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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Dec 15, 2022 • 40min
Paceline Podcast 311
While having a mid-ride coffee, a friend asked John what he thought of internal cable/hose routing. There’s no simple answer to this, so he discusses it with Patrick, who states a surprising opinion. Patrick looks back at 2022 and considers ways the bike worked and didn’t work and he muddled his way through loss. Show […]
Dec 8, 2022 • 50min
Paceline Podcast 310
John wonders about our duty of care to other riders when we ride with them and how our perception of what etiquette calls for changes based on the tires we ride. Patrick rode with his local NICA team and can’t figure why all the kids were smiling even though it was cold and raining. Could […]
Dec 1, 2022 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 309
This week John and Patrick talk Christmas lists and gift giving and do their best to focus on experiences rather than stuff, but let’s be honest, cycling is a sport of stuff, especially in the winter. Show links: NiteRider Lumina™ Pro 1000 Front Bike LightSIBERIAN 2.0 GLOVE | Craft SportswearOrange Mud LLC – Transition Wrap […]
Nov 24, 2022 • 39min
The Paceline Podcast 308
It’s Thanksgiving, folks, and John and Patrick take time to detail the things for which they are grateful. Show links:SHOP FOR ALL SOFRITO AND TAMALES – Tagged “Tamales”– FILLO’S (fillos.com)Artist Bill Cass: Nymbol’s
Nov 18, 2022 • 13min
Paceline Podcast 307
It’s a slight departure this week, with John doing the show solo. Don’t worry. This is not a permanent change. He’ll be running down his winter prep checklist for indoor and outdoor riding success and then hitting you with the customary Paceline Pick. Next week, we’ll be back to regular programming. The Fox Speedframe Pro […]
Nov 10, 2022 • 47min
Paceline Podcast 306
John explores how cycling with newer riders can restore the blush of cycling’s early romance. Patrick fields a question from a listener about how to go about choosing a builder from whom to buy a custom bike. Show notes:Ranger 6″ Socks | Fox Racing®Artist Bill Cass
Nov 3, 2022 • 45min
Paceline Podcast 305
This week John wonders if we aren’t doing a disservice to mountain biking by portraying the sport as being largely about expensive, full-suspension bikes. Why isn’t the sport portrayed as being about hardtails more? Patrick takes a look at what our bodies know and why we need to trust our senses more. Show links:Leatt || […]
Oct 13, 2022 • 45min
Paceline Podcast 304
This week we talk about the future with a clear-eyed look at the present. We revisit the Tubbs and Nuns wildfires five years on, and we extol the virtues of a gravel tire and the humble, but persistently useful, tape measure. Schwalbe G-One R gravel tires
Oct 6, 2022 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 303
Do you have a riding routine? John laments his morning commute and what fitness he has lost as a result of working from home. Patrick considers our emotional attachment to our bikes and why that is worth celebrating. Show links:Minion DHF – MAXXIS USMinion DHR II – MAXXIS USShimano XC-7 Shoes
Sep 29, 2022 • 44min
Paceline Podcast 302
Riding with greatness. This week John and Patrick tell two stories of riding with famous riders, though famous for different reasons. John goes for a lashing with the great Classics rider, Hennie Kuiper while Patrick goes for a spin with the star of Breaking Away, Dennis Christopher. Show links:Jet Black Cache Bike Saddle Bag | […]
