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.
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2025 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 402
John takes a look at e-bike design and evolution and wonders where we are headed. Patrick takes a look at a new e-bike law in California as well as a class-action lawsuit against one e-bike maker. Show links:Spy Helm Tech SunglassesTopeak Smartgauge D2X
Jan 23, 2025 • 43min
Paceline Podcast 401
This week John takes a look at the cost of being a cyclist and compares it to the investment into a new vehicle or a jaunt to Paris. Patrick considers riding in winter and the benefits pedaling in cold weather confers. Show links: Pearl Izumi Men’s Quest AmFib JacketPearl Izumi Women’s Quest AmFib Jacket
Jan 16, 2025 • 28min
Paceline Tandem: Scott Holz of Specialized
This week is a tandem episode and my guest is Scott Holz, a senior program manager for Specialized. I met Scott back in the mid-aughts when he first joined Specialized as a fit instructor for their SBCU fitting school. Since that time, Scott’s role has evolved quite a bit including stints overseeing the Body Geometry […]
Jan 9, 2025 • 43min
Paceline Podcast 399
Bikes lost—well, not so much lost, as ones we sold off or let slip from our grasp and which we, if given a magic time machine, we might not have parted our way with. Show links:Shimano Ultegra Di2Cyclocross on Max
Jan 2, 2025 • 49min
Paceline Podcast 398
It’s a new year and that means it’s time to think about what we’re going to do differently. That’s right resolutions! Or should we call them revolutions? Patrick and John take on their future selves. Show links:Bicycle: The HistoryTopeak Power Lever X
Dec 19, 2024 • 45min
Paceline Podcast 397
How are things on planet bike as 2024 comes to a close? John looks into his crystal ball at what 2025 may hold. Patrick tackles the subject of road tubeless and, believe it or not, he says he has a reliable solution. Show links:Gaiam Restore 36” Foam Roller Kit | Dick’s Sporting GoodsCrank Bros. Cigar […]
Dec 12, 2024 • 48min
Paceline Tandem: Matt Fritzinger of the Blue-Tailed Skinks
This week we have an interview with Matt Fritzinger of the Blue-Tailed Skinks, a kids’ mountain biking program in Sonoma County California. Matt was the founder of the NorCal League, which grew into the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. He has started a new program, for kids from five to 11. The Blue-Tailed Skinks are about […]
Dec 5, 2024 • 37min
Paceline Podcast 395
Christmas looms. You probably shouldn’t listen to this and make your loved ones listen to it instead because we’re here to give your people suggestions for what to do for you. But if you listen, our Paceline Picks have some suggestions for you. Show links: Sportful Fiandre Norain Pro BibshortsPearl Izumi Thermal Bib ShortsGiordana Retro […]
Nov 28, 2024 • 50min
The Paceline Podcast 394
Thanksgiving may be thought of as the mother of all family meals, but it is a great time to stop and take stock. This week John and Patrick discuss what they have to be grateful for. Show links: Up the Road : Cycling’s Modern Era from… book by Samuel AbtRick Rubin: The Creative Act
Nov 21, 2024 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 393
This week John takes on an acronym from the world of tech: TCO—Total Cost of Ownership. Patrick muses about what it says about us when we ride in yucky weather, and why we might choose to do it. Show links: Shak Beanie – IBEXShimano S-Phyre Wind Jersey
