The Sprocket Podcast

this week’s show is released at a time when devastating wildfires have seriously affected many places on the West Coast.  we stand in solidarity with all who have been affected by these tragic events and encourage those who are able to donate to  reputable charities that are assisting with relief efforts. Russ Roca of The Path Less Pedaled  is our guest/interviewer this week!  It’s bee...

Jené Etheridge is not only a renowned Portland DJ ( @DJblackdaria ) of @wegotnextpdx , @nochelibrepdx , and @everydaymixtapes , but also the founder of the Black Liberation Ride , an annual celebration of culture on bikes holding space for BIPOC Portlanders.  We spend a little time talking to her about this year’s ride and her adventures on and off the bike! Thanks to our nationally recogniz...

Chris Smith  is still our choice for the Oregon tri-county regional government election for Metro Councilor this fall (we spoke with him last on episode 505 ), and he rejoins us to explain his platform particulars at this stage of the process.  He talks about the primary election results from earlier in the year, compares to an opponent in the race, talks a little about the transportation measure...

photo by Another Believer , under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Aaron & Anna’s neighbor Larry shares his experience getting into bicycling, and they each trade compliments.  Guest cohost Armando , Portland’s mayor of bike fun,  joins in Guthrie’s absence. Also, Guthrie is quarantining on the road by riding where no one else happens to be, and...

Aaron & Guthrie record a show in Sellwood Park while keeping their distance, and include Anna & Steven in the fun.  Discussed: tragically dangerous accidents in personal experience, saddle end-of-life and attempted repairs, and whether there is any mountain biking to be had in Portland. Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers  (WHICH...

Jonny Moses , an experienced outward bound leader and adventure seeker, took up the task of recording his trip on the gdmbr (Great Divide Mountain Bike Route) to produce The Path Divided , an excellent film!  Follow his work on Instagram: @jonnymosesoutside Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers , and, as always, thanks to our generous Patre...

Tito Flores  rejoins the show to give a more detailed account of his ambition to ride a rural route through the forest outside of Missoula! Fine Print Produced at STREAM PDX thanks to Open Signal music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines) graphic design: Marcus Norman web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com phone/SMS: 503-847-9774 Twitter &...

Aaron & Guthrie  discuss physically distanced picnics, levels of meticulousness in bicycle modifications, and what Aaron describes as performance “within acceptable parameters.” Calendar: August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown) September 12 – The Ladd’s 500, Fifth First Annual , Portland OR...

We are sharing this archived episode after learning of the passing of former guest Zed Bailey .  We were saddened to hear of this and our condolences are with those who were close to him.  If you or anyone you know need help, reach out.  The national suicide prevention lifeline is 1-800-273-8255, and Oregon’s location-specific resources may be found at the Oregon Health Authority’s pag...

Mary McGowan, winner of the American Cycling Association’s Greg Siple Award , joins us to talk about leading bike tours for young people, momentum bike clubs , and what she appreciates about getting out on two wheels.  Follow Mary at rebelwithoutacar.com . Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers , and, as always, thanks to our generous...

Long-time-listener Peanut Butter Jar Matt  joins us to chat about his rides in New Jersey and his time following the show!  And Aaron joins with his brother to talk about the bone-shaking gravel ride they took through Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains. Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers , and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon...

Kurstin Graham is the author of  bikepackingnv.blog and has spent a lot of time helping others find adventure in northern Nevada.  He recently took a bikefishing trip in the Toiyabe Range, among other adventures.  He’s also involved with the Reno Bike Project , which repurposes abandoned bikes following the Burning Man festival, and has spent some time working with the Tahoe to Pyramid Lake...

ᐸᐠᐊᐧᒋᓂᓂ (“bugwajiniinii”, or Dan) has been with The Sprocket Podcast since its beginning, and has years of experience in bicycle maintenance, riding, instruction, advocacy with Bike Bemidji , and coffee outside.  We had the pleasure to ask him about his experiences and perspective as an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe as we spoke with him for this recording – he...

We joined Tim at the Pedalshift Project for an edition of his Bicycle Tour Draft, a “fantasy draft pick” exercise in which we assemble our hypothetical gear for a hypothetical tour.  As with any fantasy sport, the competition can get heated, and small things turn into big things! Cast your vote for the winner – Tim says: “Winner will be determined by fancy RANKED CHOICE VOT...

first this week, a message from Brock, Aaron & Guthrie that  BLACK LIVES MATTER. we need to do better at hearing and elevating black voices in America. please join us in listening, learning, and changing. We all have a collection of bike parts if we do any amount of maintenance on our machines, and after Aaron posted a photo of an obscure part, we invited Andy from the Oregon coast and Yang fr...

this is a rebroadcast of our episode with Daniel from 2015! we look forward to bringing you another new studio show next week. Daniel Harkins is our friend, a member of Team Sincerity, and also was deployed through the National Guard to fight wildfires in Washington state’s forested areas.  We invite him in to ask about his experiences and what he learned about the forest while he was there. Also...

Image from page 62 of “Wheels and wheeling; an indispensable handbook for cyclists, with over two hundred illustrations” (1892) We speak with long-time listener, donor, and friend of the show Sebastièn Poule about his experiences with bicycling and mechanics in Sonoma County, and a little about public land and wildlife encounters!  He’s the one who founded the Sprocket Podcast St...

It’s a good time to reach out to our long-time donors and friends of the show – quarantining ourselves from our studio and our usual in-person interviews opens up the opportunity to connect with folks who have been with us for awhile.  Today: Keith Hutchison, listener and supporter from Indianapolis, who’s an instigator in the city’s bike fun scene when he’s not exploring u...

Meghan Sinnott  joins us to explain how the inability to safely hold group ride events for Bike Fun as usual for Portland in June may actually be an opportunity to make future iterations of Pedalpalooza even more creative, inclusive, and exciting.  Visit pedalpalooza.org and follow hashtag #pedalpaloozapdx to stay up to date on the newest happenings!  We are also joined by Armando Luna, mayor of P...

Tim Mooney joins us as a perennial friend of the show and, of course, host of Pedalshift , the definitely best show on the internet about bicycle touring!  He recently completed a “wilderness style” no-contact tour of the C & O Trail near Washington, DC before the campsites were closed, and ruminates with us on the future of bicycle touring after a global pandemic affects us all. W...

Sam Appelbaum joins us from B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery!  The cargo-tricycle-based logistics company has a few things up its hard-working sleeves, such as the Greater good box and Green Wheels from local market New Seasons.  Sam also chats about trains, hammocks, COVID-19 era coworking, and the  Skyline Tavern Tuesday ride! Thanks to our  nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon”  bever...

Pedalshift  &  The Sprocket Podcast have been getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times.  This is the fourth, recorded on April 17, 2020, also featuring friends of the show who joined the conversation! Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, or visit  pedalshift.net/happyhour  to view old video and learn about upcoming events.

Ryan Hashagen joins us to talk about his adventures on land and sea.  He’s made a go at traveling all of the waterways in human powered boats, and getting rides from strangers as well.  We also chat about his visit to Cuba.  Check out his incredible photography on Instagram. Thanks to our  nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon”  beverage sponsor,  The Beer Mongers , and, as always, t...

Pedalshift  &  The Sprocket Podcast have been getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times.  This is the third, recorded on April 10, 2020, featuring friends of the show as well who joined the conversation! Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, or visit  pedalshift.net/happyhour  to view old video and learn about upcoming events. Listen to...

Aaron, Guthrie, and Brock chat about floating creeks & irrigation ditches, and evaluate sleeping gear for home and travel after noting that  we don’t run ads for mattresses.   As referenced: Oregon River Rentals . Iohan Gueorguiev’s travel videos Driving through a waterfall   Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers , and, as a...