podcast Archives – Pedalshift

It’s international exploration time with two feet as we explore England! In the first part of this two-part series, I kick things off with a whirlwind visit to London, exploring Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, and Camden Market in search of great music, vintage vinyl, and some proper curry chips. Along the way, I’m testing a … The post The Pedalshift Project 456: Exploring London appeared fi...

After two episodes experimenting with electric-powered adventures on the Oregon coast, it’s time to look at what worked, what could use some improvement, and what these experiences might mean for future ebike adventures. Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 455: EV Adventure Takeaways. Subscribe/Follow The Pedalshift Project:RSS – iTunes – Overcast – Android – G...

Part two of the EV adventure swaps four wheels for two as I pull the e-bike out in Cannon Beach and put it to the test on a familiar stretch of the Oregon Coast, finding out just how much an e-bike can flatten some very familiar coastal hills. A pretty compelling experiment in electric-powered adventure! … The post The Pedalshift Project 454: EV Adventure – Part 2 appeared first on Ped...

First of  two-parts! An EV adventure on the Oregon Coast begins with four wheels before shifting to two. In Part 1, I take the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid out for a post-concert overnight to see how well my car-camping setup works in the real world before the e-bike comes off the rack for its first Oregon … The post The Pedalshift Project 453: EV Adventure – Part 1 appeared first on Pedalshift...

We are live baby live for a special edition of Pedalshift Live, with a summer in review, a bit of a fall (and even early winter!) preview, the merch unveiling and preview, plus an ask me anything on all things bike adventures! Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 452: Pedalshift Live. Subscribe/Follow … The post The Pedalshift Project 452: Pedalshift Live appear...

Three days on the Oregon Coast Trail started as an experiment: could backpacking fit into the world of Pedalshift, and would returning to a familiar place on foot offer something genuinely different? After plenty of beach walking, climbing, rain, headwinds, good sand, bad sand and a tiny boat ride, the answer is pretty clear. Hey … The post The Pedalshift Project 451: Oregon Coast Trail Take...

The final day of the Oregon Coast Trail adventure begins at Barview Jetty with one major decision: take the short road walk toward Garibaldi or head back onto the beach for one last stretch of hiking. The beach wins, giving James and I a fitting final chapter to our first successful backpacking trip in years—and … The post The Pedalshift Project 450: Oregon Coast Trail – Part 3 appeare...

Day two on the Oregon Coast Trail takes us south from Nehalem Bay for a day dominated by beach walking, a tiny boat crossing, unexpected rain, relentless headwinds and the discovery that not all sand is created equal. What initially looks like an easier day turns into nearly 11 challenging miles, and convincing proof that … The post The Pedalshift Project 449: Oregon Coast Trail – Part...

The Oregon Coast Trail backpacking adventure officially begins! Mysterious James and I head for the Oregon Coast expecting a roughly 10-mile first day over Neahkahnie Mountain. Naturally, the adventure starts with us watching our connecting bus leave without us. Is the entire trip scuttled before we even begin? Hey it’s the direct download link for The … The post The Pedalshift Project...

Welcome to a different kind of Pedalshift adventure. For the first time, we’re leaving the bikes behind and heading out on foot for a three-day section hike of the Oregon Coast Trail. Along with returning friend of the show and legendary 5-timer Mysterious James, I’m testing new ultralight gear, revisiting familiar terrain at walking speed, … The post The Pedalshift Project 447: Oregon Coast...

Every once in a while I finish a trip and, after I get home and everything dries out, I realize there were a handful of lessons that weren’t obvious while I was riding. So this week, rather than another recap of the Oregon Coast, here are a few takeaways from the trip. Hey it’s the … The post The Pedalshift Project 446: Sprocketshift Oregon Coast Takeaways appeared first on Pedalshift...

What happens when two people on the same bike tour decide to have two completely different adventures? On this edition of The Pedalshift Project, day two of the Sprocketshift Oregon Coast adventure with Brock Dittus starts with a split decision in Tillamook. Brock points his bike north for a long, wet ride toward Cannon Beach. … The post The Pedalshift Project 445: Sprocketshift Oregon Coast...

It’s magical episode 444 of The Pedalshift Project, and we’re marking the occasion with a proper Oregon Coast adventure! In part one of two, longtime friend of the show Brock Dittus joins on a hobgoblin of a ride. On this episode: northbound coastal riding, alternate routes off 101, questionable mileage math, damp gear, coffee stops, … The post The Pedalshift Project 444: Sprocketshift Orego...

We are SO back. On this edition, the preview episode for the first Oregon Coast trip that doesn’t require me to fly thousands of miles. Added bonus: Brock frieking Dittus is going to be returning to the podcasting airwaves for this one as we ride a portion of the Oregon coast. As usual… there are … The post The Pedalshift Project 443: Sprocketshift Oregon Coast Preview appeared first on Peda...

Another micro Seattle adventure before summer really kicks off (more on that next episode)… this week, we go on another ferry-fueled adventure to nearby Vashon Island to explore the cycling, the town and… pinball? Yes. Pinball. Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 442: Vashon Island. Subscribe/Follow The Pedalshift Project:RSS – iTunes – Overcast – …...

A little more space to explore Seattle before we kick off the first true summer cycling adventure – this week I head out the front door of my place on the Safari (finally!) to put it through the paces around Lake Union and the UW campus! Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project … The post The Pedalshift Project 441: UW and Lake Union appeared first on Pedalshi...

Seattle is starting to feel less like a move and more like home base. With the long stretch of travel beginning to slow down, this week’s episode looks ahead to what summer adventure might look like from the Pacific Northwest. That includes rediscovering hiking and backpacking, exploring Seattle neighborhoods, and starting to sketch out bike … The post The Pedalshift Project 440: Summer Adve...

On this edition, we go to the Windy City, and it was windy , and we ride around a little bit and walk around a little bit and do a little bit of discovery. A cool neighborhood, Wicker Park, and just discovery of things that are cool in the midst of my May adventures. Hey … The post The Pedalshift Project 439: Exploring Chicago appeared first on Pedalshift .

On this edition, we hop off the bike for a bit to chat about some non-cycling adventures I’m in the middle of this month! As you all know I’m a huge music fan, and as my big move and other transitions have pretty much crossed the finish line, I circled this month as a way … The post The Pedalshift Project 438: Not Just Bikes – May Music Adventures appeared first on Pedalshift .

The C&O has been a recurring spine of the show for years, from early episodes with zeroes in front of the numbers through bigger runs like DC to Cincinnati, and C&O But Slow. The show is now pointing toward Seattle, rightsizing bikes, and the new basecamp but I have one more ride on the C&O … The post The Pedalshift Project 437: Goodbye to the C&O, For Now appeared first on...

Continuing more discovery of the Seattle area by bike and transit… this time it’s a completely new to me place in Bainbridge Island! The real feature of course is the ferry, since we all know I love me a ferry. Some aquatic guest stars followed by Brompton riding in the town by the ferry terminal … The post The Pedalshift Project 436: Bainbridge Island appeared first on Pedalshift .

The weather is getting better, and I have bikes on hand… it’s time to explore more of Seattle by bike! On this edition we start kind of big – crossing Lake Washington via the floating bridge by bike. Plus bonus Lunar New Year festivals! Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 435: Lake … The post The Pedalshift Project 435: Lake Washington Crossin...