Double your pleasure, double your fun with two episodes of Bike Shop Society rolled into one. The nostalgia train rolls on as the boys talk about the upcoming (or rather last) weekend's Cycle Smithy reunion, wrap party, and farewell. And a message arrives in a tweet (find out what a listener in Seattle has to say about the show). And finally, our friend AJ LaTrace visits the pod to reminisce about his time working at Cycle Smithy — and when he sold a bike to Robin Williams. It's too much to cover here, which is why the boys do a podcast. Saddle up and have a listen!

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How’s it feel to close a bike shop after a half century? Find out on this very special edition of Bike Shop Society. Mark Mattei, owner and operator of the legendary Chicago bike shop Cycle Smithy, joins the show with long-time employees Earl Russell, Tom Hall, and yours truly, Joe Gaspar. It's a rare peek behind the scenes. You don't want to miss this one.

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Danny kicks us off by sharing his recent experience into multimodal cycling. He was surrounded by baseball hooligans on the ride home —find out if he made it back in one piece. Joe is preparing for mountain-bike season, but, more important, he's been occupied with the goodbye festivities revolving around his former employer, Cycle Smithy. And finally, there is a grand tour taking place. The boys check in on the haps at the Vuelta. Squeeze into your bibs and let's go!

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The boys are proud to welcome cycling journalist, architecture critic, creator of the blog McMansion Hell, and all-around bad-ass Kate Wagner to the show. Kate has written about architecture, design, and culture for numerous publications, including The Baffler, The Atlantic, CityLab, The Nation, and Curbed. Her cycling credits include @rouleur, @BicyclingMag, @cyclingnewsfeed, @velonews, and Derailleur.net. Cycling is only the tip of the iceberg when Kate is around. Join us!

Find Kate at:

derailleur.substack.com

https://www.instagram.com/kategwagner

https://twitter.com/derailleurkate

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Joe and Danny make it back to the bunch after a nature break and a stop at the team car. Danny updates us on his recent trip to the Great White North and Joe fills us in on all the happenings at the bike shop. A new listener writes a lovely letter to the show, which leads to a discussion about upcoming rides and future shows. Join the boys on another podtastic adventure.

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In this very special edition of the Bike Shop Society Podcast, Joe sits down with  his friend Earl Russel. Earl has spent the last 50 years of his life working as a bicycle mechanic at the legendary Cycle Smithy bike shop in Chicago, Illinois. It's an unexpected romp through a lifetime in a bike shop. Enjoy!

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The show gets off to a slimy start as Joe and Danny recall their first encounters with the grandaddy of all tire sealants. In bike-shop news, the new Ultegra Di2 has arrived. Find out why it has Joe contemplating his future in the bicycle business, and running to Costco for some Zen time. In cycling news, there was some old-school racing at the Tour de France this week. Listen to what has the boys so excited, and find out which former world champion Danny is rooting for. It's another ride through paradise in this week’s edition of the Bike Shop Society podcast.

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After a week off because of a summer cold, Danny is back with Joe to thrill and amaze you. Joe takes takes a spin and encounters a fellow rider stranded on the side of the path. Does he stop to help? Next: Twitter can be a fun place to be when the Tour de France is on TV. Learn how you can get in on the fun. And finally, after dipping his toes in the tubeless lifestyle, Danny has experienced his fling and returned to his tried-and-true relationship with tubes. Don't forget the chamois creme — let's go!

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Danny starts the show by telling Joe how he acquired the handle CyclingReporter. And what kind of reporter would Danny be if he didn't mention the Big Race kicking off July 1. (Hint: It's somewhere in France — and Denmark.) Joe remembers seeing Francesco Moser at a World Championships in the ‘90s: he was one cool-looking dude, gray hair and all. Lastly, it looks as if the boys will finally get a ride in together. "Butt" what kind of ride? Tune in to find out!

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Can cyclists benefit from running? Danny thinks so, and lets us know why. Can former bicycle racers find joy in long, slow rides? The boys spend some time talking about their new cycling reality, and the possibility of recapturing some of their peak form. And of course prep for the Tour de France is in full force, so much so that Joe doesn't know which race has ended and which is getting underway. Good thing the cycling reporter is here to set him straight. Grab your musette — let's go!

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