The Sprocket Podcast

Steph Routh helps move people from one house to another by bike, and has helped with 61 of them.  Now she’s written a book about it!  Funded on Kickstarter and alreadylampooned by Bike Snob NYC (there is no greater praise).  We talk to her about how it all works. Aaron & Brock also discuss Cranksgiving! … Continue reading E159 – Steph Routh: How To Move By Bike →

Shawn Granton is the adventurous individual responsible for the Urban Adventure League and many exciting events relating to bikes, fun, and travel.  He joins us this week to share some stories about his recent travels to the San Juan Islands and other spots around the Pacific Northwest. Laura Recker is coordinating Cranksgiving Portland 2013, an event … Continue reading E158 – Shawn Granton does the Pacific NW →

Christopher & Kelley of the Sunrise Coffee Club talk about early morning coffee-making rides, touring, and food, including eggnog!  Kelly brought cookies, too – and they were good. Listeners Phoebe & Dave from Boston were also in the room and provided beverages!  Phoebe chips in on our discussion of hauling laptops by bike, and Dave … Continue reading E157 – Chris & Kelley: Sunrise Coffee Club →

Mychal Tetteh is the CEO of the fantastic nonprofit Community Cycling Center in NE Portland, Oregon.  He chats with us about growing up on the slopes of Mt. Tabor and how it contributed to his perspective on life and bicycling.  We also chat about the New Columbia and his involvement with the Village Market, his … Continue reading E156 – Mychal Tetteh & Rob Sadowsky: Privilege & Choice →

Chris & Erin DeLaney are two people out of roughly ten in Casper WY who choose bicycling as a mode of transportation (and the only ones they know of who voluntarily don’t own a car).  We talk about the upsides of simpler transport in a rural community, a few tips and tricks to make it … Continue reading E155 – Christopher & Erin DeLaney: Carless in Casper WY →

Franklin Jones from b-line Sustainable Urban Delivery comes back to the studio to chat about the new press on his company that was recently in the New York Times as well as his world travels by bike. Franklin also mentions the innovative Vermont Sail Freight Project! Aaron & Brock discuss another ride to Cascade Locks. … Continue reading E154 – Franklin Jones: b-line & world touring →

Aaron & Brock discuss rain gear and talk some more about clothing choices for utility and fashion. Headlines Engadget via Logan: Bike+ is a security alarm and fitness computer for bicycles Zee News: Kolkata residents fume as govt bans cycling on key roads BikePortland: Barbur Blvd. road diet addressed at city council meeting Mail Joynath … Continue reading E153 – Brock & Aaron: Rain & Style →

Emily Finch is Portland’s most famous bicycling mom. Sarah Gilbert is with Stealing Time magazine. They both took a weekend trip to Astoria on bakfiets over the Labor Day holiday! Aaron & Brock discuss a trip to Michigan, and getting into Hood River through the back door by bike. if you like the show, nominate us … Continue reading E152 – Emily Finch & Sarah Gilbert Ride To Astoria →

Ayleen Crotty from ORbike.com and Filmed By Bike joins us to talk about her recent journey to the famous Interbike tradeshow, the Bike Scout event she coordinated this last Labor Day weekend, and her new forays into supported touring with Cycle Oregon. Adele Dittus joins us to fill in as co-host this week.  Aaron Flores is … Continue reading E151 – Ayleen Crotty: Bike Scout, Cycle Oregon & Interbike →

Kiel Johnson is the proprietor of Go By Bike Shop & Valet, the recipient of an Alice Toeclips award, an innovator of a private bike sharing system, a former podcast guest, and a fan of sailing. Billy Skiffington is a former housemate of Brock’s, a man of mystery, and a fan of sailing. We discuss … Continue reading E150 – Kiel Johnson & Billy Skiffington →