The Sprocket Podcast

Andrew Shaw-Kitch and Patty Otero drop into the studio and explain how they plan to bicycle from California to New York during the winter.  Is this tempting of fate, or a fabulous adventure in the making?  It sounds like a lot of fun since we don’t usually get to talk about bicycle touring that much in the winter ourselves.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

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Speaking of Tour Dates, Miles of Portraits are touring REIs on the East Coast, we already missed a bunch, but here’s what’s upcoming:

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From bikeportland.org: PBOT: Better Naito will return three months early this yearPBOT: Better Naito will return three months early this year

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Chris Smith rejoins the podcast to discuss new developments in Portland’s bike parking regulation.

– web site for code update: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/70439

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From pathless pedaled – why we decided to stop traveling endlessly

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Scoot scoot news from Brock – Scooters are now allowed in bike lanes and on the street in #Denver. You can only use them on sidewalks if street speed limits exceed 30 mph and no bike lane exists. ow.ly/PTap30neLZX via twitter user Mary Beth Susman

Noah S. is visiting Portland!

Miele (my el). sends Phillip first ride photos in forest park – go phillip! 11/21/18

Keith from Indianapolis – the 19th is Indiana!

Guthrie’s wrong on 9th! Via Josh G

Hard Bike Life in Japan via Paul

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Mielle & Phillip join us after Cranksgiving to share their experiences as a sister doing something good for her brother.  She pointed the way and he took on a new mode of exercise & transport – and now they’re preparing to do an exciting ride in eastern Oregon!

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From cycling.today via Brock Dittus: Cyclists are Attached to their Bikes, study says

From cleantechnica.com via Josh G.: Cyclists Exposed To Less Air Pollution Than Drivers, Study Finds

Also from Brock Dittus: The Miracle of Minneapolis

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From Paul in Tokyo via Tim at Pedalshift

Chris R sends us more media: http://motherloadmovie.com/welcome#trailer-section

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The tradition of the holiday movie commentary is back! Aaron & Guthrie are joined by former show guests Joan & Josh G to watch the 2011 film “This Girl Is Badass,” an action-packed adventure of a bicycle messenger getting involved with dangerous people. This audio is meant to accompany your personal screening of the film! Aaron gives a countdown to help sync the start of your movie. Cheers and happy new year!

this episode is a rebroadcast of our friend Tom McTighe’s first appearance on the show in 2014!

Tom McTighe plans and runs events for Puddlecycle, including the charity-minded Portland Cranksgiving coming again this fall.

Also: e200 live show! I swear this is the last we’ll talk about it, but Aaron Parecki made a sweet video.  Brock yells at brunch-going auto drivers, and Aaron hurts his back.

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Tim Mooney adds a few details on shipping your bike by boat & Amtrak Express.

Milestone Rides: “I’m hoping to go zoobombing at least once in my life. Heard about it on@SprocketPodcast.” buff.ly/1u0c8yc

James sent us a picture of his mailbox. (And his new bike project)

Todd the Truck Driver draws the distinction between hunters & farmers.

The Stickman: “this is called me taking the space back from automobiles :)”

Dan in MN:

“Great show E200 I’m bicycle camping drinking a beer listening to E200. Again.”

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this episode is a rebroadcast of our friend Tim Mooney’s first appearance on the show in 2013!

Tim Mooney is working on a concept we like: how can you have a “grown-up job” and still pursue bicycle travel?  While he hasn’t found the magic solution yet, he created Pedalshift to begin the conversation among those of us who are interested.  We also discuss Portland’s changes over time, the World Domination Summit, and Tim’s bicycle tour down the West Coast.

Also referenced is Brock’s bicycle tour journal from 2012:

Tim is also a podcast producer for Kimberly Wilson’s Tranquility Du Jour, blogger, twitterer, and, of course, a loyal Sprocket Podcast listener.

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It’s the Tim Mooney Show!

Tim drops into the trailer on an especially rainy night.  While the compressor plays games with the rain noises, you can listen to the guys talk about comedy, aging, aging comedy, and the comedy of aging!  Tim went to Seattle, they talk about a bunch of movies and television, the nature of silence, touring (of course), AD&D, pop culture questions, and more!

And we get a visit from Brock, this show’s Dean Martin!  His band Lumberjack is finally dropping their album Bring It On Home onto streaming services at the beginning of 2019!

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From Josh G: “Selling my triplet bike. This bike is not easy to captain, and I don’t want to sell it to just anyone, but $$$ are not my goal.  26″.  Functions fine, as you know! Will fit a wide range of heights. Is exactly 10 feet long. Rear wheel is replaced with a very nice heavy duty downhill one.  I would like $50 (that’s $16.66 per rider!)”

From Tim Mooney: I want to do a six-part podcast series on this.

From Josh from Bike Initiative Keweenaw: content over ads!  a new donor.

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note: this episode features a single microphone due to logistical difficulties.  we apologize for the audio quality, but we will return to our usual microphones soon!

Naomi Fast lives on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, and is an advocate for bicycling options in a community that isn’t always tailored to safety for human-powered options.  She talks about getting started on a no-car lifestyle, getting into and out of the suburbs, advocacy, and those little pass-though links you can discover in a gnarled web of cul-de-sacs.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

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Dec 15: Group Ride to Bike Craft

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From chi.streetsblog.org: How Can Biking Stay Joyful in the Midst of Winter?

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Madi Carlson returns to the studio to talk about her bike’s birthday, going camping by bike, bikes & dogs, and riding with the family.  It’s always a pleasure to have her join us! Check out her blog at familyride.us, and her column at BikePortland.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

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Nov. 27: Bike to Winter Woderland “Bike the Lights”

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A tweet from Sebastein Poole: “Great story about Ms Hamilton and I’m looking forward to the book. Mr. Cowboy, did you know a woman did ride in the Giro d’Italia?  Alphonsina Strada.”

Kevin F. in Texas: keep old electronics running!

Mr. T is back! (though he never left)  Thanks for the nice words.

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Bike Craft is Portland’s holiday market for people on bikes and those who love them!  Joe Biel & Brian come by to fill us in on this year’s event.  More info at bikecraftpdx.com

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

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Nov. 27: Bike to Winter Woderland “Bike the Lights”

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