Podcasts about bikes

Today on the show: Tadej Pogacar has is mojo back, Juan Ayuso won a bet, and we've got new tech to talk about.

This week, Ronan and Dave ponder how they would equip an entry-level road bike, and while chatting, realise that maybe the industry has backed itself into a costly corner.Of course, there's a PSA and a bunch of tech news to discuss. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get access to Ask a Wrench, where this week Dave and Zach Edwards answer four member-submitted technical questions.Enjoy!Time stamps:3:15 - How would we spec an entry-level road race bike22:30 - A PSA to grease your axles27:20 - Cervelo's new R530:40 - Castelli's PFAS-free poor weather jacket37:00 - SRAM's 1987 Limited Edition Silver group38:00 - What's coming up, plus Escape gets a much-wanted feature42:00 - Ask a Wrench (member's only)44:00 - Suspension service intervals and not riding50:00 - Breaking chainring bolts56:00 - Using a shorter fork on a modern XC bike1:01:30 - Why are aero wheels not a thing in fast MTB races?

This time, Laura talks to four women, and one man inspired and backed by women, about the role of women in the world of cycling. Spanning three continents our interviewees tell us their stories. From improving adventure cycling access in Scandinavia to the need for better gender equity in the bicycle industry, via the role of women in advocacy in the USA, to women empowering women across Europe and Nepal, this is a globe-trotting pod.All of our interviewees Laura collared at the Velo-City conference in Gdansk in June. Show notes are below for each of them.Mark Ostrow from Seattle on expanding his efforts from creating one safe street to joining a citywide campaign, Seattle Neighbourhood Greenways. Mark credits advocate Cathy Tuttle, Senator Emily Alvarado, and legislator Julia Reed for backing him and his ideas. Seattle greenways aren't what you'd think they might be…www.seattlegreenways.orgHenna Palosaari - Norway, cycle tourism expert, bike adventurer and content creator focusing on sustainable tourism and adventure marketing. Henna tells her story of the journey from novice bikepacker to advocate for mapping off-road adventure routes at a national level. https://www.velo-city-conference.com/en/programme/speakers/henna-palosaari/Carolina Cominotti - Barcelona, Spain. Citizen engagement officer at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Urban Mobility. Her project TandEM Women in Cycling https://engage.eiturbanmobility.eu/processes/tandemwomen?locale=en. Carolina talks of her work empowering women to cycle more and breaking down barriers to cycling access for women, from community to infrastructure and the life-changing power of this work.Anke Schȁffner - Chief Policy Officer for the German cycle industry Zweirad Industrie Verband (Bicycle Industry Association) speaks about the transformation of e-bikes' reputation and popularity in Germany, why bikes serve women so poorly and the untapped, and unmeasured, power of cycle tourism for the economy. https://www.ziv-zweirad.de/Anuradha Shrestha, an educator and advocate in Nepal, working with NGO Cycle City Network Nepal (CCNN) for the past decade, which trains women to cycle and to train other women. Anuradha speaks of the culture of celebration in Nepal and the need to train the trainers to maintain sustainable cycling growth - as well as the importance of community in fostering that growth. https://cyclecity.org.np/The book, Bikes and Bloomers, uncovers the Victorian women who invented clothing to cycle https://bikesandbloomers.com/book/More about the conference, which is held in Rimini, Italy, 16-19 June 2026 https://www.velo-city-conference.com/For ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bikes, robots, hypercars, oh my! On this episode, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the robot Olympics; their drives in the 1,750HP SSC Tuatara; power-to-weight ratios of their own cars vs some famous ones; the manual Nissan Z Nismo; review a BMW motorcycle; and answer Patreon questions about:Porsche wireless EV chargingOur thoughts on low ridersBest tow-rig / cool-car pair?How many cars is too many?Thoughts on Canadian whiskey?Buy an EV before or after the tax credit ends?Which Genesis we would buyWrap a silver car or save for a better color?How to get a Bentley for 1/10th the priceThat yacht that capsized IMMEDIATELYWhich Chevy replaces a WRX wagon?And more! Recorded September 4, 2025 DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Liquid IVDon't let the grind drain you. Ditch the Glitch with Zero Sugar and Zero Crash from Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to liquidiv.comandget 20% off your first order with code TIREat checkout. UpsideUpside has given back $1 Billion dollars to its users. To find out how much you could earn, Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code THESMOKINGTIRE to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Alex Jordan may spend his nine-to-five building animatronics and puppets for places like Universal and Disney, but that's just the beginning of his welding story. After hours, Alex runs his own job shop, dives into 3D printing as a fabrication tool, and shares his knowledge through YouTube and social media. In this episode, we talk about how 3D printers can transform a weld shop, the craftsmanship behind theme park projects like Raptors and parade floats, and how Alex turned a simple county fair project into a 15-year career. We also get into his custom electric pit bike builds, the importance of teaching what you know, and how community events like maker gift exchanges are fueling the next generation of creators. This conversation is full of innovation, hustle, and inspiration — don't miss it!   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: American Welding Society Conferences Pipeline Conference https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/pipeline/ Use ARCJUNKIES at Checkout and get a free gift at the event.   Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods     Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. Fronius: Instagram: @FroniusUSA Website: Fronius.us ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

Turns out, Wisconsin is a great state for biking! With an average City Ratings score of 48, we're behind only New York and Alaska as the best statewide scores for biking. The People For Bikes report also breaks it down city by city, and to share more about how Milwaukee and other cities are doing to make biking safe and accessible Grace Stonecipher of People for Bikes joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski.

Or is there any difference anymore? Today on the show: Is the Vuelta is a real bike race? Is UAE a good bicycle team? Is Chris Hoy the best? And is Geraint Thomas happy he's done? 

In the first half Nedra speaks with Becky Katz, a Manager in the City of Toronto’s Transportation Services Operations and Maintenance section, overseeing a team of 70 staff responsible for the upkeep and winter maintenance of the city’s sidewalks, bikeways and roads.  In the second half our guest is Leon Nettles, Executive Director of Tacoma's Second Cycle, a bike shop and community cycling center whose vision is 'A world where the joy of bike riding is accessible to everybody.'  

Zeit für guten Kaffee. Mit Claudio von PegasoReise reden wir heute unter anderem über den Espresso am Rande des Tracks, fliegende Bikes, den Schatten von Euro5 und viele weitere Themen. Kaffeekränzchen LIVE am 27.09.2025 um 14 Uhr HIER BEARS Hoodies gibt es hier. Links zur Show Live Podcast: https://pegasoreise.de/kaffee-live-2025/ Boxer Kaffeemaschine: https://www.motorradonline.de/technik/big-coffee-boxer-bmw-praesentiert-kaffeemaschine-fuer-7900-euro/ Leon Lezgo: https://www.instagram.com/leon.lezgo/ Motorradtage im Stöffelpark: https://www.motorradreisefreunde.de/ Chris Moon Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/chris.moon.travels/ GS Trophy Qualifier Germany 2026: https://www.bmw-motorrad.de/de/experience/gs-trophy-qualifier.html fliegende Motorräder: https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/elektromobilitaet/volonaut-airbike-wie-funktioniert-das-fliegende-motorrad/100147784.html schwacher Absatzmarkt: https://www.chip.de/news/Zahlen-brechen-ein-Warum-2025-keiner-ein-Motorrad-kauft_186182251.html Ein Motorrad für den Papst: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/jesus-biker-bringen-fuer-guten-zweck-weiteres-motorrad-zum-papst,UvHZ1Z9 Unterstützen könnt ihr uns unter: http://patreon.com/bearsontour oder, indem ihr beispielsweise eine positive Rezension bei iTunes verfasst und uns bei Spotify die 5 Sterne gebt. Wenn ihr Kommentare und Grüße schicken wollt: +4917623979025 (WhatsApp oder threema) SAUBÄR BLEIBEN!!!! BEARcast Playlist bei Spotify @realbearsontour (Instagram)

An Irish road cyclist walks into the R&D department of an international bike brand and rides a prototype mountain bike. That's the joke.In this episode, Dave and Ronan discuss 32-inch-wheeled mountain bikes and whether Ronan is now a mountain biker.There's a detailed chat about the torque required when working with UDH hangers or SRAM Full Mount derailleurs, along with some buying advice for an appropriate torque wrench.There are new road bikes from Pinarello and Scott worth talking about, while Shimano's new cleats are equally worthy of discussion.The free-version of the episode wraps with a quick chat about Dave's recent counterfeit chain article, while the Member-only version offers some more detailed answers on this matter. Then it's time for Ask a Wrench, where Dave is joined by mechanic Zach Edwards in answering a handful of member-submitted technical questions.Happy geeking!As requested by a few members, we're now offering episode chapters – hope it works as expected! And a language warning for around the 9-minute mark, as Ronan is a potty mouth.Time stamps:1:23 - Corrections Corner for another podcast3:55 - Ronan is now a mountain biker?20:00 - PSA - Torque that UDH and Full Mount, plus a tangent on torque wrench choice33:28 - Shimano's new cleats42:26 - Explaining Pinarello's Dogma F-Series50:12 - Scott's interesting new Addict endurance road bike58:42 - Counterfeit versus Fake Chains1:14:18 - Ask a Wrench: Chain waxing in hot conditions (member only)1:20:50 - Ask a Wrench: Wheels with creaking spokes (member only)1:28:00 - Ask a Wrench: Setting up a kids bike for better shifting (member only)

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What happens when you completely reimagine how a bicycle drivetrain should work? Steve Domahidy, founder of Viral Bikes, is betting that the future of cycling lies not with the 100-year-old derailleur technology we've all grown accustomed to, but with an internal gearbox system that promises to be virtually indestructible.From his new headquarters in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, Domahidy shares the fascinating evolution of Viral Bikes—a boutique titanium bike brand that's spent nine years perfecting its revolutionary approach to mountain bike design. At the core of every Viral bike is a 12-speed internal gearbox that eliminates traditional derailleurs, cassettes, and chains, replacing them with a sealed drivetrain and Gates belt drive system. The result? Bikes that require almost no maintenance (just a 30-second oil change every 6,000 miles), offer incredible stability with centralized weight and deliver unmatched durability for everything from technical trail riding to remote bikepacking adventures.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

In this first dispatch from the field, Josh Weinberg talks to Kurt Refsnider, who is attempting to ride the entire Orogenesis Trail from the Canadian border through Washington, Oregon, and California to Mexico via the Baja Divide.On day 12 of his journey, Kurt shares his progress, which entails riding over 500 miles into Washington with nearly 85,000 feet of climbing, much of it on challenging single-track and moto trails.Kurt also discusses the physical and mental demands of this particular trail thus far. He compares the experience to other long-distance trails, such as the Colorado Trail and the Tour Divide, with an emphasis on how rugged and demanding Orogenesis is. Reflecting on the balance between effort and reward, Kurt also touches on the performance of his equipment, camping conditions, and the encouragement he receives from local riders and towns.

Remember when Juan Ayuso was the biggest story of the week? Today on the show: Protests in the Basque Country bring the Vuelta to a halt, GC Pidcock has arrived, maybe? And we still haven't talked about Juan Ayuso officially leaving UAE, so we'll definitely talk about that.

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Today on the show: Juan Solo looks to free himself from the new Death Star, rebel fighter Jonas Vingegaard quietly plots his route to destroying the UAE empire, High Prince Kulset is out of a job thanks to his father, and on the distant republic of Edinburgh, the Grand Départ isn't looking as certain as it once was …

Why do cyclists in London run red lights? It's against the law, and yet, if you've cycled, driven or just observed London's cyclists, you'll know that many of them don't stop when there's a red light. Confession time: I'm one of them. Not all the time, but some of the time, and weirdly not when I'm in Munich — the other city I live in — but only in London.The question of why this happens — not just my red light running, but the act in general — is the subject of this episode. Because I think this seemingly simple act can reveal so much about our compliance with rules, our perception of risk, and the way environments shape behaviour.To unpack these insights, I'm joined by Ella Jenkins, Associate Director at Thinks Insight, and Pete Dyson, a behavioural science researcher at the University of Bath and co-author of Transport for Humans.  They've been part of a research team on a study commissioned by Lime, the electric bike and scooter company, which explores why cyclists in London behave the way they do.What we discover isn't about recklessness—it's about confidence, social signalling, poor infrastructure, and the surprising psychology of compliance. In our conversation, we examine the drivers of red-light running, the effectiveness of different interventions, and what this means for broader behaviour change.Whether you're a policymaker, a cyclist, or simply someone curious about how our minds and cities interact, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most visible — and misunderstood — forms of everyday noncompliance.Guest BiographiesElla Jenkins is an Associate Director at Thinks Insight, a strategy and research consultancy that helps clients understand human behaviour and deliver change. She led the research project commissioned by Lime to understand why cyclists in London run red lights. With a background in behavioural science and a passion for applying insights in real-world contexts, Ella brings both analytical rigour and empathy to her work.Pete Dyson is a behavioural science researcher at the University of Bath, where he focuses on transport systems and human behaviour. He is the co-author with Rory Sutherland of the influential book Transport for Humans: Are we nearly there yet? and previously served as the Principal Behavioural Scientist at the UK Department for Transport. He's also the current Cycling Mayor for the UK City of Bath.Pete blends practical policymaking experience with a deep understanding of the behavioural levers that shape how we move through the world.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary[00:00:00] Introduction and personal confession about red-light running[00:01:15] Overview of the Lime-commissioned research [00:03:20] Introducing Ella Jenkins and Pete Dyson[00:05:45] The origins and goals of the study[00:09:05] Red-light running as a defensive rather than reckless behaviour[00:12:08] Confidence and frequency of cycling linked to rule-breaking[00:13:14] Perceptions versus reality of who breaks the rules[00:16:32] The role of infrastructure and signal phasing[00:18:54] Social norms and peer influence on cyclist behaviour[00:21:46] Trust in the rules versus lived reality [00:24:20] Designing for behavioural cues[00:28:15] Comparison with other cities like Munich [00:30:58] The emotional context of cycling[00:34:46] Enforcement and views on potential interventions[00:38:12] Habit formation and unintended nudges [00:41:23] The interplay between education and empathy[00:46:49] Final reflections and Christian's closing thoughtsLinksElla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-jenkins/Pete on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-dyson-9ba5301b/What drives red light running in London cyclists?, the research we discuss: https://fileserver.britainthinks.com/dl/wH4CcDyRg8bVThinks Insight: https://www.thinksinsight.com/Lime Bikes: https://www.li.me/en-gbTransport for Humans: https://www.transportforhumans.com/Pete's previous appearance on the show talking about Transport for Humans: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/pete-dyson-on-making-transport-more-human/The announcement of Pete as Cycling Mayor of Bath: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/the-bicycle-mayor-of-bath-pete-dyson/

Today on the show: Vuelta drama fizzles before it starts and there's been another bike theft.

The Portland-based Made show has wrapped up for another year, and our website has been buzzing with coverage from the handmade bike event.This week's Geek Warning is a bit different from the usual format, with the conversation focused mainly on what was seen at Made. Here, Dave Rome chats with Escape's US tech editor Josh Weinberg along with famed framebuilder (and Escape contributor!) Rob English.Within you'll hear about emerging trends from the custom bike world, why Rob believes there are no new ideas left for bicycles, and some of Rob and Josh's top picks.As usual, the episode wraps with our regular Ask a Wrench segment, where Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) and Dave Rome answer technical questions from Escape members. You'll need to be on the Escape member podcast feed to listen to this section.See all the coverage from Made 2025 here.Time stamps:2:40 - Explaining Made and industry vibes10:00 - Trends in the handmade scene18:30 - Josh and Rob's favourite bikes of Made31:30 - Rob's absolute favourite - a bike from 197936:00 - A little Aero bike38:30 - Favourite small parts of Made55:45 - Ask a Wrench (Members only)57:00 - A corrections corner related to impact wrenches58:40 - Bottom bracket torque settings1:03:15 - Solving a worn dropout1:09:00 - Sticky cables, sticky drink mix

Das OPEN UPPER 2.0, das Fara Gr4 und die Ornus Gravelbikes aus Eschen-Holz. Dazu ist auch noch das Jeagher FL.S Tornado fertig gworden. Wenn man die Curve-Tests der letzten Wochen noch dazu zählt einfach krasse Bikes, die jedes für sich perfekt abgestimmt sind. Aber warum gibt es nicht „DAS BESTE BIKE“? Warum kann für den einen, ein Holz- oder Titanrad das Beste sein, für den anderen ein Carbon-Renner? Warum ist ein OPEN UPPER ein schnelles Gravelbike, das Fara Gf4 auch ein schnelles Gravelbike und doch sind sie von der Geometrie und Design zu unterschiedlich. Wem passt so ein Rad überhaupt. Wir hoffen, dass wir hier neben den Fahreindrücken auch ein bisschen Hilfestellung leisten können, was das Fahrgewühl und vor allem den Fahrer oder die Fahrerin angeht: wie entscheide ich, ob ein Rad zu mir passt. Zu dem was ich fahre, aber vor allem auch zu dem, was ich überhaupt fahren kann. Dazu noch ein paar andere Berichte und Ausblicke auf coole Social Rides zusammen mit dem Gravel-Club. Ingo war bei BORA und konnte das Team kennenlernen im Rahmen der Deutschland-Tour. Und um Brot geht es auch :-)

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Summer's almost over, so what did we get out of it? Rumors and confirmations of new motorcycles, a lot of wildfires and some surprising stories about the situation that average riders face at their local dealerships. The Lowdown Show wraps up August with a talk with ADVrider's managing editor Zac Kurylyk. Zac and host Neil Graham discuss the topics that have made headlines this summer, like issues at dealerships. Neil and Zac both advise to pick your motorcycle based on the dealership that sells it as much as the bike itself. Or Harley-Davidson's new Sprint motorcycle, coming this fall—can they get it right? And then there's the wildfires that have closed down woods riding and wilderness travel in the northeast: how should adventure riders plan around such events?

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about pedals, homemade bikes, and a whole bunch more.

Day one of an Oregon coast adventure - what could possibly go wrong? As Mysterious James and I began our journey from Astoria after navigating July 4th rental car details, we encounter (because of course) the first of many issues we'll encounter on the most mysterious of Oregon Coast adventures ever. Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 1 Morning, Turned Afternoon Departure 1:00 PM start time after bike assembly and hotel checkout Bikes transported in rental car not designed for two bikes TSA inspection didn't damage  gear (deraileur hanger protection removed) Successful bike reassembly and adjustment The Ride Begins Largely flat terrain - unusual for Oregon Coast Two notable climbs between departure and Seaside Decision to shorten day from Nehalem Bay to Cannon Beach Use of Perplexity AI to find alternative "off-book" campsite a success Seaside Stop & Food Strategy Delightful lunch that both riders "really needed" Tim's nutrition timing issues affecting performance Plan to shop for breakfast supplies at local market The Mechanical Crisis James's left crank arm completely falls off while riding to market Discovery of tiny pin mechanism in Shimano crank arm Initial DIY repair attempts fail spectacularly Kind local offers help but problem proves beyond field repair Professional Intervention Bike shop discovery 470 feet away in Cannon Beach Ian at local rental shop (also starting bike repair services) Diagnosis: stripped internal teeth, unrepairable in field Shop closing at 7:30 PM but Ian stays to help The Damage Assessment Left crank arm completely stripped internally Cannot be field-repaired Options: Replace single crank arm or entire crankset Potential multi-day delay due to Sunday/Monday shop closures Contingency Planning Morning departure to Seaside bike shops (two available) Transportation options: Uber (surprisingly available) or bus service Multiple backup plans if repair takes longer Flexibility to modify entire tour routing if needed Technical Details Equipment failure: Shimano crank arm with pin retention system Daily mileage: Approximately 30 miles completed Terrain: Two moderate climbs for Oregon Coast standards Upcoming challenge: Arch Cape Tunnel (uphill tunnel on Highway 101) Local Insights Cannon Beach: Block-by-block character variation Seaside: Extremely crowded July 5th weekend Tourism impact: Half of Portland/Seattle metro areas visiting simultaneously Bike infrastructure: Limited bike parking in tourist areas Lessons Learned Try DIY first - But know when to seek professional help Rental shops can be repair shops - Ian's dual business model Community support - Locals willing to help stranded cyclists Flexibility is key - Every PedalShift tour goes sideways at some point Tour Philosophy Discussion Expectation that something will go wrong on every tour Value of riding companions with compatible problem-solving approaches Benefits of building in extra days and flexible routing Options to modify tour scope based on circumstances Looking Ahead Immediate goal: Get James's bike repaired in Seaside Backup plans: Shortened tour, bus connections, or complete rerouting Distance flexibility: 20-30 mile days vs. 55-mile days depending on circumstances Route options: Continue south vs. return north via Portland Notable Quotes "All bike tours in the PedalShift universe go sideways at some point" "There are worse places in the world to be stranded" "It depends on the block you're on" (describing Seaside) "We expect something to go sideways at some point, and you just deal with it" Statistics Miles biked 30 Percentage of crank arms that did not fail 75 Distance in feet from Ian's Cannon Beach bike rental -slash- shop 475 Cumulative nights spent in Cannon Beach (so far) 1 Flats zero

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi's rookie error01:00 The Ridley Noah Fast broke Jimmi's back12:17 Visma got burgled17:46 Wahoo forced to apologise 24:18 We're forced to apologise (FUOTW)25:42 E-bike turf wars28:12 More bike brands go bankrupt30:54 Unpopular Opinion: Most people are fuelling wrong38:11 Unpopular Opinion: Overrated London cycling spots 41:26 Unpopular Opinion: Clip-on bars get too much hate43:21 Send us your questions, comments and Unpopular Opinions!44:27 Cycling in Tenerife - yes or no?If you'd like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you'd like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you'd like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you'd like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share the details on The 2025 KTM Enduro 690 & Triumph Thruxton 400, as well as our initial opinions on the bikes, and related thoughts.Buying Riding Gear? Use our affiliate link and help out the podcast https://imp.i104546.net/3eZdXdHelp us support the pod or buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tdtmotorcyclesSpecial thanks to Derek Brown for our new song and logo! Check out his stuff belowdb SPL links:https://www.dbspl.studio/https://www.instagram.com/db_spl_/Glenarvon:https://www.glenarvonmusic.comhttps://www.instagram.com/glenarvonmusic/------------------Send us your questions and comments totdtmotorcycles@gmail.comFollow Us: Instagram: @gleblapham @meech2dbeech YouTube: @gleblapham

Today on the show: The Vuelta is underway, Vingegaard is back, and Danny van Poppel can't stop collecting yellow cards.

Today on the show: Mads' middle finger, Pogačar doesn't want you to take his picture, and the Secret Pro is back. And no, we will not be answering the question in the episode title. But you're welcome to guess! 

It's a shorter episode this week as Escape's Suvi Loponen and Dave Rome catch up to discuss the spares they carry and how to ensure they work when you need them most.On the news front, they discuss the latest developments regarding the ongoing Shimano crank recall and an unexpected (and hopefully short-lived) issue affecting older Wahoo Bolt and Roam head units.Finally, Zach Edwards of the Boulder Grupetto returns to Ask a Wrench to answer a number of member-submitted questions.Time stamps:2:00 - Shimano crank recall update11:20 - Older Wahoo devices living in 200615:00 - a PSA to check your spares20:00 - The specific spares we carry35:00 - Made is coming up!37:45 - Ask a Wrench (Member Only)39:25 - Impact wrenches around e-bikes45:20 - Sprockets versus Cogs48:00 - Slipping SPD cleats on carbon shoes53:00 - Hanging up modern bikes

Vancouver bike activist Lucy Maloney won a seat on the anti- bike city council she fought for years. She gave Taylor a tour of the city and talks about her journey https://vancouver.ca/your-government/lucy-maloney.aspx (2:24). Speed cameras will go up this year in Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Glendale, Long Beach, and the City and County of San Francisco, courtesy of California's AB 645. California bike lawyer (and Bike Talk sponsor) Jim Pocrass says slower speeds will make cyclists safer, but enforcement may be in question because the cams won't recognize faces due to privacy concerns https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB645 (16:57). Paint and political will are all you need, says Micromobilitynyc Reddit moderator Miser of Queens, NY. Miser talks on Ave 31, the protected bike lane he fought for and won https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/05/30/eyes-on-the-street-astorias-big-beautiful-31st-avenue-bike-boulevard (25:25). Queens bike lane opponents are suing Miser along with the DOT for traffic calming https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/08/dot-stands-by-astoria-safety-project-despite-foes-anti-bike-lawsuit (38:35). The USDOT wants to hear from Americans what their priorities for transportation are. It's part of the Transportation Reauthorization process, which will set priorities and spending for US transportation for the next 5 years. USDOT secretary Sean Duffy (former Fox host, now also head of NASA) says bike lanes cause traffic, and shouldn't take money from real “vehicles.“ The League of American Bicyclists Deputy Director Caron Whitaker urges supporters of biking and walking infrastructure to comment here: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/DOT-OST-2025-0468-0001 (39:13). MassDOT's under-the-radar redesign spits cyclists from a bike lane onto a busy road, Strong Towns Northampton member Alex Bowman discovers (41:43).

Ashley's back, Bucky's out and Chuck's bad at multi-tasking. Ok, so the starting pitching wasn't AS bad as advertised, but they were still pretty bad… The M's are back home tonight and despite an abysmal roadtrip, they are still in a good spot, if they can play better. :30- We wrap up our NFL team tier rankings with the NFC South. Who will come away with the weakest division in the NFC? :45- The Seahawks and Packers held a joint practice, aka a big fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Draw the shades, cut the wick, the night is past the hour long. For when I die, I pray it's quick, and someone sits to sing my song. Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // allusions to suicide // mutilationThank you for joining us through the full meal of this series. The service has completed, all dishes devoured. We hope you feel sated, for now. Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and the brilliantly talented Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe. 

We're taking a little time off for the summer, and while we're gone, we're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. This week, we have an episode about bicycle rides in Rhode Island. Local author Robert Isenberg loves riding his bike, so he published a collection of essays about his experiences cycling in Rhode Island and all over the world. Here's our conversation from 2024. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The New Urban Order, Diana Lind says Center City residents who object to designated paths for cyclists aren't seeing the full picture

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Pro mechanic and local rider Edwin Britt joins Chris and Jesse to go through some of his recent experiences on main stream and budget bikes.

Send us a textAislinn Droski, Arvada's bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, shares insights on the City's micromobility program that has facilitated over 130,000 rides since launching in 2021. The program has evolved from a pilot to becoming a permanent transportation option connecting residents to transit, commercial centers, and other services.Micromobility includes devices like e-scooters, e-bikes, and seated "gliders" that provide transportation options for shorter tripsLime is currently Arvada's sole vendor, operating under a permit system with devices placed throughout eastern ArvadaIf you notice improperly parked scooters or have feedback about the micromobility program, please contact the team through Ask Arvada.News & EventsRalston Creek Improvements Project is nearly complete and the trail will reopen very soonLate summer planting opportunities with Resource CentralWatch the People's Choice Movie Poll winner at Clear Creek Valley Park on Friday, August 29thRalston Central Splash Pad closes after Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1The Olde Town Fountain will switch to Sundays only after Labor Day through SeptemberVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Smoothie King and Heinz's ketchup smoothie collaboration is now available in Pittsburgh! We're trying it today, along with City Cast friends across the country. Plus, we're talking about all the upgrades at our museums, cultural institutions, and outdoor spaces. Pittsburgh's bringing in new zoo animals, swapping out Andrew Carnegie's name to honor modern-day philanthropists, and looking forward to more bike rentals and POGOH stations. Vote for us for Best Podcast every day through Aug. 22. We're in the People & Places category. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Notes and references from today's show: A Baker's Dozen of New Humboldt Penguins Arrives at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium [Pittsburgh Magazine] Pittsburgh Zoo Announces $10 Million ‘Transformative' Gift [Pittsburgh Magazine] Carnegie Science Center to relaunch as Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center [WTAE] Architects give first look at Heinz History Center expansion design [WESA] The Frick Pittsburgh's new leader looks ahead to its ‘people-focused' future [Next Pittsburgh] Get in Touch With Nature on Frick Park's New Sensory Trail [City Cast Pittsburgh] How to Rent Accessible Bicycles and Tricycles from POGOH [City Cast Pittsburgh] Heinz drops ketchup smoothie in Pittsburgh [Axios Pittsburgh]  Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Today on the show: A Vuelta preview from Dane, disqualifications at Romandie with Abby, and Mike Woods is retiring, which makes us sad. Plus, the big green egg Pogačar bought his teammates. 

What Are Some Childhood Things You Can't Give Up? full 313 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:50:19 +0000 cFRWOkz4UlFXLlia56nnOaDSpwBmb3in nostalgia,bikes,childhood,morning show segment,kramer and jess,paint by numbers,music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast nostalgia,bikes,childhood,morning show segment,kramer and jess,paint by numbers,music,society & culture,news What Are Some Childhood Things You Can't Give Up? Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

It’s not just your imagination: There are more shared bikes and scooters zipping around the streets of Seattle. Data collected by the city's Department of Transportation shows that between January and early August of 2025, the number of trips recorded on shared bikes and scooters jumped nearly 75 percent compared with the same time period last year. As streets and sidewalks get more crowded – how are cities like Seattle adapting? Guests Jeff Bailey, a writer and editor in Denver Links From E-Bikes to Scooters, Roads Are Getting More Crowded and Confusing - The Wall Street Journal Thanks to the supporters of KUOW. You help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head to Escapecollective.com/member to sign up today.Today on the show: Arkea and maybe Jayco are in a little bit of trouble? Tom Pidcock is going for GC again, and Patrick Levefere is angrily posting photos of his sandwiches.

Come hang out with us! This weeks topic is STURGIS!!! Harley has worked there 6 years in a row ! let's talk about it !  she also did a Brothel your and it was pretty dope- team bring back brothels

It's time to geek out. This week, Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome discuss how as bikes progress, market opportunity is often created in what those bikes previously provided. Through this conversation, Ronan and Dave come to an agreement on a specific style of bike that's obviously missing today.You'll hear a PSA relevant to any modern bike, along with a few quick updates that provide a couple of brief tangents.The episode wraps with Ronan and Dave discussing a fancy type of hex key (the topic of Dave's Threaded article this week). We love our members, and so those on the member-only feed of the podcast get a little extra bonus chat before the regular 'Ask a Wrench' segment kicks in.Happy geeking!Time Stamps:4:45 - There is always an opportunity to backfill23:00 - PSA: Don't ignore worn bearings27:30 - No.6's new gravel suspension corrected rigid fork30:15 - Fara's new GR4 gravel bike and a tangent on claimed frame weights38:00 - Dave has sliding T-handle hex keys on his mind (again)42:15 - The best sliding T-handle hex key (Member's only)49:30 - Ask a Wrench (Member's only)50:00 - Can a chain wear out even when it doesn't measure as worn?57:15 - The best spoke wrench to avoid nipple damage1:02:00 - How should you clean a disc brake? How often?

Today on the Bikes or Death podcast it's all about the ladies!  For the first time ever I turned the microphone, and podcast, over to the talented Kayla Hall who guest hosted today's episode!   Her guests for today's podcast are Abi Snyder, Jenny Klecak, and Leila Husain, who among other things, participated in this year's Rockstar Challenge.  A 270ish mile, singletrack focused, backcountry bikepacking race in Virginia that boasts about 40k feet of elevation.     Each of these Rockstar Women put on an impressive performance, all beating the previous Fastest Known Time.  Abi took the overall Grand Depart win and set a new FKT.  Leila was 3rd overall and 2nd place female.  And, Jenny, who had to scratch from the Grand Depart came back just 2 weeks later and set a new FKT, besting Abi's time by 2 hours.   Another story from today's episode that caught my ear was when Leila got a stick lodge into her leg on a descent.  I'll let Leila tell that story, but trust me, you're gonna wanna hear it (or maybe not

If you follow the bike industry, you probably saw the news earlier this year that Revel was shutting down. It caught a lot of people off guard, including customers, fans, and even some insiders. But just a few months later, found Adam Miller announced he was buying the brand back and relaunching Revel with a new vision. So today, we're going to talk about that journey—why Revel is going direct-to-consumer, what Adam learned during his time away from the company, and why he believes now is the right time to double down on building bikes again.Why bring Revel back now, especially given the challenges facing the bike industry?What were you doing between stepping away from Revel and deciding to buy the brand back?Why move to a direct-to-consumer model with the relaunch?What's wrong with the traditional dealer/distributor model for selling bikes?What financing options are available for building and growing a bike company today?How do you see smaller brands like Revel competing with the big players in the industry?What makes Revel different from other bike brands, especially in such a competitive marketWhat's one thing you're doing differently this time around based on your past experience?An automatically generated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today. More info about Revel at revelbikes.com.This episode is sponsored by Trailbot. Trailbot is the smarter way for trail managers to communicate updates without relying on social media. Don't let The Algorithm bury your posts—easily share conditions and closures to your web site, social media and the app all at once. Best of all, it's free.Trailbot is used by over 260 trail systems in 17 states and growing fast. Over 50,000 riders have installed the free iOS and Android apps to get official updates with optional push notifications, without having to see what their weird relative posted on social media. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠trailbot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Today on the show: Pogacar is tired, a punch up in Portugal, and Kit went to a show. Let's get to it.

Is Remco's move to Red Bull good? Is Michael Storer an egg thief? Caley, Jonny, and Iain have the answers. 

“Orogenesis” is the geologic process of mountain building — a gradual evolution powered by unfathomable forces that expand across and transform broad swaths of the landscape.Orogenesis is also set to be the longest mountain biking trail in the United Sates. At 3,500 miles, this new route stretches through Washington, Oregon, California, and then it connects to the existing Baja Divide bikepacking route to add another 1,600 miles to San Jose del Cabo at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. The creation of such a trail is an absolutely monumental vision, and endurance cyclist Kurt Refsnider will be guinea pigging his way down the full length of it for the remainder of this year as the first person to attempt the ride in its entirety.In this episode, we talk to Kurt Refsnider about the history of the trail, what drew him to it, and what to expect along the way. We'll then be checking in with him over the next few months as he makes his way from the US/Canadian border to Mexico.