
The Paceline Cycling Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 1, 2024 • 40min
Paceline Tandem: Yvonne Kraus, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
[Editor’s note: We had some technical issues with the original mix of Paceline Tandem episode with my interview with Yvonne Kraus. We’ve corrected them. Subscribers can delete the episode on their device and then upload this version, and anyone can listen here.] Our guest this week is Yvonne Kraus of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. As […]

Jul 25, 2024 • 35min
Paceline Tandem: Allen Lim of Skratch Labs
We have a rerun this week; Robot is in Wales. We have a new tandem episode coming soon. This week we have our first tandem episode in, well, forever. Last summer Skratch Labs released a new product, Superfuel, that is a high-calorie drink for endurance athletes. It’s a drink mix built on a fundamentally different […]

Jul 11, 2024 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 378
This week the Paceline takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic death of Norwegian pro Andre Drege. John adjusts some of his prognostications regarding the Tour de France and Patrick takes on a question about tires and why people talk about them so much. Show links: Schwalbe Magic MaryMaxxis Dissector

Jun 28, 2024 • 39min
Paceline Podcast 377
With the Tour de France starting this coming Sunday, John takes a look at who the cast of characters will be and the nearly foregone conclusion of the outcome. Patrick takes on a listener question regarding e-bikes and Shimano’s e-bike-specific drivetrain, Cues. Also, Patrick flubbed the number of gears for the three versions. He said […]

Jun 20, 2024 • 54min
Paceline Podcast 376
This week John talks about how bike shops are the lifeblood of cycling culture and how we need them to continue to exist. Patrick explains how not all motors in e-mountain bikes are created equal and, with all due apologies to George Orwell, some motors are more equal than other motors. Best of all, he […]

Jun 13, 2024 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 375
This week John and Patrick try something a little different. They each read a piece published here at The Cycling Independent and then discuss what went into writing them and their intent with the pieces. John read “A Useless Review: Park Blue Grease” and Patrick reads “What We Would Say.” Show links: PH-1.2 P-Handle Hex […]

Jun 6, 2024 • 0sec
Paceline Podcast 374
Who do you ride with? Are you a solo artist or a social animal, and how does that evolve over time. Patrick tells us about a jour sans, and how he processes coming up short on race day now versus when he was younger. All that and a couple Paceline Picks for you. Show links: […]

May 30, 2024 • 0sec
Paceline Podcast 373
This coming weekend is Unbound, arguably the biggest gravel event in the world and John decides to ask, “Have we hit peak gravel, yet?” Patrick goes on a rant about integrated components. Show links:Supple Bar Tape (wolftoothcomponents.com)

May 23, 2024 • 0sec
Paceline Podcast 372
This week John takes a look at how the Giro d’Italia has become the Tadej Pogačar show. He talks about about suspension of disbelief and whether we’ve been here before. Patrick takes a look at the idea of what bike we “deserve” and considers words from former co-host Patria Vandermark. Listener note: Patrick made a […]

May 17, 2024 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 371
We talk about how the bike industry is upside down and what we expect to happen through the rest of 2024. Patrick tells us how to avoid buying the wrong e-bike, and we round it all out with a pair of Paceline Picks. Show links:Online Bike Shop for Cycling Gear & Accessories | Colorado CyclistPowerDot […]