Big news for the show: The Pedalshift Project is setting up camp in a new city! This episode breaks down what that means for future tours, how this opens up brand-new riding possibilities, and why the destination may be a bit of a surprise and also not a surprise at all.
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Pedalshift has a new basecamp
Why? This move is all about geography, access, and expanding the Pedalshift touring sandbox. Seattle places world-class touring terrain right outside the door and increases the show’s ability to cover more routes, more often.
And yes—this is a return to the broader PNW. Think of it as a new basecamp, and not a commentary on my beloved Portland. It remains the land of sunshine and bunnies, and it’s just down I-5.
There’s obviously other details to all of this but they are far more weedsy than worth getting into for you all. Let’s focus on the parts that impact the pod!
What Seattle Unlocks for Bike Adventures
Puget Sound & the Islands
Simpler jumps to NorCal, SoCal, Alaska, and Rocky Mountain tour starts
Seattle puts quality riding minutes—not hours—away, which means more short trips, more experiments, more rapid-fire episodes.
Some Non-Bicycle Adventures
Exploring by foot – hiking, urban adventures and more. Not a replacement for bikes, but a compliment.
Milder PNW winters = more shoulder-season content and gear discussions. Also proximity to southern CA for winter riding?
As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like this summer’s upcoming bike tour! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there’s one-shot and annual options if you’re not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society.
Music
You’ve been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Jason has a new solo album available NOW. Go listen to JUKEBOX BOY wherever cool music is available!
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