Outspoken Cyclist – 12/22/2018

WKMG news anchor Matt Austin talks about Florida’s upcoming vote on a more comprehensive distracted driving law. Drew Guildalian from Engin Cycles and Wissahickon Cyles in Philadelphia gives his perspective on retail and how his manufacturing of some special parts are going to come into focus. Tracy and Peter Flucke detail their tandem adventures.

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Outspoken Cyclist – 12/15/2018

Kate Koch, The Bike Lady tells about her project to bring bikes to kids in foster care in Ohio. Jim Kersten, president of the Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers Assn. tells how the midwest trade show was revived and how it’s going to expand across the country. The Birthplace of American Trail is a new project that will break ground soon.

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Outspoken Cyclist – 12/08/2018

We talk about Bike Cleveland’s Strategic Summit with Executive Director Jacob VanSickle. Then we catch up with long distance traveler Stephen Swift as he is about to complete his 6 year, 26,000 mile journey. And, finally a most enlightening conversation with frame builder and tool maker Joe Roggenbuck.

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Outspoken Cyclist – 11/18/2018

We discuss The California Camp Fire with Travis from Paul Components. New triathlon, SOS Cape Cod is our next subject. Then, it’s the tariffs as we learn why Zak Pashak from Detroit Bikes had his attorney withdraw a 201 petition. Finally, it’s a philosophical discussion about autonomous vehicles – AV – the programmers and the dilemmas that must be faced when faced with dangerous situations.

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Outspoken Cyclist – 11/10/2018

Tim Blumenthal from People for Bikes talks about the organization’s programs and successes. William Bevington, author of Japanese Steel – Classic Bicycle Design from Japan, delves into the nitty gritty of that country’s peak export years.

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