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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Aug 13, 2021 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 253
This week John considers his diet. He likes eating all the things, including kale. But is that really good for the environment, he asks. Patrick wonders what the delta variant means for doing bike events and travel. Is buying a hazmat suit the answer? Show links: The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell Polymer Coated Cables […]
Aug 5, 2021 • 59min
Paceline Podcast 252
John is thinking about cycling culture and just how it manifests, like who’s responsible? Is it influencers? Patrick got a question about cycling heroes and who his are (hint: it’s not who you think). Show links: Assos Summerglove
Jul 29, 2021 • 52min
Paceline Podcast 251
John has been giving some thought to the brouhaha over gymnast Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympic Games and how none of us really knows what is going on in her head and how, maybe, we could cut her some slack. In response to a listener question, Patrick takes a look at what we get […]
Jul 22, 2021 • 22min
Paceline Tandem: Mark Peterman
Our guest for this installment of The Paceline Tandem is Mark Peterman, the CEO and founder of AirFom, a new foam insert that replaces inner tubes (and air) in bicycle tires. Peterman is an industry veteran who has done it all: He was an elite level racer in Colorado where he raced against the best […]
Jul 15, 2021 • 53min
Paceline Podcast 250
Our man John is considering his good fortune. He has a home and nice bikes and friends who think he’s awesome. He also has someone who depends on him who is in a fix. What’s on his mind is how cycling teaches us to help when you can. Patrick spoke with bike industry veteran Mark […]
Jul 8, 2021 • 56min
Paceline Podcast 249
A new shop has opened up near John, and he’s hopeful that they can make a go of it. His question is why it’s so hard to pay and keep good mechanics and why bicycle retailing isn’t a more profitable endeavor. After some soul-searching in the wake of the end of a relationship, Patrick asks […]
Jun 30, 2021 • 60min
Paceline Podcast 248
Where are the bikes? Not the ones in your garage or your friend’s garage, but the ones that should be appearing on the floors of bike shops around the country. Demand has fallen off, possibly because non-bike-owning types are tired of waiting for bikes to show up from the factories. Robot digs into this question […]
Jun 24, 2021 • 55min
Paceline Podcast 247
Why is riding bikes with friends so good? We know it’s true, but can anyone really explain why? Our man John takes on the question. Did you pick up Covid pounds? Patrick did and now he’s trying to figure out how much discipline he’s willing to live by, how much of his diet he’s willing […]
Jun 17, 2021 • 1h
Paceline Podcast 246
The show is back now that Patrick has returned from his visit to Memphis. John takes on the subject of gravel riding and where it may go next. Could Redbull get interested in gravel racing? Should there be some sort of Protour? Patrick had the opportunity to ride some mountain bike trails he last rolled […]
Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Paceline Podcast 245
This week Robot follows up on threads from several previous episodes. He’d like us to believe he’s a short, bad human. We know that’s not true; he’s a robot. Patrick takes on a listener question in the form of what kind of mountain bike to buy. This isn’t a brand question, it’s a type question. […]
