Category Archives: Fun

E338 – Aqua Survives An Oregon Winter

February 7, 2017Bicycling, Fun, Mechanics, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

Superfan Aqua rejoins us after a brief bout of good weather and tells us about the real Oregon experience. What’s it like to ride in winter weather on two coasts? Also, is it OK to walk through a grocery store in your stretchy bikey clothes?

Also: it was the Big Game. To me, those balls are perfect. (thanks Funemployment Radio)

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

Calendar – Be A Part of It!
February 10: Live the Revolution: Bike Love Stories
February 11: Friends of Gateway Green work party (RSVP)
February 12: Bike Tour Cuba – Photos and Info
February 25: Open Signal, Portland Community Media Open House
February 26: Chilly Hilly ride in Seattle
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
March 11: The Dalles Mountain 60!
March 23: The Timber Trail launch party
April 15: 10am, Ladd’s 500
May 5: Filmed By Bike
June 11: Dads on Vacation
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus
July 7: The Steens Mazama 1000

Headlines
From Sleepbus.co: a sneak peek!

From bikeportland.org: A bicycle rider has died in a collision with a box truck driver in North Portland

Mail
From listener Bill C via facebook: “I’ve reached maximum complication and just want to ride my bike!”

From Thomas Skay-Doe: deep cuts, Pedalshift, and pronunciations

From Colin at thepodcasthost.com: kind words

From Harry H: “After a crap day like today @SprocketPodcast always puts a smile on my face.”

Fine Print
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: @SprocketPodcast

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, 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, Kathy at Cycling Walking Eating Talking, 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, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow

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E337 – PJ makes some noise

February 1, 2017Advocacy, Bicycling, Communication, Fun, The Law, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

PJ is a bike fun favorite of ours. We chat about how to build an amazing sound system for your bike (that thumps). We also discuss how to actively work for improvement in the city you live in, including after a traffic fatality, and gain the attention needed to spur your local officials towards action.

Also: Brock rides to the edge of the end of the world.

Calendar
January 28: Collabofest @ Base Camp Brewing + SheJumpsPDX & Oregon Timber Trail
February 1-4: PDX WinterLight Festival
February 11: Friends of Gateway Green work party (RSVP)
February 25: Open Signal, Portland Community Media Open House
February 26: Chilly Hilly ride in Seattle
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
March 11: The Dalles Mountain 60!
April 15: 10am, Ladd’s 500
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus

Headlines
BikePortland: I helped sweep bike lanes this weekend (and it felt great)

Mail
Paula Funatake has a new website: http://www.funatakecyclecraft.com

Sean throws some shade about biking to a Bainbridge Island wedding.

And speaking of throwing shade… Nathan spreads the good word.

From senior math correspondent Harry Hugel: Aaron’s zip tie snow trip cost him $27.72 .11 a zip tie, 64×2 one way, 128×2 round trip. -4 unbroken 252 zip ties used.

From senior winter camping correspondant Doug Robertson: get the gear. And Weekend Report: First camping trip of 2017.

Jay Ting Walker poses a question we can’t quite answer. But here’s Puddlecycle’s FB page!

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E336b – Collabofest!

January 29, 2017Adventure, Beer, Brewing, Fun, Mountain Biking, Trail Ridingsprocketpodcast

Ryan from Ex Novo & Conrad from Culmination

Our friend Ross Putnam from Base Camp Brewing helped to put a street party together in front of his brewery. Collabofest 2017 featured 16 local breweries working together to experiment and innovate; we went to taste some collaboratively created beers, meet some people, and enjoy the crisp winter day with friends!

We spoke with people from:
She Jumps
Base Camp Brewing Co.
Laurelwood Brewing
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
Culmination Brewing
Ecliptic Brewing
Ted Beer at The Slammer Tavern
Happy Mountain Kombucha
Oregon Timber Trail

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E336 – Puddlecycle 2016-17!

January 25, 2017Bicycling, Fun, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

Today we have Tom McTighe and Tom Howe of Puddlecycle in studio to detail what it’s like to lead people through a wet or cold season of bike fun. Also, Paula Funatake of Funatake Cycle Craft was this year’s guest host winner at Cranksgiving 2016 and steps in to ask a few questions of the Puddcycle crew.

Also: Brock & Aaron discuss cold weather camping and choking on tapioca pearls, amongst other things.

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

Calendar
January 28: Collabofest @ Base Camp Brewing + SheJumpsPDX & Oregon Timber Trail
February 11: Friends of Gateway Green work party (RSVP)
February 26: Chilly Hilly ride in Seattle
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
March 11: The Dalles Mountain 60!
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus

HEADLINES
We’re moving (servers)!
Our website is still the same: thesprocketpodcast.com

There’s a new transit/travel app out there: https://www.letskedaddle.com/

From the Washington Post via Tim Mooney: Is biking stressing you out? Here’s how planners are trying to make things better.

Mail
E261a comment: Marty says “Stihl is pronounced ” steel””
J.P. adds the internet’s difference of opinion
Ross says “STIHL IZ RIHL!”

Phoebe comments on E335 – Guthrie is a good guy!

Superfan Acqua talks about YakTrax

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E334 – Sean Stroup Working on Gateway Green

January 11, 2017Advocacy, Bicycling, Building, Cyclocross, Fun, Mountain Biking, Trail Riding, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Sean Stroup is working on the Gateway Green project in Portland, Oregon, a planned trail riding park that will leverage a large unused property on the east side of town to allow for the first real recreational off-road bicycling within city limits! What will it take to make it a reality?

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

Calendar
January 28: Collabofest @ Base Camp Brewing + SheJumpsPDX & Oregon Timber Trail
February 11: Friends of Gateway Green work party (RSVP)
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
March 11: The Dalles Mountain 60!
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus

Headlines
Via listener Fred: Library Bikes in Dallas

Mail
Kathy in Japan wishes us a happy new year!

Jeremy from Critical Transit shares a hiking itinerary by bus on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, 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, Kathy at Cycling Walking Eating Talking, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Kathy at Cycling Walking Eating Talking 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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E333 – Auld Lang Syne

January 4, 2017Adventure, Beer, Bicycling, Fun, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Walkingsprocketpodcast

Brock & Aaron get together to recap 2016’s best moments! We recall our top 5 events or adventures (Brock’s in order, Aaron’s nonsequential), and chat about Aaron’s holiday brunch and Brock’s brewery hike in Boston & radio appearance on WMBR’s Bike Talk.

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

Calendar
January 28: Collabofest @ Base Camp Brewing + SheJumpsPDX & Oregon Timber Trail
February 27: Menagerie In Motion Kinetic Derby, Gainesville FL
March 11: The Dalles Mountain 60!
June 14: Bicycle Chrissmus

Headlines
road.cc via BikePortland.org via Steven: Hundreds of lorry drivers made to ride bikes on London’s roads

Mail
Brad H & Thomas S are new donors! THANKS!

Jay likes the cut of Alexis’ jib.

Cameron Lein sent us a Sunrise Coffee Club picture a year and a half ago on Instagram!

Doug is from Minnesota, not Wisconsin.

Mr. T sends us an article about a septuagenarian lymphoma survivor who watches birds by bike!

Andre Johnson: “Stylish and functional. It’s covering a hole where a mouse went after a Clif bar.”

Chris in CO found a Portland tarp in his town.

Naptown Chris amuses Brock with response to all-caps location announcement.

Sebastien shows us how to tow an Airstream trailer with a bicycle, and reminds us “it wasThe Woodwright’s Shop that has the guy with only hand tools”.

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

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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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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

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E328 – Kyle Heddy: Unracer & Unadventurer

November 29, 2016Adventure, Beer, Bicycling, Cyclocross, Fun, Racing, Touring, Weathersprocketpodcast

Kyle Heddy likes going outdoors, but don’t call him an adventurer. He likes cyclocross but don’t call him a racer. What do you call it when people just do cool things? We chat about it all and hear some kickass stories of outdoorsmanship and the crucible of experience that friends can go through.
Treading Light Photography

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

Headlines
From surlybikes.com: Permission Granted
From surlybikes.com: Kickstands for Some, Little American Flags for Others

From oregonlive.com: 2 earthquakes recorded off Oregon coast

Mail
Doug Robertson throws down the gauntlet
Chris R asks about video
Mr. T has a BikeFlights Story

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

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Category Archives: Fun

E338 – Aqua Survives An Oregon Winter

E337 – PJ makes some noise

E336b – Collabofest!

E336 – Puddlecycle 2016-17!

E334 – Sean Stroup Working on Gateway Green

E333 – Auld Lang Syne

E332 – Eva Frazier and Leah Benson

E330 – Matt Reinvents the Mini Mart

E329 – Ben & Sande Visit Portland

E328 – Kyle Heddy: Unracer & Unadventurer