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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Aug 4, 2023 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 340
This week John takes on the issue of road users on things that are not cars. Not limited to e-bikes, there is a degree of education and cooperation that seems needed in our current time. Patrick, just back from a trip to the South, takes on riding in the heat. Show links:Gnar Country by Steven […]
Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 7min
Revolting 88
Dogs Should Live Forever. We were having a real hard time coming up with a topic this week, because Robot’s dog died on Sunday, and it’s all he can think about. Django was among the best boys ever. He was quick with a joke. He smelled awful, and if you knew him, you loved him. […]
Jul 27, 2023 • 45min
Paceline Podcast 339
Now that the men’s Tour de France is over, we’re into the women’s Tour de France. And how great is that? We have a women’s Tour de France again! Patrick talks about ill-advised phrases, parenting and the split of labor between a mom and a dad and how that has played out in his life. […]
Jul 20, 2023 • 55min
Paceline Podcast 338
This week John takes on the demise of the e-bike brand Vanmoof and his experience with them, which is emblematic of why they failed. Patrick talks aphorisms, those pithy truths, and the ones he lives by in cycling. Show links: Skratch LabsWahoo Elemnt App
Jul 13, 2023 • 46min
Paceline Podcast 337
This week Robot takes another look at the lingering consequences of a pandemic and what it has wrought on the bike industry economy. Spoiler alert: Lots of stuff is discounted. Patrick takes on a listener question about using sealant in tubes rather than going full tubeless. No spoiler alerts here. Show links:adidas Tiro 23 League […]
Jul 6, 2023 • 41min
Paceline Podcast 336
This week John returns to the subject of pro cycling and specifically, the recently underway Tour de France. Patrick talks traffic as a result of his recent visit to Honolulu, a place with traffic that reminded him of LA. Yuck. Show links: Santana Z Couplers made by Paragon Machine Works
Jun 29, 2023 • 53min
Paceline Podcast 335
This week John looks at racing and how it has been used to drive innovation. Patrick takes on a listener question about the story arc of a group ride. Show links:Spoke Lights
Jun 23, 2023 • 38min
Paceline Podcast 334
This week John takes a look at the bike industry and rather than some of his more curmudgeonly observations about the nature of eternal forward progress, he (perhaps grudgingly) admits that when we take stock of the last 50 years of bike development, there can be no doubt that today’s bikes are better. Patrick takes […]
Jun 8, 2023 • 48min
Paceline Podcast 333
Following his segment on how bikes are on sale due to a glut in the market, John takes a look at another segment that has seen its share of over-supply and resulting sales: wheels. Patrick looks at his weekend at Wente and a lesson that anyone may glean from a big day. Show links: Specialized […]
Jun 1, 2023 • 51min
Paceline Podcast 332
John insists he’s not an economist, but he talks about the economy as it affects the bike industry. After several years of not enough supply to meet demand, it seems that there is more supply than demand. Patrick explores what it means to use the bike to mourn someone’s passing. Show links: LOGAN (spyoptic.com)Dolomite 2.0 […]
