Category Archives: Travel

E454 – Doug Walsh, “Tailwinds Past Florence”

February 25, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Touring, Travel, Writingsprocketpodcast

Doug Walsh joins us to explain why the last thing the world needs is another travel memoir, and why he didn’t write one. Doug authored Tailwinds Past Florence, a fresh take on a bicycle travel story.

Calendar
Every 2nd and 4th Monday 10:30am from now through March at Clever Cycles: Storytime with Kidical Mass
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
Feb. 16 Slough Country Ramble
March 2: Not-So-Noisy Bike Ride
March 9 Dead Freeways Ride
March 18: Four by 3000
March 28: From doctor something, another debut of a transit center song! Thursday 9pm at Kellys Olympian
April 2 Bikes of Wrath @ Regal Fox Tower Stadium (tba)

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Arcata, CA – March 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines
From Curbed, Wash. DC, via Tim Mooney: D.C. moves to keep cars, including Ubers and delivery trucks, out of bike lanes

From the Oregonian: Orange is the new bus: TriMet goes retro with new bus colors

Mail
First, Tour Update from Patty and Andrew

From Keith in Indy

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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

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E453 – The Open Road with Greg & Emily (full gameplay)

February 21, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Camping, Cargo, Fun, Touring, Travelsprocketpodcast

Emily & Greg could have spent Valentine’s Day anywhere, but they chose to spend it with us playing a bicycle touring themed board game! The Open Road is a fantastically good time, and we’re including the entire gameplay in this week’s episode because it was just that much fun. Guthrie’s love for bananas and Aaron’s whole 30 obsession both make appearances, along with much more.

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We got comments on Bridgeliner’s video (Facebook link if you haven’t seen it yet):
Josh G sez: NE Bridgeton never looked so cinematic

From Dancing Moose Cycle Adv. Supplies: A cool wee snippet guys! Loving your podcasts all the way down here in Rotorua New Zealand!

From the Pedalshift Project: Look at you guys rockin the slo mo!

From Joyce Wilson: A surreal experience if, like me, you don’t get the sound of the video but instead the mysterious Christian radio station which always seems to be playing at very low volume on my computer (I only notice it when I’m trying to get sound from something I can’t get sound from and turn the volume way up). (Joyce W. also enjoyed our interview with the Sprockettes: And this is why I didn’t snooze you even though you mentioned whole30.)

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E452 – New Old Talk with Shawn Granton

February 11, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Infrastructure, Train Travel, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Writingsprocketpodcast

Shawn Granton is a well known icon of Portland retro-cycling and urban adventure, and joins us to talk about his recent trip to San Francisco, his approach to cartooning with his panel New Old Stock, and vintage 3-speed bicycles.

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

Feb. 16 Slough Country Ramble
March 9 Dead Freeways Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Hood River, OR – February 12
Arcata, CA – March 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines

In love with cycling, Carolyn Jen now wants to bring more women along for the ride by Ashley Baker via Bikeportland.org

In surprise change, ODOT will extend I-5 Rose Quarter comment period to 45 days via bikeportland.org

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E449 – Andrew & Patty

January 24, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Touring, Train Travel, Travelsprocketpodcast

Andrew Shaw-Kitch and Patty Otero drop into the studio and explain how they plan to bicycle from California to New York during the winter. Is this tempting of fate, or a fabulous adventure in the making? It sounds like a lot of fun since we don’t usually get to talk about bicycle touring that much in the winter ourselves.

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

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

Speaking of Tour Dates, Miles of Portraits are touring REIs on the East Coast, we already missed a bunch, but here’s what’s upcoming:
Jan 24 Washington, D.C.
Jan 29 New York, NY
Jan 31 Paramus, NJ

Headlines
From Brock: Lumberjack’s new album is out!

From bikeportland.org: PBOT: Better Naito will return three months early this yearPBOT: Better Naito will return three months early this year

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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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E445 – REBROADCAST E140 Tim Mooney: Pedalshift

December 25, 2018Beer, Bicycling, Camping, Fun, Touring, Travelsprocketpodcast

this episode is a rebroadcast of our friend Tim Mooney’s first appearance on the show in 2013!
Hope you enjoy – next week we will bring you another seasonal classic.
Aaron & Guthrie return to the studio in the new year.

Tim Mooney is working on a concept we like: how can you have a “grown-up job” and still pursue bicycle travel? While he hasn’t found the magic solution yet, he created Pedalshift to begin the conversation among those of us who are interested. We also discuss Portland’s changes over time, the World Domination Summit, and Tim’s bicycle tour down the West Coast.

Also referenced is Brock’s bicycle tour journal from 2012:
Brock & Adele Go Bicycling

Tim is also a podcast producer for Kimberly Wilson’s Tranquility Du Jour, blogger, twitterer, and, of course, a loyal Sprocket Podcast listener.

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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.

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

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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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E439 – Lightning In A Saddle (by Joe Kurmaskie)

November 15, 2018Adventure, Bicycling, Health, History, Racing, Touring, Travel, Writingsprocketpodcast

Joe “The Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie has a new book coming out: Lightning In A Saddle, an incredible true story of Evelyn Hamilton. BikePortland refers to it as “the untold, unbelievable but true story of cycling’s female Jackie Robinson meets Saving Private Ryan.” We check in with Joe for his 5th visit to our show and get the scoop.

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. 19: Oct 29th’s P-town Scooter Throwdown
November 22: PDX Thanksgiving Dead Streets Ride
Nov. 24: CRANKSGIVING!
Nov. 27: Bike to Winter Woderland “Bike the Lights”
Nov. 29: Brompton Storytime (Minneapolis)
Dec. 2: Reed Ravine Ramble
Dec.15 and16 Bike Craft
Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Hood River, OR – December 7
Bendigo, Australia – November 30
Phoenix, AZ – November 17
Boise, ID – January 18
Los Angeles, CA – January 27
Arcata, CA – March 15

Headlines
Tim Mooney wants your voice on his show! Help others learn as you learn about your first bicycle tour! pedalshift.net

From bikeportland.org: Tired of leaves in bike lanes, this Portlander made a pedal-powered sweeper

Mail
From Anna in MSP (actually Dallas at the time of recording) re: our “dead” wifi router

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E436 – JP & Eric Do a Multi-Modal Canoe-Swingbike Adventure

October 25, 2018Adventure, Beer, Bicycling, Boats, Fun, Rollerblading, Sailing, Travelsprocketpodcast

JP and Eric, the Kings of Swing [bike], go canoeing, swingbiking, and bladepacking, and live to tell about it. We get the scoop on how to take on nature’s greatest force using the minimal set of tools, and have a beer at some of the area’s best breweries like Walking Man, Amnesia & Thunder Island. Also, who knew there was once a bookstore in Stevenson, WA that had beer on tap?

Also: Portland Roller Hockey

And a special shout-out this week to Jason Aufdenberg. You know why, Jason.

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

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
Good friend and legend Joe Kurmaskie was guest on The Adventure Sports Podcast (Episode 431)

From The Oregonian: Oregon eyes $1 billion plan to add passenger trains between Portland and Eugene

From bike retailer.com: Can cargo bikes help in a disaster? Emergency managers want to find out

PDX Podfest looking for volunteers – pdxpodfestival@gmail.com

Also from The Oregonian: 18 projects portland says would speed transit, boost bike ridership

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Richard Wezensky comments on E432: “Seat Post. Seat Tube.”

John from Goldendale send us a PSA in French

Marshall comments on a deep cut E291: Aaron gets sweeter, Brock gets paternal, Guthrie keeps on getting better! And Hurtbird’s “I Like My Bike” video.

Tim Mooney Says: “Love that you’re re-podding the back episodes that are out of the feed! “

The latest from Phil in Alaska: “We’re so nonchalnat about bears in Alaska that we don’t even avoid driving through their poo.”

From Dale Freeman (no relation) re: Episode #434 – “…the highlight was the jackassery that started with the headlines through the end!

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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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E425 – Resiliency By Bike with Mike Cobb

August 9, 2018Adventure, Advocacy, Bicycling, Building, Cargo, Emergengy Preparedness, Infrastructure, Mechanics, Simpler Living, Technology, Touring, Train Travel, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

This week, Mike Cobb tells us about his departure from an ordinary bike mechanic’s life into a quest to design and outfit a bike that can respond to crisis situations. How do you mount a windmill to a bike? And why? Well, when the grid goes down, you know who to call. Mike details his outrageous cycle tour through the American southwest and what he terms “radical disassembly” to make a cargo bike fit into a prescribed box for shipping. Among other things!

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

Also, Bicycle/Race, Adonia Lugo’s “…unforgettable picture of Los Angeles—and the United States—from the perspective of two wheels.” is available from Microcosm Publishing and wherever you get your books.

Hey, did you know that our friends at Path Less Pedaled have a podcast? Check it out!

August 7th National Night Out
August 11: Swift Summit NW come talk with the sprocket on assignment
August 15: E-Scoot P-town Throwdown
August 19: Portland Century
Sept 2: Tour de Lab*
Sept 8-9: Bike MS150
Sept 13: Dr. Something’s “Beaverton TC” single release party (transit themed EP in the works)
Sept. 20 Street Books Fall Celebration
Sept. 22: Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race Lowell, MA
Sept. 29: Wheels On Fire 100, Tucumcari, NM
Nov 9 & 10: Portland Podcast Festival

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES: (note: many changes and additions)
Snoqualmie, WA – August 24 & 25
Eugene, OR – August 31
Chicago, IL – September 14
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
OPB’s Think Out Loud gets in on the scooter talk with Cory Poole calling in

Mail
Paul L in Corvalis on aaron’s pic of donuts in a Carradice bag

Phil B in AK has joined our not-so-official Strava group

Isaac in NM sent us some audio

Mr. T in MT: I have ridden past this place outside Helena for a year or two. It always makes me think of Aaron and his “Lionheart” kombucha.

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

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Category Archives: Travel

E454 – Doug Walsh, “Tailwinds Past Florence”

E453 – The Open Road with Greg & Emily (full gameplay)

E452 – New Old Talk with Shawn Granton

E449 – Andrew & Patty

E445 – REBROADCAST E140 Tim Mooney: Pedalshift

E442 – Madi Celebrates Her Bike’s Birthday

E439 – Lightning In A Saddle (by Joe Kurmaskie)

E436 – JP & Eric Do a Multi-Modal Canoe-Swingbike Adventure

E430 – Back Porch Session: Wayne Norman & Maria Schur

E425 – Resiliency By Bike with Mike Cobb