Monthly Archives: November 2019

E493 – Sean Baird talks industry & adventures

November 28, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Mechanics, Touringsprocketpodcast

Aaron’s former housemate Sean Baird joins the show to discuss trends in the bicycle industry and what kinds of adventures he’s gotten into while riding!

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going! Beer Mongers will be open Thanksgiving, find your people!

Calendar:
Dec. 6th @ 7PM – Sprockettes Farewell Party (more in headlines)
Dec. 25th – Socksgiving ridestarts at PAZ PDX

2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
1st Friday of every month SF Bike Party
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Pittsburg, PA – November 20
Ashland, OR – Dec 4
Bendigo, Aus – Dec 4
Seattle, WA – Feb 28th
Pittsburg, PA – March 22nd

HEADLINES:
Olive and Dingo make Modest (mouse) history!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE6ZKGPme74

Sprockettes Farewell (Sprockettes Sprockoutte)
Come celebrate 15 years of radical bike dancing with us! Friday, December 6th, 7 PM, Watershed. Sprockettes open!

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Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien,Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Eric Weisz, Todd Parker, Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler), Dave Knows, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Andre Johnson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow, Keith Hutchison, Ranger Tom, Joyce Wilson, Ryan Tam, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon, Greg Murphy

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E492 – How Oregon Got The Idaho Stop Law with Ray & Bjorn

November 19, 2019Advocacy, Bicycling, Communication, The Law, Urban Design, Writingsprocketpodcast

Bjorn Warloe & Ray Thomas both worked on some very important legislation here in Oregon, and they return to the studio (graciously, after attempting a recording a few weeks ago that got dumped by a bad machine) to discuss pitching legislative concepts, persistence, and timing. The “Idaho Stop Law” allowing bicycle riders to proceed without stopping through a signed intersection was passed in Oregon this year, and will take effect soon!

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

Calendar:
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
1st Friday of every month SF Bike Party
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Pittsburg, PA – November 20
Ashland, OR – Dec 4
Bendigo, Aus – Dec 4
Seattle, WA – Feb 28th
Pittsburg, PA – March 22nd

MAIL:
Mac Nurse David calls in after awhile

From Nathon Poulton – “Where has the front mech gone?” https://twitter.com/mrcycology/status/1194980264566546433/photo/1

From ChillyWeatherChillyHeather: Listening to you all talking about figs when I just went on a fig scavenging group ride yesterday! Super fun.

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E491 – Thursday Night Ride & Tracklocross! with Mariana & Jeremy

November 11, 2019Advocacy, Bicycling, Communication, Cyclocross, Fun, Infrastructure, Racing, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Mariana & Jeremy join this episode to talk about Portland’s Thursday Night Ride (TNR), inspired in part by Mariana’s desire for something like Guadalajara’s “Cyclista Nocturna” and a lack of regular, noncompetitive events in town. They also explain Tracklocross, an event which is competitive, in which one rides a track bike on rough terrain and has a great time doing it!

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going! If you enjoy what we do on the show, your donations are always appreciated.

Calendar:
November 13 – Bike Parking Code update weigh-in at Portland city council

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Akron, OH – November 3
Pittsburg, PA – November 20
Ashland, OR – Dec 4
Bendigo, Aus – Dec 4
Seattle, WA – Feb 28th
Pittsburg, PA – March 22nd

HEADLINES:
From Bikeportland.org: 15th annual BikeCraft fair is back with a new venue and more BikeCraft 2019 is set for November 30th and December 1st (a bit earlier this year to be closer to peak shopping season) at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Lloyd.

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E490 – Mr. T Talks Bike Builds

November 6, 2019Bicycling, Buildingsprocketpodcast

It’s Halloween. Guthrie is dressed as a pirate, Aaron is dressed as a robot, and Mr. T is… not that Mr. T. Todd joins us in studio to talk his favorite bike builds. A joy to have a listener here in person!

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

November 13 – Bike Parking Code update weigh-in at city council

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Akron, OH – November 3
Pittsburg, PA – November 20
Ashland, OR – Dec 4
Bendigo, Aus – Dec 4
Seattle, WA – Feb 28th
Pittsburg, PA – March 22nd

HEADLINES:
From Bikeportland.org: BikeCraft 2019 is set for November 30th and December 1st

From Madi Carlson (Bike Portland family biking columnist):
How to fit two tweens on a family bike (the end) – check out the photos!

From Tim Mooney:
Scooterpocolypse because they’re raising the price? If only there were another two-wheeled option available? washingtonpost.com/transportation…

From City Lab
How to see fall colors without a car

From Executive producer Brock Dittus
Exciting news for the columbia gorge express!

MAIL:
From Chris Smith – The Bike Parking Code update we discussed back in episode 448 is going to City Council at 2pm on November 13th. Online info at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/70439
Online testimony at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/mapapp/proposals/#/bpc

Sprocket Rewards from Adam D – Sweet bike adam!

Chris in CO sends us a voicemail!

Chris R. sends us bikey photos
Hey guys, saw this thing hanging on the wall here in Parker. It’s a Schwinn hyda bike. Single speed with 20 inch tires. Italian made. Ever seen one of these on the road in Portland?