in this pre-show warmup, we talk a little about the big game, that one song everyone knows by The Pixies, Brock’s observations on a local satanist celebrity in the Apple Store, and a deconstruction of “PC culture.”

Superfan Aqua rejoins us after a brief bout of good weather and tells us about the real Oregon experience.  What’s it like to ride in winter weather on two coasts?  Also, is it OK to walk through a grocery store in your stretchy bikey clothes? Also: it was the Big Game.  To me, those balls … Continue reading E338 – Aqua Survives An Oregon Winter →

PJ is a bike fun favorite of ours.  We chat about how to build an amazing sound system for your bike (that thumps).  We also discuss how to actively work for improvement in the city you live in, including after a traffic fatality, and gain the attention needed to spur your local officials towards action. … Continue reading E337 – PJ makes some noise →

Our friend Ross Putnam from Base Camp Brewing helped to put a street party together in front of his brewery.  Collabofest 2017 featured 16 local breweries working together to experiment and innovate; we went to taste some collaboratively created beers, meet some people, and enjoy the crisp winter day with friends! We spoke with people … Continue reading E336b – Collabofest! →

Today we have Tom McTighe and Tom Howe of Puddlecycle in studio to detail what it’s like to lead people through a wet or cold season of bike fun. Also, Paula Funatake of Funatake Cycle Craft was this year’s guest host winner at Cranksgiving 2016 and steps in to ask a few questions of the … Continue reading E336 – Puddlecycle 2016-17! →

Guthrie Straw took a trip to India to join his best friend’s wedding, and stayed around for a month to bicycle tour with his sister.  Snakes, elephants, and surprisingly intuitive traffic flow kept him alert and entertained!  We get the whole story on what to expect from such a venture. Thanks to our generous sponsor … Continue reading E335 – Guthrie In India →

Sean Stroup is working on the Gateway Green project in Portland, Oregon, a planned trail riding park that will leverage a large unused property on the east side of town to allow for the first real recreational off-road bicycling within … Continue reading →

Brock & Aaron get together to recap 2016’s best moments!  We recall our top 5 events or adventures (Brock’s in order, Aaron’s nonsequential), and chat about Aaron’s holiday brunch and Brock’s brewery hike in Boston & radio appearance on WMBR’s Bike Talk. Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that … Continue reading E333 – Auld Lang Syne →

Sorry ’bout the late post. It’s the high holidays and the end of 2016. What with all the meeting families and work xmus parties, we are also moving our Stream PDX mobile recording trailer. It’s been busy. Oh, and Brock is in Boston again, so you’re stuck with Mr. Bumblethumbs (aaron’s name/assessment for himself when it comes … Continue reading E332 – Eva Frazier and Leah Benson →

Alexis Gabriel lost a bike while riding the bus.  But don’t tell anyone!  Anyways, she got it back so it’s OK!  Right?!? Also, she tells us about helping to make Portland’s open streets event Sunday Parkways happen.  Our friend Steph Routh also joins us to season the conversation with laughter. Both Alexis & Steph are … Continue reading E331 – Alexis Loses a Bike & Gets It Back →