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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Oct 19, 2023 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 350
This week John takes on a number of small issues, mostly style points and asks Patrick’s opinion to see who has the more correct perspective. Patrick relates the many lessons cycling taught readers who responded to his question on social media. Show links:FOX HP Shock Pump | FOX – The FOX Shop (ridefox.com)Knog Scout
Oct 12, 2023 • 35min
Paceline Podcast 349
John discusses the YouTube channel Lee Likes Bikes, whose creator does a fine job on breaking down mountain biking skills. Patrick suggests that cycling is the perfect sport. Show links:Lee Likes Bikes / Lee McCormack – YouTubeSportful Fiandre Norain Light Jacket
Oct 5, 2023 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 348
John reaches into the bucket of bike categories and pulls out all-road for some closer examination. Patrick explains regenerative braking in eBikes and lets you know whether you want it or not. That plus some new Paceline picks rounds out this week’s show. Links:Men’s Simple Logo Fleece Shorts | The North FaceWomen’s Half Dome Fleece […]
Sep 28, 2023 • 55min
Paceline Podcast 347
This week John introduces Patrick to a new phrase: Bruise Life. Contemplating Bruise Life means asking how far you’re willing to go. Patrick takes on reader/listener responses to the question: What are your rescue foods once you’ve bonked? Show links:FSA Powertape
Sep 22, 2023 • 49min
Paceline Podcast 346
This week John takes a look at Redbull’s decision to pull the plug on all women’s freeride competition as well as questionable riding by Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic at the recently completed Vuelta a Espana. While on a recent ride, Patrick’s companions started talking post-ride foods and that resulted in a survey of fellow […]
Sep 15, 2023 • 50min
Paceline Podcast 345
After a few technical hurdles, including a missing laptop, John and Patrick are back to talk about attention deficit and how that variety of focus feeds cycling and versa the vice. Patrick takes on the sweet spot in the cyclist’s learning curve and how sticking with cycling for so long has imparted lessons for him […]
Sep 7, 2023 • 54min
The Paceline Podcast 344
This week John takes on product names. The good, the bad, the ridiculous. He and Patrick may expose a foible or two of their own. Patrick examines a recent NY Times piece about kids, anxiety and how freedom may be the solution. Show links: EZ Tee Perf ICE SS – rabbit (runinrabbit.com)Shimano XTR Pedals
Aug 31, 2023 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 343
Last weekend the MADE custom frame builder show was held in Portland, Ore. John and Patrick spend the show talking about what they saw, who impressed them, what the scene was like and the why behind buying a custom frame. Show links: Citizen Messenger Bag (chromeindustries.com)Barrage Cargo Backpack (chromeindustries.com)American Classic Kimberlite Tire
Aug 17, 2023 • 59min
Paceline Podcast 342
This week Robot takes on the ideas of durability and sustainability. Patrick looks at how autonomous cars are going to change not just cycling, but society. Paceline Picks:Schwalbe G-OneODI Dreadlock GripsShimano XTR M9100
Aug 10, 2023 • 53min
Paceline Podcast 341
John takes on the subject of innovation. New features are meant to make bikes better, but there have been so many tiny and incremental improvements that sometimes we can be rather cynical about just what the gains are. And yet, we have seen real gains over the years. Patrick discusses the difference between bike touring […]
