The Sprocket Podcast

Shawn Granton is the author of many independent, self-illustrated print publications and the blog Urban Adventure League.  A self-proclaimed retro-grouch and avid bicycle tourist, he enjoys leading Cycle Wild trips and taking his own independent tours as well.  He prefers … Continue reading →

Brandon & Candice took a multi-modal tour around Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula this summer; they share some stories about the journey.  We watch the TARC Bus Bike Rack Rap. Also, The Sprocket Podcast launches its Indiegogo fundraising campaign to underwrite … Continue reading →

This week we feature the content from Fort Collins, Colorado’s KRFC program “Bikes & Beer” on which Brock was a guest while traveling through town on his summer tour.  Host Zach Yendra (proprietor of Yendra Built, a custom fabrication business) invited Brock and several other … Continue reading →

Brock & Adele recap their trip over the summer from Oregon to Colorado by bicycle! Matt Picio joins Brandon as co-host. Headlines Tour de Clack is a smashing success Bicyclists can now get insurance Marilyn Hayward of Coventry Cycle Works injured; on the mend Brandon finds … Continue reading →

I spoke with listener Jeremy Mendelson of Critical Transit in June about his experiences working as an east coast transit planner and his new career as a pedicab operator in New York City. Bike Safe Portland wallet-sized accident reports are available now in Portland bicycle … Continue reading →

Humanity on Wheels, an evening of mass transit tales, presented by ORhistory.com & TriMet Diaries.  This is Part II, featuring stories about TriMet from those who have been its riders and fans during the open mike segment of the show! Many thanks to … Continue reading →

Humanity on Wheels, an evening of mass transit tales, presented by ORhistory.com & TriMet Diaries.  This is Part I, featuring Dr. Jeff, Heather G.,William Reagan, Michael Andersen, and Doug Kenck-Crispin. Many thanks to ORhistory.com and TriMet Diaries for allowing us to rebroadcast this!  You can hear … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the independent film project Janapar, Tom Allen and his brother Ben Allen on a sunny day near the waterfront in downtown Portland, Oregon.  We discussed his travels, the upcoming film release, and his current journey through … Continue reading →

d’Arcy Lunn of the Global Poverty Project and the Live Below the Line challenge attempted a bicycle tour through the Pacific Northwest while living on the astounding figure of $1.50 USD per day.  At the end of this trip he dropped into our studio to … Continue reading →

Erstwhile pinch-hitter co-host David Heddy introduces his friend and bicycle advocate in Waco, Texas, Ian Moore, proprietor of Bicycles Outbackand lifelong bicycle enthusiast.  We discuss off road bicycle access in urban areas, Ian’s bicycling background, Portland’s commuting scene, Portland Strava routes, playing nice with traffic, “brand … Continue reading →