Monthly Archives: April 2020

E512 – B•Line’s Sam Appelbaum

April 27, 2020Business, Cargo, Commerce, Infrastructure, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Sam Appelbaum joins us from B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery! The cargo-tricycle-based logistics company has a few things up its hard-working sleeves, such as the Greater good box and Green Wheels from local market New Seasons. Sam also chats about trains, hammocks, COVID-19 era coworking, and the Skyline Tavern Tuesday ride!

Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar:
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, The Sprocket Podcast is choosing to read only events starting in July or later, however, each week we’ll be picking on of our recurring events to showcase and highlight, to get you pumped for when they are able to return. We checked on those we could – please let us know if your event has a date change, and let us know what new events are happening in your area!

July 11 – The Ladd’s 500, Fifth First Annual, Portland OR
August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR
August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown)

Showcase One! This week – the DC Bike Party!

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Alvdal, Norway – Sept 4th
Sacramento, CA – Oct 23
Boise, ID January 23

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Shadowfoot, 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, 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, Mayra M, Oso, Isaac M, David C, Five Oh Three

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E511b – SprocketShift Happy Hour #4: How Is Your Bicycle Helping You Through All of This?

April 22, 2020Uncategorizedsprocketpodcast

Pedalshift & The Sprocket Podcast have been getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times. This is the fourth, recorded on April 17, 2020, also featuring friends of the show who joined the conversation!

Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, or visit pedalshift.net/happyhour to view old video and learn about upcoming events.

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E511 – Ryan Hashagen By Land & By Sea

April 21, 2020Adventure, Bicycling, Boats, Camping, Cargo, Kayaking, Travelsprocketpodcast

Ryan Hashagen joins us to talk about his adventures on land and sea. He’s made a go at traveling all of the waterways in human powered boats, and getting rides from strangers as well. We also chat about his visit to Cuba. Check out his incredible photography on Instagram.

Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar:
NOTE: Due to the current evaluated status of COVID-19, The Sprocket Podcast is choosing to read only events starting in July or later, however, each week we’ll be picking on of our recurring events to showcase and highlight, to get you pumped for when they are able to return. We checked on those we could – please let us know if your event has a date change, and let us know what new events are happening in your area!

July 11 – The Ladd’s 500, Fifth First Annual, Portland OR
August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR
August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown)

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
3rd Friday of every month is the San Jose Bike Party
Last Friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride in PDX
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride
The last Sunday of every month is the Vintage & Classic ride in Huntsville, AL

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Alvdal, Norway – Sept 4th
Sacramento, CA – Oct 23
Boise, ID January 23

Headlines
From Dan in Honolulu “Get on it, Portland!”
Oakland to restrict cars on 74 miles of streets, paving way for pedestrians and bicyclists

Also from Dan in HNL
Belgian-Dutch Study: Why in times of COVID-19 you should not walk/run/bike close behind each other.

Mail
From Mac-Nurse David: “I don’t know if you guys saw this, but it seems like a good way to while away an hour and a half.”
1,200 DAYS Around The World On A Unicycle – RETURNING HOME [22,000 Miles Of Cycling]

From Brock: “This reminds me of the song from someone else years back – sampled and programmed bike sound effects.“

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E510b – SprocketShift Happy Hour #3: Desert Island Songs

April 19, 2020Musicsprocketpodcast

Pedalshift & The Sprocket Podcast have been getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times. This is the third, recorded on April 10, 2020, featuring friends of the show as well who joined the conversation!

Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, or visit pedalshift.net/happyhour to view old video and learn about upcoming events.

Listen to the playlist on Spotify!

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E510 – The Three Amigos

April 14, 2020Adventure, Advocacy, Bicycling, Boats, Camping, Family, Fun, Infrastructure, Kayaking, Transit, Travel, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Aaron, Guthrie, and Brock chat about floating creeks & irrigation ditches, and evaluate sleeping gear for home and travel after noting that we don’t run ads for mattresses.

As referenced:
Oregon River Rentals.
Iohan Gueorguiev’s travel videos
Driving through a waterfall

Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

July 11 – The Ladd’s 500, Fifth First Annual, Portland OR
August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR
August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown)

Showcase One! This week – Corvadie bike club!

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Alvdal, Norway – Sept 4th
Sacramento, CA – Oct 23
Boise, ID January 23

HEADLINES:

Warmshowers Launches New Podcast (and bike giveaway): www.warmshowers.org

Chris Smith Turns Up The Heat

MAIL:
A correction from David N. – thanks david! “Dorset, not Denmark”

From J. Leko: Tubolito – Not your normal tube

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E509x – Smeagol & fatherhood

April 5, 2020Uncategorizedsprocketpodcast

Producer Brock pops in to say hi while attempting to lurk unannounced, and we weigh the value of the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies to young children.

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E509 – Fixing Old Tech with Mac Nurse David

April 4, 2020Uncategorizedsprocketpodcast

Mac Nurse David is no stranger to bicycles or electronics repair. He’s been on the show before to discuss our relationships technology and attempted to upgrade our studio computer in 2015, and this time around we chat about how far you’d go to make an old machine work and where he’s been riding lately.

Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar:

NOTE: we are posting the events read on this recording, but many events have been cancelled or postponed due to emerging public health concerns. Verify before attending, make safe decisions, and best wishes until we can plan things again!

May 9 – Mohawk Valley Metric Century, Armitage Park, Eugene OR
June 13 – Hop Head Hundred in Independence, OR
July 11 – The Ladd’s 500, Fifth First Annual, Portland OR
August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR
August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown) TT p/b Chamois Butt’r

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
18th Annual – May 14th -> 17th Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR
Rogers, AK – June 4th
Salt Lake City, UT – TBD
Crested Butte, CO – June 25th
Alvdal, Norway – Sept 4th
Sacramento, CA – Oct 23
Boise, ID January 23

HEADLINES:
From nydailynews: NY Governor Calls to Ban Cars…

BikePortland: Bike shops can remain open under Oregon Governor’s ‘stay home’ order