Ben and Bikes

By Ben Lockett

Technology Podcasting Sports & Recreation Outdoor

What's Ben and Bikes about?

Bikes, the people that ride them and their stories. Cycling, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Cyclocross, BMX, Commuting, Human Interest, Bicycle, Cycle, Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben and Bikes episodes:

01.12.2019
3 Lights Better Than 1
A conversation with Thomas Prehn, a founding member of professional USA Cycling and inventor of the best bike lights money can by. Visit www.arsenalcycling.com and enter discount code BEN for a 20% discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
12.29.2018
The Unpavement Project
A conversation with Jeremy McGhee, adaptive bike ride, surfer and skier extraordinaire. Since a car hit Jeremy on his motorbike and took away the use of his legs, 16 years ago, he has made it his life's mission to get...
12.15.2018
My Brother's Legacy
Back in June, 2017, I interviewed April Paige from the Check-In foundation about the work she is doing to raise awareness for the appalling numbers of people who commit suicide each year. Since that time I have had personal connections to...
12.01.2018
The Places I Pee - 2
Back in April I interviewed Sophie George and Chris Haag just before they set off for Alaska to begin their 20,000 mile, 2 year bicycle adventure starting in Homer Alaska and ending in Uswaya Argentina. The episode was called the Places...
11.17.2018
The Bike Ninja
As ever I love it when a listener reaches out to me to be on the ben and bikes podcast If you’d like to be on the show please email me on [email protected] or go to benandbikes.com and click on the...
11.03.2018
Risk & Reward
Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, both keen runners (and waffle fans), Trek was founded by Richard Burke a keen cyclist and GoPro was founded by Nick Woodman so he could take rad movies while he was...
10.20.2018
Bikes Stopped Me From Being A Jerk
Receiving feedback from listeners is one of the most rewarding things about producing the Ben and Bikes Podcast. It’s a double bonus when those people want to share their bike story with me on the show. Back in June of 2017...
10.06.2018
Knives, Flannel & Women Truck Drivers
Domestic Violence Awareness. Comedian Mara Marek rides her bike across the country to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness. She and her dog Frank join me to talk about her experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.22.2018
Bike Frame Failed At 40 MPH
Some of you may remember that my Podcast used to be called Bikes And...where I’d fill in the next part with the subject of the show. Bikes And...Beer, Bikes and Community, etc. This episode goes all the way back to Episode...
09.08.2018
You Are What You Eat
An interview with NYC Chef and Cyclist Seamus Mullen. We talk about how diet and exercise and a change in lifestyle allowed him to lose weight and help to battle his battle with early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hosted on Acast....
08.25.2018
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Last week end I had the honour to see the Leadville 100 MTB race from the athletes point of view, talking to as many as would allow me to shove an annoying microphone into their face. I recorded more than 100...
08.11.2018
Who Dares, Wins
I will be up in Leadville, Colorado this weekend interviewing the athletes crazy enough to attempt the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. While I'm doing this, please enjoy an episode from earlier this year where I interview the race's founders,...
07.28.2018
The Deal - Part 2
There are two sides to every story. In the last Episode of Ben and Bikes I spoke with Ian Dille about what happened at the 2001 Road National Championships in Florida and the subsequent article he wrote for this month’s edition...
07.28.2018
34 - The Deal - Part 2
There are two sides to every story. In the last Episode of Ben and Bikes I spoke with Ian Dille about what happened at the 2001 Road National Championships in Florida and the subsequent article he wrote for this month’s edition...
07.14.2018
The Deal - Part 1
All of us can probably remember a time in our lives where we wish we could go back and change a decision we made. The results of that decision probably stick with us today, and probably will for the rest of...
07.14.2018
33 - The Deal
All of us can probably remember a time in our lives where we wish we could go back and change a decision we made. The results of that decision probably stick with us today, and probably will for the rest of...
06.30.2018
You gotta practice your winning pose, because it’s gonna happen
It was surfing legend and fitness guru Laird Hamilton who once said “Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears” There is meaning in this quote for both the sport he loves and for all aspects...
06.30.2018
Charon Smith
It was surfing legend and fitness guru Laird Hamilton who once said “Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears” There is meaning in this quote for both the sport he loves and for all aspects...
06.16.2018
That Time I Went Full Enduro
Gloria Liu writes in the article titled That Time I Went Full Enduro “It was a fabulous lifestyle. I got over feeling guilty about spending a whole day taking lifts or banging up some steep road to get to the downhills faster....
06.16.2018
31 - That Time I Went Full Enduro
Gloria Liu writes in the article titled That Time I Went Full Enduro “It was a fabulous lifestyle. I got over feeling guilty about spending a whole day taking lifts or banging up some steep road to get to the downhills faster....
06.02.2018
The Places I Pee
Today’s guests, joining me from St. George, Utah, are Chris Haag and Sophie George. They will be riding their bikes from Alaska to Argentina, a distance of 20,000 miles; it will take them 2 years to complete. You can learn more...
06.02.2018
30 - The Places I Pee
Today’s guests, joining me from St. George, Utah, are Chris Haag and Sophie George. They will be riding their bikes from Alaska to Argentina, a distance of 20,000 miles; it will take them 2 years to complete. You can...
05.19.2018
The Behind Handlebars Project
There is a saying that sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees. Translation: In this crazy world, where we spin around the cities and communities where we live at brake neck speeds, we forget to stop and look around...
05.19.2018
29 - Oliver Andersen
There is a saying that sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees. Translation: In this crazy world, where we spin around the cities and communities where we live at brake neck speeds, we forget to stop and...
05.05.2018
Our Land and (S)oil
When most people think of a multi-day bike tour they might consider doing it in places like the Napa Valley, Croatia or maybe even The French Alps. But not today’s guest. Martin Eberlen decided to ride 1,600 miles from the City of...
05.05.2018
28 - Martin Eberlen
When most people think of a multi-day bike tour they might consider doing it in places like the Napa Valley, Croatia or maybe even The French Alps. But not today’s guest. Martin Eberlen decided to ride 1,600 miles from the...
04.21.2018
The Diva From Down Under
The Diva from Down Under is how Rapha describes today’s guest. Tiffany Cromwell is one of the World’s most accomplished female road riders having lived her stellar career racing in some of the most illustrious events on pro cycling’s calendar. Currently racing...
04.21.2018
27 - Tiffany Cromwell
The Diva from Down Under is how Rapha describes today’s guest. Tiffany Cromwell is one of the World’s most accomplished female road riders having lived her stellar career racing in some of the most illustrious events on pro cycling’s...
04.07.2018
Cycling in a virtual world
There is a place where you can ride your bike that’s a cross between the French Alps and Hawaii. It rarely rains. It never really gets dark. It is never cold. It is never windy. There are no cars. You can always find...
04.07.2018
26 - Zwift
There is a place where you can ride your bike that’s a cross between the French Alps and Hawaii. It rarely rains. It never really gets dark. It is never cold. It is never windy. There are no cars. You can always find...
03.25.2018
Think You've Got What It Takes?
An interview with the founders of the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race and the Leadville Race Series, Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.25.2018
25 - Leadville 100
An interview with the founders of the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race and the Leadville Race Series, Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin
03.11.2018
Garbage In, Garbage Out
This episode is coming to you from Brooklyn and my guest is Seamus Mullen, an award winning New York Chef, author, a leading authority on health and wellness, and a cyclist. Seamus trained in Spain and, as they say, one thing...
03.11.2018
24 - Seamus Mullen
This episode is coming to you from Brooklyn and my guest is Seamus Mullen, an award winning New York Chef, author, a leading authority on health and wellness, and a cyclist. Seamus trained in Spain and, as they say,...
02.10.2018
A Conversation With People For Bikes
For those of us who like to ride bikes, whether that be for commuting to work, riding with the kids to the park, trying to get King (or Queen) of the Mountain on that 7% bastard of a hill, or riding...
02.10.2018
23 - People For Bikes
For those of us who like to ride bikes, whether that be for commuting to work, riding with the kids to the park, trying to get King (or Queen) of the Mountain on that 7% bastard of a hill, or...
09.17.2017
A Conversation with an Indian Documentary Maker
Be On this podcastThe Bikes And Podcast's first international episode featuring an interview with Bidit Roy, Indian documentary film maker. I was introduced to Bidit by Ayleen Crotty of the Filmed by Bike Festival and subject of Episode 11. I...
09.17.2017
22 - Bidit Roy
Be On this podcastThe Bikes And Podcast's first international episode featuring an interview with Bidit Roy, Indian documentary film maker. I was introduced to Bidit by Ayleen Crotty of the Filmed by Bike Festival and subject of Episode 11. I...
09.03.2017
Learn about First Descents
I ride bikes, I hike and I fish, to name a few of my favourite outdoor pursuits. The common denominator is that all of these take place in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. The great outdoors represents a prescription, a healing place,...
09.03.2017
21 - First Descents
I ride bikes, I hike and I fish, to name a few of my favourite outdoor pursuits. The common denominator is that all of these take place in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. The great outdoors represents a prescription, a...
07.30.2017
Guerrilla Gravity Bikes
This episode comes to you from the Denver Headquarters of Guerrilla Gravity. Manufacturers of Badass Mountain Bikes. Made for going fast. That’s Guerrilla as in Che Guevara and not Gorilla as in King Kong. As I am a fan of a) Mountain Bikes...
07.30.2017
20 - Guerrilla Gravity Bikes
This episode comes to you from the Denver Headquarters of Guerrilla Gravity. Manufacturers of Badass Mountain Bikes. Made for going fast. That’s Guerrilla as in Che Guevara and not Gorilla as in King Kong. As I am a fan of...
07.09.2017
The Rwandan Cycling Team
It’s 1994 and Rwanda, a land locked country on the Eastern side of Africa, just on the Equator, was in the midst of one of the worst genocides in history. In 100 days more than 1 million Tutsis were slaughtered, representing...
07.09.2017
19 - The Rwandan Cycling Team
It’s 1994 and Rwanda, a land locked country on the Eastern side of Africa, just on the Equator, was in the midst of one of the worst genocides in history. In 100 days more than 1 million Tutsis were slaughtered, representing...
06.25.2017
The Check In Foundation - Preventing Suicide
In the space of 12 months I have known three people commit suicide. All 3 of them were men. In my interactions with them, I never would have guessed there was anything wrong, and news of their suicide came as a complete...
06.25.2017
18 - The Check In Foundation
In the space of 12 months I have known three people commit suicide. All 3 of them were men. In my interactions with them, I never would have guessed there was anything wrong, and news of their suicide came as...
06.11.2017
One Man's Quest To Change Florida's Bike Commuting Culture
In a first, I’m pleased to say that I’m interviewing a member of that most select, elite and smart group of people, a listener of the Bikes And…Podcast. A listener who reached out to me with an idea for a story. ...
06.11.2017
17 - Commuting
In a first, I’m pleased to say that I’m interviewing a member of that most select, elite and smart group of people, a listener of the Bikes And…Podcast. A listener who reached out to me with an idea for a...
05.28.2017
Colorado's Professional Bike Race
Editorial Note: In this podcast it is inadvertently mentioned that the race that precedes the Colorado Classic is the Tour of California, it should be the Tour of Utah. 7 years ago, I stood on the steps of Colorado’s Capital...
05.28.2017
16 - The Colorado Classic
Editorial Note: In this podcast it is inadvertently mentioned that the race that precedes the Colorado Classic is the Tour of California, it should be the Tour of Utah. 7 years ago, I stood on the steps of Colorado’s Capital...

What's Ben and Bikes about?

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Ben and Bikes episodes:

3 Lights Better Than 1

The Unpavement Project

My Brother's Legacy

The Places I Pee - 2

The Bike Ninja

Risk & Reward

Bikes Stopped Me From Being A Jerk

Knives, Flannel & Women Truck Drivers

Bike Frame Failed At 40 MPH

You Are What You Eat

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Who Dares, Wins

The Deal - Part 2

34 - The Deal - Part 2

The Deal - Part 1

33 - The Deal

You gotta practice your winning pose, because it’s gonna happen

Charon Smith

That Time I Went Full Enduro

31 - That Time I Went Full Enduro

The Places I Pee

30 - The Places I Pee

The Behind Handlebars Project

29 - Oliver Andersen

Our Land and (S)oil

28 - Martin Eberlen

The Diva From Down Under

27 - Tiffany Cromwell

Cycling in a virtual world

26 - Zwift

Think You've Got What It Takes?

25 - Leadville 100

Garbage In, Garbage Out

24 - Seamus Mullen

A Conversation With People For Bikes

23 - People For Bikes

A Conversation with an Indian Documentary Maker

22 - Bidit Roy

Learn about First Descents

21 - First Descents

Guerrilla Gravity Bikes

20 - Guerrilla Gravity Bikes

The Rwandan Cycling Team

19 - The Rwandan Cycling Team

The Check In Foundation - Preventing Suicide

18 - The Check In Foundation

One Man's Quest To Change Florida's Bike Commuting Culture

17 - Commuting

Colorado's Professional Bike Race

16 - The Colorado Classic