Bicycle Talk

Bicycle Talk Episode 339:   April  3rd 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .  NPR story this morning about employers paying for and providing parking for employees. Ummm What about paying even more if they ride their bikes or take the bus. Want  safer roads? More bikes and buses, less cars. On a positive side:  Shout out to […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 338:   March 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .Uconn Amen’s team goes down.   UDH Universal derailleur hanger. No Hanger need a specific frame. Why bringing electric cars to market will not reduce usage in the USA.  On a positive side: Natchaug Epic Gravel Fondo. Extra big shout out and hug to […]

Uploaded files Bicycle Talk Episode 337:   March 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. I’ve got nothing, all is good! .   On a positive side:   Spring around the corner!  5:24 pm Today!  Did you happen to see the Milan san Remo?   I know, Basketball but Uconn men advance to the sweet 16. First Time […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 336:   March 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. Why it’s ok to wait in a drive through but not more than a few seconds behind a cyclist. And Daylight Savings Time. One way or the other pease.   On a positive side: Daylight Savings Time. Yes it works both ways.  Lots […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 335:   March 6th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Phones. Does anyone know how to use one? Parking lots.So much to rant about here.  On a positive side: The classics have started and the excitement of pro bicycle racing is almost making me shake with anticipation!  Weather comes and weather goes. Another mid […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 334:   February 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Why are we not promoting cycling and walking instead of electric cars?  Cities where it’s easy to walk and bike have fewer instances of obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new study.  On a positive side:  Ron hosted a Pedal to end […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 333:   February 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Got the Covid, did the covid, done with the covid Dude, if you wanted a mountain bike than you should have bought a mountain bike. Ron rants about 2 inch gravel tires. More in the show.  On a positive side:   Pedal to end cancer.  […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 332:  February 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant:  Riding in the dark and I am not talking about after the sun sets. Ron reflects a story on an observation of a “waiting to be hit” cyclist. More in the show.  On a positive side: Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 331: Ron’s Rant: Covid. Yup you got that right, Covid. On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy and  Laura.  The world Cyclocross Championships. And a big shout out to New England Local Lizzy Gonsalus!  Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook page!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips: […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 330: January 30th,  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  The Sun.  Yes, the sun in the eyes of drivers and cyclists being hit by drivers. More in the show.   On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy “too tall” Doujac and Laura Mullaley.  The Sun again, we are finally seeing it […]