Ride Bikes Radio

Ride Bikes Radio #22: Guaranteed or Your Money Back

Apologies for the lack of a show last week, but I am pretty sure we have totally made up for that this week! Some talk about the Strava Club, some news items and Brian talks me out of buying a bike from Bikes Direct.

• How windy is too windy
• A very cool bamboo e-bike
• The North American Handmade Bicycle Show
• All beer drinkers need this!

Add in some beer, an update to Brians racing and talk about how disc brakes work and you have this week's show!

Huge thanks to you guys for joining us on Strava and to those of you that have left reviews for us at iTunes. If you haven't yet, it sure would be awesome if you did!

Remember, we want to feature your ride as the album art for the show. It's simple to do! Just '@' reply us on Twitter or Instagram, or upload an image to the Facebook page and it will happen!

Big show this week gang! Brian updates us on his racing and lets us know how to get started racing. I attended a huge beer event and have realized it's time to upgrade one of my bikes, plus a few stories.

• Wear Your Helmet
• Gluten free blah blah blah
• Awesome bike lane in Texas!
• Drivetribe bicycle story - H/T to George for the link

Thanks again to Richard W for this weeks album art! Remember, that can be your bike featured here, just '@' reply us on Twitter or Instagram, or Upload it to our facebook page!

FINALLY into the real podcast episode numbers and we have a big show for you this week! We get an update on my diabetes, Brian is going to start racing again (!) and some crazy bikes!

• James May also rides bikes!
• The Rungu - A very bad ass 3 wheeled bike
• A Trek TTX FAT bike
• Bicycling common sense
• The Zwiftcast

Plus a few more listener shout-outs. If you have left a review for us on iTunes recently, THANK YOU! And to those of you that aren't able to, no worries. It is the thought that counts. We really appreciate it!

This week's show art brought to you by our man Steve in Chicago, to continue the winter theme. Don't forget, if you want your ride featured, '@' reply us on Twitter or Instagram (@ridebikesradio at both) or upload it to our Facebook page. It's not a competition, anyone that sends over an image will get featured at some point!

Ride Bikes Radio 19: The Nineteens

Listener shout-outs, schedule updates and other things about bicycles like we like to do! Add in some Strava shaming (we are just as guilty!) and a few other updates before talking about some stories.

• Ride bikes for a good cause with Tour de Cure. Listener Kevin has started a team that you can donate to. If you have one, let us know!
• How about a sand crit? Check out Fat Cross 2017 happening in NC.
• Buy a Blu Dot and they donate a bike
• Even riding on the weekend only, helps
• The MINI Clubman makes a rad team chase car
• Vintage BMX stuff, for the old guys

Part 2 for the new cyclists among us, we remind you that you always need a helmet when you ride and investing in some kind of padded shorts are all you really need to get started. If you have a preferred style of kit, sound off in the comments to help the newbies out!

This week's show image brought to you by RBR Listener Danyell! If you want to be featured, it's super simple, just '@' reply us on Twitter or Instagram (we are @ridebikesradio on both) or upload it to the Facebook page. It's not a competition, everyone that sends us a photo has a chance of having it featured!

Ride Bikes Radio 18: Look Better Naked

Hello 2017! Brian and I are back with some news, some shout-outs and some tips for the resolutioners that are maybe thinking about picking up cycling as their new get fit routine. Let's get to the links!

• Blood Glucose Meter for iOS
• London Lorry Drivers Made to ride bikes
• Cool Bike Collection, and it's for sale! - You can check it out on eBay.
• Clean your water bottles!
• Careful if you are riding carbon fiber bikes.

If you are looking to get into riding bikes for exercise, Brian and I have a couple of suggestions to get you started.

• Pure Cycles Ando
• Raleigh Redux

Both of these have 8 speeds, a comfortable, upright, riding position and the flexibility to go from exercise to running errands or commuting. If you are looking for a starter bike, we think these are great! Next time, we will be discussing basic equipment and clothing needs (aka kit), so stay tuned!

This week's show image courtesy of Brian, showing off his Surly Big Dummy! You can be featured here as well, just @ reply to Ride Bikes Radio on Twitter or Instagram, or upload an image to our Facebook page, and there is a really good chance you will be featured!

The Brown Santa

Last show for 2016 here gang and we do go long making sure that it counts! A few pretty cool news stories, Brian laments about riding the trainer and we spend some quality time talking about recent beers.

• Strava 2016 highlights
• Guerilla Bike Lanes become permanent
• UPS Electric Delivery Bike
• Surly's Big Fat Dummy
• Antarctic Crazy 4 wheel fat bike

Thanks for hanging out with us so far gang! It's been great fun and we appreciate everyone of you that has stopped by to comment, review us at iTunes, tagged us in photo, EVERYTHING.

We will be back in 2017 and hope everyone has an amazing holiday. As Brian says, don't forget to keep it rubber side down!

Ride Bikes Radio 16: I don't care what the intro says

Contrary to what the intro says, this is episode 16. It's been so long since we last did a show, we forgot the show number!

We have a good mix of news, personal stuff and some holiday gift ideas. Note the affliates, we do go a little long this week.

• Cool Glow in the dark paths
• Awesome bike lane separator
• Fun cycling T-shirts
• Safety first: a great light guide

Plus, an update from our most recent doctor visits. Let's just say that both Brian and I are throwing down some kick ass numbers that show what a difference a few changes make.

Oh yea, for the first time in a few shows, we actually have some beer to talk about!

Thanks to Richard for tagging us on Instagram. That got him featured (again) as this weeks show image. We would love to feature you too and it's super simple. Just upload an image of your ride to our Facebook page or do an @ reply to us on Instagram or Twitter and you could be next! Remember gang, it's not a competition, just looking for cool bikes to feature!

Ride Bikes Radio #15: I Don't Like to Stop

Shout outs and Facebook get us started, plus Brian embarrasses me about my standing last week in the Strava Club. Just out riding bikes, like we do.

Stories this week:

• Robin Williams had an epic bicycle collection. Check out the bikes here
• The Skunk Lock
• A cool new light
• My current rear light & my front light, the rear stopped working but they are both amazing.

Plus Brian got to spend some time with his pals at Specialized in Northern California and I helped with someone's first 10 mile bike ride!

Thanks to James for this week's image! You can have a photo of bicycle featured as our show art as well and it's super simple to do! Just upload it to our Facebook page or give us an '@' reply on Twitter or Instagram to get a shot. Remember gang, it's not a competition, just looking for cool images to share with everyone!

The Listener Show

You guys are pretty awesome! How awesome? Listen in to find out. Cool Strava stuff, rad shares and amazing feedback that you guys are sending in. It's very awesome! Speaking of listener stuff, this week's show image brought to you by Mark Lee with his old school El Camino (i.e. cargo bike). Like a mix between a radio flyer and a tricycle. So rad!

• Serious anger management issues
• The Bieber Helmet!
• Recalls

Plus an update on the Strava Club. Click over to the site and check out the widget with an update if you aren't in the club, or click here.

Thanks for listening gang! A quick note that Brian is out of town again, so we will not be recording a show this week. He will be returning with some great stuff that I know you guys are going to love!

Finally back after the HQ relocation to record a new Ride Bikes Radio episode for you guys! You can tell we have been missing in action for a while since we do go a bit longer than normal and cover a bit more news than normal, but it's all great stuff!

• The Dutch Reach
• Ride from DIA to Glenwood Springs
• Renegade Bike Lanes
• Is it a TV or a bicycle?
• Portable Cargo bike and the kick ass Cargo Bike
• Uncover Cops doing great work in the UK
• Clay Kind Steps Down as ride leader after 40 years
• Riding Clipless benefits
• The Ride Bikes Radio Strava Club

Thanks to Richard for this week's image! Remember gang, we want to see your rides too and it's easy to show those off. Just tag us on Instagram or Twitter or upload it to our Facebook page. If you have done that already, watch for us to get back on track next week! Oh, and the Bieber hair? Check out the Facebook page!