Monthly Archives: May 2015

E239 – Laela Skates

Adventure, Bicycling, Fun, Rollerblading, Urban Design

Laela had a rollerblading adventure for her birthday!  And she likes bikes.  And she’s from Minneapolis!  We chat about these things, and are also joined by special guestAaron Delani. Want to get rollerblading yourself? Check out Portland Roller Hockey orPDX Ball Hockey.

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Also:  Brock & Aaron went camping, met Dan & Paul from Corvallis, and bike twin Sean from Portland!  Pedalpalooza Highlights 6/1-6/8

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Rogerio shows us a smart lock – the Skylock. Commenters are commenters.

PBJ Matt got married and went to Europe!

Zoe is curious about REAL food to eat for long rides.

Josh G finds a hilarious parody account for the unexpectedly interminable #boatmonth.

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music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
phone/SMS: 503-847-9774
twitter: @SprocketPodcast
mail things to: Brock Dittus/The Sprocket Podcast, ℅ IPRC, 1001 SE Division St, Portland OR 97202

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, JohnnyK, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Doug Robertson, Ethan Georgi, Justin Martin, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Orange & Purple, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Jim Goodin, Eric Weisz, Doug CohenMiller, Todd Parker, Scott McAllister Morgan, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna, John Blood, Alison Wiley, Andy Brunner, Dave Knows, Lars V., Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Gabriel Trainer, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Drew the Welder, Anna Olsen, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Krista Skucas, Jon Wasserman, Andre Johnson

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E238b – Steph Routh Ends Her Vegan Year

Adventure, Kitchen, Simpler Living, Vegan

Steph Routh went vegan for a year on a bet she thought she would win.  Turns out she has incredible self-restraint!  Brock was there for the first non-vegan thing she ate since 2014, and asked if she’d share the moment.

Congratulations on a huge life experiment, Steph! It’s inspiring to try something new, even if it’s challenging.

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E238 – Jocelyn Gaudi: Team Komorebi

Adventure, Advocacy, Bicycling, Boats, Fun, Mountain Biking, Touring, Transit, Travel, Urban Design

Jocelyn Gaudi is another one of our many-hat-wearing friends.  We talk about her new project with the Komorebi Cycling Team which takes women into the woods and off-road.  We also chat about her role on the KBOO Bike Show and her employment with Portland Design Works, also known as PDW!

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Also:  The River Signal is up and running, Brock has finally arrived as part of the Portland bicycle crowd, and Aaron has a new dynamo hub!

Headlines
the oregonian: Portland’s worst street for bike-car crashes? SE Division
portland transport: TriMet Orange Line “First Ride” – Interviews

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JohnnyK found legos + bicycles!

Sysfail & crew have been building rafts too!

Ed fills us in on the new Quaxing trend.

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music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
phone/SMS: 503-847-9774
twitter: @SprocketPodcast

mail things to:
Brock Dittus/The Sprocket Podcast
℅ IPRC
1001 SE Division St
Portland OR 97202

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, JohnnyK, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Doug Robertson, Ethan Georgi, Justin Martin, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Orange & Purple, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Jim Goodin, Eric Weisz, Doug CohenMiller, Todd Parker, Scott McAllister Morgan, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna, John Blood, Alison Wiley, Andy Brunner, Dave Knows, Lars V., Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Gabriel Trainer, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Drew the Welder, Anna Olsen, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Krista Skucas, Jon Wasserman, Andre Johnson

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E237b – Brian Benson Lives On A Boat

Adventure, Boats, Communication, Downsizing, Fun, Housing, Simpler Living, Travel

Brian Benson has been a guest on our show before when he talked about his book,Going Somewhere; now his project The River Signal is about to launch on a summer adventure down the Mississippi River during which he and his crew produce a fictionalized audio drama!

After the live broadcast of the pilot episode from a shipyard in north Portland, Oregon, and live music from many artists, including Those Willows, Brian was kind enough to give Brock & Adele a tour of the ship that he calls home, an old warship that is being restored into a haven for artists.  We’re pleased to share this exploration of alternate dwellings with you, and also to extend #boatmonth just a little farther.

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E237 – Ayleen! Filmed By Bike 2015 & Airbnb hosting

Adventure, Bicycling, Communication, Fun, Housing

Ayleen Crotty is preparing for the 13th annual Filmed By Bike! This year it’s at a new location in the Hollywood Theatre and promises to be every bit as exciting as its previous iterations, including a sweet street party at Velo Cult Bike Shop.  She also shares a little of her experience as an AirBnB host.

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Also:  Brock assembled a sound system using a handy instructable, and Aaron picked a twitter fight with a controversial journalist.

Headlines
oregonlive: U-lock justice comes to portland’s streets
twitter: The Red Hare Among Horses states the case for not throwing metal
bikeportland: David explains his perspective on the case

bikeportland.org: Noted lawyer Ray Thomas opposes bill that would mandate rear bike lights

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Thanks to new donor Jon Wasserman! He calls us a “GREAT NON RACING PODCAST”.  We also have a new $10 level reward: tour guide micro-videos from our favorite Portland locations – choose yours!

Brock’s friend sent a link to The Ray Way, a book on tarp camping. Ray Jardine

Jim found a story about the Organic Transit ELF on NPR.

Sebastien and Steve met author Carlton Reid when he was touring.  He wrote a book about the Bike Boom, past and present! http://www.bikeboom.info/

Jeremy from Boston comments on wheel tacos & damned bus lines.

Josh G found a backwards steering bike, and it made him think of #boatmonth!

Krista shares a Scottish traffic calming idea: wiggly lines!

Eric finds a DIY wind-powered USB charger designed to be mounted to a bike.  The kid that designed it was 16!

Scott sends us a “bike rack mega-win.”

Fine Print
music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
phone/SMS: 503-847-9774
twitter: @SprocketPodcast
mail things to: Brock Dittus/The Sprocket Podcast, ℅ IPRC, 1001 SE Division St, Portland OR 97202

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, JohnnyK, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Doug Robertson, Ethan Georgi, Justin Martin, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Orange & Purple, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Jim Goodin, Eric Weisz, Doug CohenMiller, Todd Parker, Scott McAllister Morgan, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna, John Blood, Alison Wiley, Andy Brunner, Dave Knows, Lars V., Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Gabriel Trainer, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Drew the Welder, Anna Olsen, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Krista Skucas, Jon Wasserman

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E236b – Bike Friday Review

Bicycling, Building, Cargo, Family, Mechanics, Technology

Listener Jim from New York asked us to check out an interview possibility with people from Bike Friday, the company in Eugene, Oregon who make bicycles, including the one Jim rides every day.  I spoke with John “Raz” Rezell who hooked Brock up with a Haul-A-Day test model to ride for a month and evaluate.  It was a fantastic ride and great for people who want to haul cargo on a bike that is designed to be portable!

Thanks to Raz & Bike Friday for the loan and the conversation, and we look forward to speaking with them again in the future!

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E236 – Will Vanlue: Why Does It Always Rain On Me?

Bicycling, Brewing, Building, Camping, Car Ownership, Cargo, Downsizing, Gardening, Simpler Living, Technology, Urban Design

Will Vanlue: former advocacy organization official, now a hauler of soups and freelance urban sustainability engineer.  He made some sweet rain barrels, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg!  He brews, he builds, he landscapes… and no, that’s not his real twitter account.

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Also:  Brock took a bike camping weekend trip, and Aaron wants to haul his unboxed frame around town for photos.

Headlines
citylab.com: How the Microtransit Movement Is Changing Urban Mobility
willamette week: Portland’s Last Affordable Bike Neighborhoods

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Josh G. says that, yes, the Thousand Island dressing probably has roots in the Thousand Islands.

PBJ Matt shares sad 9% fare hike from NJ Transit.

Speaking of sails on bikes: JohnnyK found a Pterosail trike.

Brian Benson’s project The River Signal is up!

Logan sent us a NYT article: cargo bikes are the new cars.

Fine Print
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
twitter: @SprocketPodcast
phone in or SMS: 503-847-9774
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, JohnnyK, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Doug Robertson, Ethan Georgi, Justin Martin, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Orange & Purple, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Jim Goodin, Eric Weisz, Doug CohenMiller, Todd Parker, Scott McAllister Morgan, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna, John Blood, Alison Wiley, Andy Brunner, Dave Knows, Lars V., Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Gabriel Trainer, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Drew the Welder, Anna Olsen, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew Alderson, Krista Skucas

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