Category Archives: Family

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!

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)

Showcase One! This week – Corvadie bike club!

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:

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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Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
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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E483 – REBROADCAST 2011 Crater Lake/Carter Lark Tour

September 16, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Camping, Cargo, Family, Travelsprocketpodcast

Aaron, Guthrie, and friends spent this weekend doing the Crater Lake rim ride in southern Oregon – they’ll share details of that trip later, and in honor of this we present Aaron’s first appearance on the podcast from 2011 in which he, producer Brock, and Adele share their thoughts on their grueling 2011 tour to the same place. See you next week for a new studio show!

This week we speak with Team Sincerity, the group of people who climbed several mountains with bikes and kids to get to Crater Lake, and all in the name of good fun. Aaron Flores & Adele Dittus join us in studio, and Adam & Jodie Rust phone from Seattle. We discuss: beer, soda, and pigeonholing, the origin of Team Sincerity, Warmshowers.org hosts Roger & May, road magic and generosity at Hobo Camp/Club Hobo, sickness and the hill climb from hell, Xanterra’s poor customer service, and many other things.

UPDATE 9/29/11: Photos from the trip, which should have been shared some time back!.

Drinks
Brock & Adele drink the fantastically bad Game Day Ice from 7-Eleven, and Aaron drinks a Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer.

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
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, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, 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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E481 – #dirtbagfamily2019 tour

September 2, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Boats, Camping, Cargo, Familysprocketpodcast

Producer Brock rejoins the crew in the studio to tell about his recent bicycle tour with his wife and 1 year old son on Canada’s Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island! And Guthrie’s friend Jonathan joins to share a little about his touring & photography (he shot the pictures for this week’s studio filmstrip above!).

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

Sept. 11 Why Knot know your knot? Knot skills clinic & popup (fernweh) Sept 11, Golden pliers 4pm to 7pm
Sept. 14 and 21: Ride the Rim at Crater Lake
Sept. 21: Intergalactic Surly Day In PDX it’s at Modern Times Belmont Fermentorium

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Missoula, MT – Sept 19 – 20
Salem, OR – Sept 27
Bendigo, Australia – October 4
Grand Rapids, MI – October 7
Coos Bay, OR November 2
Akron, OH – November 3

Headlines
From John L.: Meet the Rough-Stuff Fellowship, the World’s Oldest Off-Road Cycling Club

From No More FreewaysPDX
According to a Willamette Week article published Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Transportation is “prepared to conduct a full-blown environmental impact study for the project,” instead of the Environmental Assessment the agency produced this past February.

Why Knot know your knot?
Knot skills clinic & popup (fernwey) Sept 11, Golden pliers 4pm to 7pm

Mail
From Tim Mooney in DC – Glow in the dark bike path! Check it out ⁦‪@SprocketPodcast‬⁩… Poland road trip?

From Jason Auftenberg – “After rebuilding my front wheel to add a dynamo hub, my #BROMPTON now has lights without batteries!” https://twitter.com/bicycledaytona/status/1163208761907044354

Heather Feather – “For your calendar list, SF Bike Party is the first Friday of the month.”

Think Out Loud shared an interview with themes similar to what Go Dig A Hole’s Chris shared when he came into the studio!

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E468 – Beth Hamon Returns

June 3, 2019Air Travel, Art, Bicycling, Communication, Contemplation, Family, Music, Simpler Living, Technology, Travelsprocketpodcast

Beth Hamon returns for her third appearance, this time to share some new songs, discuss the difficult relationships some of us have with our mothers, carbon footprints, and much more. Find her music on Facebook!

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
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

June 8th: Brooklyn scavenger hunt 1pm at Brooklyn city park (maria schur)
June 8th: The Alley Ride (2:30pm meets at Peninsula Rose Garden Fountain)
June 15th: Analog Alleycat
July 20: Gorge Pedal

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Crested Butte, CO – June 27
Dallas, TX – June 29
Detroit, MI – July 12
Missoula, MT – Sept 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4
Akron, OH – November 3

Headlines
From Annalisa Van Den Bergh: “why every cyclist needs a pool noodle”

Bowie vs Prince: CANCELLED

From Path Less Pedaled – We Finally Know how to do it, to pronounce PANNIER

From Trimet/HOP: now available on iPhone/Apple Watch

Paula Funatake is a humanoid of Surly!

Mail
Nation says – “Really digging the most recent episode btw, I started listening after Guthrie had started!”

From Ben Flores: voicemail

From Gregory Braithwaite: ride of silence

How to describe Pedalpalooza to those who haven’t experienced it

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
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, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole

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E447 – Siblings By Bike

January 10, 2019Advocacy, Bicycling, Family, Fun, Health, The Law, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Mielle & Phillip join us after Cranksgiving to share their experiences as a sister doing something good for her brother. She pointed the way and he took on a new mode of exercise & transport – and now they’re preparing to do an exciting ride in eastern Oregon!

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
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
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride
Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submit your film by January 20 to be part of the collection
Boise, ID – January 18
Los Angeles, CA – January 27
Hood River, OR – February 12
Arcata, CA – March 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines
NEW DONOR SARAH G!!

From cycling.today via Brock Dittus: Cyclists are Attached to their Bikes, study says

From cleantechnica.com via Josh G.: Cyclists Exposed To Less Air Pollution Than Drivers, Study Finds

Also from Brock Dittus: The Miracle of Minneapolis

Mail
An Ask from Brad of Nomad Cycles

From Paul in Tokyo via Tim at Pedalshift

Chris R sends us more media: http://motherloadmovie.com/welcome#trailer-section

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Ethan Georgi, 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, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw

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E442 – Madi Celebrates Her Bike’s Birthday

December 5, 2018Adventure, Bicycling, Camping, Cargo, Family, Fun, Infrastructure, Train Travel, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

Madi Carlson returns to the studio to talk about her bike’s birthday, going camping by bike, bikes & dogs, and riding with the family. It’s always a pleasure to have her join us! Check out her blog at familyride.us, and her column at BikePortland.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
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
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

Nov. 27: Bike to Winter Woderland “Bike the Lights”
Nov. 29: Brompton Storytime (Minneapolis)
Dec. 2: Reed Ravine Ramble
Dec 9: Kimmy Cross Alleycross Race
Dec.15 and16 Bike Craft
Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

Mail
Josh G proves he knows MSP: “Wedge & linden hills bike rack MSP! Locked up there 5days a week for 5 years.”

A tweet from Sebastein Poole: “Great story about Ms Hamilton and I’m looking forward to the book. Mr. Cowboy, did you know a woman did ride in the Giro d’Italia? Alphonsina Strada.”

Kevin F. in Texas: keep old electronics running!

Mr. T is back! (though he never left) Thanks for the nice words.

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E438x – Anniversary of Montana’s Statehood

November 9, 2018Beer, Bicycling, Clothing, Communication, Family, Fun, Housing, Infrastructure, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

One year ago, Aaron turned a year older and a few friends gathered at the studio after a recording to celebrate the anniversary of Montana’s statehood. Aaron has a special connection to that day, and we wanted to mark the occasion. Present were Aaron & Anna, Guthrie, Armando, Brock & Adele, and we’re sharing a minimally edited version of a live mic in the room with all of their permission. You get to be a fly on the wall for this celebration.

New studio show coming later this week. Enjoys!

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E435 – E204 REBROADCAST Anna Olsen & Justin Miles: We’re New Here

October 17, 2018Bicycling, Car Ownership, Cargo, Family, Fun, Mechanicssprocketpodcast

Our most significant podcast ever! This content was originally published in October 2014, and it’s so much fun we’re bringing it back! Listen to the flirtation happening between Aaron & Anna when they were still passing notes in the podcasting studio. We’ll be back in a week with another new studio show featuring Aaron & Guthrie.

Anna Olsen used to be a podcast listener from Oklahoma. Now, she’s a guest! I guess she’ll never have to listen again. We’re glad to welcome her to Portland after an education at United Bicycle Institute where she learned to be a bicycle mechanic. Her coworker Justin Miles joins us as well.

Also: Drew lends the rain cape! Brock gives it a first go; the Transportastic studio opener is on 10/25 6:30pm at IPRC! Aaron’s still on drugs, and does a very frugal thing followed by a rather infrugal thing.

Mail

Chris in Chico sends a link to a creative Latvian demonstration of how much traffic cycling can reduce.

Chris is also a new monthly donor! So is Dan G.!

Kurt, whom Brock met in Copperfield on the OR/ID border, sends in pictures of his full suspension mountain bike.

JohnnyK is freaked out by clowns, maybe because of scooby doo’s ghost clown episode.

Ethan G asks how to best tell meddling, uninvited advisors to your bicycling style to “piss off.”

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E433 – All Together Now

October 5, 2018Bicycling, Building, Car Ownership, Commuting, Family, Train Travel, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

The band’s back together again! Brock drops into the studio to explain why he’s not returning to cohosting after all (it’s good news), parenting, and bicycle safety for infants, and Aaron & Guthrie catch up on their most recent adventures.

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
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
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

October 12th – Gladys Bikes’ 5th Anniversary!
Nov 9 & 10: Portland Podcast Festival

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Hood River, OR – October 30
Akron, OH – November 4
Arcata, CA – November 15
Bendigo, Australia – November 30
Phoenix, AZ – November 30
Boise, ID – January 18

Headlines
New Donor!! Spartan Dale (no relation):
“I started with episode 133 and am up to 414. I loved the show with Aaron and Brock and have found Guthrie to be a great addition… as a Mexican kid growing up in rural Michigan …attending MSU, I immediately identified with Aaron, but the cast of characters in Portland has really made me want to visit, find the Beermongers -now what’s their address again? And ride to Battleground or to the Cascade Locks. Thanks for all you to do support cycling culture!”

There’s a new Podcast in town… er… on the internet: The Bike Karma Bicycle Podcast

From Bikeportland: State reopens fire-damaged section of Historic Columbia River Highway (yay!)

Mail
Alex L responds to Aaron’s mischief bike: “Is that a bmx with a b17 and moustache bars??”

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E430 – Back Porch Session: Wayne Norman & Maria Schur

September 12, 2018Adventure, Bicycling, Family, Fun, Gravel, Hiking, Travel, Walking, Weathersprocketpodcast

Listener & donor Wayne Norman dropped by in the midst of a smoky and hot summer evening to spend some time chatting with friend of the show & former guest Maria Schur to trade stories and ideas over some crunchy snacks and cool beverages. We talk a bit about Maria’s experiences on long gravel rides, Wayne’s plans for trail hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, and updates on Aaron, Brock & Anna’s summers. Always great to see Wayne when he comes through town!

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Ethan Georgi, 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, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic

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