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I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Patrick ConlonS5/E5: Patrick Conlon is a big fan of riding bikes (as you'd expect from a podcast guest!) — but he's perhaps an even bigger fan of YOU riding bikes. Having spent several decades now advocating for everything from safer bike lanes and better accessibility with organizations like Bike BS and Bike JC, to organizing fun group rides and working as Trail Manager for the Eastern Trail, we had a really fun and informative conversation. Not to mention some great stories about his first bike given to him by his Grandfather (he still has the frame!), transporting his drum kit on a bike wh...
2024-10-291h 13
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Ainsley JudgeS5/E4: Growing up in Rhode Island, a young Ainsley Judge began riding bikes along side her family — often on fun road trips and camping excursions. But it was when she went to school in Minneapolis-Saint Paul that her true love of cycling took hold. She shares stories from one particularly memorable ride when she and a close group of friends rode around all 5 Great Lakes — finding some hilarious experiences, painful lessons, and an all-out shared love of adventure on two wheels.
When we recorded this episode in April 2024, Ainsley was the Director of the...
2024-10-0158 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bob BrownS5/E3: Growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Bob Brown started (as many do) riding hand-me-down bikes in the neighborhood surrounding his home. But as he grew — along with his abilities, confidence, and passion for adventure — it was apparent he was in for a life-long pursuit of discovery on two wheels. He shares some stories of overnight excursions, then week-long rides, and eventually year-long adventures chasing an endless summer. And along with his passion for riding, Bob also found that giving back to his community through bike-related volunteer work would be equally as fulfilling — most recently with organizations like T...
2024-09-1757 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS w/ Leah DayBIKE SHORTS Episode 6: This past spring, I took another spin down to Lighthouse Bikes to catch up with Leah Day (Season 4, Episode 6). Every year she closes down the shop for a month in order to get some much needed adventure cycling of her own. In this Bike Shorts episode she recounts this years trip to Morocco and Spain, where not everything went as planned. But when you’re as adept at rolling with it as Leah, you still find joyful smiles and exciting stories along the way. A fun little episode, and perhaps the start of an annual adventure re...
2024-09-0321 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Laura PeasleeS5/E2: Growing up in an outdoorsy, adventurous family, it’s no surprise that Laura Peaslee (Physical Therapist, SICI Certified Bike Fitter) would end up following a path so connected with the cycling community. We of course start with some early memories — family road trips, losing the training wheels, and first mountain bike adventures. But I especially enjoyed learning about the science behind, and Laura’s focus on helping cyclists ride pain free — and thus, ride safer and happier!
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2024-08-2050 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Chris KesneySEASON 5/ EPISODE 1: I first met Chris Kesney when he randomly stopped by our moving sale in 2023, and after he offered up some interested bike facts, we discussed plans to get him on the podcast. So, after a way-too-long hiatus, I finally got the mics dusted off on a stormy April morning to kick off the season 5 sessions. Through life-experience tangents and old acquaintance shout-outs, Chris weaves fun memories of his beloved Giant Sedona into a great chat — reminding us that life is simply better (and more healthy) on a bike!
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2024-08-061h 03
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Don RobitailleSEASON 4 / EPISODE 11: On a hot summer day I took a drive to Lewiston, Maine where I met 91-year-young Don Robitaille at his home of 63 years. His darling wife poured me a glass of lemonade over ice as we sat down at their kitchen table to record the final episode of season 4 — where Don primarily shared snippets and stories from his solo ride from Maine to Seattle at the age of 70. Full of great advice and stories of heartwarming interactions, I felt lucky to have had the conversation.
OH, and today (August 25) is Don’s 92 birt...
2023-08-251h 08
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Tim BruceSeason 4 / Episode 10: I met Tim Bruce while having post-race beers after Rasputitsa in East Burke, VT in April 2023. We were all chatting about the day and sharing our experiences, and then Tim started to share some bike stories from years past. I had him hit pause and asked if he'd like to share them on the mic (which didn't take much convincing) so we reconnected a couple months later to record this episode. There are the standard memories from first bikes and that excitement from the early years, and a great recounting of his recent ride at the Unbound...
2023-08-081h 17
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS w/ Jordan ParksBIKE SHORTS Episode 5: We had just turned off the mic after recording the final episode of Season 3 when Jordan Parks started in on another story. I immediately stopped her and said “This is perfect for a Bike Shorts episode!” so we sat back down for a few more minutes, where she shares a mysterious tale of being watched by 100 eyes while riding at dusk in Ojai. What do you think it was?!
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WHAT IS BIKE SHORTS? I often chat with fellow cyclists that say they don’t have enough bike-related stories to fill a full e...
2023-07-2509 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Tira DennySeason 4 / Episode 9: With Tira Denny's race season in full swing (and an energetic toddler at home), I was so appreciative that she shared a bit of her valuable down time to chat bike stories on the mic. We start with an early memory, where a long bike ride and a bit of bribery turned into a brand new bike thanks to her dad. Then we travel across the Atlantic to a time when an ambitious London adventure turned into a less-than-exciting UberX ride. And I particularly enjoyed hearing how endurance racing began with a rather simple goal of self-fulfillment...
2023-06-271h 01
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS w/ Eric BrackettBIKE SHORTS Episode 4: Last October (‘22) I sat down with my good friend and adventure buddy Eric Brackett to record this episode of Bike Shorts. He said he had a story he’d been holding on to, and wanted to get my honest reaction while we were on the mic. And this one certainly didn’t disappoint! Without giving it all away, it’s a stolen bike story that doesn’t go exactly as you might expect when a man known as Wolf enters the picture.
Sadly, in January of 2023, Nicholas “Wolf” Gardner’s life was cut tragically short...
2023-06-2014 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Michael StefanakosSEASON 4 / EPISODE 8: When looking back at his childhood, Michael's single greatest Christmas was when we walked into the living room to find a beautiful gold and silver bike from Montgomery Ward leaning against the wall. And he's been hooked ever since. As he grew, so did his style of riding and the types of bikes that where associated — from BMX with giant back-yard jumps to a Schwinn Varsity that he took for a 100-mile ride when he was only 12 while listening to 38 Special on repeat. Later in his teens he found inspiration watching the Tour de France on The Wid...
2023-06-131h 01
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Eric DesautelsSEASON 4 / EPISODE 7: Eric Desautels wasn't really into T-ball as a kid, so when his dad convinced him to take his first group MTB ride at the age of 6, it was on a bike that he discovered what would become his life's passion and joy. He quickly started entering some local races, and by the time he was in his early teens, he was already winning championships up against kids several years older. In addition to the races, there were healthy doses of your standard backyard BMX shenanigans, riding miles and miles to buy a Coke, and just the pure...
2023-05-2455 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS w/ Scott FurrBIKE SHORTS Episode 3: When local kite-boarding legend and amazing trail builder Scott Furr first shared his story of an unexpected encounter with a porcupine while on a night ride, I knew I had to get him on the mic for an episode of Bike Shorts. It’s one of those things you just have to hear (and see) to believe.
Want to learn to kite board? Scott will show you the way. And there's no porcupines involved: www.KiteMaine.com
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2023-05-1611 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Leah DaySEASON 4 / EPISODE 6: Bike-riding enthusiast, author, and super rad mom Leah Day was kind enough to share a few great bike stories between her Friday group ride and opening her bike shop to the public. Her fire for adventure was ignited at an early age while living in Philadelphia, and when you hear her stories of a cross-country bike tour with her son Oakley, or her recent solo ride over the Andes Mountains, her energy and excitement is sure to inspire. And if you're one of the listeners that may not have ridden in a while, do yourself a favor...
2023-05-0947 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Mardi MillaySEASON 4 / EPISODE 5: Artist and photographer Mardi Millay rode her bike over on a beautiful spring day to share stories of her life's journey — which began in a Cambodian orphanage in the late 1980s. After an arduous beginning, Mardi and 9 international siblings were adopted by a family on the coast of Maine, where cycling really began to take hold. She recounts first memories of riding bikes around the Bar Harbor area, but it’s when she moved to Portland that she really got her first taste of the freedom and independence a bike would allow. Now she rides as often as p...
2023-04-2557 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Garrett CurtisSEASON 4 / EPISODE 4: Last minute sessions are some of the best. So when critical care nurse (and wannabe home remodeler) Garrett Curtis took a quick buzz through Southern Maine before heading back to Fruita, Colorado, we set up the mics and hit record. Originally from the booming metropolis of Bangor, Maine, Garrett recounted his early years on two wheels — from the time he accidentally invented the removable handlebar for a particularly memorable jump, to bombing around the aptly-named "no man's land" behind the old junkyard. And though he rode quite a bit growing up, it was while on a job as...
2023-04-181h 04
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Dave CohenSEASON 4 / EPISODE 3: He was in the middle of a move back to Vermont, but Dave Cohen took some time to put down the boxes and share some stories about his history and passion for bikes. We start in Queens, NY where he grew up as an adventurous young bike rider heading into Manhattan — much to the dismay of his mother. And how over the following years, no matter where life took him, the bike continued to grow as an important aspect of his day-to-day life. From the first Critical Mass rides in San Francisco, to first experiences riding a bi...
2023-04-1155 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jesse AbbruzzeseSEASON 4 / EPISODE 2: Jesse Abbruzzese joined me on a beautiful day in February to chat bike stories, and when you sit down with the “Director of Music and Entertainment” for the Portland (Maine) Bike Party, you know it’s going to be a fun conversation. We start with his early years in Illinois, recounting the thrills and injuries associated with an adventurous childhood in the country. As he rode into early adulthood, there were tornados, parties in corn fields, bikes flying off car racks, and plans for bigger things including a sculpting apprenticeship with an artist named Timeless. And as his cr...
2023-04-0458 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Dr Lizzie BakerSEASON 4 / EPISODE 1: To kick off Season 4, I sat with the amazing and energetic Dr Lizzie Baker (@missharpswellmaineforamerica) where she shared stories about her inspiration and involvement with Patrick Dempsey (@patrickdempsey) and the Dempsey Center (@dempsey_center) for the annual Dempsey Challenge as well as the Trek Across Maine (@trekacrossmaine). There’s a surprise birthday “cake” story about Jason Spooner (@jasonspoonerband), her formative years spent as a camp counselor, some fun facts about being an EDM DJ, and enjoying a recent rave vibe ride at Jibe Cycling (@jibecycling). Jeez, say THAT 3 times real fast.
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2023-03-2854 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jordan ParksSEASON 3 / EPISODE 12: Community oriented visual artist Jordan Parks took a quick break from the surf to sit down and chat bike stories for the final episode of Season 3. From her first memories of receiving the pure magic of a Lion King bike at the age of 5, through her most recent bike-packing adventure across New England, Jordan has a very wonderful and happy connection to bikes. We hear fun stories of learning about the “turnaround point” while riding with her mom as a kid, to being a pedicab operator while attending college at MassArt, and how she’s found “her people” a...
2022-12-1355 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Dave SnyderSEASON 3 / EPISODE 11: Dave Snyder first swung his leg over a bike at 1-years old, and though he admits there may be a few foggy memories along the way, he can only remember ever crashing once. Pretty impressive for a guy, that as of today, has ridden over 17,000 miles just this year! But that wasn’t always the case. Due to some unexpected trials and tribulations, Dave took a very long hiatus from riding a bike — nearly 17 years. And during that time, he found himself on a very unhealthy path. Reaching over 300 lbs, full of aches and pains, he knew he n...
2022-12-061h 03
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Dereck "Tread" TreadwellSEASON 3 / EPISODE 10: Director of Mountain Biking and Road Cycling at Gould Academy, Dereck “Tread” Treadwell took some time out of his busy fall schedule to give me a tour of their amazing facility before jumping on the mic and chatting about his history with bikes. We begin with his early years growing up in Old Town, Maine where his love of nature and sense of adventure started to take hold. He then shared some fun experiences involving bears that ran along side him, eagles that swooped down in front of him, and sea turtles that swam all around him. But...
2022-11-2956 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bill YeoSEASON 3 / EPISODE 9: Lifelong adventurer and world-class human Bill Yeo carries with him an undeniable spirit that is both inspiring and humbling. And it was obvious from the start of our conversation that I could have an entire season dedicated to stories of his travels. But we only had an hour to chat (this time), so we jumped right in. We start with memories of a first bike from Western Auto, getting a taste of freedom when he realized at age six he could ride solo all the way to the shopping center, and that with two wheels and an...
2022-11-221h 00
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Nelson WormsteadSEASON 3 / EPISODE 8: Action sports personality and sales marketing professional Nelson Wormstead blocked off his lunch hour to sit with me at his dining room table and chat bike (and other) stories. With his inherent addictive personality and desire to chase the slowing down of time, he’s always pushing himself to go higher, faster and farther… all while slightly reminded that we’re not exactly kids anymore. And when Nelson isn’t finding himself in that zone — whether riding bikes, skating or snowboarding — he can be found crushing it in the action sports industry as a member of the Vans sales l...
2022-11-151h 01
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS w/ Frank & Callen HwangBIKE SHORTS Episode 2: In this episode, we get a 2-for-1 with adventure dad Frank Hwang and his rad daughter Callen. We’d been trying to connect for the better part of 2022, and on a beautiful day in late September it finally worked out. Sitting in their garage, surrounded by all the fun “toys” of a family that loves the outdoors, we start with Frank on the mic where he shares two short stories, both involving the pain and hilarity that surrounds an arduous hill climb. Next up, 13 year old Callen Hwang shares her unique perspective and memories of first bikes...
2022-11-1221 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Kelly CataleSEASON 3 / EPISODE 7: Professional endurance mountain biker and mental health advocate Kelly Catale has always had a competitive streak — from her earliest biking memory of trying to out-do her twin sister when first learning to ride, to Marathon Mountain Bike World Circuit as a rider for Team USA. And if there’s one thing I quickly learned during our conversation, it’s that Kelly Catale only knows one way to do things: WITH BOTH FEET, ALL IN! There have been a multitude of triumphs, some memorable type 2 fun, and some much-needed type 1 fun. But having spent 30+ years dedicated to finding glory...
2022-11-081h 13
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jenner FoxSEASON 3 / EPISODE 6: Musician Jenner Fox is an amazing singer songwriter, but the fact that he does many of his tours by bike (thanks in large part to Xtracycle), this was one of my most anticipated conversations for the podcast. Thanks to a friend who alerted me to his northeast tour, I was able to catch him and his bandmate Jeremy at Blue in Portland, Maine before sitting down for the fun and meandering conversation. We chatted about the earlier years of learning to ride in a church parking lot, a hilarious story of a family mountain bike trip that...
2022-10-2555 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Travis DustinSEASON 3 / EPISODE 5: Not only was Travis Dustin kind enough to make the drive to Scarborough to get on the mic, but he also brought along some really great bike stories. From the time he was tricked into picking out his own bike as a 5-year old, to an eventful run-in with a Colorado farmer while on a road trip to Arizona. But my favorite part of this episode is the excitement when it comes to riding bikes with family — to which I couldn’t agree more.
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2022-10-1857 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Steve SmithSEASON 3 / EPISODE 4: L.L. Bean CEO Steve Smith is a busy guy, but he always makes time for family, friends and outdoor adventures. And while spending a sunny morning on Cousins Island together, we were able to incorporate all three into a fun episode of the podcast. He recounted his early love for being a gear junky, using his paper route money to buy, and then continually upgrade his childhood dream bike — an early ‘80s Mongoose BMX. There were of course the crash stories — one resulting in two broken thumbs (definitely a dad joke in there somewhere), hair-raising encounters with v...
2022-10-111h 04
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Brendt BarburSEASON 3 / EPISODE 3: During a quick trip to NYC, I was lucky enough to sit down with Brendt Barbur, the Founding Director of the Bicycle Film Festival. Heading into their 22nd year and having weathered the Covid pandemic, the BFF is slowly but surely getting back onto the world stage. We could’ve easily talked for hours about all sorts of things, but we did our best to stay on topic. From his early years growing up in Northern California, to taking his creative passion for film across the county and starting a life in New York City, and how th...
2022-10-041h 06
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Dave HillSEASON 3 / EPISODE 2: THAT’S RIGHT! It’s DAVE, … from before! I met up with comedian Mr Dave Hill on the mean streets of the West Village, where he clearly ruled all that we could see. But it was noisy so we retreated to his deck, along with his suspiciously friendly hellhound Luci, to chat about bikes and stuff. He’s the first to admit that he may not know a lot about bikes, but it’s clear to anyone that’s seen him ride, he is certainly the best at bikes. So we talked about some of his sweet tricks, surv...
2022-09-271h 03
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bill "Cru Jones" AllenSEASON 3 / EPISODE 1: If you had told me during my first episode that I’d be kicking off Season 3 with Bill “Cru Jones” Allen, I’d have called BS. But that’s exactly what happened! We set up in the “Times Square Studio” (aka, Holiday Inn Express Times Square) and once I got past all the “MAN! THIS IS SOOO COOL!” I hit record and we chatted about his path to RAD stardom, being a cult movie hero, and living his best life by staying true to doing things that make him happy — and saying no to the things that don’t. Pretty RAD in...
2022-09-2049 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTBIKE SHORTS / Pilot Episode“BIKE SHORTS” PILOT EPISODE - NEMBAFEST 2022
I often chat with fellow cyclists that say they don’t have enough bike-related stories to fill a full episode, so the idea of BIKE SHORTS was born! This pilot episode was recorded as a test at NEMBAfest 2022, and overall, I’m happy with the direction! Initially I was going to release each interview as a single episode, but decided for this first one, I’d just drop them into one chronological mashup as it happened on August 6, 2022. I hope you find it interesting and follow along as I work through the process...
2022-09-1756 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Kaitlin CoughSEASON 2 / EPISODE 13: Not only did I have an amazing time with my dad in Bar Harbor, but I was also able to connect with our friend @kaitlin.cough for the final episode of Season 2! We’d been trying to make it happen since last fall, and as things usually do, it [finally] worked out perfectly. We set up in the “MDI Studio” and after some off-mic catching up on life and such, we dove into some fun adventure stories. The better part of this episode follows Kate as she rode for several months from Portugal to Morocco and then throug...
2022-06-2857 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Ken AverySEASON 2 / EPISODE 12: It’s always fun “going on the road” to meet up with another guest for the podcast. Another beautiful drive, this time to Amherst NH, connected me with SVP of Product Development for Vittoria, Ken Avery. Our mutual friend Beau Lambert introduced us and from the moment we sat down it was obvious why these two have been friends for so many years. Stories on stories on stories, we sat at the dining room table and discussed the early days of getting the racing bug as part of the neighborhood riding crew, how serendipity after a blown tube c...
2022-06-211h 01
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Spencer AlbeeSEASON 2 / EPISODE 11: It was a rainy day in March when Spencer Albee and I connected at his studio to record Episode 11. You might know of Spencer from his involvement in many music endeavors over the years such as Rustic Overtones, As Fast As, Spencer and the Walrus, and most recently, Palomino Motel — and through it all (when not making music) he’s ridden a bike. But first we start with his first memories of thrashing around on a Big Wheel and then follow along through the early years as he and his bike crew Justin and Jason upgraded their ride...
2022-06-071h 01
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bruce PappsSEASON 2 / EPISODE 10: It was nearly 6 months in the making, but in late April I was finally able to connect with Bruce Papps. At 84 years young, he rides his bike every day and had already clocked over 600 miles in 2022. As he says “if it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen.”
But first, let’s back up a second. Last fall Bruce was featured on WMUR TV for a segment called “Why a Laconia veteran bikes 23 miles a day at 83 years old.” His daughter Debbie sent me the link and said that maybe he’d be a good guest for the po...
2022-05-311h 05
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Abbie ShawSEASON 2 / EPISODE 9: Abbie and I had been trying to connect for a while, and I was stoked to finally sit down with her on a beautiful Saturday to chat bike stories! She made the round trip all the way from Bangor to Scarborough (over 4 hrs) and when I expressed my sincere thanks for the effort, she said “Not a problem! Plus you live near the Cheese Iron and now I can shop for Mothers Day.” So it was a win win for us both, except now I need some cheese.
While getting the mics set up we were...
2022-05-241h 05
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Beau LambertSEASON 2 / EPISODE 8: Not only did Beau Lambert drive all the way to my spot in Scarborough, but he also brought along some homemade rosemary olive oil and lunch! It was a fantastic start to a really fun conversation that we could’ve easily turned into a couple episodes. We chatted about the early years of growing up in rural Maine, taking a break from college to head west without a map (literally and perhaps figuratively), finding passion in competitive mountain bike racing, and giving back through programs that helps to get kids on bikes and skateboards.
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2022-05-171h 04
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bob AshSEASON 2 / EPISODE 7: If you’ve spent any time in Carrabassett Valley over the past 28 years to mountain bike, you likely know the man, the myth, and the legend known as Bob Ash. I was lucky enough to join him at his sweet little house nestled along the Carrabassett River and chat his years of adventure — from growing up in California in the 60s & 70s to his days as Utah ski patrol in the 80s and finally to Maine in the 90s where his love for all things bikes really took hold.
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2022-05-101h 12
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Zach CoburnSEASON 2 / EPISODE 6: Was so great to meet Zach and spend some time chatting bike stories on a cold Friday in February. We talked about the benefit of bike “junkyards”, the joy of growing up surrounded by family, and taking on adventures that can push our limits only to find we CAN do it. I particularly liked the story about a 120 mile round-trip ride to hike and ski Mt Washington. And yes, he carried all his gear too. Even Louie enjoyed the conversation from the chair.
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2022-04-2650 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Seth WescottSEASON 2 / EPISODE 5: Just a couple of Seth’s talking about bikes. Had a great chat with 2-time Olympic Gold medalist Seth Wescott for Season 2 of I RIDE A BIKE. We talked about how great it is to grow up in the country — and the freedom a bike can bring. The slow and steady growth of mountain biking in Maine, and finding that peaceful flow-state whether on a snowboard, surfboard or bike.
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2022-04-191h 02
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Nick KarahaliosSEASON 2 / EPISODE 4: With so many great things happening in the biking world at Sugarloaf (@sugarloafmountain), it was natural to have another guest with solid mountain bike connections to the area. I met up with Nick Karahalios (who runs @vintage_sugarloaf) late in the afternoon and he was kind enough to bring along some refreshing beverages from Moat Mountain (@moatmtnbrewco) to keep us hydrated while we chatted bikes. He reminisced about his first rides as a kid in Southern Maine, mowing lawns to get his first Gary Fisher in 1998 from Bob Ash, an eventful Superman through the back of a...
2022-04-1244 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Travis CounsellSEASON 2 / EPISODE 3: We had both traveled to Sugarloaf Mountain for the annual Carrabassett Fat Tire Race — which thanks to a lot of really light, fluffy snow — was postponed for a couple weeks. This left us with a more flexible schedule, and we were able to connect at “Brackett Basin Studios” to chat about him fulfilling his dream of owning a bike shop in Hawaii, being a constant proponent of human-powered transportation and his exciting new role as Executive Director of NEMBA.
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2022-04-0557 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Steve DOOM FassbinderSEASON 2 / EPISODE 2: It was one of the coldest days of the winter when Steve “DOOM” Fassbinder and I connected at 7am in the basement of a friends house in Portland, Maine to chat bikes. He and his partner where visiting from Colorado, and thankfully for me, a mutual acquaintance introduced us just before they headed back west. Technically the first recording of the new season, we sat on boxes and drank coffee as I did my best to remember how to podcast. We chatted about his first of many hike-a-bike adventures as a kid, solo adventures in the Himalayas, disc...
2022-03-2956 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Rene BraunSEASON 2 / EPISODE 1: On a beautiful, sunny, Saturday in February I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rene Braun at the “home studio” where he shared his amazing stories of going from a young boy in occupied Czech Republic, to a nerve-wracking escape as a teenager, to finally settling in Southern Maine in 1988. And though we may have taken different paths to get where we are, the shared experience of being a bike rider through our lives is something that automatically brings us closer as humans, and now as friends.
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2022-03-221h 10
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jon McGonagleSEASON 1 / EPISODE 12: When Jon McGonagle (IG: @mauimclamburger) pulled into the driveway in his 1997 Ambulance/Camper, I knew it would be a fun interview. With plenty of coffee and tea to keep us warm in the garage, we chatted about the first glimpse of the nomadic bike life at the age of 10, the importance of following a path that keeps a keen eye on enjoying life, and the joy of making friends during an epic 5,250 mile ride.
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2021-11-0957 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jamie WalterSEASON 1 / EPISODE 11: It was a dreary, rainy day when Jamie Walter (IG: @jwalter1337 / Website: JamieWalter.com) stopped by the garage studio, but the coffee and stoke level helped keep the cold at bay. We chatted about his passion for outdoor adventure sports and how he’s been able to combine that with his skills as a photographer, how he found the sport of mountain biking at Sugarloaf during the “best summer of his life” and his experience as crew on a Maine Office of Tourism video about biking the Maine Coast called “You Can’t Get There From Here.”
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2021-11-0257 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Rachel Margolis-PineoSEASON 1, EPISODE 10: Rachel Margolis-Pineo (IG: @rmargolispineo) swung by the home studio on a crisp fall morning and traded some great conversation for a halfway decent cup of coffee. We chatted about her travels around the world to learn more about sustainability, why Seattle is her favorite place to ride and how a last-minute ticket to a Beyoncé concert was worth the nearly 4,000 mile commute.
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2021-10-2640 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Chuck MartinSEASON 1, EPISODE 9: My buddy Chuck Martin (IG: cmprodxn) was kind enough to put down the boxes mid-move to have a cold beer and a fun conversation about how bikes have always played an important role in a happy life. We chatted about growing up in New Mexico during the early BMX years, his natural progression to bigger and faster bikes of the downhill race circuit and finding a whole new way to experience bikes on Annapurna Trail surrounded by the epic mountains of central Nepal.
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2021-10-1943 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Chris CarletonSEASON 1, EPISODE 8: With Allspeed (@allspeedcycleryandsnow) being a local shop favorite, I was stoked to sit down with Chris Carleton (@christophercarleton) to record Episode 8. We had a great chat about the merits of being surrounded by solid employees, surviving an insane road trip experience on the way to Idaho, and finding all new reasons to jump back into the world of racing.
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2021-10-0542 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Alex BoguskySEASON 1, EPISODE 7: Having known of Alex Bogusky (@brogusky) for quite some time through his awesome YouTube channel “Joy of Bike” and his background in the world of advertising (Crispin Porter Bogusky), I was so stoked to finally connect in person to record Episode 7. We met at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder where many of his videos are shot, and over the course of a couple hours we touched on many things. Alex shared stories of growing up in Miami at the forefront of the BMX era, friends that become brothers through a shared bike connection, the pure joy and free...
2021-09-2855 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jason ShelmanSEASON 1, EPISODE 6: Katie and I happened upon Subculture Cyclery when looking for bike rentals in Salida, Colorado. Not only did we find some amazing bikes for a few days of local adventures, Jason was kind enough to give me a good chunk of his time as a guest for Episode 6! Such a pleasure to talk with, we discussed what it’s like growing up in Kansas, family bike adventures, the joy of owning a shop when surrounded and supported by amazing employees, and the luck of having his wife be his go-to for a life of riding and adventure — to w...
2021-09-2142 min
Bromance Podcast: Rom Com ReviewsLong Shot: Hot Wife Dopey Husband Is A Proud American TraditionHow many actors have successfully made the transition from television to film? How did you react when Daenerys Targaryen's dragon came back as a White Walker? Would you recognize Andy Serkis out of a crowd or do you only know him as Gollum from Lord of the Rings? These questions and more will be answered on the latest episode of Bromance Podcast, covering the best Seth Rogen rom com out of two, Long Shot! This movie has everything: tales of 13 year old erections, black republican Ice Cube Jr., and girl bosses doing girl boss tings.
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2021-09-2057 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Megan AndersenSEASON 1, EPISODE 5: If you want to get really, really stoked on riding, just hang out with Megan Andersen for an hour and talk about bikes. And as my guest for Episode 5, we did exactly that — sitting at a picnic table at Fort Williams Park we talked about the childhood BMX inspiration of Nicole Kidman, having friends that support your passions and never saying no to an adventure.
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2021-09-1442 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Jim DitzelSEASON 1, EPISODE 4: It was such a fun evening meeting Jim Ditzel at his home (and bike museum) to record Episode 4 of I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST. An all around great guy and self-proclaimed bike nut, we sat surrounded by the 50+ bikes he’s collected over the years, where we chatted about salvaging bikes from a junkyard as a kid in New Jersey, the experience of making unexpected friends along the road and the magical powers of a ride after a grinding day at the office.
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2021-09-0745 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Charlie CusterSEASON 1, EPISODE 3: It was a beautiful day and a pleasant drive to Pownal where I met Charlie Custer (Charlie Went Outside) to record Episode 3. We sat under a canopy of large trees swaying in the midsummer breeze while birds chirped in the woods around us. We talked about how not to carry drum sticks while riding, a bike becoming an impromptu ambulance in Beijing and the many benefits of learning skills from the experts.
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2021-08-3140 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Eli CayerSEASON 1, EPISODE 2: Another friend from my early days as a graphic designer in Portland, Maine, Eli Cayer and I talk about grocery runs on a BMX, being an alternate transportation advocate and how his path on a bike led him to fermentation and brewing.
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2021-08-2436 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTw/ Bob SmythSEASON 1, EPISODE 1: My good buddy Bob Smyth was gracious enough to be the first guest on I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST. We had a lot of fun talking about our first bikes, becoming friends, cheating death on the streets of San Francisco and taking unplanned detours to Myrtle Beach.
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2021-08-1737 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTI RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST / Trailer 2Want to learn about the detailed and complex macros diet I follow before every ride?! Want to learn how to shave .005 grams off the weight of your bike? Are you interested in the molecular structure of carbon vs steel and why it matters?
Welllll … I’m sorry. This ISN'T your podcast.
I’m Seth Balliett, the host of I RIDE A BIKE, where each episode we will feature fun and light-hearted interviews with fellow riders sharing their anecdotes, tall tales, harrowing mishaps, and above all, WHY WE LOVE TO RIDE BIKES.
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2021-07-0801 min
I RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCASTI RIDE A BIKE — THE PODCAST / Trailer 1WHY DO I RIDE A BIKE? WELL, for me it’s all about feeling like a kid … carefree and HAPPY!
I’m Seth Balliett, the host of I RIDE A BIKE, where each episode we will explore one basic premise: To never grow old, one ride at a time, and the stories that follow!
I RIDE A BIKE will make its debut in Fall of 2021 and feature fun and light-hearted interviews with fellow riders sharing their anecdotes, tall tales, harrowing mishaps, and above all, WHY WE LOVE TO RIDE BIKES.
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2021-07-0701 min