We Got To Hang Out

We had the pleasure of hanging out with Richard Pool, aka Bicycle Crumbs at his home in Portland, Oregon.  While the kids are sleeping and the dogs pace around we talk about his job at Speedvagen, his design and illustration skills, Bicycle Crumbs, SRAM v Shimano, the Instagrams, Reba and so much more.  Richard is a wonderful human and friend, thanks so much for hanging out with us and telling your story.  We are also so excited to unveil our updated logo designed by Crumbs himself!  Enjoy the pod!

We had the pleasure of hanging with Dillen Maurer at Annalisa's house in Portland, OR. Dillen tells his story about a concussion that occurred at a young age and the insidious onset of pain and reduced function that led to some big life changing events and perspectives. We're here to tell you that the story as he tells it today, is a beautiful and inspiring one. He's an incredible human with an affect that is full of joy sprinkled in with a dose of realism. You don't want to miss this one. Thanks for listening!

New pod just dropped with Kaysee Armstrong and Caroline Washam! We got to hang out with them after their @transcascadia adventure and tapped into two unique experiences from the perspective of distinctly different professional mountain bike racers. Caroline is a World Cup downhiller and Kaysee is a cross country shredder, both are a part of the @livcycling family. What did they think of the (snowy) cascades in late September? Grab a warm beverage and have a listen on this fine autumnal day!

Oh hey! We’re back for this spicy episode with Dave Aldersebaes. He is the quiet orchestrator of one of Portland’s longest-running racing teams and has been a steady mentor for many racers throughout their journeys. His passion for and knowledge of the sport paired with his uncanny ability to bring people together with some combination of astute leadership savvy and pure magic has created the epitome of what we all desire and need as humans - real connection and community. He has a talent for teaching the pure essence of road racing as well. What’s the secret? Have a listen to find out :)

The connection to Tyler was made in a way that we love most about our local and extended cycling community; a friend of a friend reached out with the idea, and we embraced the opportunity. The stories that Tyler is a large part of have undeniably impacted the image of bike racing and cycling culture - the rise and fall of great American athletes. Wherever you, as our listener, fall in opinion on the hot-button issues of doping in the Postal Service era and beyond, we hope you enjoy this episode where we get a glimpse into the real emotion and experience of one human. What’s it like to fall from grace and how does it change the things one values? What is Tyler up to now? Have a listen and find out.

*Apologies for some digital hash on Barb's mic!*

**Thanks Dylan W. for helping out with some new production techniques!

Bobby Endo! Bobby is interested in making wonderful clothing that helps tell thoughtful stories in cycling. Coming from a fashion background in LA, he made his way to the custom kit world by happenstance and has stayed true to the things he finds most important. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Bobby and hanging out at Golden Cycle Saddlery, grab a headphone have a listen! We've got Kyle Kelley co-hosting with one! 

We had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with Edie Perkins at Golden Saddle Cyclery during our recent visit. Edie moved to LA in 2016 and entirely fell in love with the road cycling there, logging 300 miles a week on average. In the spring of 2017, she was involved in an accident that changed her life in an instant. Edie is a true super hero in her tenacity and openness about the event and her adaptation, both physically and emotionally since that day. Her story, ongoing and inspiring, beautifully articulates the thing we all love and hold dear about our communities; the sheer humanness that unfolds when all the superficial bullshit is stripped away and we’re vulnerable and need help. Grab a tissue, this episode is magic. So much gratitude, respect, and admiration for you, Edie Perkins. Thank you SO MUCH for hanging out (and going to the club) with us, it was a true pleasure. Special shout out to @kylebkelley @goldensaddlecyclery for hosting us and being such a positive, inviting space in the cycling world.

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We got the legendary duo of Breadwinner Cycles together for a hang session. Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira share the tale of how they met and the series of events that led them to collaborate on what has become a cornerstone of the Portland cycling scene and framebuilding world. Their bikes are beautifully built and their cafe is serving up some of the best snacks and coffee in town (complete with a cool view into their workshop). Have a listen, we loved hanging out with these two wonderful humans and friends!

p.s. Order a bike here ;) https://breadwinnercycles.com

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On January 25, 2019 Annalisa flew to Rapha Los Angeles to moderate the most recent edition of Five X Five: Intervals on Design. Featuring five bike framebuilders, Tom Ritchey (Ritchey Logic), Aaron Stinner (Stinner Frameworks), Sam Pickman (Allied Cycle Works), John Caletti (Caletti Cycles) and Hern Montenegro (Montenegro MFG). This panel was dedicated to the importance of materials, technology, and experience in frame building. The audience heard from industry leaders about topics ranging from fork design to business operations. We hope you enjoy, no edits on this one! 

We hit the road to hang out with Tayler Wiles and Olivia Dillon in their Fairfax home. These humans are independently amazing and remarkable, but we maximized our REAL LIFE hang time and sat down all together for this one. Since AG is a hopeless romantic, she made sure to get the scoop on one of her favorite love stories of all time. We also deliver the inside scoop on the coolest, newest women’s team on the world stage. Wiles is one of the best cyclists of our current time and Olivia, while retired from a stunning road career, is as fit as ever and continues her cycling journey working in the industry and crushing that gravel scene hotness. Have a listen to get a view into the glamour and balance of life as a real power couple in cycling.