John explores how cycling with newer riders can restore the blush of cycling’s early romance. Patrick fields a question from a listener about how to go about choosing a builder from whom to buy a custom bike. Show notes:Ranger 6″ Socks | Fox Racing®Artist Bill Cass

This week John wonders if we aren’t doing a disservice to mountain biking by portraying the sport as being largely about expensive, full-suspension bikes. Why isn’t the sport portrayed as being about hardtails more? Patrick takes a look at what our bodies know and why we need to trust our senses more. Show links:Leatt || […]

This week we talk about the future with a clear-eyed look at the present. We revisit the Tubbs and Nuns wildfires five years on, and we extol the virtues of a gravel tire and the humble, but persistently useful, tape measure. Schwalbe G-One R gravel tires

Do you have a riding routine? John laments his morning commute and what fitness he has lost as a result of working from home. Patrick considers our emotional attachment to our bikes and why that is worth celebrating. Show links:Minion DHF – MAXXIS USMinion DHR II – MAXXIS USShimano XC-7 Shoes

Riding with greatness. This week John and Patrick tell two stories of riding with famous riders, though famous for different reasons. John goes for a lashing with the great Classics rider, Hennie Kuiper while Patrick goes for a spin with the star of Breaking Away, Dennis Christopher. Show links:Jet Black Cache Bike Saddle Bag | […]

Photo: Breezer #6 (for Wende Cragg) 1978. See more here. This week we talk about the proliferation, convergence and overlap of bike categories and try to see where it’s all headed. Padraig takes on a reader question about wide cycling shoes, and we get to some Paceline Picks for those who like to hear about gear. […]

We celebrate our 300th episode by producing another episode. John nods to the previous co-hosts and then wonders what Patrick has learned, other than sitting closer to the mic. Patrick takes on a listener question about what to do with old bike parts and tubes and whatnot. Show links:Seven Cycles Axiom SLZinn and the Art […]

This time out we talk about the crucial role local bike shops still play in the life of a town, not to mention the convenience of having a good mechanic nearby. We run down what to look for in an affordable eBike, and a couple of Paceline Picks bring us home. Show links:The Osprey Raptor […]

This week John talks riding with flat pedals—rather than clipless—for mountain biking. Patrick discusses a ride from his recent vacation and what it re-taught him about riding with friends. Show links:adidas Five Ten SLEUTH bike shoe dBig Agnes Dream Island 35°

This week we talk about traveling to ride bikes, specifically Zion National Park and its surrounding areas as well as Wales, for those of you with a penchant for passport travel and sweeping pastoral views. Patrick delves into the right amount of suspension travel for people looking to upgrade their mountain bike, and as usual […]