The Outspoken Cyclist

Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach talks about the psychology of the athlete; Outside Exec. Editor Axie Navas updates us on the magazine and its future; and an encore presentation of frame builder Steve Garro from Coconino Cycles.

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Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of bikeportland.org talks about the new “bike tax” in Oregon; We talk with 3 folks at the NARP (National Association of Railroad Passengers) about the organization, what’s happening with the RR system in the U.S., and a Summer by Rail excursion. Then, we follow Sarah Dykman as she follows the monarch butterfly migration – 10,000 miles round trip – by bicycle!

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Dan Wuori talksa bout the decision to send Peter Sagan home from the Tour de France; Brent Schroetenboer from USA Today talks about the Lance Armstrong trail coming up in November; Bike lawyer Bob Mionske helps us understand how a victim can become liable for damages; and, our second NBC story – this time all the way from Germany

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Odessa Gunn talks about rescuing dogs from the Chinese “festival” of Yulin; Retired Marine Lloyd Joyce is on his way to D.C. along with 99 fellow vets to raise money for the Veteran’s Leadership Program of Western Pa.; Cait Dooley talks about her road to health from thyroid cancer and her thoughts on women in cycling as a product manager for GT bicycles

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Husband and wife team of Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson talk with Diane about the “chimp brain”, the “professor” brain, and how we sabotage our own success in sport (and sometimes, in life). National Bike Challenge participant Zac Monnier shares his story about his town (Harrisburg, PA) and why he chose to become a cycling advocate.

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Retired climatologist Dr. David Goodrich talks about his new book A Hole in the Wind. He rode his bike across the U.S. in search of how climate change is affecting the country and, the people, and the ways that change is happening – both good and bad.

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Award winning Professor Casey Raymond talks about his student trips abroad. Aexon Hagens Berman team rider Jonny Brown is off to the Nationals. Matt Holden fills us in on Haute Route – the premiere cyclosportives.

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4 conversations covering 4 very diverse topics. Velo News’ Caley Fretz on Aexon’s press office Sean Wedie; Peter Cossins discusses his new book, The First Tour de France; Jena McLaughlin from BikeNY tells us about the Discover Hudson Valley Ride; and finally a fun conversation with the ever youthful and fun Hans Rey.

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Firefly Bicycles’ Tyler Evans talks about the company and the amazing titanium frames they make. Ultra-endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont fills us in on his 18,000, 80 day “round the world” trip coming up. Author, coach, and trainer Jeff Horowitz tells us how to stay fit, strong, and balanced for a lifetime.

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Cruz Bike’s Jim and Maria Parker talk about their new model and the USAT. Jamie Swan joins Diane for a chat about frames, mechanics, wheels, and more.

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