Monthly Archives: May 2013

E131 – Tomas Quinones: Renaissance Man

Bicycling, Business, Camping, Cargo, Communication, Downsizing, Mountain Biking, Technology, Touring, Travel

Tomas Quinones has many things to discuss! He is an artist, tiny house dweller, employee of Velo Cult, founding member of Cycle Wild, works with the 55th Cascadia Scouts, and, if all the above was not enough, an independent adventurer in his scant free time.  We also discuss the Path Less Pedaled and their Portland rain shirt, bicycling beginnings & the move to Portland, Kael’s Cargo Flyer bike, wool clothing, adventures to Ape Cave & Mt. Hood.  You can find Tomas’ coloring and activity books at Bikeasaurusif you’re in Portland.

Co-host Aaron Flores will be in Hawaii this week on vacation, the lucky bastard.  He will resume his standard duties in two weeks, and be sorely missed until then.

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Richard from the UK donates (thanks!) and inquires for advice on an upcoming ride that will be his longest yet.

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E130 – Will & Lea Vanlue: Suburban -> Urban

Advocacy, Bicycling, Cargo, Communication, Downsizing, Skateboarding, The Law, Transit, Urban Design

Will Vanlue is a bicycle advocate who began commuting out of practicality, but has developed a great passion for transport on two wheels.  He writes a blog entitled The Prudent Cyclist, and is also a communications staffer for Portland’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance and a member of the utility bike collective TRANSPORTland.  Will’s wife Lea Vanlue also joins us to add her perspective and commentary!

Headlines
Oregonian via Brandon: TriMet prepares to offer mobile ticketing for smartphone users
Oregonian: Oregon City police investigate pellet-gun shooting of skateboarder

Mail
Alexis recommends a seminar on skateboarding as transportation at Portland State University on May 31!

Phoebe from Boston remembers Orbitz, the beverage!

Caminando al DF walked 60 miles to Mexico City and says that it went great!

Dan from MN appreciated the coverage of cancer and uses patriotism as a shield.

more mail coming next week…

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E129 – Lindsay Kandra: Racing & Neuroses

Bicycling, Communication, Racing, The Law

Lindsay Kandra is a bicycle racer and cancer survivor.  We talk with her about the nuances of bicycle racing culture, gender differences, and our own neuroses around our interactions with racers.  She also mentions the seasonal opening of Oregon’s McKenzie Pass to nonmotorized users!

We had such a good time chatting that we kept on recording after we finished the show. Here’s some extra audio about advocacy, gender differences, doping & a lot of shared frustration with dog owners: E129x Lindsay on Racing & Dogs

Headlines
Oregonian: police sergeant pours syrup on transit benches to deter loitering

BikePortland news roundup: plans are in the works for a possible rail trail from Washington County to Tillamook, Oregon!

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A kind gesture from a stranger at a bike fun ride leads to her discovery of our mirthful show.

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E128 – Cory Poole & Billy Meiners: NW Skate Coalition

Advocacy, Cargo, Communication, Skateboarding, The Law, Touring, Transit, Walking

Cory Poole & Billy Meiners from the NW Skate Coalition join us to talk skateboarding in Portland.  It’s not just a hobby, although it is fun – it’s also a great way to get around town that meshes well with the city’s streets and transit network.  Since they are two of the nicest guys in the business, we’re happy to share our conversation with them here!  Check out pdxdownhill.com and skatefriendlypdx.com for more details if you’re intrigued, as well as some long distance skate touring from the guys atlongboardtramp.com.

Dr. Brandon Rhodes rejoins for an episode to cover for Aaron who had to work this week during showtime.  Brock discusses the Portland Afoot region-wide game he participated in and the release of their new mobile app.

Headlines
BikePortland: Portland Farmers Market introduces the Produce Pedaler

Mail
Marcus donates and writes in about a potential visit to Portland. We recommend a few spots to eat:
Horse Brass Pub
Cackalacks cart
The Big Egg
The Country Cat

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