The Paceline Cycling Podcast

This week John and Patrick talk about cycling and depression, specifically, what about the bike helped and what they’ve learned about how particular kinds of riding help, as well as their other resources and how their definition for what constitutes depression has grown. Don’t worry; it’s not dark and ends on a hopeful note. Show […]

This week John backs into a question about what sort of spare parts a rider ought to keep on hand, by way of helping a friend with his fit. Patrick considers the nature of justice as it applies to bike theft, and wonders if one of the bikes in a recent haul by Sheriffs might […]

This week John takes a deeper look at gravel riding, both in terms of what makes for a good gravel bike and where to find the joy in gravel riding. Patrick looks at the re-introduction of the E-BIKE Act in Congress and what it could mean for people who would like to add an e-bike […]

This week John takes on the paradox of being an endurance athlete who likes to rush his way to the finish in what he does. Patrick takes on the scourge known as spoke protectors. Show links:Bobo’s Oat Bites | Oatmeal Bites | Gluten Free, Vegan Snacks (eatbobos.com)Ibis Ripley AF

This week we delve into the merits of riding alone or in a group, inside or out, with a detour to discuss the challenges of introversion. We also have a PSA for some of the male members of the audience. Show links:CLIF BLOKS Energy Chews | 33 Calorie Cubes – Clif BarPrimal Wear Helix Bib […]

Who were the formative figures in your cycling life? For John, it was more Evel Knievil than dad. Patrick discusses how cargo bikes and utility bikes never caught on in the U.S. but now, thanks to e-bikes, they may finally get their moment. Show links:EuroSport on YouTubeSpecialized Globe Haul ST

This week John talks about what is involved in taking up mountain biking, especially as it applies to roadies. Patrick takes on a listener question about how to choose gravel tires. Show links:Marin BikesKona BikesDonnelly Sport Strada USH Tire

Riding bikes with another person, especially if that other person is important in your life, isn’t easy. Witness our host John. Speaking of riding with people important to you, Patrick is planning to get back on his tandem and has been considering strategies to make it work well. Show links:AllTrailsCo-Motion Cycles Periscope Torpedo

We’re launching a new podcast here at The Cycling Independent. It’s called The Long Way Home (you might have picked up on that already) and it’s a different sort of podcast, at least, for cycling. The Paceline Podcast and Revolting are based on conversations. We’re pleased any time someone tells us that they feel like […]

This week, John wonders what the UCI’s cumulative effect has been on cycling. Have their rules helped cycling’s advancement, or hindered it? Patrick discusses just what a recovery ride is and why someone would want to ride their bike with as little effort as possible.     Show links: SIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE (craftsports.us)SIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE […]