The Sprocket Podcast

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, … Continue reading E526 – The Path Divided with Jonny Moses →

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 … Continue reading E525 – Tito’s Montana →

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 2nd Thursday … Continue reading E524 – Summer Wrenching with Aaron & Guthrie →

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 … Continue reading E523 – REBROADCAST Zed Bailey & Dan Kaufman →

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, … Continue reading E522 – Mary McGowan & The Greg Siple Award! →

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, … Continue reading E521 – Peanut Butter Jar Matt’s New Jersey, and Aaron’s Montana →

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 … Continue reading E520 – Kurstin Graham from the Reno Bike Project →

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 … Continue reading E519 – ᐸᐠᐊᐧᒋᓂᓂ (bugwajiniinii, or Dan in MN) →

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 – … Continue reading E518 – SprocketShift Draft 2020 →

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 … Continue reading E517 – Parts Hoarders Unite →

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 … Continue reading EE267 REBROADCAST Daniel Harkins Saves the Forest →

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 … Continue reading E516 – Sebastièn Poule! →

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 … Continue reading E515 – Keith rides the Indy Underground →

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!  … Continue reading E514 – Pedalpalooza 2020 with Meghan Sinnott! →

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 … Continue reading E513 – Tim Mooney, not touring, and SprocketShift Happy Hour #5 SCHOOL NIGHT →

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 … Continue reading E512 – B•Line’s Sam Appelbaum →

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 … Continue reading E511b – SprocketShift Happy Hour #4: How Is Your Bicycle Helping You Through All of This? →

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. Calendar: NOTE: Due to the current … Continue reading E511 – Ryan Hashagen By Land & By Sea →

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 … Continue reading E510b – SprocketShift Happy Hour #3: Desert Island Songs →

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, … Continue reading E510 – The Three Amigos →