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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Jun 26, 2020 • 0sec
#204: Streaming for the Colorado Classic, Jim Cummins departs Dirty Kanza
This week Selene looks at a fresh strategy to bring women’s racing to a broad audience with the new announcement from the Colorado Classic. By streaming the race online it keeps risk down for the audience while still giving sponsors the exposure they seek. Patrick digs into the controversy caused…
Jun 18, 2020 • 0sec
#203: the damage sweat can cause bikes, do we need Lance Armstrong?
On a recent ride, a friend of Selene’s broke his stem. Fortunately for him he was able to avoid injury, but it got Selene’s group of riding friends talking about what sorts of inspections and cleaning a bike needs, especially a bike that is ridden regularly and might be more…
Jun 11, 2020 • 0sec
#202: the bike as vehicle for social change, cycling and dreams
This week Selene begins by taking on a question about why, in the wake of not following a regimented training plan, our listener has notched Strava PRs on segments they have ridden upwards of 50 times. She then considers the bicycle as a force for social change. There have been…
Jun 4, 2020 • 0sec
#201: Interview with youth and wellness activist Elizabeth Allen, skills building
Bikes are great, but it’s hard to pretend that all is right with the world currently. This week Selene sits down with her longtime friend Elizabeth Allen to ask her just how she got into this predominantly white sport and what the barriers are for others…her answers might surprise you….
Jun 1, 2020 • 0sec
#200: the Giddy Up Challenge, a local challenge for friends
Selene checks in with some feedback on last week’s talk about oval chainrings. Listeners presented us with some angles on oval chainrings we hadn’t considered. We get an update on how last weekend’s ride for Rebecca Rusch’s Giddy Up Challenge. Selene and her husband Dave did the half Everest, which…
May 22, 2020 • 0sec
#199: Oval chainrings, using routines to aleviate anxiety
This week our intrepid duo is back with a look at oval chainrings, an idea that goes back practically as far as the bike itself. The question, of course, is do they really confer any benefit. Well, do they? Selene and Patrick tackle the science and the perception, but also…
May 14, 2020 • 0sec
198: Bike sales jump because of Covid-19, how frame stiffness affects gravel bikes
With the massive increase in bike sales due to shelter in place requirements, there is a lot of curiosity about how that is playing out in terms of kids bike sales, adult bike sales, ebike sales, trail usage and more. Selene answers a reader question about just what sorts of…
May 7, 2020 • 0sec
#197: the cranky phase of SIP, the UCI's new racing calendar
We seem to have entered a new phase of our collective shelter in place, we might call it the cranky phase, Selene says. She discusses what she’s doing to stay sane, how she views the different takes of other folks she encounters and just who she’s willing to ride with….
May 1, 2020 • 0sec
#196: Iron Cross, Reveal trade show, leg-strength imbalance
Ever considered doing Iron Cross? If so, you’re not alone. This week, Selene, Iron Cross’ winningest racer, addresses a listener question about what sort of preparation is required to do the event. In addition to training, she and Patrick talk bags, bottle cages and tires. It all matters on a…
Apr 23, 2020 • 0sec
#195: dealing with fatigue, protein for recovery, bike maintenance
We’re all looking for fresh ways to deal with being hunkered down in these new lives we lead. Selene takes a look at fatigue and how stress (like that which could be caused by having all your traditional routines upended) can affect recovery as well as things like perceived exertion….
