Podcasts about bicycles

For the 081 episode of the It’s Just A Hill Cycling Podcast, Jon is joined by returning guest Norlan Olivo to recap two IJAH community staples, the Bake-Off Ride and the ThanksGearing food drive ride, then shift into a practical winter cycling training conversation focused on consistency, cross training, and staying motivated without hero workouts.Continue reading "Winter Cycling Training Plan: How to Stay Fit and Motivated | IJAH Pod 081"

Send us a textTom Morgan, Executive Director of the Mercer Street Bike Coop, tells host Wesley Cheney about running a bike coop in rural West Virginia in the final segment of their interview.Support the show

Send Me a Text MessageHost Tom Butler continues to dissect his ongoing struggle with a stubborn Achilles tendon injury and shares the strategies he's using to manage recovery while wanting to get back to doing longer rides. For anyone dealing with persistent injuries, Tom's discussion offers both solidarity and practical insights.Then, Tom welcomes Mike DeSalvo of DeSalvo Custom Bicycles for a conversation about the art and science of custom frame building. With decades of experience crafting bicycles, Mike reveals his collaborative process for creating bikes that truly fit each cyclist's unique body, riding style, and goals. From initial measurements to the final product, Mike explains what sets a custom-built frame apart and how the right fit can transform your riding experience.Whether you're curious about custom bicycles, dealing with your own injury challenges, or simply want to hear from a master craftsman who's dedicated his career to perfecting the ride, this episode delivers an inside look you won't want to miss.LINKSKaleigh Cohen Strength: youtu.be/7_Gmj7awnWY?si=IV60L6d6a4sVzbKaand at: kaleighcohen.comDeSalvo Custom Bikes: https://www.desalvocycles.comU.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3904Here is your invitation to join a great launch party for the summer cycling season.  Join the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure PNW team.  Whether you are local or come out to experience cycling in the great Northwest, I would love to have you help make this a ride with a purpose.  And to send a message that the joy of cycling is here for everyone, regardless of age. Go to tour.diabetes.org/teams/CO60I know it is early but we are looking to get the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure team together as soon as possible. You can find all the info at tour.diabetes.org/teams/CO60 Thank you Konvergent Wealth for sponsoring CO60 Jerseys for the Tour de Cure! Become a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club! Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at info@cyclingoversixty.com Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/ Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Loose leash walking starts without a leash. I would like you to think for a moment about what kind of an emotional experience it is to take your dog for a leashed walk. For some people there is lunging, jumping, spinning, barking, or zig-zagging. Different behaviors, same outcome. What is meant to be exercise, connection, and calm ends up feeling frustrating instead. In this episode, I'm sharing why leash walking fails so often and why it's not because you or your dog have done something wrong. Leash walking breaks down when expectations severely outpace education, and once you understand where that breakdown happens, you'll never approach walking your dog on a leash the same way again.    In this episode, you'll hear:   • What leash walking feels like for both ends of the leash. • The difference between what we expect from our dogs and what they've actually been taught. • Why leash walking is one of the most unnatural behaviors we ask dogs to perform. • How teaching leash walking in reverse sets dogs up to fail. • Why behavior does not grow in isolation. • The role the 5C Pyramid plays in building real-world understanding. • Why distraction is rarely the real issue on leash. • What changes when education catches up to expectations. • How seeing where leash walking breaks down changes everything.   Join J-Walking: Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line "Connected Walking" for a very special opportunity to join us in J-Walking.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 21: The 5C Pyramid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/21/  2. Podcast Episode 245: Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/245/ 3. Podcast Episode 144: Teach Your Dog To Listen No Matter What… Even If You Think They Are Stubborn - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/144 4. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg&feature=youtu.be 5. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett's Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74 6. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor's Cats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 7. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett's Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=KvaVdO7pIZzFVCcc&v=O6sj6fTJnFc&feature=youtu.be 8. Fitness Planks from Galican - Coupon code SBD15 for 15% off - https://runitagilityequipment.ca/products/training-board 9. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32 10. Podcast Episode 317: 20 Exercises That Help Your Dog Live Longer: Start Today! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/317 11. Podcast Episode 314: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/314 12. Podcast Episode 315: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/315 13. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog's Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176 14. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/sXjX6CkzEVI

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Thomas: bike racer, mechanic, lawyer, and owner of Bayou Bicycles in New Orleans.Charlie shares more about his unique legal background and Bike Law and his approach to running a bike shop, advocating for cycling safety, and fostering a vibrant cycling community. Tune in for an engaging discussion on liability, product safety, expanding business models, and more.Support the show

It's our final heist movie of the year, and it's time to flip the script a little. A union man in immediate postwar Italy is assigned a job putting up posters. The pay is enough to finally give his family some stability, but it requires a bicycle. When his bike is stolen on his first day, he and his remarkable young son search through the markets and back alleys of Rome to find it. ----- Check out friend of the show Mattie's new book Simplicity here, or wherever fine graphic novels are sold! ----- FREE PALESTINE Hey, Devon here. In our home, we talk a lot about how insane everything feels, and agonise constantly over what can be done to best help the Palestinians trapped in Gaza facing the full brunt of genocidal violence. My partner Rebecca has put together a list of four fundraisers you can contribute to- all of them are at work on the ground doing what they can. -Palestinian Communist Youth Union, which is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 -Thamra, which distributes herb and veg seedlings, repairs and maintains water infrastructure, and distributes food made with replanted veg patches https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thamra-cultivating-resilience-in-gaza ----- WEB DESIGN ALERT Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Kill James Bond is hosted by November Kelly, Abigail Thorn, and Devon. You can find us at https://killjamesbond.com , as well as on our Bluesky and X.com the every app account

Geek Warning time! Factor's new One aero road bike, SRM's non-power pedals, and whether riding bikes ever feels like work are all things Dave and Ronan discuss this week.There's a bit of happy news for Spotify users, with our member-only channels now available on the green app. If you've been missing out on the Ask a Wrench segment (this week with Brad Copeland) because you're loyal to Spotify, then now is the time to jump in.Time stamps:3:00 - Factor's new One14:00 - New non-power pedals from SRM23:00 - Cube's recall25:30 - Do we ever get sick of bikes?37:30 - PSA for the bearings on your bike40:15 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only)41:00 - When to replace a punctured tubeless tyre49:00 - How much of a difference do a few millimetres make?57:00 - Pressures for winter tyres

Today we break down a wild weekend of football the Train Effective way! Starting with Eberechi Eze scoring his first ever hat trick in the NDL. We also react to Newcastle beating Man City, Harvey Barnes missing a huge open goal (yet watch what he did next!), Liverpool losing 3-0 at home, and Cristiano Ronaldo hitting another insane bicycle kick at age 40! We also shout out Rhys for signing up to the Train Effective camp this weekend. That means Sam is gonna be drinking pickle juice! Stick around for the live Q&A where we answer your football questions in real time.

Trigger warning: Domestic AbuseWhen your ex partner is using drugs and tries it on with your sister, a very abusive relationship that's hard to get out of when you're in it, and when your perfect life falls apart when he decides he wants to leave out of nowhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we finally dig into the tyre-testing project that quietly consumed most of my year.Nine months, six tyre widths, hundreds of test runs, three road surfaces, four identical wheelsets, and far too many cold late-night tests than any sane person should attempt. But it was worth it.Today, Ronan is joined by John Buckley the founder of Streamlines Aero, the company behind the hardware and technical support so crucial to this testing. Together, we break down how the test protocol worked, why it's different, and why those differences matter. We also unpack the major findings: why pressure mattered more than width in this dataset, why some long-held assumptions didn't hold up in the real world, and how tyre temperature turned out to be one of the biggest and least appreciated variables affecting performance.This is just the beginning. Later in the episode we explain where our tyre testing goes from here and what to expect in the new year.

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Das Fahrrad kann die Welt verändern? Im dieser Episode spricht Julius mit Lena Kleine Kalmer vom World Bicycle Relief. Sie zeigt, warum ein Fahrrad mehr sein kann als ein Verkehrsmittel und wie es in vielen Regionen Afrikas echte Perspektiven schafft, Zugang zu Bildung, medizinischer Versorgung und einem selbstbestimmteren Alltag. Gleichzeitig stellt sie eine unbequeme Frage: Warum suchen wir ständig nach Hightech Lösungen, während eine der wirkungsvollsten Antworten längst existiert? Lena erzählt, wie sie selbst zum Fahrrad gekommen ist, was sie antreibt und welche Zukunft sie sich für nachhaltige Mobilität wünscht. Und trotz aller Kritik bleibt ein Gefühl im Raum: Hoffnung. Ein Gespräch, das berührt, herausfordert und zeigt, wie ein einfaches Fahrrad unsere Welt verändern kann. Eine Produktion von MAKIKO* für die Viva Equality gemeinnützige UG Gastgeber: Julius Bertram Mitarbeit: Tilman Perez Produktion: MAKIKO*

I had such a great time chatting with Declan Moloney and Noah Aguiar from Bicycle Inn about their new album "Long in the Tooth", enjoy!Bicycle Inn Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bicycleinn/?hl=enBandcamp: https://bicycleinn.bandcamp.com/album/long-in-the-toothTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bicycleinnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0CRdQ1PT0R6V3IMEvZl6-AApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bicycle-inn/1180999754Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yASKWIXocIGDMpUt9AyoRABOUT BICYCLE INNFormed in the winter of 2016, Bicycle Inn blends warm melancholy with an alternative edge on traditional emo. The Boston-based five-piece — Declan Moloney (bass), Noah Aguiar (guitar/vocals), Dylan Ilkowitz (guitar/vocals), Gilmar Perez (lead guitar), and Josh Giaquinto (drums) — has shared stages with Mike Kinsella (Owen), Crime in Stereo, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, The Obsessives, and Taking Meds.

Is your practice trying to grow—but your EMR or billing setup just can't keep up? Dr. Heather breaks down why the wrong system can silently drain revenue, increase denials, and stall growth. You'll learn:Which EMRs actually help practices thriveWhy letting your billing company control your software is a huge riskHow to protect your AR and get cleaner reportingThe simple setup that keeps your practice running like a well-oiled machineStop spinning your wheels—tune in and set your practice up to win the race!

It was Thanksgiving Eve and thanks weren't really given. In this episode, Graham talks about his most recent hypomanic state and the rapid cycling that got him there, some current struggles, why he wouldn't make a very good politician, gets into the shittiness and also non-shittiness of religion and says "you know" about a billion times. --Intro/outro music by EMERALD DOUGLAS--https://emeralddouglas.bandcamp.com/ --God Luck and Good Speed by WEEDEATER--https://weedeater.bandcamp.com/album/god-luck-and-good-speed

Ever heard of a square-wheeled bicycle? Sounds nuts, right? Well, there's a wild world of crazy ideas that actually worked! Imagine pedal-pushing on a bike with square wheels and thinking, "This might just be genius." From wacky inventions to offbeat concepts, these unconventional ideas prove that thinking outside the box – or in this case, the wheel – can lead to some surprisingly successful outcomes. It's a reminder that innovation often comes from embracing the absurd and daring to be different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is perhaps a little more behind the scenes than most. Ronan tells Dave about his nine-month tyre-testing project and why he is now ready to actually test tyres. There's chat about the struggles in picking products for our favourite things lists. And you'll hear a conversation that involves a lot of cliches such as ‘you don't know what you don't know' and ‘listen to your bike and body'. Of course, there's a PSA, and somehow the conversation even turns to elephant asses. Oh yes, the Geeks cover some real ground in this one!Members of Escape Collective get all of that plus the Ask a Wrench segment (with pro mechanic Brad Copeland). It's a big segment this week with five questions answered, but like every other week, it's only available on the member-feed. Speaking of which, members can now access these episodes on Spotify!Time stamps:00:45 - Ronan's long-awaited tyre testing15:10 - The struggle of picking our favourite products23:00 - It's the last 5% that counts the most39:00 - The latest Rabbit Holes42:00 - PSA: The organised mess51:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)52:00 - Servicing hubs and dealing with freehub drag1:01:25 - Singlespeeds and chain wear1:08:30 - Toe spikes and dealing with faulty shoes1:14:00 - Our preferred safety window for Hookless Road1:21:00 - A torque adapter question

The Boise Bicycle Project is gearing up for its biggest holiday giveaway yet, over 600 kid-dreamed bikes, and they're calling on the community to help turn those dreams into a reality. 

When you are a brand selling products that fuel a lifestyle, there can often be a ton of education, inspiration, and connection that needs to happen with the shopper before they convert. The team at Brompton Bicycles, creator of the foldable bike, is led in the Americas by Juliet Scott-Croxford. One of the marketing approaches they have refined to achieve that connection is bespoke campaigns with influencers that can attract new consumers and inspire a test drive. She joins the podcast today to walk us through the power of authentic influence and, done right, the multiple KPIs it can drive to enhance a brand and accelerate a sale.

George Best and Harry Gregg's footballing friendship, a long-forgotten fire in the Liberties and a poet in Kinsale, with Roslyn Dee, Las Fallon, Sharon Hogan, John Toal, Oliver Sears and Enda Wyley

Big wheels, a product recall, and another rant about poor bike design – oh yes, it's time for Geek Warning.This week Dave and Ronan return to your digital radios. On the list is a sneaky disappearance of a liked SRAM product, news from UCI regarding 32in wheels, and a recall from Trek. Some time on the tools has Dave ranting about a particularly bad example of internal cable routing, and of course, there's a PSA.Members of Escape Collective get access to the full episode, which includes our popular Ask a Wrench segment (this week with pro race mechanic Brad Copeland). Just a note that we had an audio issue, and so Ask a Wrench this week has us answering two questions rather than the usual three. Still, there's plenty of ground covered.Happy geeking!Time stamps:4:00 - SRAM quietly discontinues older AXS rim brake options7:20 - UCI leaves the door open to 32in wheels in MTB12:00 - Trek's big recall of little things17:10 - Rant time from Dave24:00 - PSA for another place to look for a creak29:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only)32:00 - Corrections Corner for the previous Ask a Wrench34:00 - Can a chainring wear out before a chain?41:00 - Shimano 105 shifter levers not engaging

Our friends and compatriots, Alex, Tyler, and Beck, give thanks for a multitude of life's riches: family highballs, eggnog, and other Thanksgiving lubricants; Porsche 914s in various states of being; Alex's holiday trip to introduce the newest member of his family to Arizona; teaching kids (and adults) how to drive stick; Porsche 996 hard tops; a banner year for BaT; the diversity of cars and sellers on the site; go-karts and minibikes, new and old; the BaT fantasy ranch; tiny tiny airplanes; Diane's car; Bill Paxton in True Lies; the limited edition BaT Hot Rod jacket; passing the 10,000-motorcycle mark; Cord pre-selector shifters; the analog odometer; and much more.The crew also briefly touch on some of the listings, models, and fun new category pages that have most caught their eye of late. Make sure to subscribe to our Make and Model Page Updates, one of the key tools for all the most well-informed BaT followers. You can rest easy knowing there are over 50 Chrysler Sno-Runners to peruse on BaT while taking a social break and digesting whatever decadent meal the day brings you. Links for things mentioned in this episode:4:34 Green 1972 Porsche 9144:39 21-Years-Owned 1970 Porsche 914-616:04 Military Vehicles category page17:40 Porsche 911 Cabriolet-Style Go-Kart18:06 Go-Karts category page18:32  The Winner: BaT People's Choice Best Feature of 201825:07  E-flite UMX Night Vapor RTF28:12 Diane's Car Sold for $112,000. Here's Why…39:36  RoW 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed44:44  Chrysler Sno-Runner model page45:12  Bicycles category page45:19  Side-by-Sides category pageGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Many dogs start spinning, barking, or rushing when the leash comes out or you head toward the door, but what if the hidden source of that on leash chaos actually begins earlier than you think? In this episode, I'm sharing how to uncover what is reinforcing your dog's unwanted behaviors and how to build calm, connected exits using simple conditioning strategies and games so every walk begins with confidence and connection rather than chaos and pulling.   In this episode, you'll hear:   • Why some dogs react long before the walk even starts. • What "follow the money" means and how it reveals the real reason your dog is getting overexcited. • A real-life example of reinforcement patterns we often miss. • How picking up the leash becomes a conditioned emotional trigger for many dogs. • Ways to create a positive C.E.R. around touching the leash. • Why the connected Collar Grab is valuable for creating calm focus. • How adding the cue "connect" helps dogs check-in reliably. • What connected exits look like at low distraction levels. • How toys, bowls, and movement create opportunities to strengthen connection. • Why creating small daily "moments of connection" builds great habits. • How a simple Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can set every walk up for success.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 2. YouTube Playlist: Help For Dogs Jumping Up and Excited Greetings: Creating Calm with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3KQXSC-3IzEdBgBetrl2YP&si=VfdPaAqO4mRgJs7i 3. Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ 4. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog's Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 5. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor's Cats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 6. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/GX7-sJna-Cc

On November 8, Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear of The War on Cars podcast were in Vancouver as guests of Vision Zero Vancouver to talk about their new book and to meet with local activists. There wasn't a seat left in the house at the Djavad Mowafaghian theatre at SFU Woodwards as Doug and Sarah introduced some of the ideas in their book, Life After Cars, and interviewed two Canadian activists in the fight for safer streets, Lucy Maloney and Tom Flood. We bring you excerpts from the evening on today's podcast.

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer as he revisits a moment in time 35 years ago in Shanghai and a journey to one of China's most sacred Buddhist temples in the hills above the Yangtze-river port of Ningbo.

Al and Christian Favata, Father and Son, owners of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York.  From the professional to the weekend warrior TRT Bicycles has the entire spectrum of equipment and accessories covered!

The NBDA Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) program serves as a dynamic, all-encompassing platform to support, elevate, and connect women working in all areas of the cycling industry. With a focus on recruitment, mentorship, professional development, community-building, and celebration, this initiative serves as a cornerstone in fostering equity, retention, and opportunity.This July's virtual career fair was dedicated to recruiting and retaining women in the bicycle industry. Hear stories about roles in retail, sales, product development, advocacy, and more.Support the show

"They're becoming a T.Y.D.W.P.I.T.F.R." Greg Cote is displaying the behavior of someone who is tripping, and he's furious at his family for leaving him alone while he watched soccer. Jeremy is paying off a punishment as George Harrison, and everyone seems to like him more. Mike Ryan is continuing to defend the University of Miami, but things are starting to unravel. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, "Jeremy," Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since April 2023, more than a half-million people have been displaced in Sudan due to fighting between two armed forces who were once aligned. The story of how the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces turned on each other, with devastating consequences for Sudan's civilians, can be traced back to 2013 when a group of dissidents were told by their interrogators to ride a bicycle drawn with chalk on the wall of a Sudanese jail. Detained for providing legal support to torture survivors, Human Rights Watch researcher Mohamed “Mo” Osman was introduced to the power structures that have shaped today's conflict. In “The Chalk Bicycle,” host Ngofeen Mputubwele takes listeners through a decade that began with conflict, then saw the ousting of a dictator and great hopes for democracy only to be plunged back into conflict again. Mohamed Osman: Researcher, Africa Division at Human Rights Watch Christopher Tounsel: Associate Professor of History, Director of Graduate Studies and Director of African Studies Program at the University of Washington

Looking for coworking space? On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast, our Senior Vice President and COO Gene Kirchner highlights Chamber Center CoWorks and how you can support small businesses this holiday season. We're also joined by Michael Haas & Gabe Robinson of Reser Bicycle Outfitters who talk about their 25-year anniversary and what's next for the cycling community in NKY. The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting and sponsored by Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupConnor Swegle co-founded Priority Bicycles to build bikes that look good, ride great, and don't require you to be a mechanic. From a Kickstarter that sold 1,500 bikes to 25,000/year today, he's grown a DTC brand that rides differently — literally and strategically.For DTC founders scaling from ~$5–50M looking to tighten marketing funnels, reduce wasted spend, and build real community.Launched with a $565K Kickstarter campaign that validated product and storyBuilt a brand around low-maintenance belt drive bikes — a real differentiator in a crowded marketWhy they ignore most attribution data and focus on 3 things: product views → add to cart → purchasesSlimmed down Meta spend and saw ROAS increase by tightening targetingHow community-led R&D helped launch the Bruiser with built-in demandWho this is for: founders and marketers growing DTC product brands with real AOVWhat to steal:Don't run campaigns unless your audience is already in a buying mindsetMeasure funnel performance with just 3 steps: view → add → buyInvolve customers in product development, but don't let them pick the color Timestamps00:00 Why Priority Cycles was created03:00 Launching on Kickstarter and early traction06:00 The low-maintenance bike differentiator09:00 Building DTC trust through customer service12:00 Simplifying brand positioning and wayfinding15:00 Crowdsourcing product ideas and community involvement18:00 Using customer insight vs platform data21:00 Meta downshifts and rethinking paid efficiency24:00 Incrementality, ROAS traps, and smarter funnel design27:00 Understanding real customer motivations and tradeoffs30:00 Entering the mountain bike market33:00 Working with creators to co-develop products35:00 Growth outlook and category expansionHashtags#dtcpodcast #prioritybicycles #ecommercegrowth #marketingstrategy #dtcbrands #digitalmarketing #customeracquisition #growthmarketing #brandstrategy #directtoconsumer #bicycleindustry Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Today on the show: There's pizza on the roof in Azerbaijan, we return to Israel intersection, and there's an auction that anyone with a spare $1000 should be watching very closely.

Send us a textTom Morgan, Executive Director of the Mercer Street Bike Coop in Princeton, West Virginia tells host Wesley Cheney what it takes to start a bike coop.Learn more about the Mercer Street Bike Coop and their parent organization here:https://www.bicycles4kids.org/Support the show

In a tech-launch heavy week, Suvi, Josh, and Alex have taken over the pod to chat about what was happening at the recent, season-ending Rouleur Live show, which led them to discuss the value of these cycling exhibitions a little more. To wrap things up, the team chatted through the – admittedly very off-road focused – new product launches from Nukeproof, Ritchey, Velocity USA, and Lazer. If you scroll past the show timestamps, we've also included a little Rouleur Live gallery there for you to browse. Timestamps:00:10 – Intro, and Suvi's Brompton skills04:49 – Rouleur Live: crowds, vibes & venue05:45 – Show tech highlights: Reap aero gravel bike & POC bags10:30 – What are trade shows even for now?15:00 – Industry networking, media value & meeting members20:39 – Nukeproof is back: new Reactor trail bike25:00 – Ritchey Septimer breakaway gravel bike32:00 – Tangent to talk about travel bikes vs hire vs bags39:44 – 32" wheels & the emerging 32er niche46:40 – New Lazer Impala: Dual Core trail helmet, helmet testing, MIPS rivals & Virginia Tech ratings55:00 – Outro

Bicycle touring numbers feel like they're down—fewer loaded panniers on the road, Adventure Cycling Association facing major financial headwinds, and a lot of long-time tourers quietly aging out. But is touring actually in decline, or is it just shifting into something that looks different—like bikepacking, gravel, and shorter, more flexible trips? In this episode I dig into Adventure Cycling's recent membership and financial update, talk through generational and economic trends, and explore whether we're seeing the end of an era… or just the end of one version of it. Is Bicycle Touring in Decline? What the ACA Letter Tells Us Recent email to ACA membership on a vote regarding selling their building in Missoula Membership down from almost 40,000 in 2023 to about 18,000 today. Donations down. Demand for guided tours has softened. Sales of maps/routes have dropped with free digital tools and GPS routes everywhere. Their diagnosis Members aging out of cycling. Some people don't feel enough value in a paid membership. Travel patterns are changing; inflation and costs are up; maybe fewer people committing to long guided tours. The building sale piece: ACA can sell their big, underutilized Missoula headquarters for ~$2.55M, then lease back just the space they need. The goal is to buy a "runway" of a few years to rebuild membership and modernize programs (digital experience, routes, tours, events). This is serious—membership halving in a couple of years is not a blip. But this is one institution. It's a single data point, not the whole story. Is ACA's Crisis Proof That Touring Is Dying? Possible "touring is in trouble" interpretation: If the biggest U.S. touring org is shrinking, maybe demand really is falling. Fewer people willing to pay for routes, maps, and guided tours could indicate less interest in traditional loaded touring. Alternative explanations: Value perception problem: If you can download GPX routes for free, people might not feel like they need a membership. Younger riders may not connect with a membership model or a print magazine in the same way. Business model problem vs. touring problem: Guided tours and paper maps are specific products. Those can decline even if DIY touring thrives. If a streaming-era kid doesn't buy DVDs, it doesn't mean movies are dead—just that the business model changed. Same question here: is ACA Blockbuster, or are movies in trouble? The Aging Out Effect The ACA explicitly mentions aging out of cycling. Talk through generational dynamics: A lot of classic touring energy came from the boomers and older Gen X. Long, multi-week tours require time, health, and often retirement or very flexible work. People aging out doesn't necessarily mean the activity is dying, but: If younger generations aren't replacing those numbers, you get a visible decline. Touring can look intimidating: expensive gear, big time commitments, safety fears. Possible barriers for younger riders: Student debt, unstable housing, fewer long chunks of vacation, higher baseline anxiety around traffic and climate disasters (heat, smoke, extreme weather). The Rise of Bikepacking and Off-Road Travel Ttouring may just be changing costume: More folks are drawn to bikepacking and gravel: lighter gear, off-road routes, "adventure" branding. Social media and brands push a certain aesthetic: frame bags, dirt roads, epic photography. Contrast vibes: Classic touring: fenders, racks, panniers, highways, small towns, campgrounds. Bikepacking: singletrack/doubletrack, BLM land, forest roads, more "expedition-y", often shorter but punchier trips. If someone is out for five days with bags on their bike, sleeping outside and moving every day… and we're calling that bikepacking instead of touring… did touring really decline, or did it just get relabeled? Is bikepacking now the umbrella term for bike adventuring? Is It Just a (pardon the pun) Cycle? Historical perspective: There was a big touring boom in the 1970s and again mini-waves around the early 2000s . We thought the 2020 COVID bike boom would impact things, but did it? Outdoor sports often rise and fall with the economy, culture, and media stories. Economic cycle: High inflation, higher travel costs, and general uncertainty can make long trips harder. At the same time, travel has become more fragmented: people take 3-day trips instead of 3-week odysseys. Cultural cycle: Right now, gravel and ultra-events (Unbound, etc.) get the headlines. Touring is slow and unsexy by comparison. Slow unsexy things tend to look "dead" for a while… until the next backlash against all the hype and burnout. We might be in the hangover phase after the COVID bike boom and a big cultural swing toward short, 'epic' experiences. Other Factors That Make Touring Feel Smaller Safety and traffic fears: distracted driving, speed, road rage, social media amplifying every horror story. Climate and weather extremes: heat domes, wildfire smoke, storms—touring has always danced with weather, but now the dice feel loaded. Information overload: paradoxically, infinite online info can make people freeze and not choose any tour. Shift to micro-touring: overnighters, weekend campouts, credit-card touring instead of epic cross-country runs. That looks less visible on the ACA radar but might be the real growth area. What ACA's Plan Signals About the Future Positive outlook: Selling an underused building to buy time to modernize could be a good sign. It's a choice to adapt instead of slowly bleed out. They're explicitly planning to invest in: More routes and route updates Digital and website improvements Stronger advocacy tools Expanded tours and member events The big question: Can an organization built around old touring models reinvent itself for a world of bikepacking, GPS, and dispersed, remote communities? Will they pivot toward being the hub for all forms of bike travel, not just pannier touring? Final Take: Is Touring Actually in Decline? Yes, in the classic sense. Fewer people paying for memberships, maps, and guided pannier tours. The touring demographic that built ACA is shrinking and aging. No, if you widen the definition. Bikepacking, mixed-surface, overnighters, and "ride-to-your-Airbnb" trips are essentially touring by another name. People are still traveling by bicycle; they're just doing it with different gear and routes. Mostly, it's in a messy transition. Legacy institutions and business models are under intense pressure. New formats (digital communities, route-sharing platforms, YouTube, social media) are where a lot of the energy lives now. The story isn't "touring is dying"—it's "touring is migrating." Go on any kind of bike trip—overnight, credit-card, dirt, paved, doesn't matter. Support whichever orgs, creators, or communities actually help them get out the door (ACA, local groups, creators, etc.). If you're an ACA member, vote on the building sale by November 24. Whatever side you land on it seems like this will likely define things for ACA for the next several years. •Bike touring has always been a niche. The question isn't whether the niche survives—it's what form it takes for the next generation. And we all get to shape that.

This final installment of the Orogenesis Dispatches series, which features host Josh Weinberg interviewing ultra endurance cyclist Kurt Refsnider, who has just completed the first full ride of the Orogenesis route – a massive backcountry mountain bike trail traversing the western U.S. from Canada to Mexico. The episode reflects on the full journey, covering logistics, experiences, highs and lows, and what's next.After riding for 72 of the past 82 days, Refsnider had just completed his ride and was enjoying some downtime before heading out again, this time to tackle Mexico's Baja Divide Trail. He detailed how, during his time following the Orogenesis route, he rode 3,130 miles (~5,000 km) and climbed nearly 413,000 ft (~126,000 m) of elevation across three states and a mix of singletrack (40%), pavement (10%), and a remainder or dirt tracks and Jeep roads.Looking back on the past three months, Refsnider talks of how the adventure was both a personal and collective effort. He experienced Orogenesis firsthand and tested what a purpose-built, bike-specific, transcontinental singletrack route feels like, while also demonstrating that the route “goes,” hopefully inspiring others to attempt it and validate the years of planning by the Orogenesis team. He also offers key highlights from the experience, lessons learned, and a deep dive into the gear he selected for the journey.

Today on the show: ASO rejects Ralph Denk's sausage mountain feifdom, Israel-Premier Tech goes dark, and we were very e-xcited by the e-cycling e-world e-championships!

Today on the show: A budget cap? But not for us! Mads Pedersen speaks out against the horrors of the Saitama Criterium, and the Olympic velodrome was farting. 

Dudes rock! On this guestless episode, the boys get back to basics and fantasize about war, mechs, and twiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiins!Fight Court Plugs

If you were buying a mid-level performance bike, would you prefer an exceptional frame or a little compromise to get better components? That's something that Ronan and Dave ponder in this week's episode of Geek Warning.In addition to that, you'll learn about DT Swiss' first wheel that features spokes that aren't its own. There's a PSA for anyone ignoring noises from their drivetrain. And Dave nerds out on some funny-looking screwdrivers.Of course, members of Escape Collective get access to the Ask a Wrench segment at the end of the episode. Here, Dave and Brad Copeland go deep on whether bottom bracket bearings can last a lifetime and take a detour on the topic of flat mount mountain brakes.Timestamps:1:00 - Bigham's Laser Bubble Tunnels6:00 - Giant's big bet on XC and high-end frames bumping up price points19:00 - DT Swiss has a wheel with spokes that aren't made by them25:00 - Trek's Project One now offering frame-only29:00 - A PSA for your drivetrain36:00 - Dave's Good Thing of the week (decade?)45:00 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (Members Only)46:00 - A watery floor pump52:00 - Can a bottom bracket bearing last a lifetime?1:02:00 - Upgrading flat mount brakes on a mountain bike

In this episode of K9's Talking Scents, I sit down with Dr. Melanie Uhde from Canine Decoded for an in-depth conversation about canine neuroscience and puppy development. We explore the critical early developmental periods, how a puppy's brain processes learning differently than an adult dog, and the science behind fear periods.Dr. Uhde breaks down complex neuroscience concepts into practical insights for dog trainers and handlers, discussing everything from the pros and cons of early detection training to the role of dopamine, cortisol, and serotonin in behavior. We also dive into controversial topics like the balanced vs. force-free training debate, the increasing use of anxiety medications in dogs, and fascinating cultural differences between how dogs are raised and treated in the US versus Germany.Whether you're raising a puppy, training detection dogs, or just fascinated by canine behavior and neuroscience, this conversation offers valuable insights backed by science and real-world experience.Guest:Dr. Melanie Uhde - Canine Neuroscientist & Founder of Canine DecodedFind Dr. Melanie Uhde:Instagram: @caninedecodedYouTube: Dr. Melanie Uhde / Canine DecodedWebsite: Canine DecodedChapters0:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome0:02:19 - Canine Decoded Update: Growth & New Programs0:04:31 - Navigating the Balanced vs Force-Free Debate0:12:01 - The Science Communication Challenge0:24:05 - Peer Review Process: Behind the Scenes0:42:25 - Research in Dog Training: What Makes Good Science0:56:42 - Puppy Brain Development: 8-10 Weeks1:06:00 - Fear Periods: What to Watch For1:13:54 - Managing Novel Objects & Environmental Exposure1:17:45 - Starting Detection Work Early: Pros & Cons1:19:12 - Resilience & Stress Recovery in Puppies1:20:18 - Learning from Hunting Dog Communities1:24:15 - Olfaction vs Vision: How Dogs Process Information1:29:05 - Drive, Arousal & Optimal Learning States1:32:52 - Possessiveness & Social Dynamics in Dogs1:37:47 - Cultural Differences: US vs Germany Pet Stores1:40:00 - Dog Culture in Germany vs United States1:47:33 - Wrap Up & Where to Find Dr. Uhde

It's rare to get a bike that's raced professionally throughout the season, that wins a World Championship title, and only then is released.The new Giant Anthem cross-country bike is finally official, and tech editor Dave Rome recently flew to Taiwan to see how it's made and get some early ride time on it.While at that launch, Dave sat down with the bike's lead category manager, Joe Staub, to learn about some of the design decisions, how Giant designs for manufacturing, and plenty more. At the end of the episode, you'll also hear an interview with current XCO World Champion Alan Hatherly (as well as team manager Sebastion Boyington) about some specific tech thoughts for cross-country racing.Usually, the full versions of our special episodes are only available to members of Escape Collective. We're making an exception for this and keeping the full episode free for all. We just ask that if you find it interesting, please consider sharing it with someone who may also like it.If you want more information on the bike, then head to EscapeCollective.com for a full write-up, including early ride impressions.

Today on the show: Premier Tech departs IPT, sport director musical chairs, the very real bicycle race in Japan last weekend, and somebody stole a giant inflatable beer. Maybe. 

Episode: 1468 The evolution of the bicycle.  Today, let's talk about bicycles and freedom.

Today on the show: Victory Lafay is a Rocket, Pogacar's knee really hurt at the Tour, and EF signed some youths. 

Welcome back, geeks!This week's episode is a bit of a mixed bag, with Dave and Ronan kicking things off with a chat about Giant's flagship factory. Things then jump to South Africa, where Escape's CEO Wade Wallace sits down with racer and occasional tech contributor Kevin Bekenstein to chat tech at the inaugural Gravel Burn stage race.Finally, members of Escape Collective will hear the return of Brad Copeland in the Ask a Wrench segment.Time stamps:2:30 - Dave's trip to Taiwan6:30 - Touring Giant's flagship facility14:45 - Equipment basics for Gravel Burn22:00 - A proven use case for gravel suspension50:00 - Brad Copeland returns for Ask a Wrench (Members only)54:00 - Indoor bike and trainer servicing1:14:00 - Shimano front shifter that keeps getting hard to use.1:27:00 - Long-term storage of mountain bike suspension

Today on the show: Oier Lazkano says he's innocent, Tadej Pogačar's golden statue, and Tom Pidcock's gravel awakening.

The connection between bicycles, snails and the housing crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.