The Paceline Cycling Podcast

This week John talks work, as in working in the bike biz. Patrick looks at how women hucked their way through the glass ceiling and into the Red Bull Rampage and rider Robin Goomes went home six figures to the good. Show links:Red Bull Rampage Women’s EventGiordana Men’s G-Shield Short Sleeve JerseyBikes Not Bombs Image: […]

This week John considers evolution and extinction as viewed through the lens of bikes and e-bikes. And he asks, “Will bikes survive?” Patrick discusses his experience at a retreat for NICA coaches. Show links: Shimano Deoere XT Trail Pedals

This week John examines Tadej Pogacar’s win at the World Championship Road Race last weekend and tries not to ask the question any knowledgeable cyclist ends up asking. Patrick considers bike lights and how your speed and when you’re riding influence just how bright a light you need. Listen on Spotify   Show links:Tadej Pogacar […]

John and Patrick begin the show by remembering Bob Parlee, the Boston-based frame builder of custom carbon fiber frames who passed away due to cancer. John then analyzes how because bike work takes longer now, he does less of it. Patrick considers how confidence can influence our riding and our lives. Show links: PFP-10 Home […]

This week we discuss the evolution of roadie culture in the wake of the blood doping era and the “invention” of gravel bikes. Then we talk about all the good things that come from taking part in trail days, before finishing off with Paceline Picks. Show links: King Cage ProductsShimano PRO Stealth Sport Saddle

John has been sessioning mountain bike skills with a friend and waxes, maybe not poetic, about the utility of slowing down, and breaking down a move until it is, as we say, on lock. On the heels of his segment about mountain bike suspension last week, Patrick considers the many technical changes the mountain bike […]

This week John considers a new purchase: a townie, a grocery-getter, errand-runner, gad-about, bike-of-all-trades. One wonders how his Vanmoof debacle will figure. Patrick talks about suspension travel and how much is right for you.     Show links: Shock Absorbing Shoe Insoles for Skateboarding & More – Old Bones TherapyWiley X WX Valor Eyewear

Patrick, a bike fitting expert, dives into the importance of proper bike fit and its impact on rider comfort. He shares practical insights on identifying fit issues, discussing symptoms like neck and back pain. The conversation also explores the challenges and innovations in cycling, emphasizing the need for bike shops to adapt to evolving consumer expectations through custom builds. Additionally, they touch on the role of personalized services and the significance of comfortable gear, like versatile cycling pants and advanced eyewear.

This week John takes a look at leadership, particularly as it plays out in pro teams at grand tours. Patrick takes on a question about deep rims and whether they make sense for gravel riding. Show links:DEITY ::: 31.8mm Handlebars – DEITY | Premium Race GoodsTopeak Power Lever X

This week John talks about categories. What sorts of categories? Categories of mountain bikes. Patrick talks about pumping a mountain bike and how his own skillset evolved over the summer. Show links: PinkBike: How to Pump Your Bike, According to PhysicsDharco Tech Party ShirtNyquil