A podcast about bicycle touring - let's shrink the world by bike
Ever wonder why it's harder to cycle up a hill? Or why it's easier to ride on smooth asphalt with skinny tires instead of wide tires on gravel? Turns out, there's an answer: SCIENCE! On this edition, we delve into the (very) basics on what works against us while riding, and how we convert food into motion!
The Science of Cycling Programming notes1. Rolling Resistance
2. Air Resistance (Drag)
3. Energy and Power
4. Gravity and Hills
1. Human-Bike Interaction
2. Muscle Work and Efficiency
3. The Role of Gearing
When we talk about mindfulness in bicycle travel, we mean paying close attention to our experiences and feelings while we are biking. Sometimes this is a natural thing to do and doesn't require any added thought, and sometimes it's helpful to be intentional about it because it can often enhance your travel. On this edition, we talk about how bicycling can be a mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel1. Introduction to Mindfulness in Bicycle Travel
2. Mindful Preparation and Planning
3. Experiencing Joy While Riding
4. Mindful Encounters with Nature and Culture
5. Overcoming Challenges with Mindfulness
6. Featured Stories
So much of our bike travel is out on the open road, or along some back country trail. But what about the cities? On this edition, we talk about how to make cities and suburban riding a fun and enjoyable part of your next urban bike tour!
Urban Bike Touring Planning Your Urban Adventure- route planning in urban areas.
- researching bike-friendly cities and regions.
- know the area and any rules of paths
Choosing the Right Bike and Gear- bike and gear choices for urban touring.
- have a flexible setup
- Gear recommendations - locks, lights, and bags
Navigating Cities and Suburbs- Tips for navigating city streets safely and confidently.
- Discuss bike lanes, bike-sharing programs, and public transportation integration.
- Strategies for dealing with traffic and busy intersections.
Finding Accommodations- Roofed vs unroofed
-hotels, hostels, rentals, camping.
- Plan ahead vs. staying flexible
Immerse Yourself- Highlight the unique cultural experiences that urban touring offers.
- Suggestions for exploring local cuisine, art, and events.
- Best experiences - NYC, Tampa, SF, LA, San Diego
Challenges- theft concerns and bike security.
- "bad parts of the city" may be real or may be reverse hype
- comfort over all else
An interview with Jesse Herbert on his experiences biike touring Canada (and around the world), plus a ton of great ideas, hacks and tips on all things bicycle touring, from lightening your load to braving a chilly night in a hammock. Originally podcast October 11, 2018.
The big project for 2024 is building the ultimate custom e-bike. On this episode we update where I'm at with the project... have I narrowed things down or am I hopelessly lost in the paradox of choice?
e-Bike Build UpdateWith the 2024 Florida ride in the rearview mirror, it’s time to assess how it went. I did the ride a bit differently this time… was it the right call? Is there something I definitely want to do next time? And what will I never do again in the Orlando area?
Space Coast Loop - TakeawaysThe final day of the Space Coast Loop was supposed to be the easiest… a familiar route and a familiar destination, with maybe a quirk at the end. But would my luck avoiding mechanicals finally run out and would making a route change in the middle of the ride end up putting me in the middle of an interstate highway?
Space Coast Loop - Part 4Miles biked 34.8 Terrible route change ideas 1 Creams in my iced coffee 2 55+ resorts biked by 3? more? Chain jams 1 Flats 0
Trip OverviewThe Ohio to Erie Trail spans 326 miles diagonally across Ohio, linking up Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland and everything in between. On this episode, we chat about the trail and the experience biking across Ohio! Originally podcast March 14, 2019.
Day 3 of the ride was a return to a familiar road route that kicked off this whole riding in Florida thing all the way back in 2019. But after two days of mostly idyllic trail riding, would competing for asphalt with cars and trucks be a rude awakening? And also, what direction are the prevailing winds in Florida again?
Space Coast Loop - Part 3Day 2 of the Space Coast Loop, starts with another early morning, and nearly twice the mileage of the previous day. Riding on the Spring to Spring and East Central Regional Rail Trails promised to be great, along all the Spanish moss and unique wildlife central Florida has to offer. But ah those pesky headwinds coming off the coast I’m trying to reach… will my less-than-robust pre-ride conditioning do me in?
Space Coast Loop - Part 2Evening reflections and campsite experiences
StatisticsPacking up and getting myself and my trusty Brompton to central Florida is a well-practiced mid-winter routine for me at this point. But this year, we’re mixing it up with a new route and (finally?) some actual camping in the sunshine state. But would the unfamiliar route and lack of decent conditioning through the holidays put the brakes on this adventure before we even start?
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