The Outspoken Cyclist

The Outspoken Cyclist is one of the longest running and most popular bicycling podcasts in the industry. Topics range from advocacy and legislation to competition, books reviews, and—well, just about any topic that relates to the bicycle.

The Outspoken Cyclist – 11/21/2015

Andrew McLindon talks about his Family Foundation’s mission of giving adaptive bikes to kids, teens, and young adults. Mina Thorgeson, from Ridgeland, MIssissippi’s tourism center tells us about her city, the amazing options for cyclists, and invites us all to come down and join the 24,000 welcoming residents. Then, we talk with director/product Frekrik Gertten who film, Bikes vs Cars, is screening worldwide to much acclaim and interest.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 11/14/2015

We talk security for your bike with TiGr lock’s Jim & John Loughlin. Elegant bordering on artistic, these innovative locking devices may just revolutionize the way we think about securing our bikes. Then, we head down to Australia to talk with pro triathlete, certified dietitian, and the author of The Athlete’s Fix, Pip Taylor about finding your best foods for performance and health.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 11/7/2015

Recorded ahead of the passage of the Surface Transportation Bill on Thursday, we explore the amendments that almost killed all cycling related initiatives as well as why it is so important to get our country back on track in transportation and infrastructure. My guests include People for Bikes’ president Tim Blumenthal, Rails-to-Trail President Keith Laughlin, and Senior Senator from Ohio Sherrod Brown

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 10/24/2015

Bryan Ball, stand-up comic and managing editor of benrideronline.com talks recumbents; Bina Bilenky Trahan fills us in on this year’s Philly Bike Expo; and, Scott Fitzgerald gives us his take on cycling advocacy and how his new book, “B Is For Bicycles” brings it all together.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 10/17/2015

Diane chats with BMC’s pro Taylor Phinney about growing up with a pair of Olympians, cycling in today’s peloton, and his interest in art and painting. Then she heads down to North Carolina to talk with multple record holder and CEO of Cruz Bikes, Maria Parker.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 10/10/2015

We discuss injured mountain bike hall-of-famer Charlie Cunningham; then, we talk with Josh Poertner, the newest owner of Silca – the iconic pump brand – that is now manufactured here in the States. Then it’s off to North Carolina to speak with apparel designer Reid Miller.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 9/26/2015

First up is Hollywood Features’ editor Peter Flax whose recently published piece, “The Ride of Way” gives us details about his experiences as a commute in Los Angeles as well as his perspective on how LA fares for cyclists in 2015. Then, we talk with Tandem and Recumbent publisher and the producer of Recumbent-Con (and Bicycle Touring and Travel Expo) about this year’s show.

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