The Sprocket Podcast

Courtney Williams of The Brown Bike Girl Consulting, who is also the People’s Bike Mayor of New York City, partners with local government, nonprofits and institutions to increase bicycling access and adoption within communities of color, and bicycling education for all through initiative planning and facilitation, training, and creative collaboration.  Courtney co-produced the 2020 Hi … Continue reading E543 – Courtney Williams & the Hi Vis Film Fest (with Ayleen Crotty) →

BikePortland columnist Becky Jo gives us a rundown on her fascinating induction into low-car life and how she keeps herself rolling! Also, as always, thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers on SE12th and Division, now open for more than 4,000 days consecutively. They have a patio … Continue reading E542 – Becky Jo’s Carfree Life! →

  Today we talk with Kiel Johnson (founder of Go By Bike, North America’s largest bike valet) about his involvement with Cully Green, As always, thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers on SE12th and Division, now open for more than 4,000 days consecutively. They have a patio … Continue reading E541 – Keil Johnson, Cully Green →

Lillian Karabaic is the founder of the wildly successful personal finance website (AKA “lifestyle blog”

This week’s episode combines an interview from 2011 with bike builder Tom, who used to run Tom’s Cargo Bikes, and a few conversations with EJ & Eric, previous owners of his craftsmanship from 2020.  Producer Brock currently owns and rides #53 (lamplighter tall) & #95 (EJ’s bakfiets).  Eric’s cargo swingbike is currently in the custody … Continue reading E539 – Tom’s Cargo Bikes E058 REDUX →

Karen & Keith were interested in bicycle camping, and so they went out to try it for the first time!  We talk about what the experience was like from the perspective of someone who’s new to the idea.  Routefinding, traffic & road surfaces, tire sizes, tents, and camp stoves, and much more.  Follow Karen at @pogschampion … Continue reading E538 – Karen & Keith’s First Bike Camping Trip →

Aaron pops in after another obligation and discusses some important matters with Brock & Armando. amazing design by Megan Montgomery via Pinterest

Harry Hugel is a listener who is the weekend guy at Rivendell Bicycles (though they are closed on weekends for now), a big coffee fan, and likes to get out on a ramble in the hills from time to time.  Brock & Armando talk with Harry about his time listening to the show, his experience … Continue reading E537 – Harry Hugel →

this week we’re sharing a portion of an episode recorded with Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler) in his memory.  The Portland bicycle community lost Dan on September 22 according to an article on BikePortland.org, and we will miss him dearly.  A ride in remembrance is planned for him on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm … Continue reading E536b – REBROADCAST E317 in memoriam to Dan Gebhart →

this show’s cohosts in August 2017 Our two newest cohosts, Joan & Armando, join Aaron to chat about getting into public, and when to retreat. Calendar: Hey Listeners, we’re gonna start up our calendar section, again. If you have a Covid-responsible event you’d like us to promote let us know: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com phone/SMS: 503-847-9774 Twitter & … Continue reading E536 – Joan & Armando Get Out, Carefully →

We’re excited to bring you an excerpt from the great podcast We Got To Hang Out, now hosted by Christopher Stricklen (of @Photo.Pace, among other things!); Christopher was kind enough to send this snippet of episode 65 with Kofi Kyei of @Ride4Unity in which they discusses the dynamics of the Black experience in the US … Continue reading E535b – Kofi Kyei in conversation with Christopher Stricklen (We Got To Hang Out S2.E65 excerpt) →

incredible map art from InTheReads! you can get a copy for your wall on Etsy. Guthrie logs on the tell Aaron & Armando what it’s like spending some time in the woods and a small town in Eastern Oregon. Calendar Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changin’ the minds of pretenders … Continue reading E535 – Three Hosts from Two Corners of Oregon →

We’re joined by Cameron Whitten, notable for many admirable projects and involvements, cofounder of the Black Resilience Fund, a direct financial assistance program spurred into existence by awareness of the ongoing needs of black Portlanders in these unusual times.  Cameron shares their experiences in life that led them to the point of being able to … Continue reading E534 – The Black Resilience Fund, with Cameron Whitten →

Kirk Seyfert & Abdullah Mustafa from The Northwest Hub join the show to discuss this pro-human bike shop and its programs honoring and empowering the humanity, dignity, and value of every person that needs a bicycle!  We chat about Abdul’s Everesting Challenge and how much climbing he recently did, the Frame Up program he was fundraising for, … Continue reading E533 – Northwest Hub in Salem, Oregon (with Abdul & Kirk) →

this episode originally aired in July 2015, and we brig it to you due to the holiday weekend and our production schedule needing a break!  see you next week! also, 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 … Continue reading E532 – REBROADCAST: Eva From Clever Cycles! →

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 … Continue reading E531 – Russ of Path Less Pedaled! →

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 … Continue reading E530 – Jené Etheridge & the Black Liberation Ride →

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 … Continue reading E529 – Chris Smith: 6th Appearance, 2nd Round for Elections →

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, … Continue reading E528 – Nice To Meet The Neighbors →

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” … Continue reading E527 – Show In The Park →