The Paceline Cycling Podcast
The Cycling Independent
The Paceline is a cycling podcast aimed at roadies, mountain bikers, commuters, cyclocross enthusiasts, those who grind gravel—indeed anyone who claims cycling for their own. The bicycle is more than a thing, it’s an issue. The Paceline also discusses the bike’s place in society. The hosts love bike gear so expect some banter about what works and what does not on the road and trail. The podcast on two wheels. No training wheels needed. The Paceline is hosted Patrick Brady and John Lewis, and is a production by The Cycling Independent.
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May 8, 2025 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 414
Conformity. How important is it to fit in? John wonders what we gain through conformity and whether the effort results in sufficient reward. Patrick takes a look at a looming issue in mountain bike advocacy. Show links:Handlestash
May 1, 2025 • 49min
Paceline 413
This week John takes a look at just what we need when we head out for a ride. A helmet seems a given … usually … but what about that water bottle? Eyewear? Do you really need a cycling jersey? Patrick digs into part two of his piece on hacking flow, and suggests strategies that […]
Apr 24, 2025 • 44min
Paceline Podcast 412
Bike riding is fun, right? John considers how much of his fun has been Type 1 (fun right now) vs. Type 2 (fun in the retelling) and suggests that he will be better served by more of the former and less of the latter. Patrick discusses flow and the triggers that give rise to a […]
Apr 17, 2025 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 411
This week, John discusses what he’s doing to take care of himself given the uncertainty in the world and the fact that his home is about to get a lot noisier. Patrick is just back from the Sea Otter Classic where he saw a great many cool new products, including some from our friends at […]
Apr 10, 2025 • 43min
Paceline Podcast 410
This week John takes a look at how we talk about the qualities we value in a bike. Patrick takes a look at a fresh stance one chapter of the Sierra Club has taken with regard to mountain biking. Show links:Surly BikesBanana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen
Apr 3, 2025 • 53min
Paceline Podcast 409
This week, John poses a question: What bike have you spent the most miles or time on? Beneath that is the real question: Why? What made that bike so indispensable? Show links: Smith Payroll Helmet with AleckSmith Triad Helmet with Aleck
Mar 27, 2025 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 408
John considers goal setting and how that differs from a lifestyle, and just what is the cycling lifestyle? Patrick is investigating the rise of the ebike in the U.S. and how ebikes here differ from those in Europe and Asia. Show links:Clik Valve
Mar 13, 2025 • 40min
Paceline Podcast 407
John takes a hard look at motivation and the currency it offers our ambitions. Patrick considers the spring and ramping up mileage for the coming season. Show links:Shimano Ultegra Di2
Mar 6, 2025 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 406
John and Patrick look back at how they learned to ride and consider what they did differently in teaching their kids to ride. They didn’t make all the same mistakes their parents did, but they also made a few new ones. Show links:The Specialized Hotwalk Balance Bike
Feb 27, 2025 • 45min
Paceline Podcast 405
John has been injured … for entirely too long. He’s taken some time off the bike to recover and he’s about to turn the pedals again and he has realized that’s he’s daydreaming about riding. That he’s daydreaming isn’t surprising, but what he dreams of may be. Patrick had a breakthrough with his teen son […]
