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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Apr 28, 2022 • 49min
Paceline Podcast 283
John is just back from a trip to Seattle, where he was impressed by both the cycling culture and the cycling infrastructure. Patrick cites two news stories and considers what they mean for bringing new people into the sport. Show links: Yuba Spicy Curry Bounty Sunglasses – SPY Optic
Apr 21, 2022 • 47min
The Paceline Podcast 282
This week John looks at how mountain biking has changed in the last few decades and how if you maybe bought a mountain bike in the 1990s or early 2000s, it’s not a mountain bike in the same sense as the bikes being sold today are. Patrick looks at pets and how no one is […]
Apr 14, 2022 • 47min
The Paceline Podcast 281
This week John takes on a listener question about just who we are. Cyclists? Bikers? Bike riders? Patrick is back from getting sunburned at Sea Otter and reports on some of the coolest things he saw. Show links: Men’s Crew Neck Knit | City Cycling Casual Riding On and Off Bike | Rapha Prevelo Zulu […]
Mar 31, 2022 • 41min
Paceline Podcast 280
John answers a listener question about getting comfortable and avoiding injury on the bike, and Patrick talks about how learning to deal with the hardest, darkest moments on the bike translates to resilience IRL. That and fresh pair of Paceline Picks, and you’ve got a show. Show links: Vans Old Skool Crank Brothers […]
Mar 24, 2022 • 33min
Paceline Podcast 279
John talks daydreaming and what a helpful tool it can be in dialing up motivation. Patrick says goodbye to former teammate Jay LaPlante and talks about last weekend’s winner of Milan-San Remo, Matej Mohoric and his secret weapon. Show links: Video of Matej Mohoric’s descent of the Poggio Dolomite 2.0 | Matte Black – Tifosi […]
Mar 17, 2022 • 46min
Paceline Podcast 278
Bicycle retailing is not an easy business and thanks to the pandemic, life for retailers is even more challenging than it was. John asks what happens if we don’t support those retailers? Patrick takes a look at speed and what we are seeking any time we go looking for faster. Show links: Portable Massager, Theragun […]
Mar 10, 2022 • 37min
Paceline Podcast 277
This week we lead the show with a remembrance of a bike industry veteran, James Winchester. He was a friend of Patrick’s as well as nearly everyone in the industry. John considers how our tag line, “If you ride bikes, you’re one of us,” speaks to a kinship we feel with other cyclists. A GoFundMe […]
Mar 3, 2022 • 37min
Paceline Podcast 276
This week John takes on a listener question about fetishes and waxing. No, we’re not talking about kinky sex, we’re talking about chain waxing. Patrick discusses why this is the perfect time of year to visit a bike fitter and have your position on your bike examined. Show links: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt Bolt Panache Pro […]
Feb 24, 2022 • 44min
Paceline Podcast 275
John bumps into former co-host Patria and takes a look at stoke and how you fuel excitement for moving through the winter. Patrick takes on a question about how to stay comfortable while riding in the rain. Show links: Pearl Izumi Thermal Wool Sock 45NRTH Sturmfist4
Feb 17, 2022 • 0sec
Paceline Podcast 274
John’s been reading physics, or is it philosophy? It might be both. But he shows how it relates to what we think about on the bike, not to mention how we think on the bike. Patrick got a question about gravel tire selection and he breaks down the factors that he considers. Show links: The […]
