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.
Yes, this episode quickly follows on the heels of my conversation with Raul Avelar from the IIHS. But, there are so many great safety conversations getting ready to stack up …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 8/6/2026
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This is the second in our series about safety. And, while it isn’t a long conversation, it’s an important one because it helps to set the context for how safety …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 8/1/2026
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My guest is Rachael Maney. Rachael is the managing director of Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle crash attorneys. I was supposed to speak with her last month, but …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/24/2026
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I’ve had this conversation archived for way too long and in re-listening while editing it today, I thought – how interesting that we are at this strange place with the …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 7/16/2026
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While we will be celebrating our 250th Anniversary here in the States, the Grand Departe of the 113th Tour de France will lead off with a team time trial in …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/1/2026
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This episode brings together a long and sorrowful history and a bicycle tour that commemorates it. We are all familiar with rides that have meaning such as fund raisers for …
Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 6/19/2026
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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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