to learn more. Make sure to add your opinions by sending us a message hello at shiftuppodcast.com.   Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com 

We talk with Joe and Meredith from 718 Cyclery to dig into the question, "How Do We Attract and Retain Women In the Cycling Industry?" The first step, building inclusive bike shops and groups that attract and retain women to biking.   Listen in and visit show notes at shiftuppodcast.com

What is it like to open and run a niche independent bike shop in 2018? What are the high and low moments? We discuss this and more with Davey Oil from G&O Family Cyclery. Listen in and let us know your own personal highs and lows of running a bike shop in 2018!    Submit topic ideas at hello@shiftuppodcast.com or shiftuppodcast.com

Kicking off our Bridging the Gap series to achieve gender balance in cycling sponsored by QBP.    Eillie Anzilotti wrote the viral piece, "What Will It Take To Close The Gender Gap In Urban Cycling?". We discuss with her the barriers for women in urban cycling, what is working to overcome this gap and what the bike industry needs to do to help more women feel comfortable riding on our city streets.   See links and show notes at ShiftUpPodcast.com

After 18 episodes we are tackling one of the more important topics we can in growing a better bike industry. This topic is one that I was focused on for 10 years with Bike Shop Girl, and that is attracting and retaining women in cycling and in the bike industry. This bi-monthly series will have 12 episodes and is sponsored by Quality Bicycle Products. We are talking to everyone from bike shops, brands, and female cyclists. 

Our quarterly recap with Mark Sutton of Cycling Industry News on what has happened in the bicycle industry, the top Shift Up podcast episodes, and what we predict for the next 90 days.  Topics covered include electric bikes, bicycle advocacy, omnichannel bicycle industry operations, and available industry training.  View show notes at shiftuppodcast.com and contact us online @shiftuppodcast or hello@shiftuppodcast.com if you have a topic or idea for a show!

A small piece of software that integrates into your bike shop point of sale to receive effective feedback on your customer's experience. Listen in to learn about Service Reign and how we can build a better customer service feedback loop.   Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

We talked with Josh Hon from Tern Bikes about evolving and inventing new products, and what it takes to bring these products to market in 2018. We talk about innovating bike shops, electric bikes, and sticking to your ethos while developing your brand.   Find show notes and links at shiftuppodcast.com

We are back talking with Jay Townley to discuss his work for decades running analysis of the US bike shops cost of doing business report from the NBDA. We share opinions on how shops could potentially make a better margin and run a more profitable bike shop while briefly talking about the outliers who are doing it differently.   See show notes and join the conversation at www.shiftuppodcast.com

The Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association is a fairly new nonprofit helping create better standards for service in the bicycle industry and defining what it means to be a professional bike industry mechanic. Join us as we talk with James Stanfill, President of the PBMA, to learn about the association and how they are building a better bike industry.   View show notes at ShiftUpPodcast.com

We talk with Patrick Stephenson from 30 Days of Biking about his April biking challenge and how you can use it to get your current and potential customers biking more in April. 

Listen along as we talk with Eric Bjorling, Brand Manager of Trek Bicycles, about the MOST important topic we can tackle, cycling safety. Learn about Trek’s safety research, new products, and the bicycle to vehicle technology they are currently working on.    Find show notes at http://shiftuppodcast.com

QBP recently announced a community grant program to help support their bike dealers. This was a very fitting episode to record after the Vista Outdoors episode as it is very much focused on brands, dealers, and a distributor focused on paying it forward and putting their money back into getting more people on bikes. The deadline is March 12th so make sure to listen to this episode to hear learn the details and visit https://qbp.com/community-grant to apply.

Digging in with Aaron Naparstek of Streetsblog who blew the lid off Vista Outdoors, owner of many large cycling companies, Bell, Giro, Blackburn, Copilot, etc., sponsoring the NRA and NRATV. As Aaron dug in he realized that Vista Outdoors also has PAC that gives money to the main Utah politicians trying to privatize public land in Utah. This is the fight that REI is very vocal in fighting, and yet they carry a lot of product from Vista Outdoors brands.    Wherever you sit on this issue, we would love to hear from you! Find links to Aaron's findings at ShiftUpPodcast.com

This may be our favorite episode yet! In this episode, we are digging in with Jay Townley to discuss the key highlights from the 2017 National Bicycle Dealer Association Speciality Retailer report.   A few of the topics discussed: What are the top brands being carried? How is technology being used? What is the average salary of bike shop employees? What are the common fears bike shops have?   Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com and make sure to join the conversation at #betterbikeindustry.

The United States lost the bicycle commuter benefits in the recent tax reform. We discuss the repercussions of losing these tax credits and what bike shops and brands should be doing to build better bicycle-friendly communities and businesses.   Visit http://shiftuppodcast.com for show notes and links!

It doesn't matter where you stand on bike share, it is here to stay and it is growing. We are talking with Andy Boenau, a city planner, and storyteller that is the Director of Mobility Strategy for a bike share company about bike share myths.    Show notes and links can be found at http://shiftuppodcast.com and make sure to join the conversation at #betterbikeindustry

Fear of being hit while biking is a large barrier to get people biking. In this episode, we discuss the importance of cycling rights and how should all be involved in protecting them. Ann Groninger and Charlie Thomas are bike lawyers part of Bike Law and give us examples of why your voice is so important in helping make our roads safer for cycling. Find show notes and links mentioned in this episode at http://ShiftUpPodcast.com. Join the conversation on Twitter using #betterbikeindustry

Arleigh Greenwald talks with Melissa Balmer, the Founder of Pedal Love - storytelling and thought leadership tools for growing mindful mobility. We discuss flipping the script of the bike industry by focusing on casual biking and general bicycling. We are kicking off this conversation and want you to add your voice to the conversation at #betterbikeindustry.   The upcoming book Melissa mentions, "The Surprising Promise of Bicycling in America” book with Jay Walljasper coming spring 2018. Find more about Pedal Love and the crowdfunding for the book at http://pedallove.org.   Find links and show notes at http://shiftuppodcast.com

Arleigh Greenwald talks with Andy Clarke the Director of Strategy for Toole Design, formally the Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists and Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, about the US bicycle lobbying and advocacy efforts, where we have come from and where Andy thinks we are headed.    A must listen for everyone in the US bicycle industry!   Make sure to join the conversation using #betterbikeindustry on your favorite social channel. Show notes can be found at: http://shiftuppodcast.com