Bicycle Talk. Episode 398 June 5th 2024.   Ron’s Rant: Even with exceptional markings, marshaling and giant flashing signs warning people of an event last weekend I got buzzed by not one but 2 extra large truck like vehicles. Really people? This non profit event raised over 4 million dollars and you can’t be patient […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 397 May 22nd 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  Ciao, Alla Prossima, 2024 Giro d Italia Not really a rant, just a for farewell. Withdrawal time, the Giro is over. , On a positive side:  May is still Bike Month!  And June is Heart month!   The Giro is Over:   From yesterday’s Bicycle Talk Facebook […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 396 May 22nd 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  The Blow By Cyclist. You know who you are,  the overly competitive show offs who are so self absorbed with their own ride that they have to blow by you rather than taking a minute out of their ride to chat with you before continuing […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 395 May 15th 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  Science Proves Motorists Break Traffic Laws a LOT More Often Than Cyclists. DUH.  Hey Tadej, How about giving Micha the win for all he’s doing for you.  The U.S. has more than 1 billion parking spaces — about three for every person   On a […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 394 May 8th 2024.   Ron’s Rant: Hey tubeless tires. Just stop fueling my opinion. Anyone see Stage 2 in the Giro yesterday? Pogacar flats and then slips out on the sealant.  On a positive side:  May is Bike Month!  Bicycles on Main Wethersfield!  And don’t forget the big ribbon cutting on […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 393 May 1st 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christianson killed by truck driver in South Carolina. Drivers less attentive at the end of the day. On a positive side:  May is Bike Month. The Giro is Coming. And the grand opening of the bicycle and pedestrian […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 392 April 24th 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  Parents driving their kids to school make the roads more cluttered and less safe.  On a positive side: The last of the classic races for spring of 2024. Bicycle industry workers safe after Taiwan earthquake. The Putnam bridge bicycle and pedestrian project is due to […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 391 April 17th 2024.   Ron’s Rant:  Even Race officials are being run over by inattentive drivers.  On a positive side:  Tom Pidcock win’s a classic.  And 2 more monument classics to come.  ‘The Bike Is the Cure’: Meet New Congressional Bike Caucus Chair Mike Thompson.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  5 […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 390 April 10th 2024.   Ron’s Rant:   Oh the crashes. Pro bike circuit is just riddled with crashes. Wout Van Aert out for a while.   But of course you better be wearing the right socks!    On a positive side: Go Men’s UConn Basketball team!   The Paris Roubaix!  Did you see […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 389 April  3rd 2024  Ron’s Rant: Cars that are too quiet. The EV’s are coming, but can you hear them approaching from behind? Go Huskies again.  On a positive side: College Basketball fever.   Ride the East on June 8, 2024!  Town of Mansfield CT. accepts the bicycle pedestrian proposal offer by Bike […]