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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 Lori Barrett, and…
Episodes
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 259
John is just back from doing a very hard thing. A thing that was harder than he expected. We learn things about ourselves on these occasions, and he learned a…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 258
Our not-quite-man cyclist, Robot, will be running an ultra this coming weekend. He says that there are some remarkable parallels between endurance sports and…
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Paceline Podcast 257
We can laugh at ourselves, yes? Robot takes aim at cycling costumes, our seriousness, ridiculousness and functionality all being poked, prodded and panned. And…
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Paceline Podcast 256
This week John takes a look at a watershed event in Shimano's history. They have discontinued mechanically operated drivetrains on their Dura-Ace and Ultegra…
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Paceline Podcast 255
John is just back from vacation in New Hampshire's White Mountains. He went glamping with the fam and says it was better than staying in a hotel. Patrick takes…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 254
Just what is humidity? For a cyclist, relative humidity can make the difference between a lovely day on the bike and a session of abject suffering. But what…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Tandem: Phil Cavell
In this episode of the Paceline Tandem, we speak with Phil Cavell, author of The MidLife Cyclist, a book that shows the way forward for middle-aged riders (and…
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Paceline Podcast 253
This week John considers his diet. He likes eating all the things, including kale. But is that really good for the environment, he asks. Patrick wonders what…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 252
John is thinking about cycling culture and just how it manifests, like who's responsible? Is it influencers? Patrick got a question about cycling heroes and…
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Paceline Podcast 251
John has been giving some thought to the brouhaha over gymnast Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Olympic Games and how none of us really knows what is going on…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Tandem: Mark Peterman
Our guest for this installment of The Paceline Tandem is Mark Peterman, the CEO and founder of AirFom, a new foam insert that replaces inner tubes (and air) in…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 250
Our man John is considering his good fortune. He has a home and nice bikes and friends who think he's awesome. He also has someone who depends on him who is in…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 249
A new shop has opened up near John, and he's hopeful that they can make a go of it. His question is why it's so hard to pay and keep good mechanics and why…
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Paceline Podcast 248
Where are the bikes? Not the ones in your garage or your friend's garage, but the ones that should be appearing on the floors of bike shops around the country…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 247
Why is riding bikes with friends so good? We know it's true, but can anyone really explain why? Our man John takes on the question. Did you pick up Covid…
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Paceline Podcast 246
The show is back now that Patrick has returned from his visit to Memphis. John takes on the subject of gravel riding and where it may go next. Could Redbull…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 245
This week Robot follows up on threads from several previous episodes. He'd like us to believe he's a short, bad human. We know that's not true; he's a robot…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 244
This week our man about the gravel town, John Emlyn "Robot" Lewis, gives us an inside look at what happens when ego overrides good decision-making. For some it…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 243
John has a gravel event coming up this weekend, and he was wishing for something that would give him instant base miles, which he's lacking. Instead, he…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 242
John may have talked his wife into another bike for their household. He's not sure he's at Wizard Level 10 yet, but she seems to agree with him. Tandems are…
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Paceline Podcast 241
This week John talks about beginning to put together a calendar of events that he will enter. He'll be fully vaccinated soon and the upshot is that he may…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 240
This week John "Robot" Lewis returns as guest host and he talks about what it means to have less than stellar fitness and to be the weakest link on a ride…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 239
This week we've got another guest host on deck. Mike "Cush" Cushiobury, TCI's editor-in-chief steps up to the mic (literally, right?) to talk trail etiquette…
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Outspoken Cyclist 550
Guests: Tim Jackson; Max Pratt This week’s show started out a lot differently from the way it has ended up. We do have a fabulous conversation with Max Pratt…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 238
This week the Paceline welcome a guest host. John "Robot" Lewis joins the podcast for the first time and discusses the phenomenon known as spring in the Boston…
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Paceline Podcast 237
This week we say goodbye to Patrick's cohost, Patria. Unfortunately, things have gotten so busy at Ride Studio and Ride Headquarters that she has to devote…
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Paceline Podcast 236
We all know we need to have our bike serviced, right? But sometimes we don't do it as frequently as we'd like. But everything seems to work out, right? What…
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Paceline Podcast 235
This week Patria takes a look at what makes for a good rider, and what constitutes good ride leadership. This is a great time to look at this as we all prepare…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 234
With some workplaces beginning to make the shift back to in-person work in actual offices, Patria suggests it's a good time to consider making the shift to…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 233
This week Patria discusses the need to be able to address a broken chain or derailleur hanger effectively while on a ride. She also shares a most unusual tip…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 232
This week Patria takes a look at some of the safety concerns women cyclists face when out on a ride. From dogs to bears to men, there are valid reasons to…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 231
Travel is on the minds of our hosts this week. Patria opens the show recounting a trip that she and her husband did to New Zealand with travel bikes. Patrick…
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Paceline Podcast 230
This week Patria take a deeper look at gearing on gravel bikes, especially now that SRAM has announced a new mid-cage Red Etap AXS rear derailleur, which will…
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Paceline Podcast 229
Snow arrived in Boston and Patria finally got to participate in the Jay Petervary Fat Pursuit Challenge. She took part in the 60km length and reports that more…
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Paceline Podcast 228
This week Patria discusses why the winter is the perfect time to see a professional fitter and either be fit for your bike for the first time or to have your…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 227
It's warm in Boston and the Bay Area, warm being a relative term. Patria takes a look at the new phenomenon of "mullet gearing," which offers especially low…
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Outspoken Cyclist 536
Guests: Gersh Kuntzman; Chris Carmichael; Paul J. Lee We have two guests this evening and, as promised, our new weekly feature! My first guest is blunt, to the…
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Paceline 226
This week Patria takes on the performance road bike purchase and examines the factors that need to be weighed if the rider wants to use the bike for gravel…
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Paceline Podcast 225
Patrick and Patria are back after their holiday break and ready for the new year. Probably. Patria takes on the logistics involved in a winter challenge that…
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Paceline Podcast 224
This week Patria takes a look at bikepacking and the gear needed as well as how to think about packing. Patrick says his motivation to ride has been hampered…
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Paceline Podcast 223
Despite a broken rib, Patrick has been managing to get out for rides and has begun exploring roads he’s unfamiliar with. Patria takes the end of the season to…
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Paceline Podcast 222
With Thanksgiving out of the way we can focus on the rest of the holidays, right? Well, it's Cyber Monday and there are companies running some pretty terrific…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 221
This week Patria takes on a listener question about winter commuting as a substitute for no gym time. She runs down equipment choices, bike maintenance, route…
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Paceline Podcast 220
We here at TCI are receiving the usual pre-Christmas suggestions from PR agencies for wish lists. Rather than focus on what they are suggesting we suggest to…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Outspoken Cyclist 528
Guests: Dennis Markatos-Soriano; Chuck Marohn; Lou Mazzante As many of you know, I am an advisory board member to the East Coast Greenway and when something…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Tandem: Michael Gamstetter, Gammi Sport
For those who haven't worked in the bike industry, Michael Gamstetter's name may well be unknown. He is, however, one of the more endlessly fascinating people…
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Paceline Podcast 218
This week Patria takes a look at gravel bikes and what someone shopping for a gravel bike ought to look for. From frame material to gearing, she covers all the…
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Paceline Podcast 217
This week Patrick takes a look at how tire size affects rolling resistance, grip and comfort, as well as how changes in tire width will affect a bike's…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Paceline Podcast 216
Hydration packs: they aren't just for mountain biking. Patrick takes a look inside his and discusses how what he carries shifts some for fall, especially due…
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Show #524 – October 17, 2020
Guests: Rob DeMartini; Tia Martinson; Ben Serotta We turn to racing this week with a keen eye to the future. Rob DeMartini, the new CEO of USA Cycling, didn’t…
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Show #523 – October 10, 2020
Guests: Lynette Toepfer; Zapata “Zap” Espinoza We’ve been talking a lot about the plight of the bike industry – lack of product, backed up service departments…
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Paceline Podcast 214
A little heads-up: we are changing our posting day from Thursday to Monday. You'll now find us earlier each week. The Paceline is back with our new co-host…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Show #522 – October 3, 2020
Guests: Matt Bretoi & Chris Posch; Micah Rice; Devah D My first conversation this week is about a technical solution to a problem many, if not most of us have…
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Show #521 – September 26, 2020
Guests: Jen Malik; Tobie DePauw; Lauren Hefferon Sometimes you meet someone – even just in a phone call – and the enthusiasm and excitement for the work she is…
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Show #520 – September 19, 2020
Guests: Jock Boyer; Cameron Chinotti; Ray George This past week, several articles were published about Kevin Reza. Kevin is a French cyclist who rides for B&B…
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Show #519 – September 12, 2020
Guests: Dan Rice; Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein Sometimes our best stories and resources are found right in our own backyard… and, for those of you who know and…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Show #518 – September 5, 2020
Guests: Bill Sepe & Ron Brubaker; Alex Strickland; Craig Calfee We have three outstanding guests this evening and we cover three very diverse topics. I am…
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#212: adaptation to hot and cold climates, buying a used bike
A reader question, and a science-y one at that, is on deck with Selene this week. She takes a look at adaptation to hot and cold conditions: why it's hard…
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#211: Exercise and Covid, where to go on vacation
We return to talk of Covid-19 this week because important new data is coming out about how exercise can affect someone's recovery from the disease as well as…
- The Paceline Cycling Podcast
Show #516 – August 22, 2020
Guests: Dr. John Loehner; David Goodrich (Photo of Dr. Loehner courtesy of Demetrius A. Freeman) We begin in The Bronx. Dr. John Loehner is an internist and…