The Sprocket Podcast

Matt Brown is an old friend of Brock’s, and in addition to his impressive career in the coffee industry, he’s just pioneered a new concept in convenience stores: Mini Mini, offering a simple yet satisfying solution to your immediate needs for food and beverage on your way to the next thing.  We chat about that, … Continue reading E330 – Matt Reinvents the Mini Mart →

Ben Flores and his fiancee Sande are in town, and we chat about their visit!  Ben is the Beverage Director at 12th Ave Grill in Honolulu, so we ask him about “mixology” and carving ice.  He’s also working on a collaboration with House Spirits Distillery from here in Portland!  Sande rode the bus a lot, so we ask … Continue reading E329 – Ben & Sande Visit Portland →

Here’s that chat with Kyle that we reference in the most recent episode.  Sorry we forgot to post this, buddy.

Kyle Heddy likes going outdoors, but don’t call him an adventurer.  He likes cyclocross but don’t call him a racer.  What do you call it when people just do cool things? We chat about it all and hear some kickass stories of outdoorsmanship and the crucible of experience that friends can go through. Treading Light … Continue reading E328 – Kyle Heddy: Unracer & Unadventurer →

Ashley & Daniel are in charge of the upcoming Alleycross race at The Beer Mongers on December 11 entitled “Kimmy Cross.”  It’s in memory of a dear friend, starts and ends at the coolest spot, and is a TON OF FUN.  We ask how it works, and get to hear a little about their upcoming tour … Continue reading E327 – Ashley & Daniel Do Alleycross! →

The famous David Barstow Robinson participated in an endurance race on America’s famed Route 66!  The race got cancelled, but he kept riding.  We ask him how it went and what happened along the way. (Route 66 Race Facebook chatter) Calendar November 19: Cranksgiving at Velo Cult November 26: Puddlecycle: Off We Go To Lake Oswego December … Continue reading E326 – DBR Does Route 66 →

Aaron opens the world’s most explosive kombucha pic.twitter.com/qfjvJbgEJv — The Sprocket Podcast (@SprocketPodcast) November 8, 2016 Brock & Aaron chat about all things relevant to their recent lives, including lending bikes to partners, weekend adventures, why the movie E.T. isn’t as great as people make it out to be, and more! Calendar November 5: Puddlecycle: … Continue reading E325 – Brock & Aaron Catch Up →

Ben is a local bike shop mechanic with a lot of deep thoughts.  We take the long way around while trying to keep the wheels on during the discussion on bicycle shops & customer service, shame and blame, cutrate online retailers, and more. Also: Brock just moved, and Aaron helped him do it.  Don’t let the rental … Continue reading E324 – Ben. Just Ben. →

the most volatile liquid known.

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