After a few weeks away, December 18th 2019 Episode 179  Ron’s Rant: It’s winter, Who’s cleaning the rail trails and bicycle trails?  On a positive side: National Cyclocross Championships. Local rider honored, Katie Compton sees the end of her 15 year reign. The Maintenance Minute: Riding on ice and snow covered trails and Roads!   […]

November 27th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 178  Ron’s Rant: Digital Doping on Swift and other cycling apps? Really?  On a positive side: It’s Thanksgiving! Ron and Fran reflect on what they are thankful for. Maintenance minute: Rear derailleurs and the hangers that hold them. Content: Ron Talks about Copenhagen and about an article in the […]

November 20th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode: Ron’s Rant:  Road Rage. Ned Lamont’s $21 Billion transportation bill and nothing for pedestrians and Bicycles? Really? On a positive side: Pedlinron on the local radio show talking up the Airline Trail project and what changing the trail to include Main Street will do for economic development in Willimantic. Maintenance minute: Time to think tools for the holidays ahead. Shout out to the Park Tool Company. Content: The Bike Guy, Bill Humphreys come back to visit and talk about his upcoming revisit to Ireland in June of 2020. Get to meet Phil Liggett and other cool old bike racers! The Calendar.

November 13th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 176  Ron’s Rant:  Road Rage. Cyclists screaming at drivers. How to handle a road rage experience with patience and an open mind. Be calm, don’t rage back. On a positive side: BikewalkCT Annual Dinner update. 82 year old British cyclist logs 1 million miles!  Maintenance minute: Your carbon bike […]

November 6th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 175  Ron’s Rant:  Tour of California canceled for 2020! On a positive side: The Elections! Fran runs to the polls, It’s a tradition. NYC City Council approves Master plan to add protective bike and bus lanes. 1.7 Billion dollar plan.  Julie Briskman  wins election. Remember she was the one […]

October 30th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 174 Ron’s Rant: Statistics just released. Consumer reports article, Really? Pedestrian detection should come as standard equipment on all new models, Consumer Reports says. More discussion during the show. On a positive side: Philli Bike Expo! Parlee Bicycles beats sanctions for carbon frames. Maintenance minute: More discussion about you LBS. Little information and a bit of a rant. Do you get your bike fixed at the local dealer or do they scare you away? Content: Lots of talk and discussion on the future of Bicycles, Pedestrians, and the almighty Automobile industry. Fatality rates up to an all time high since 2009. What to do about it and what is being done currently. EYES ON THE ROAD PLEASE. Dangerous vehicles and human operators. Dangerous roads by design. The local Calendar.

October 23rd 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 173 Ron’s Rant: Let’s educate the consumers: Why the bike shop?

On a positive side: 48 Universities get the Bike Friendly thumbs up: The maintenance minute: As the season winds down for many, it’s about to begin for others. Dressing for the cold weather:

This from a road bike enthusiast. Content: Eddy Merckx suffers head injury in fall. On the political front, Taiwan imports increase. Lots of talk about ebikes. All about legislation and the growing importance of these vehicles. Events Calendar.

October 16th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 172

Ron returns after 2 weeks away due to illness.

Ron’s Rant: Are you alternative transportation friendly? Quotes from MOTHERLOAD Documentary on October 17th

Why can’t I make a change? Why shouldn’t I make a change?On a positive side: Close to 100 Junior riders show up to the second of the Connecticut series of Cyclocross race in Mansfield at Mansfield Hollow CT.

Cross race Mansfield Hollow 2019 Notes: To quote a song written by Songwriters: John Lennon / Paul McCartney “with a little help from my friends” And an exceptional amount of support from my riding partner and everything in life partner “pedlinFran” Storch. Really big shout out to my old riding and racing friend Dave Geissert.

Mechanical minute: A shout out to VeloFix mobile services for their support of the Connecticut Series of Cross

Content: Special Guest Susan Smith Executive director BikeWalkCT. ¬its to talk about. Updates on what is happening in the Bike-Ped world of Connecticut. Events calendar.

September 25th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 171

Ron’s Rant: Trump delays Chinese tariff increase delayed again. Ron Talks more about tariffs and the single speed company that fought and one. On a positive side: over 100 Junior riders show up to the first of the CC series of cyclocross race in Newtown CT. Big shout out to CCAP and Jr. Racing at the Connecticut Series of Cross 2019

Mechanical minute: Keep your eyes open on recalls. Another good reason to buy your bicycle from a local retailer. Is your bike under recall? Content:2019 UCI Road World Championships

WWho will wear the rainbow stripes in the U.K. US results in the UC23 mens and Chloe Dygert Owen of Washington State blows away the women’s field in the individual TT. Snarky signs on trails, Bike fittings, and more. Events calendar.

September 18th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 170

Ron’s Rant: What’s your excuse? Accountability. Why can’t you ride your bike or give yourself an hour for your health? How about commuting to work on your bike? On a positive side: The Hopewell House Bike & Bed in Strasburg VA. Shout out to friends Kevin and Alice, the gracious hosts from our Farm to Fork Fondo in the Shenandoah Vally. Mechanical minute: When was the last time you had your derailleur hanger checked and aligned? Park Tool DAG-2.2 Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge Content: Vuelta wrap up. Great information from the world of women’s bicycle racing California gets it. Cyclocross tips and tricks. Word from the bicycle retail world. Events calendar.