The Sprocket Podcast

Aaron takes on Saltzman for the first time this year, Guthrie is recovering from a back injury and… Michael Andersen!  Our friend who hasn’t been on the show in a while talks residential Infill, and how we can do better in Portland for equitable access to housing.  Check out his writing for Portland For Everyone, a great coalition of organizations, individuals and businesses working toward this goal.

Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs!

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Last friday of every moth: Baltimore Bike Party

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From streetsblog: Study Links Rise of SUVs to the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

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From Darren S. in Australia: “My mother’s been there, done that and got the magnet…”

TXT from Ranger Tom: 

From Chris R.: I was doing a short climb…and the crank arm broke off. Original crank from 1995. Shimano. This is my first serious injury since returning to riding. Yes.. aluminum cuts nicely.  Just thought I would share the real dangers of riding old bikes.

From Ivar: “You were pretty much spot on with your analysis of what I was trying to say.”

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Heidi Beierle is one of the people behind the website columbiagorgecarfree.com, a resource for people who would like to explore on of Oregon’s most beautiful regions by simpler transport.  Bicycling and the newest incarnation of the Columbia Gorge Express bus are two ways to expand one’s reach into a beautiful adventure.

Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs!

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May 12: “Mashley” Scavenger Hunt Ride

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From trimet.org: We’re going electric!

From bikeportland.org: A 30 year-old vision for a carfree Historic Columbia River Highway

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From Chris on E408: “Hey! I reffed roller derby with Jimmy something like two lifetimes ago at a tournament. What a small world.”

From Jason S: first ride of spring is utilitarian!

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Friend-of-the-show Madi Carlson returns, this time as the marquee attraction!  We speak more about her move to Portland and Portlandy things.  People are so friendly here!

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BikePortland: A “Bike Fun Library” is in the works, just in time for Pedalpalooza

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From listener Jason S.: World’s first chopper with an adjustable ride height

From Executive Producer Brock Dittus: #humblebrag

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From Ethan Georgi: rad Ladds & spooky diswashing coincidence

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Oregon Coast Railriders, the adventure on the Oregon coast that lets you ride the rails by pedal power, is about to open for their 2018 season.  Guthrie went out last year to see what’s up – how does it work, and what is it like?

Join OC Railriders starting May 19, 2018 in Bay City, Oregon.  Bike there over the weekend and camp at Cape Lookout State Park afterward, or catch the Wave transit bus from Portland, or drive out if you have access to a car.

Also consider a visit to their new project Vance Creek Railriders in Shelton, Washington, or Joseph Branch Railriders in Joseph, Oregon!

Eric Wahlstrom listens to our show, and created a new card game themed around Luchadore wrestling called Solo Una Noche!  We discuss the concept, how gameplay works, and then Aaron takes on the master at his own game!  Follow progress towards the game becoming available to the public, sign up for updates, and contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, at cabin21games.com!  Thanks for tuning in to Gaming Week on the Sprocket Podcast.

Also, Brock references a weekend camping trip, a 54 mile ride, and another little game known as Bros Icing Bros (it’s a real thing).

Aaron, Guthrie & Jimmy run a short campaign of D&D with a decidedly bicycle-heavy aspect.

Jimmy plays Dungeons & Dragons!  It’s a great way to create inclusive fun that keeps you busy and happy with like-minded people.  He’s also a bikey coworker of Aaron’s.  We dig in!

Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs!

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April 21: Randi Jo Fabrications Trunk Show (from Rivelo PDX)

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BikePortland: Aaron Brown Guest post: Candidly, TriMet (part one)

Travel Oregon Competetive Medium Grants now Open

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From Lex & Corvidae

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Aaron, Aaron & Guthrie discuss some of the trickier aspects of bike fun.

Aaron Brown joins us in studio to talk NoMoreFreewaysPDX, an effort he leads to impact policymakers’ decisions through groundswell activism & advocacy for the better good of our communities here in Portland, Oregon.  Is a freeway expansion really a good idea? (hint: it’s not) Is congestion pricing really all that difficult or burdensome? (hint: it’s probably not) Aaron breaks it down for us.

Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs!

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April 21: Randi Jo Fabrications Trunk Show (from Rivelo PDX)

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TriMet: The virtual Hop card for Android is available now!

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Pete D in Wenatchee: photobomb!

Eric Iverson Left us another fine voicemail!

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We bring you audio from this year’s edition of Ladd’s 500, a relay event hosted  in a traffic circle in southeast Portland, OR.  “It’s spring, let’s do something stupid.”

Team Sprocket Podcast took 12th place in about 5 hours.  Join the fun next year!