Monthly Archives: October 2013

E155 – Christopher & Erin DeLaney: Carless in Casper WY

Advocacy, Bicycling, Communication, Family, The Law

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 a little smoother, and the value of a well-placed flag (ashighlighted recently by the Portland Afoot podcast).

Aaron & Brock discuss burdock, name changes, creme brulee stout, a snapped chain and some new bike work Aaron had done.

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Listener Rob talks up bike travel and wonders what to wax one’s leather boots with.

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E154 – Franklin Jones: b-line & world touring

Adventure, Alternate Fuels, Bicycling, Business, Cargo, Touring, Travel

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.

Headlines
Pgh. Post-Gazette via Tim: Amtrak tests bicycle roll-on service on the Capitol Limited!
All Aboard: 10 tips for sleeping overnight in Amtrak’s coach seats

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Thanks for a donation from JohnnyK!  He mocks our intolerance of temperature extremes.

Also a donation from Patrick in CA, thanks!

Former Co-host Brandon sends in a Kickstarter page for the FlyKly Smart Wheel, a power assist rear wheel that fits on practically any bicycle!

Drew in Portland, who Brock met at the Lab2Lab cargo bike ride last summer, suggests rain capes and waxed leather shoes for rain resistance.

And we read some iTunes reviews.

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E153 – Brock & Aaron: Rain & Style

Advocacy, Bicycling, Weather

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

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Joynath shares a way to share in the protest of Kolkata’s recent bicycling ban.
01166579047 is the TOLL FREE number to call and Register your Support against the Ban on Cycling in Kolkata.

JohnnyK recommends cotton balls & petroleum jelly as a firestarter.

Mark wants a way to make donations to podcasters easier.  We don’t have the answer, but you can still donate to us.  Small recurring ones won’t be scoffed at!  At least we don’t shill for advertisers!

Chris from Kansas City shares a heartwarming story of getting his kids back onto bikes in Kansas City.

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E152 – Emily Finch & Sarah Gilbert Ride To Astoria

Adventure, Bicycling, Camping, Car Sharing, Cargo, Communication, Technology, Touring, Train Travel, Transit, Travel

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 at PodcastAwards.com during the month of October!

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Former guest Sally from twitter wants to get back into biking.

Our friend Trent says “listening to the show with Dan Flores and laughing my ass off!”

JohnnyK found a boot patching kit on the internet.

Phoebe in Boston deals with helmets and hair.

Antonio shares a sweet randonneuring video.

Headlines
Sandy Post: new bus service makes trip to Mt. Hood by transit bus possible!
All Aboard! via Brandon: Google helps Amtrak share real time train locations

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E151 – Ayleen Crotty: Bike Scout, Cycle Oregon & Interbike

Adventure, Advocacy, Bicycling, Business, Camping, Technology, Touring

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 in Michigan visiting relatives in ailing health.

if you like the show, nominate us at PodcastAwards.com during the month of October!

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The Stickman twitters at us regarding 26 inch rims.

Dan Flores via facebook: Faygo’s website addresses our timeline question!

Headlines
Wall Street Journal: Office friendly bike clothing – don’t sweat the commute

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