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 – 7/23/2016

Jeff Mapes, who is the senior political reporter for Oregon Public Radio, was in town for the RNC and I had an opportunity to sit down with him to catch up about cycling – which is his “other” work. He is the author of the 2009 book “Pedalig Revolution” and we get to talk all-things-bike. Then, in a tribute to bike shop owner, father, husband, and all around amazing guy Jeff Archer, who was hit and killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street this week, we will be airing my conversation with him from December, 2012.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – July 9 2016

Three interesting interviews this week! First up, Ben Freid from StreetsblogUSA talks about the deliberate murder of Matt van Ohlen in NYC. CEO and President of Peolotonia Doug Ulman tells us about this year’s event. Travel writer Jayme Moye talks about her experiences in Afghanistan and how a travel writer’s life works.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 6/11/2016

World Bicycle Relief ambassador Carlos Perea talks about his trip to Africa and his wildly successful fund raising efforts. Ohio Bicycle Lawyer Steve Magas puts some perspective on the horrific crash that killed five and injured four cyclists in Kalamazoo, Michigan earlier in the week

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 6/4/2016

It’s our 300th show and we have three guests to help us celebrate. My partner Brian Jenks talks a bit about his work and about our tandem experiences. Sam Fox fills us in on the new 3-event series from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Cycle De Oro owner Dale Brown tells us Classic Rendezvous and the weekend celebration of “nostalgia” coming up next Saturday and Sunday.

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The Outspoken Cyclist – 5/7/2016

Dr. Paul Gordon is traveling cross-country by bike, east to west, to “listen” to what folks think about the Affordable Care Act. Marins veteran Michael Priddy and US Army veteran David Allison are riding west to east on the “No Man Rides Alone” tour to bring attention to the warriors who are coming home depressed, broken, and suicidal with a message from The Eternity Challenge that has so far seen no suicides in 1,000 participants who have gone through the program.

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