A big shoutout to Bicycle Ambassadors, people who are capable of riding fast but choose to ride with people at a variety of levels to encourage them. Camaraderie is a good thing! Rahsaan Bahati, a retired cyclist, LOVES the E-bike, and here’s why. Plus, Fran’s journey through cycling, and coming to grips with people who […]

Today Ron gives snaps to motorists who do cool stuff like wait patiently for when it’s safe to get around cyclists, wave back, give you thumbs up, and even yell ALLEZ ALLEZ! Conversely, sometimes on group rides there are folks that come up behind you, sit in your slipstream for a while, then blast past […]

Today, Ron gives kudos to everyone doing wonderful work to support various charities with bike rides. This weekend I rode on a Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund training ride, and Ron shouted out to the numerous organizations doing good things for health research. We ranted about The Oreo Maneuver, when two cookies, a bicycle on one […]

Today we once again got to interview our local bicycle racing celebrity, Amber Pierce, of Team Colavita! We talked about what it’s like to be a domestique (take care of the team), her previous experience on the Stanford U. Bike Team and mountain biking, riding safely and predictably, and improving form on the bicycle. We […]

Ron gives a great send-up of the 32nd Willimantic Boom Box Parade, a very down-home, democratic parade that happens every July 4 for the last 32 years! We chased a steeple on bikes for the Steeple Chase! But the BIG news is Stage 4 of the Tour de France. EVERYONE’s talking about it. That crazy […]

Ron discusses a young triathlete who was filmed letting the air out of the tires of a competitor! Also, why headphones on your bike are NOT SAFE. And Saturday starts the Tour de France! History, and all about this year’s climbs. Plus, 6 training mistakes!

Ron interviews John Sattar and Pete LaValley of the NERAC Earth Bicycle Club. They promote everyone getting on bikes, but today they want everyone to know about the Seven Lakes Ride based at Stafford High School. They’ll also have a gravel grinder in Ashford in the fall. And they talk about the Dutch Reach! No, […]

I supply Ron’s rant about cyclists needing NOT to engage angry drivers, but to attempt a little peace and harmony, and if they’re not having it, wish them a grateful day and move along. Also, inverview with Sylvia Ounpuu, very active in Bike Walk Bolton, who is promoting Rolling Museum on the Hop River Trail […]

Ron talks about the Ride of Silence, a ride honoring those who have been killed while riding a bicycle. We interview Adina Giannelli, the executive director of Bike Walk Connecticut about various events during Bicycle Month, which is May! There’s Bike to Work Day, Slow Roll in Hartford sponsored by Bici Co., and much more! […]

Ron talks about Morris Worksman, the first bicycle manufacturer in the US, and they still manufacture in New York City to this day! Rest in peace, Chad Young, who died in a crash at the Tour of Gila. Bicycling Magazines 6 Mistakes in Training and also How you know you’re not a beginner anymore. Also, […]