The Outspoken Cyclist

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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Black Mountain cycle’s Mike Varley talks about his work, his bikes, and his music. Journalist Peter Flax and I discuss his new article about the ex-bishop of Baltimore and the death of cyclist Thomas Palermo. Brian joins me to talk about his shifting solution for a Campy-Shimano drive train.

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Reverend Laura Everett talks about her new book,;Holy Spokes; We learn about U.S. made bicycle tubing from Vari-Wall; Phil Gaimon gives us his hilarious and irreverent insights into pro racing, retirement, and cookies

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National Bike Month AND the National Bike Challenge start in 3-2-1. Rob Gusky from sponsoring organization Kimberley Clark fills us in on this year’s Challenge. Then, Michael Haddad talks about the exhibit he curated titled “Italy’s Golden Age of Bicycles” opening in NY on May 11th. Lastly, Leslee Schenck Tryzinski relates her background as a pro, her work as a yoga teacher, and her plans to help aging athletes – especially women

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The force behind Team Africa Rising – Jock Boyer and Kimberly Coats – are back in the U.S. at the Boyer Family Ranch in Wyoming and fill us in on what the team will do going forward as well as what their roles will be. Then, Joe Bell, painter extraordinaire talks about his work and his thoughts on paint, color, bikes, and more.

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