The Paceline Cycling Podcast

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1024" height="1024" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Portable-Bike-Bicycle-Cassette-Spoke-Protector-Chain-Wheel-Cover-Freewheel-Guard-5-7-Speed.jpg_Q90.jpg_.webp?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div>This week John takes on the paradox of being an endurance athlete who likes to rush his way to the finish in what he does. Patrick takes on the scourge known as spoke protectors. Show links:Bobo’s Oat Bites | Oatmeal Bites | Gluten Free, Vegan Snacks (eatbobos.com)Ibis Ripley AF

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1136" height="640" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?w=1136&ssl=1 1136w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?resize=150%2C85&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?resize=768%2C433&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zwift2.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px" /></div>This week we delve into the merits of riding alone or in a group, inside or out, with a detour to discuss the challenges of introversion. We also have a PSA for some of the male members of the audience. Show links:CLIF BLOKS Energy Chews | 33 Calorie Cubes – Clif BarPrimal Wear Helix Bib […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="641" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?resize=300%2C181&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?resize=1024%2C619&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?resize=150%2C91&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?resize=768%2C464&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Evel.jpg?resize=600%2C363&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>Who were the formative figures in your cycling life? For John, it was more Evel Knievil than dad. Patrick discusses how cargo bikes and utility bikes never caught on in the U.S. but now, thanks to e-bikes, they may finally get their moment. Show links:EuroSport on YouTubeSpecialized Globe Haul ST

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="708" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/53664101_2257284807664325_1182604530395643904_o-e1677692762435.jpg?resize=600%2C401&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week John talks about what is involved in taking up mountain biking, especially as it applies to roadies. Patrick takes on a listener question about how to choose gravel tires. Show links:Marin BikesKona BikesDonnelly Sport Strada USH Tire

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="853" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1685.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>Riding bikes with another person, especially if that other person is important in your life, isn’t easy. Witness our host John. Speaking of riding with people important to you, Patrick is planning to get back on his tandem and has been considering strategies to make it work well. Show links:AllTrailsCo-Motion Cycles Periscope Torpedo

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="960" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_5927.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>We’re launching a new podcast here at The Cycling Independent. It’s called The Long Way Home (you might have picked up on that already) and it’s a different sort of podcast, at least, for cycling. The Paceline Podcast and Revolting are based on conversations. We’re pleased any time someone tells us that they feel like […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="595" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=300%2C168&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=150%2C84&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=768%2C431&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=600%2C337&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=107%2C60&ssl=1 107w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pee-Wee-e1675893600792.jpg?resize=160%2C90&ssl=1 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week, John wonders what the UCI’s cumulative effect has been on cycling. Have their rules helped cycling’s advancement, or hindered it? Patrick discusses just what a recovery ride is and why someone would want to ride their bike with as little effort as possible. Show links: SIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE (craftsports.us)SIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="708" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=600%2C401&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=90%2C60&ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/89940885_2981370791922386_643561305541705728_o-e1675382769248.jpg?resize=135%2C90&ssl=1 135w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week John confesses that only now is he putting his money where his mouth has long been. He’s spending money on advocacy. Patrick has a question about waving, but not the one listeners might guess. Paceline PicksSportful Fiandre Knee WarmersGore C3 Gore-Tex Infinium Stretch Mid Gloves

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1170" height="702" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?w=1170&ssl=1 1170w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?resize=300%2C180&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?resize=150%2C90&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?resize=768%2C461&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2066-e1674771079782.jpg?resize=600%2C360&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></div>Today we discuss the discussions that come before rides. Very meta. Then we get into whether or not it’s ok for bike riders to wear earbuds while riding. Are there any good scenarios? Are there any ways to do it responsibly. All that and Paceline Picks. Show Links:Whole Grain Oats & Oatmeal | Bob’s Red […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="720" height="480" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?w=720&ssl=1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?resize=90%2C60&ssl=1 90w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_1568.jpg?resize=135%2C90&ssl=1 135w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></div>Mindful that they are cyclists first and experts maybe, John and Patrick trade stories of cycling pratfalls, times they got it wrong and wound up, well, not on the bike anymore. They’ve had some doozies, and yes, clipless pedals are among them. Show links: Men’s Cycling Jacket Albertine Dahlia | Café du CyclisteSpurcycle Bell—a better […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1170" height="767" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?w=1170&ssl=1 1170w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=300%2C197&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=1024%2C671&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=150%2C98&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=768%2C503&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=600%2C393&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=92%2C60&ssl=1 92w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paceline-313.png?resize=137%2C90&ssl=1 137w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></div>It’s the “off-season,” which means many of us are riding less. One of the ways to stay connected and even increase motivation is to dig into the rich canon of cycling literature. Patrick finally puts some numbers to his belief that on-the-bike is one of the happiest places on Earth. Show links: Tomorrow, We Ride—Jean […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5644-scaled-e1672864463318.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>Conditions are wet in many parts of the country, making mountain biking a terrific way to damage trails. John proposes a solution. Patrick received a great many questions in the run-up to Christmas about e-bikes, particularly what to look for when buying one. Show links: Patagonia Men’s Houdini® Jacket – Windbreaker JacketPatagonia Women’s Houdini® Jacket […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="808" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?resize=300%2C229&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?resize=1024%2C781&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?resize=150%2C114&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?resize=768%2C585&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A-Bike-for-You-e1671080073170.jpeg?resize=600%2C457&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>While having a mid-ride coffee, a friend asked John what he thought of internal cable/hose routing. There’s no simple answer to this, so he discusses it with Patrick, who states a surprising opinion. Patrick looks back at 2022 and considers ways the bike worked and didn’t work and he muddled his way through loss. Show […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1 80w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3678.jpg?resize=120%2C90&ssl=1 120w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>John wonders about our duty of care to other riders when we ride with them and how our perception of what etiquette calls for changes based on the tires we ride. Patrick rode with his local NICA team and can’t figure why all the kids were smiling even though it was cold and raining. Could […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4417-scaled-e1669863254357.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week John and Patrick talk Christmas lists and gift giving and do their best to focus on experiences rather than stuff, but let’s be honest, cycling is a sport of stuff, especially in the winter. Show links: NiteRider Lumina™ Pro 1000 Front Bike LightSIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE | Craft SportswearOrange Mud LLC – Transition Wrap […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="666" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=300%2C188&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=1024%2C643&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=150%2C94&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=768%2C483&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=600%2C377&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=95%2C60&ssl=1 95w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BradyClan-copy2.jpg?resize=143%2C90&ssl=1 143w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>It’s Thanksgiving, folks, and John and Patrick take time to detail the things for which they are grateful. Show links:SHOP FOR ALL SOFRITO AND TAMALES – Tagged “Tamales”– FILLO’S (fillos.com)Artist Bill Cass: Nymbol’s

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1085" height="526" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg?w=1085&ssl=1 1085w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg?resize=300%2C145&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg?resize=150%2C73&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg?resize=768%2C372&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0151-e1668550828816.jpg?resize=600%2C291&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px" /></div>It’s a slight departure this week, with John doing the show solo. Don’t worry. This is not a permanent change. He’ll be running down his winter prep checklist for indoor and outdoor riding success and then hitting you with the customary Paceline Pick. Next week, we’ll be back to regular programming. The Fox Speedframe Pro […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="770" height="770" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?w=770&ssl=1 770w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=60%2C60&ssl=1 60w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eddy-Print-770x770-1.png?resize=90%2C90&ssl=1 90w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></div>John explores how cycling with newer riders can restore the blush of cycling’s early romance. Patrick fields a question from a listener about how to go about choosing a builder from whom to buy a custom bike. Show notes:Ranger 6″ Socks | Fox Racing®Artist Bill Cass

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="853" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1624.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>This week John wonders if we aren’t doing a disservice to mountain biking by portraying the sport as being largely about expensive, full-suspension bikes. Why isn’t the sport portrayed as being about hardtails more? Patrick takes a look at what our bodies know and why we need to trust our senses more. Show links:Leatt || […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1164" height="611" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?w=1164&ssl=1 1164w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=300%2C157&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=150%2C79&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=768%2C403&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=600%2C315&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=114%2C60&ssl=1 114w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paceline-304-Jetsons.jpg?resize=171%2C90&ssl=1 171w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1164px) 100vw, 1164px" /></div>This week we talk about the future with a clear-eyed look at the present. We revisit the Tubbs and Nuns wildfires five years on, and we extol the virtues of a gravel tire and the humble, but persistently useful, tape measure. Schwalbe G-One R gravel tires

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1536" height="1024" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4083-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4083-scaled.jpg?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4083-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4083-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></div>Do you have a riding routine? John laments his morning commute and what fitness he has lost as a result of working from home. Patrick considers our emotional attachment to our bikes and why that is worth celebrating. Show links:Minion DHF – MAXXIS USMinion DHR II – MAXXIS USShimano XC-7 Shoes

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="960" height="720" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1629.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></div>Riding with greatness. This week John and Patrick tell two stories of riding with famous riders, though famous for different reasons. John goes for a lashing with the great Classics rider, Hennie Kuiper while Patrick goes for a spin with the star of Breaking Away, Dennis Christopher. Show links:Jet Black Cache Bike Saddle Bag | […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1166" height="663" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?w=1166&ssl=1 1166w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?resize=300%2C171&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?resize=1024%2C582&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?resize=150%2C85&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?resize=768%2C437&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-301.jpg?resize=600%2C341&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1166px) 100vw, 1166px" /></div>Photo: Breezer #6 (for Wende Cragg) 1978. See more here. This week we talk about the proliferation, convergence and overlap of bike categories and try to see where it’s all headed. Padraig takes on a reader question about wide cycling shoes, and we get to some Paceline Picks for those who like to hear about gear. […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="2560" height="1920" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0087-scaled-e1663176363988.jpg?w=2340&ssl=1 2340w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></div>We celebrate our 300th episode by producing another episode. John nods to the previous co-hosts and then wonders what Patrick has learned, other than sitting closer to the mic. Patrick takes on a listener question about what to do with old bike parts and tubes and whatnot. Show links:Seven Cycles Axiom SLZinn and the Art […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1171" height="731" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?w=1171&ssl=1 1171w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?resize=300%2C187&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?resize=1024%2C639&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?resize=150%2C94&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?resize=768%2C479&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paceline-299.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px" /></div>This time out we talk about the crucial role local bike shops still play in the life of a town, not to mention the convenience of having a good mechanic nearby. We run down what to look for in an affordable eBike, and a couple of Paceline Picks bring us home. Show links:The Osprey Raptor […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4140.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week John talks riding with flat pedals—rather than clipless—for mountain biking. Patrick discusses a ride from his recent vacation and what it re-taught him about riding with friends. Show links:adidas Five Ten SLEUTH bike shoe dBig Agnes Dream Island 35°

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2326-scaled-e1660847557847.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week we talk about traveling to ride bikes, specifically Zion National Park and its surrounding areas as well as Wales, for those of you with a penchant for passport travel and sweeping pastoral views. Patrick delves into the right amount of suspension travel for people looking to upgrade their mountain bike, and as usual […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1582" height="1024" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/[email protected]" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?w=1582&ssl=1 1582w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=600%2C388&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=300%2C194&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=768%2C497&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=1536%2C994&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hinault_TdF81_%40-PhSpt-BESTSCAN.jpg?resize=210%2C136&ssl=1 210w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px" /></div>John is back from Wales and takes on a subject from a nearby part of Europe: the Tour de France. When news that a $900 tax credit was dropped from the climate change package in Washington, Patrick had an opinion or two about it. Show links: Cosmic Dirt – COSMIC DIRTScribd

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2678.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>This week John takes on cycling and inclusivity, and how to bring more people into the party. Patrick talks to Jacob Rheuban of Prevelo Bikes and his thinking on kids and full-face helmets. Show links:Prevelo Zulu ThreeShimano SLX MTB Group

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="795" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_3786.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>A listener asks if he should buy the light, fast road bike to follow the fast kids on the group rides? John answers, with aplomb. Patrick discusses riding with kids and strategies for presenting cycling in a way they enjoy. Show notes:Silca HX-One Home Tool Kit

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1060" height="714" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?w=1060&ssl=1 1060w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?resize=300%2C202&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?resize=1024%2C690&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?resize=150%2C101&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?resize=768%2C517&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-292-rotated-e1656622624386.jpg?resize=600%2C404&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></div>John takes on the issue of tubeless tires. Is it really that much better? The answer isn’t as simple as one might think. And because it’s vacation time, Patrick answers a listener question about traveling with a bike. Show links:Floyd’s of Leadville Recovery BalmPURE Chamois Cream — Mad Alchemy

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1440" height="1080" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?w=1440&ssl=1 1440w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3538.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></div>This week John talks about faith, but not the religious variety. For those who battle episodic depression, faith is expressed in relating to others. Patrick is just back from Memphis and made some new friends. Ringleader Chalino is on the right in the photo above. Show links: Michelin Power Gravel Tires EZ Tee Perf SS […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="800" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-290.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>This week we check in on the current State of the Bike Industry, specifically how supply chain and pandemic challenges are manifesting in the 2022 season. Padraig addresses a reader question about disc brakes vs. rim brakes. All that and a couple of fresh Paceline Picks. Show links:Folsom Short 2.0 – 11″ Inseam | Chrome […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3397-scaled-e1654734215722.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>John and Patrick both have new mountain bikes. And both of them feature designs from suspension savant Dave Weigle. They discuss their experiences and impressions without completely falling down a techie rabbit hole. Show links:32oz Wide Mouth Sustain Water Bottle – NalgeneShower’s Pass Waterproof Duffel

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="2448" height="1649" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?w=2448&ssl=1 2448w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=300%2C202&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=1024%2C690&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=150%2C101&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=768%2C517&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=1536%2C1035&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=2048%2C1380&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?resize=600%2C404&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Paceline-288.jpg?w=2340&ssl=1 2340w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2448px) 100vw, 2448px" /></div>This week John talks about going slow, and mountain biking, and introducing new people to mountain biking. Patrick takes on a listener question about whether to go with suspension or a hardtail when buying a new mountain bike. CountyLine Extra Large Galvanized Round End Stock Tank, 8 ft. W x 2 ft. H x 8 […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="690" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?resize=300%2C162&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?resize=1024%2C552&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?resize=150%2C81&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?resize=768%2C414&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dandelion.jpeg?resize=600%2C323&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>John considers regrets. In this instance, mostly cycling regrets, things not done as much as done. And for much of the country, it’s allergy season. Patrick takes on the question of what to do. Show links: Bike MonkeyGrasshopper Adventure SeriesSuperPro RacingGrinduro!Sierra Buttes Trail StewardshipAss Saver Regular – Ass Savers

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="853" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2302.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>John is watching pro racing and has had a few epiphanies about what makes bike racing—and sport in general—interesting. With gas more than $6/gal. Patrick takes a look at the value proposition of ebikes. Show links: POC Savant MTB Bicycling Glove | POC Sports Bosch ebike motors

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1103" height="688" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?w=1103&ssl=1 1103w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?resize=300%2C187&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?resize=1024%2C639&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?resize=150%2C94&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?resize=768%2C479&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paceline-285.png?resize=600%2C374&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px" /></div>This week John is trying to learn new (and possibly better) ways to ride a mountain bike, and Patrick is sick and ruminating on all the days he spent trying to get faster when he should have just been in bed. All that and Paceline picks for your listening pleasure. Show links: Sherpa 2.0 Hitch […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="960" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2788.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>John tackles the question: Is lighter always better? Patrick looks at the turns his life has taken as a result of cycling. He says he didn’t see a few of the twists coming. Show links: Wooleator 5″ D-Logo Charcoal – DeFeet Floyd’s of Leadville Full Spectrum CBD Gems

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1280" height="720" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?resize=150%2C84&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/buildings-1846133_1280.jpeg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></div>John is just back from a trip to Seattle, where he was impressed by both the cycling culture and the cycling infrastructure. Patrick cites two news stories and considers what they mean for bringing new people into the sport. Show links: Yuba Spicy Curry Bounty Sunglasses – SPY Optic

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0534-e1650523095267.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>This week John looks at how mountain biking has changed in the last few decades and how if you maybe bought a mountain bike in the 1990s or early 2000s, it’s not a mountain bike in the same sense as the bikes being sold today are. Patrick looks at pets and how no one is […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_2693-1-rotated-e1649801988383.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>This week John takes on a listener question about just who we are. Cyclists? Bikers? Bike riders? Patrick is back from getting sunburned at Sea Otter and reports on some of the coolest things he saw. Show links: Men’s Crew Neck Knit | City Cycling Casual Riding On and Off Bike | Rapha Prevelo Zulu […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="2452" height="2448" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?w=2452&ssl=1 2452w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=1024%2C1022&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=768%2C767&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=1536%2C1533&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=2048%2C2045&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=600%2C599&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_7433.jpg?w=2340&ssl=1 2340w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2452px) 100vw, 2452px" /></div>John answers a listener question about getting comfortable and avoiding injury on the bike, and Patrick talks about how learning to deal with the hardest, darkest moments on the bike translates to resilience IRL. That and fresh pair of Paceline Picks, and you’ve got a show. Show links: Vans Old Skool Crank Brothers […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1947" height="1024" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?w=1947&ssl=1 1947w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=300%2C158&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=1024%2C539&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=150%2C79&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=768%2C404&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=1536%2C808&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=2048%2C1077&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matej-Mohoric.jpg?resize=600%2C316&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1947px) 100vw, 1947px" /></div>John talks daydreaming and what a helpful tool it can be in dialing up motivation. Patrick says goodbye to former teammate Jay LaPlante and talks about last weekend’s winner of Milan-San Remo, Matej Mohoric and his secret weapon. Show links: Video of Matej Mohoric’s descent of the Poggio Dolomite 2.0 | Matte Black – Tifosi […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1534" height="1024" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg?w=1534&ssl=1 1534w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg?resize=600%2C401&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/34459179_1845183595541117_2319625563561525248_o.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1534px) 100vw, 1534px" /></div>Bicycle retailing is not an easy business and thanks to the pandemic, life for retailers is even more challenging than it was. John asks what happens if we don’t support those retailers? Patrick takes a look at speed and what we are seeking any time we go looking for faster. Show links: Portable Massager, Theragun […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1288" height="966" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?w=1288&ssl=1 1288w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_1358-rotated.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px" /></div>This week we lead the show with a remembrance of a bike industry veteran, James Winchester. He was a friend of Patrick’s as well as nearly everyone in the industry. John considers how our tag line, “If you ride bikes, you’re one of us,” speaks to a kinship we feel with other cyclists. A GoFundMe […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2319.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>This week John takes on a listener question about fetishes and waxing. No, we’re not talking about kinky sex, we’re talking about chain waxing. Patrick discusses why this is the perfect time of year to visit a bike fitter and have your position on your bike examined. Show links: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt Bolt Panache Pro […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_2258-scaled-e1645630162358.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>John bumps into former co-host Patria and takes a look at stoke and how you fuel excitement for moving through the winter. Patrick takes on a question about how to stay comfortable while riding in the rain. Show links: Pearl Izumi Thermal Wool Sock 45NRTH Sturmfist4

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="2560" height="1920" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=86%2C64&ssl=1 86w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5827-scaled.jpg?w=2340&ssl=1 2340w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></div>John’s been reading physics, or is it philosophy? It might be both. But he shows how it relates to what we think about on the bike, not to mention how we think on the bike. Patrick got a question about gravel tire selection and he breaks down the factors that he considers. Show links: The […]

<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="900" src="https://cyclingindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_2070-scaled-e1644428030515.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>The boys are back after Patrick’s ice-storm-extended Memphis trip. This week John looks at the studded-tire dilemma, because, well, February. Patrick looks at strategies for rejuvenating your riding if you’ve been feeling stale or are trying to get a jump on spring. Show links: Fiandre No Rain Cap Orange Mud changing wrap and seat towel