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I try to convey really pertinent, honest, and accurate information all the time; but today I am being somewhat “schooled” by my guest, and I appreciate him taking me to ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 10/15/12026

You may have noticed a different “intro” theme to this episode and that is because this  is our first “side story,” – a short conversation that highlights and compliments another ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 10/7/2026

I’m really excited about this episode because it’s an approach to safety that could truly wake up the public to a concrete reason for watching out for us on the ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist Podcast 9/17/2026

My guest says she is “one gear short of normal.” In fact, that’s the title of her Substack and, after our conversation, I can see why she might think that.  ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 9/7/2026

This week’s “safety” episode is focused in Ohio but has broad implications about the laws around bikes on the road. My guest is Ohio Bike Lawyer Steve Magas. Steve and ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 8/27/2026

Yes, this episode quickly follows on the heels of my conversation with Raul Avelar from the IIHS. But, there are so many great safety conversations getting ready to stack up ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 8/6/2026

This is the second in our series about safety.  And, while it isn’t a long conversation, it’s an important one because it helps to set the context for how safety ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 8/1/2026

My guest is Rachael Maney.  Rachael is the managing director of Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle crash attorneys.  I was supposed to speak with her last month, but ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 7/24/2026

I’ve had this conversation archived for way too long and in re-listening while editing it today, I thought – how interesting that we are at this strange place with the ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 7/16/2026

While we will be celebrating our 250th Anniversary here in the States, the Grand Departe of the 113th Tour de France will lead off with a team time trial in ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 7/1/2026

This episode brings together a long and sorrowful history and a bicycle tour that commemorates it. We are all familiar with rides that have meaning such as fund raisers for ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 6/19/2026

Seven years ago, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett gave up their cars, moved to the Netherlands, and have been exploring urban transformations around the world.  The last time I spoke with ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 5/31/2026

This is the next episode in our series of great rides around the U.S. for spring and summer 2026. Today, we visit Maine. Lung diseases affect 35 million people in ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 5/18/2026

I don’t think I’ve met a more fascinating person than adventurer Laura Killingbeck. For example, how many of us know from a very young age who we are and what ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 5/7/2026

I don’t know how you feel about trees, but I for one think they may be vastly underrated and WAY more important than people might give them credit for. Although, ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 4/29/2026

As we wrap up our third and final episode on eBikes, Ash Lovell and Matt Moore from People for Bikes take us into some of the legal issues and possible ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 4/18/2026

Before we get to our guest, I want to give a HUGE shoutout to our very own Bike Cleveland Executive Director, Jacob VanSickle.  Jacob was named Professional Advocate of the ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 4/9/2026

This episode of the show is Part I of a series about eBikes and the ongoing issues surrounding their definition, usage, regulation, and legislation – all topics of controversy and ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist – 3/31/2026

I really love having the chance to talk with my NYC friend and colleague John Surico – Professor Surico actually. Today, John joins me from his local coffee shop, so ... Read more Outspoken Cyclist 3/13/2026