The Paceline Cycling Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week is a tandem episode and my guest is Dave Koesel, one of the men behind a new and cutting edge aero track frame. The company is called Stromm Cycling and their Kickstarter began running last week and as of this recording they are 80 percent of the way to reaching their goal..  I […]

The seven-stage Vuelta Feminina recently concluded. John followed the racing and found it an engaging event and believes that it offers an encouraging example for how racing could be promoted in the future. Patrick interviewed industry veteran Dave Koesel who has worked with two other geniuses to bring what is certain to be the fastest […]

Some kids built dirt ramps and jumps on a disused piece of land near John. What happened next doesn’t inspire hope. Patrick talks about the lessons of riding a race in Boggs Demo Forest last weekend. Show links:Chester Pedal – Race FaceShimano Wind Jersey

This week John takes on what it means to be bike literate, to be able to glean things from looking at a bike. What does a bike’s appearance tell us about what it is? Patrick has his first rendezvous of the season this coming weekend and rather than offering an inspiring account of how his […]

This week John takes a look at how doing events with friends can change the dynamic and invokes the heretofore unknown Ringo Principle. Patrick talks about the Sea Otter Classic and what was new and noteworthy there. Show links:DND Glove | GiroBlack AHTBM X Giro (g)love | ALL HAIL THE BLACK MARKET

This week John discusses his experience at a ride called Mix Tape. Patrick takes on a listener question about going matchy-matchy with cycling clothing, be it a group, a couple on a tandem, or just the self. Show links:PROBAR® BOLT® Chews For Quick Long-Lasting Energy (theprobar.com)Rock Shox Shock Pump

This week’s episode features my cover story from Peloton Magazine’s second issue, titled The Annus Mirabilis, the Greatest Season Ever. Digging into Merckx’s record was pure entertainment and writing the feature was as much fun as I’ve had writing any article I’ve published. In addition to Wikipedia, I scoured Rik Vanwalleghem’s biography, as well as […]