Monthly Archives: June 2022

E598 Topic Talk



Guthrie pointing at a free kitten sign

In this weeks show, an announcement, talk of topics (and just a feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew more things to boot) – We had a LOT of fun with this one, hope folks enjoy!

NEWS

Japanese police seize 5,800 bike seats, arrest man in theft case from Kyodo News

Osaka prefectural police have seized about 5,800 bicycle seats from a rental storage facility and have arrested a truck driver on theft charges, they said Friday… The truck driver has admitted to the charges, with the police quoting him as saying, “I began to steal bike seats about 25 years ago in Tokyo and Osaka to relieve stress at work and, gradually, collecting them turned out to be fun.”

 buy or make a seat leash with Guthrie’s DIY approach

Bike mechanics reveal the best tricks to frustrate would-be saddle thieves.

 

MAIL

Josh Guttmacher sent it this:

www.namethatpart.com

Created by Lucas Mace

Choose the part from the supplied options based on the photos you see
You have 20 seconds to make your choice
Points start at 500 and go down the longer you take to choose
If the points reach zero, game over
A correct answer will add the remaining points to your total score and load the next part
An incorrect answer will end the game
Have fun and try to beat your friend’s score!
There are currently 60 parts in the game and I add more every week

 

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Produced at home thanks to:

music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
graphic design: Marcus Norman
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
phone/SMS: 503-847-9774
Twitter & Instagram: @SprocketPodcast
Donate: Patreon (ongoing), Venmo (one time) or Square Cash (one-time)

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:

Shadowfoot, Wayne Norman, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Eric Weisz, Cameron Lien,Doug CohenMiller, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Anna, Richard G,  Kampcite, Aaron Green,  Jeremy Kitchen, Todd Tillinger , Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Keith Hutchison, Ryan Tam, Jason Aufdenberg, Andre Johnson, Gregory Braithwaite , Chris Barron, Dennis O’Brien, Sean Baird,  dudeluna, Emma Rooks, Lillian Karabaic, Spartan  Dale, Philip M,  Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon, Greg Murphy, Guthrie Straw, Mayra Martinez, Oso, Byron Patterson, Mac Nurse David, Kurstin Graham, Erinne G, Rachel Moline, Jonathan Lee, Damiana Day, Hami Ramani, Alan Kessler, and Andrew MacGregor.


E597 Mike Cobb & The Disaster Relief Trials



 

Disaster Relief Trials
Photo Credit: Kelly Stangl

At Long Last! – We chat with Mike Cobb of The Disaster Relief Trials, occurring this weekend!

 

Portland Disaster Responder Stats
Responder Ratio Stats
14,418 professional first responders
652,503 Portlanders
Ratio: 1:45 

FEMA says over 95% of major disaster victims are rescued and assisted by ad-hoc citizen volunteers.

FEMA Community Response Program

Cargo Bike Ratios
5,000 cargo cyclists in Portland
1:131

Become part of your local Portland Neighborhood Team (no bicycle required!)

What to show up with this Saturday: 

  • Tuned bike 2 hours prior to the start (can pass mechanic inspection)
  • LOTS of cam-buckle straps, NONE of bungees (if/as able)
  • Repair Kit

Cully Neighborhood:

 

Mail/Socials

Hi Sprocket folks!

Mayra saw this, and sent it to me. Thought I’d share it with you, and the listeners. It’s classic! 🙂

J.

 

long pole by bike

 

FinePrint
Produced at home thanks to:

music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
graphic design: Marcus Norman
web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com
email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com
phone/SMS: 503-847-9774
Twitter & Instagram: @SprocketPodcast
Donate: Patreon (ongoing), Venmo (one time) or Square Cash (one-time)

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:

Shadowfoot, Wayne Norman, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Eric Weisz, Cameron Lien,Doug CohenMiller, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Anna, Richard G,  Kampcite, Aaron Green,  Jeremy Kitchen, Todd Tillinger , Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Keith Hutchison, Ryan Tam, Jason Aufdenberg, Andre Johnson, Gregory Braithwaite , Chris Barron, Dennis O’Brien, Sean Baird,  dudeluna, Emma Rooks, Lillian Karabaic, Spartan  Dale, Philip M,  Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon, Greg Murphy, Guthrie Straw, Mayra Martinez, Oso, Byron Patterson, Mac Nurse David, Kurstin Graham, Erinne G, Rachel Moline, Jonathan Lee, Damiana Day, Hami Ramani, Alan Kessler, and Andrew MacGregor.