I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST

SEASON 1, EPISODE 10: Rachel Margolis-Pineo (IG: @rmargolispineo ) swung by the home studio on a crisp fall morning and traded some great conversation for a halfway decent cup of coffee. We chatted about her travels around the world to learn more about sustainability, why Seattle is her favorite place to ride and how a last-minute ticket to a Beyoncé concert was worth the nearly 4,000 mile commute...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 9: My buddy Chuck Martin (IG: cmprodxn ) was kind enough to put down the boxes mid-move to have a cold beer and a fun conversation about how bikes have always played an important role in a happy life. We chatted about growing up in New Mexico during the early BMX years, his natural progression to bigger and faster bikes of the downhill race circuit and finding a whole new way to...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 8: With Allspeed ( @allspeedcycleryandsnow ) being a local shop favorite, I was stoked to sit down with Chris Carleton ( @christophercarleton ) to record Episode 8. We had a great chat about the merits of being surrounded by solid employees, surviving an insane road trip experience on the way to Idaho, and finding all new reasons to jump back into the world of racing. PLEASE NOTE...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 7: Having known of Alex Bogusky ( @brogusky ) for quite some time through his awesome YouTube channel “ Joy of Bike ” and his background in the world of advertising ( Crispin Porter Bogusky ), I was so stoked to finally connect in person to record Episode 7. We met at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder where many of his videos are shot, and over the course of a couple hours we touched...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 6: Katie and I happened upon Subculture Cyclery when looking for bike rentals in Salida, Colorado. Not only did we find some amazing bikes for a few days of local adventures, Jason was kind enough to give me a good chunk of his time as a guest for Episode 6! Such a pleasure to talk with, we discussed what it’s like growing up in Kansas, family bike adventures, the joy of owning a...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 5: If you want to get really, really stoked on riding, just hang out with Megan Andersen for an hour and talk about bikes. And as my guest for Episode 5, we did exactly that — sitting at a picnic table at Fort Williams Park we talked about the childhood BMX inspiration of Nicole Kidman, having friends that support your passions and never saying no to an adventure. PLEASE NOTE: Ge...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 4: It was such a fun evening meeting Jim Ditzel at his home (and bike museum) to record Episode 4 of I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST. An all around great guy and self-proclaimed bike nut, we sat surrounded by the 50+ bikes he’s collected over the years, where we chatted about salvaging bikes from a junkyard as a kid in New Jersey, the experience of making unexpected friends along the...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 3: It was a beautiful day and a pleasant drive to Pownal where I met Charlie Custer ( Charlie Went Outside ) to record Episode 3. We sat under a canopy of large trees swaying in the midsummer breeze while birds chirped in the woods around us. We talked about how not to carry drum sticks while riding, a bike becoming an impromptu ambulance in Beijing and the many benefits of learn...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 2: Another friend from my early days as a graphic designer in Portland, Maine, Eli Cayer and I talk about grocery runs on a BMX, being an alternate transportation advocate and how his path on a bike led him to fermentation and brewing. PLEASE NOTE: Generally speaking, episodes of I RIDE A BIKE are NOT "explicit"... but due to the passionate nature of our guests, there m...

SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: My good buddy Bob Smyth was gracious enough to be the first guest on I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST. We had a lot of fun talking about our first bikes, becoming friends, cheating death on the streets of San Francisco and taking unplanned detours to Myrtle Beach.  PLEASE NOTE: Generally speaking, episodes of I RIDE A BIKE are NOT "explicit"... but due to the passionate n...

Want to learn about the detailed and complex macros diet I follow before every ride?! Want to learn how to shave .005 grams off the weight of your bike? Are you interested in the molecular structure of carbon vs steel and why it matters? Welllll … I’m sorry. This ISN'T your podcast. I’m Seth Balliett, the host of I RIDE A BIKE, where each episode we will feature fun and light-hearted interview...

WHY DO I RIDE A BIKE? WELL, for me it’s all about feeling like a kid … carefree and HAPPY! I’m Seth Balliett, the host of I RIDE A BIKE, where each episode we will explore one basic premise: To never grow old, one ride at a time, and the stories that follow! I RIDE A BIKE will make its debut in Fall of 2021 and feature fun and light-hearted interviews with fellow riders sharing their anecdotes, ta...