The Outspoken Cyclist

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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BikeBike! The event takes place next Sunday here in NE Ohio. Kath Sonnhalter, the event promoter, tells us all about it. Then, frame builder Curt Goodrich and I talk about his career and ideas about custom bikes; and, finally coach and owner of CTS talks about his new book, his thoughts on the Giro and the Tour, and more.

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A tribute to Steve Tilford starts us off this week. Then it’s a chat about the completion of USBR50 through Ohio before heading to Tennessee to talk about the Cherohala Challenge (you know you want to do it). Finally, a conversation with Abbie Durkee – entrepreneur, yogi, mountain biker, and mom!

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Award winning frame builder Dave Kirk and I talk about his work. Reporter Tom Kuglin explains Montana’s SB363. Richard Fries and I catch up with all his work at MassBike and more.

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Rails To Trails and Washington insider Keith Laughlin gives us some sage advice on how to get our infrastructure ideas across to Congress; We chat with Texas Warm Showers’ hostess Carol Montgomery about her “bunk house” and the many hundreds of riders who have passed her way. Velo News’ Dan Wuori helps us to navigate the Spring Classics as the 8 special one-day races get underway.

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From Sonoma County’s Christine Culver to our guest newscaster DeVon Griffin, OsteoStrong’s Tim Thomspn, and film producer Paolo Casalis, this week’s show is chock full of goodies!

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Zak Pashak, president of Detroit Bikes talks with Diane about his journey to becoming an American Bike Manufacturer. Strong Towns’ Chuck Marohn discusses the Shreveport, La. federal highway project that could decimate the Allendale neighborhood of the city and what he’s doing to change some minds.

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