The Sprocket Podcast

Ish & Kevin run a physical therapy practice that helps people get back on their feet (and their bikes) after injuries such as those brought on by repetitive motion, and more.  We chat about the medical knowledge and understanding the bicycle when if comes to rehabilitation!  Pedal PT is your solution. As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors . A...

Adele hasn’t been on the show in a while, and that’s because she’s been working on a secret project with Brock: they have a bun in the oven!  That’s right, little baby Cyrus is preparing for birth into the world as we speak, and Adele joins the show to fill us in on what it’s like to continue bicycling into pregnancy.  It’s not all fun and games, but haters gonna hate, and there aren’t that many h...

This content was originally published in summer 2014, and it’s so much fun we’re bringing it back! Expect more new studio shows soon! Nathan Jones is the owner of Ride Yr Bike who conceived of and organized the Trans Am Bike Race , an unsupported ride from coast to coast in which the participants competed simply for the bragging rights!  He tells us about the trip. Also : e200 live sho...

This content was originally published in summer 2014, and it’s so much fun we’re bringing it back! Expect more new studio shows soon! Leah Benson is the proprietor of  Gladys Bikes , a bike shop catering specifically to the needs of women in Portland, Oregon, and one host of the newly created podcast Snack Parade ! Brian Benson is the author of Going Somewhere , a book based on his cro...

“AFTER 11 YEARS OF MAKING CARGO BIKES, METROFIETS WILL CEASE PRODUCTION AT THE END OF JUNE 2018. WE HAVE HAD A GREAT RUN AND WANTED TO FINISH ON A STRONG NOTE.” -Metrofiets website Phil Ross is the “co-founder-founder-founder” of Metrofiets . He stops in the studio to talk about the last 11 years of making Portland’s own brand of bakfietsen*, what was fun, and what ma...

  We got to connect with Annalisa and Erik of Miles of Portraits an ongoing photo series “capturing the people we meet when we ride our bicycles really, really far.” They are heading up to Alaska and we talk briefly about that. We also play voicemails of those who’ve called in with their own stories of the people they’ve met on the road. You can support their Kickstart...

Chris Smith has been a community transportation advocate (in his  spare time! ) for about 20 years, and thinks a lot about how our streets work.  Who better to explain the coming autonomous vehicle revolution from the perspective of Portland, Oregon?  I, for one, welcome our new overlords!  Did I say overlords? I meant protectors.  How does all of this work, how safe is it, and who’s running...

Chris Fool is a long-time participant, organizer and advocate for bike fun in Portland, Oregon through his involvement with shift2bikes.org .  We discuss Pedalpalooza , its history, and how it may change with the times. They are a-changin’. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party Also 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis...

Anna & Jayne join us to discuss an issue that is common for half of the population, but rarely talked about.  How does someone’s monthly cycle impact their bicycle riding? What should those not privy to the experience learn?  What, exactly, is a “Diva Cup?” Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party Also 2nd friday of Eve...

DBR is a Portland Bike Fun Icon, and also rode his bike across the Australian continent .  We ask him about the details, and he delivers, including the preferred cheap beer VB, catching roadhouses before they close, and dealing with critters.  Lots of critters. Also: Brock rid es through snow with friend of the show Ross , and Guthrie works on his back injury. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month...

Aaron takes on Saltzman for the first time this year, Guthrie is recovering from a back injury and… Michael Andersen !  Our friend who hasn’t been on the show in a while talks residential Infill, and how we can do better in Portland for equitable access to housing .   Check out his writing for Portland For Everyone , a great coalition of organizations, individuals and businesses working toward thi...

Heidi Beierle  is one of the people behind the website columbiagorgecarfree.com , a resource for people who would like to explore on of Oregon’s most beautiful regions by simpler transport.  Bicycling and the newest incarnation of the Columbia Gorge Express bus are two ways to expand one’s reach into a beautiful adventure. Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing...

Friend-of-the-show Madi Carlson returns, this time as the marquee attraction!  We speak more about her move to Portland and Portlandy things.  People are so friendly here! Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs! Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapo...

Oregon Coast Railriders , the adventure on the Oregon coast that lets you ride the rails by pedal power, is about to open for their 2018 season.  Guthrie went out last year to see what’s up – how does it work, and what is it like? Join OC Railriders starting May 19, 2018 in Bay City, Oregon.  Bike there over the weekend and camp at Cape Lookout State Park afterward, or catch the Wave transit...

Eric Wahlstrom listens to our show, and created a new card game themed around Luchadore wrestling  called Solo Una Noche !  We discuss the concept, how gameplay works, and then Aaron takes on the master  at his own game!  Follow progress towards the game becoming available to the public, sign up for updates, and contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, at cabin21games.com !  Thanks for tuning in t...

Aaron, Guthrie & Jimmy run a short campaign of D&D with a decidedly bicycle-heavy aspect.

Jimmy plays Dungeons & Dragons!  It’s a great way to create inclusive fun that keeps you busy and happy with like-minded people.  He’s also a bikey coworker of Aaron’s.  We dig in! Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our generous Patreon donors for underwriting our operating costs! Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month...

Aaron, Aaron & Guthrie discuss some of the trickier aspects of bike fun.

Aaron Brown joins us in studio to talk NoMoreFreewaysPDX , an effort he leads to impact policymakers’ decisions through groundswell activism & advocacy for the better good of our communities here in Portland, Oregon.  Is a freeway expansion really a good idea? (hint: it’s not) Is congestion pricing really all that difficult or burdensome? (hint: it’s probably not) Aaron breaks it down for us....

We bring you audio from this year’s edition of Ladd’s 500, a relay event hosted  in a traffic circle in southeast Portland, OR.  “It’s spring, let’s do something stupid.” Team Sprocket Podcast took 12th place in about 5 hours.  Join the fun next year!

Talk abounds before the show actually starts!  Lily talks bikes, trikes, electricity in Russian trains, and much more.

Lillian Karabaic, perhaps best known in bicycling circles as the leader of the Bowie vs. Prince bicycle ride in Portland , is the host of Oh My Dollar , a personal finance advice show for the rest of us!  We’re proud of what she’s put together as we’ve been able to watch her build it.  She’s also put together a cat-themed workbook through a kickstarter campaign that you really should get a copy of...

Sarah Gilbert  of Cordilleran Tours  in Portland, Oregon leads people into the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge on bikes, on foot, or in vehicles to explore and discover!  We talk with her about the ins-and-outs of getting people into the nature they want to see, and what makes this particular region so spectaular – and special.  (oh yeah, and Sarah’s been on the show before, in-st...

It’s a first for us – best-ofs!  The Sprocket has been around long enough for a few years’ worth of episodes to fall off of the major distribution channels’ feeds, and with all of our staff busy ( Guthrie in town, Aaron in Mexico & Brock in Utah), we thought we’d bring you two conversations with a fabulous bicycle touring author, Ellee Thalheimer ! Ellee is the au...

We spoke again with Tad and some students, Yass , Kaide , & Kodi from University in Tsukuba. You might remember them from Disaster Relief Trials 2016!  We talk about the Kamado, a wood fired rice cooker, international cycling standards compared, and how they think about responding in an emergency. Also thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers for generously providing our libations, and our...