

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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Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
Paceline Podcast 235
This week Patria takes a look at what makes for a good rider, and what constitutes good ride leadership. This is a great time to look at this as we all prepare to start doing group rides again. Patrick is deep in the cool and the wet of spring. He considers when a membrane jersey […]

Mar 11, 2021 • 59min
Paceline Podcast 234
With some workplaces beginning to make the shift back to in-person work in actual offices, Patria suggests it’s a good time to consider making the shift to commuting by bike. She looks at a number of strategies to make it simpler. Patrick has been logging in steady base miles but Northern California has been receiving […]

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 3min
Paceline Podcast 233
This week Patria discusses the need to be able to address a broken chain or derailleur hanger effectively while on a ride. She also shares a most unusual tip for how to help another rider get home when all else fails. Patrick tackles the subject of base miles. He observes that a lack of big […]

Feb 22, 2021 • 54min
Paceline Podcast 232
This week Patria takes a look at some of the safety concerns women cyclists face when out on a ride. From dogs to bears to men, there are valid reasons to think about safety. Patrick wrenched his back on a ride and he considers what so many people have lost in terms of activity by […]

Feb 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
Paceline Podcast 231
Travel is on the minds of our hosts this week. Patria opens the show recounting a trip that she and her husband did to New Zealand with travel bikes. Patrick takes a look at considerations for selecting a travel case for a bike and whether to consider getting an existing bike retrofitted with S&S Couplers. […]

Feb 9, 2021 • 49min
Paceline Podcast 230
This week Patria take a deeper look at gearing on gravel bikes, especially now that SRAM has announced a new mid-cage Red Etap AXS rear derailleur, which will allow riders to run a cassette with up to a 36-tooth rear cog. It may be winter, but Patrick is thinking about tan lines. And socks, and […]

Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
Paceline Podcast 229
Snow arrived in Boston and Patria finally got to participate in the Jay Petervary Fat Pursuit Challenge. She took part in the 60km length and reports that more than 80 percent of her riding was on snow. She reports on her experience as well as a few fresh insights she gleaned from her effort. Patrick […]

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 9min
Paceline Podcast 228
This week Patria discusses why the winter is the perfect time to see a professional fitter and either be fit for your bike for the first time or to have your fit updated. She points out a number of details to consider and explains how a fitting can be done by video while socially distanced. […]

Jan 18, 2021 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 227
It’s warm in Boston and the Bay Area, warm being a relative term. Patria takes a look at the new phenomenon of “mullet gearing,” which offers especially low gearing combinations. Patrick introduced a friend to Annadel State Park over the weekend and realized that there might be a number of new bike owners who may […]

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 12min
Outspoken Cyclist 536
Guests: Gersh Kuntzman; Chris Carmichael; Paul J. Lee We have two guests this evening and, as promised, our new weekly feature! My first guest is blunt, to the point, and doesn’t mince words when it comes to the Mayor of NYC and the NYPD. Gersh Kuntzman is the editor of Streetsblog NYC and Streetsblog USA and this past week, […]