Monthly Archives: December 2016

E332 – Eva Frazier and Leah Benson

December 23, 2016Funsprocketpodcast

Sorry ’bout the late post. It’s the high holidays and the end of 2016. What with all the meeting families and work xmus parties, we are also moving our Stream PDX mobile recording trailer. It’s been busy.

Oh, and Brock is in Boston again, so you’re stuck with Mr. Bumblethumbs (aaron’s name/assessment for himself when it comes to techno-editing) editing the show.

All that requisite holiday grumbling aside, we were very very fortunate to have Eva Frazier of Clever Cycles and Leah Benson of Gladys Bikes in the same room. Don’t let their modesty fool you. They really are two major figures in the Portland bike world. There, it’s in print now so you can’t take it back, ladies.

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
December 23: Silent Solstice Ride
December 25: Puddlecycle, Empty Streets Downtown Ride
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus

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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, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna, Dave Knows,Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Krista, Jon Wasserman, Andre Johnson, Josh Zisson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Branden Shelby, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Kathryn Minchin, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Mr. T, Harry Hugel, Ed Whitman, E.J. Finneran, Paul Culbertson, subvrt

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E331 – Alexis Loses a Bike & Gets It Back

December 13, 2016Bicycling, Transitsprocketpodcast

Alexis Gabriel lost a bike while riding the bus. But don’t tell anyone! Anyways, she got it back so it’s OK! Right?!? Also, she tells us about helping to make Portland’s open streets event Sunday Parkways happen. Our friend Steph Routh also joins us to season the conversation with laughter.

Both Alexis & Steph are part of the team that make the Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This? Podcast

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
December 18: Puddlecycle, Grinch Singalong Ride
December 23: Silent Solstice Ride
December 25: Puddlecycle, Empty Streets Downtown Ride
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL

Headlines
KBOO Bike Show talks to Standing Rock participants
From oreonlive.com Josh G. (and Everyone else): UPS debuts delivery by electric bike in Portland
From bikeportland.org via Josh G: PBOT moves forward with carfree ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ bridge over I-84

Mail
From Anikwenze: train travel love stories!

From Doug in WI: vegans, pelts, and icebrows

Chris R. on his video requests, and trailers in parades

From Jim G.: thanks for the Mini Mini episode!

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E330 – Matt Reinvents the Mini Mart

December 6, 2016Adventure, Business, Coffee, Fun, Theft, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Matt Brown is an old friend of Brock’s, and in addition to his impressive career in the coffee industry, he’s just pioneered a new concept in convenience stores: Mini Mini, offering a simple yet satisfying solution to your immediate needs for food and beverage on your way to the next thing. We chat about that, and cover stolen band equipment and coffee on the way! And listen carefully at the 1:13:10 mark for a special offer for listeners…

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
December 9,10: STREAM PDX Fundraiser Party and 24-Hour Podcast Challenge Screening
December 11: Kimmy Cross at The Beer Mongers! (Brock and Aaron play “black knights”)
December 18: Puddlecycle, Grinch Singalong Ride
December 23: Silent Soltice Ride
December 25: Puddlecycle, Empty Streets Downtown Ride
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL

Headlines
From cyclingindustry.news via Josh G.: Larry vs Harry starts global cargo bike partnership with DHL
From dirtysixer.com: Shaq rides a DirtySixer in ad

Mail
Via the facebooks: Ryan Tracy rated your podcast 5 stars!
From Phil in AK: congrats and challenge for apparel, new ice beard.

From Superfan Aqua: “Finally saw that Pugsley. That thing is badass!”

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E329 – Ben & Sande Visit Portland

December 2, 2016Air Travel, Beer, Fun, Hiking, Skateboarding, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

Ben Flores and his fiancee Sande are in town, and we chat about their visit! Ben is the Beverage Director at 12th Ave Grill in Honolulu, so we ask him about “mixology” and carving ice. He’s also working on a collaboration with House Spirits Distillery from here in Portland! Sande rode the bus a lot, so we ask about island transit. Then we talk about longboarding. And there’s a whole lot of laughter, which we’ve come to expect from the Flores brand!

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
December 4: Puddlecycle: Symbols of the Season At Pittock Mansion
December 9,10: STREAM PDX Fundraiser Party and 24-Hour Podcast Challenge Screening
December 11: Kimmy Cross at The Beer Mongers! (Brock and Aaron play “black knights”)
December 18: Puddlecycle, Grinch Singalong Ride
December 25: Puddlecycle, Empty Streets Downtown Ride
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL

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, Chris Gonzalez, Dan Gebhart, Zoe Campagna,Dave Knows,Chris Smith, Christi Caister, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Patrick Archain, Sebastien Poule, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Krista, Jon Wasserman, Andre Johnson, Josh Zisson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Branden Shelby, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Kathryn Minchin, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Mr. T, Harry Hugel, Ed Whitman, E.J. Finneran, Paul Culbertson, subvrt