The Sprocket Podcast

Aaron & Guthrie summer hard, and plan to summer harder. Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going! 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 … Continue reading E476 – Summer Isn’t Over →

Ashley Lance was tired of dehydrated camping meals that didn’t deliver on flavor and nutrients for the price paid.  Enter Fernweh Food Co., bringing quality and sustainability together in beautifully delicious combinations as a vegan adventure food ready to go from the package.  We chat about how this got started and what goes into the … Continue reading E475 – Fernweh Food Co. →

Eric Ivy wanted a way to get his bike fun in before he had to leave the country for work for awhile.  So he attempted to bike to each hiker/biker camp at a state park within a reasonable ride from Portland.  What adventures ensued?  Listen in to find out! Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful … Continue reading E474 – Eric Ivy does 3 in 3 →

We got a bunch of people together for a podcast-celebrating bike ride during Pedalpalooza in Portland, OR in June!  We present the conversations we captured and the fun that was had pre-ride here. Looking forward to next year’s ride already. Event Cohosts: The Pedalshift Project, Go Dig A Hole, The Joyride Podcast, & The Sprocket … Continue reading E473 – Podcastpalooza 2019! →

Dennis D’Alfonso joins us to talk about bicycle standards.  He has a broad amount of experience in the industry and also volunteers with Bike Farm. Find him on the internet at ddesignworks.com Also, Aaron’s proxy joins for a visit to Portland and Guthrie sustains an injury. Calendar: 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis … Continue reading E472 – Dennis Talks Standards →

Noah & Hillary drop in from Chicago to fill us in on their summer vacation!  Listeners becoming guests is one of our favorite things! Calendar: Shift2bikes.org has the Pedalpalooza Calendar posted!! 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 … Continue reading E471 – Summer Vacay with Noah & Hillary! →

Evan & Stephanie rode their bikes around the San Juan Islands in Washington state to spend some tie together before they move to Europe.  They learned a bit about the Pig War.  Oh, yeah, and they got engaged.  Follow Evan on Instagram at @ekluff As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & … Continue reading E470 – Evan & Stephanie Do The San Juan Islands →

Scott Batchelar is a staple of bike fun organizing in Portland, Oregon and dedicates himself to well-planned rides with safety around the logistics and fun at the heart of it all.  We invite him into the studio to share some of his ideas on the history and future of bike fun, what makes a good … Continue reading E469 – Scott Batchelar, Bike Fun Facilitator →

the differences between generations and their technological savvy.

Beth Hamon returns for her third appearance, this time to share some new songs, discuss the difficult relationships some of us have with our mothers, carbon footprints, and much more.  Find her music on Facebook! As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every … Continue reading E468 – Beth Hamon Returns →

Aaron & Guthrie are taking a much needed holiday this weekend, and while they are away we bring you Guthrie’s first appearance on the podcast from 2014!  New in-studio show next week. Guthrie Straw grew up in Oregon and leads bicycle tours with Cycle Portland Bike Tours when he’s not enjoying longer bicycle tours of his own.  After … Continue reading E467 REBROADCAST Guthrie’s First Interview! →

It’s that kind of week – our favorite cohosts Aaron & Guthrie chat it up on their own!  They discuss reading styles, helping Brock move, online reviews, and more. As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis … Continue reading E466 – Aaron & Guthrie Read Books and Do Things →

Erinne & Kirk have been on the show with their dog Cordi before, but it’s been awhile, and a lot has happened since then… most notably, their epic wedding party that gave all of their friends the chance to grind some gravel in some of Oregon’s most beautiful coastal mountains.  We get the lowdown on … Continue reading E465 – Erinne & Kirk’s Bike Wedding Campout →

Chris Sims is the host of Go Dig A Hole, a podcast about archeology for the rest of us!  He drops into the studio to discuss some of the ethics of the discipline, and also to talk about commuting, both in Portland and in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, Guthrie recaps his recent road trip to the redwood forest and … Continue reading E464 – Go Dig A Hole with Chris Sims →

Friend of the show Patrick Mok joins us to chat about a topic he’s been considering: how do you get friendly with people in Portland’s social bicycling scene?  He shares some solid wisdom on the topic. We also discuss commutes and rain gear. Also, Guthrie is traveling so Brock Dittus joins this episode as cohost. … Continue reading E463 – Cliquey Bike Scenes →

Aaron’s brother Ben Flores calls in to let us know about a charity event he’s raising money for and riding in.  We get the details on #TeamNegroni’s campaign and how it helps the families of service industry workers in crisis.  Aaron is joined in studio by producer Brock Dittus & this week’s show guest Patrick Mok. … Continue reading E463b – Ben Flores’ Charity Ride →

Christine, Lizette, and Serenity of the Civil Unrest Bike Club join the show to talk about unconventional wheeled personal mobility devices and how their club carves out a welcoming space for them.  Find them on Facebook or Instagram, and read about the club on BikePortland. Calendar Shift2bikes.org has the Pedalpalooza Calendar posted already!! 2nd Thursday … Continue reading E462 – The Civil Unrest Bicycle Club →

A little studio mischief before the Ladds 500 episode

Aaron & Guthrie do a little pre-event discussion, conference call the team, and then take you on-site with Team Sprocket Podcast and the mobile recorder to talk with participants, onlookers, and the organizer himself! some photos by Eric Thornburg IG: @no.lens.cap | FB: Eric Thornburg full gallery available at Google Photos Fine Print Produced at STREAM … Continue reading E461 – Ladds 500 2019 Special →

Drew Coleman will be a featured filmmaker at this year’s Filmed By Bike festival in Portland, Oregon, so we invited him in to talk about his craft.  Festival founder Ayleen Crotty joins as well.  Drew’s film plays Sunday of this year’s festival!  Get your tickets at filmedbybike.org Also: Guthrie’s thoughts on emojis, and Aaron’s take … Continue reading E460 – Filmmaker Drew Coleman →