The Outspoken Cyclist is one of the longest running and most popular bicycling podcasts in the industry. Topics range from advocacy and legislation to competition, books reviews, and—well, just about any topic that relates to the bicycle.
Seven years ago, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett gave up their cars, moved to the Netherlands, and have been exploring urban transformations around the world. The last time I spoke with …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/31/2026
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This is the next episode in our series of great rides around the U.S. for spring and summer 2026. Today, we visit Maine. Lung diseases affect 35 million people in …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/18/2026
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I don’t think I’ve met a more fascinating person than adventurer Laura Killingbeck. For example, how many of us know from a very young age who we are and what …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/7/2026
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I don’t know how you feel about trees, but I for one think they may be vastly underrated and WAY more important than people might give them credit for. Although, …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 4/29/2026
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As we wrap up our third and final episode on eBikes, Ash Lovell and Matt Moore from People for Bikes take us into some of the legal issues and possible …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 4/18/2026
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Before we get to our guest, I want to give a HUGE shoutout to our very own Bike Cleveland Executive Director, Jacob VanSickle. Jacob was named Professional Advocate of the …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 4/9/2026
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This episode of the show is Part I of a series about eBikes and the ongoing issues surrounding their definition, usage, regulation, and legislation – all topics of controversy and …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 3/31/2026
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I really love having the chance to talk with my NYC friend and colleague John Surico – Professor Surico actually. Today, John joins me from his local coffee shop, so …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 3/13/2026
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I wanted to get this episode up before Omloop- the first European One-Day Classic this coming Saturday. Indeed, it’s Spring Classics time and as always, I turn to my bike …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 2/25/2026
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I have a bit of housekeeping before we get to our two great guests today. First – it’s WJCU’s annual fundraiser – RADIOTHON! This year’s theme “Carrying the Torch for …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist Podcast – 2/8/2026
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