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Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveComments, Questions, Complaints, Corrections & ClarificationsKristin and Steve are taking a look back, addressing comments, questions and criticisms on a variety of topics including where to buy used parts online; New Jersey's new ebike laws; dork disks; finding the "right" mtb tires for New England XC riding and.... Erg Mode (hopefully for the last time).Steve also shares a Shop update – the new Spider from INTENSE and the new FITZ from ALLIED are now available at the Shop.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. ...
2026-02-0958 min
Masters of Real EstateS2: EP6 - Steve Brandt on Why Email Offers Are Costing Sellers 10%In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, Nik sits down with Steve Brandt, the Founder & CEO of Offer1. Steve is a legend who has overseen $1.5 Billion in transactions. He explains why the traditional offer process is a "Black Hole" where deals go to die, and how his platform creates transparent "bidding wars" that get sellers the true highest price.Whether you are a listing agent wanting to look like a superhero or a seller wanting top dollar, this episode is a must-watch! 🦴🏠
2026-02-0541 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveHow NEYC Gets More Kids on BikesWe are joined by Kelly Catale, Executive Director of New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) a "youth" development organization that supports racing and riding for kids in grades 5-12, plus a development riding program serving grades K-5. During our conversation, we discuss the basics - teams, practices, equipment - as well as how NEYC is helping kids and families build community and find the joy in racing and riding.We also discuss the roll advocacy organizations such as MassBike play in the development of reasonable bike laws and how cyclists can help those efforts to avoid legislative overreach.
2026-01-261h 21
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveSo You Want to Try ZwiftRiders who are "Zwift-curious" - this (very long) episode is for you! Kristin and Steve discuss the basics of Zwift, the popular virtual training app that gamifies indoor riding (and makes it slightly less miserable, or maybe even fun).Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve on YouTube for Closed Captioned video version. You can visit CyclingTogether.Bike for show notes or to learn more about Kristin and Steve.
2026-01-121h 18
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveWrapping up a year of riding and podcastingWe are marking the end of a year of riding, and our first year of podcasting – reviewing the rides that were, as well as some of our goals for 2026.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve on YouTube for Closed Captioned video version. You can visit CyclingTogether.Bike for show notes or to learn more about Kristin and Steve.
2025-12-2952 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveThe Worst Gifts for Cyclists'Tis the season for "listicles" of gift ideas for cyclists from every publication from Bicycling Magazine to Good Housekeeping looking to sell you something or make a buck through affiliate links.Steve and Kristin go through lists from several, discussing why some seemingly obvious choices actually make for terrible gifts (unless you KNOW it's what someone wants), as well as share some of their favorites as well as those from the STBG Cycling Team.We also discuss feedback received on a recent clip about ebikes ruining mountain biking, and share news from the Shop including...
2025-12-0857 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveAbout Bike Computers and Phone AppsAs both riders and bike shop owners, Kristin and Steve get a lot of questions about bike computers as well as bicycle tracking phone apps. We share our experiences using examples from the Garmin ecosystem, to discuss the features and drawbacks of each as well how to decide what will work for you and your priorities.We also revisit the question – are e-mtbs ruinining mountain bikes – and share an announcement from the Shop.... Steve the Bike Guy is now an Intense dealer.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comm...
2025-11-1859 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & StevePlanning a Mixed Terrain RouteEach year, Kristin and Steve organize the "Hallowed Groad" a self-supported, mixed-terrain scavenger hunt adventure ride designed to introduce riders to the trails in our area as well a local "sites" that may be missed by most. They discuss what goes into planning a route, as well as how they market the event.The change in season also has them sharing some of their favorite "shoulder season" gear.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find Cycling Together with...
2025-11-041h 04
Riders Lounge Podcast - Freeride / Freestyle Motocross and Action SportsComing Up! NOTJ Hamburg - 10 years since Hannes Ackermann's first win, can he come back and do it again!10 years ago in Hamburg, Germany, Hannes Ackermann took his first major win at NIGHT of the JUMPs against some of the world's best riders!The following year, he would suffer a horrendous crash, broken back and take 9 years to get back to the point he can ride consistently at NOTJ.This weekend, he'll be back in Hamburg and bringing the heat with some new tricks and lets see if he can snatch a win. But it's going to be tough to get past his younger brother and 3x World Champ, Luc Ackermann and 6 more riders...
2025-10-2237 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveAbout PMC UnpavedFor the fourth year, Steve and Kristin joined riders and volunteers at PMC Unpaved, the Pan-Mass Challenge's annual gravel fundraiser which benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Lenox, Massachusetts. In addition to reflecting on another amazing experience, we share our experiences, advice, tips and insights as well as thoughts for next year.During this episode we also discuss the proposed tariffs on the aluminum and steel content of bicycles, and answer listener comments and questions (including how did Steve turn a Raleigh Technium into an ebike).Send us a textSupport the show
2025-10-2155 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveWhat Your Bicycle Frame is Made From (REPOST)Hold on tight – We are letting Steve dive deep into the bicycle geekery with this episode! Inspired by not one, but two, titanium frames which had to be returned to their manufacturers for repair, we're talking about about what bike frames are made of (steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon, oh my), including the pros and cons as well as care and repair. You also may be surprised by the material Steve thinks more bikes should be made from.We also share an update on our PMC Unpaved fundraising (thank you), the benefits of wearing a helmet (even on th...
2025-10-021h 15
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveWhat Your Bicycle Frame is Made FromHold on tight – We are letting Steve dive deep into the bicycle geekery with this episode! Inspired by not one, but two, titanium frames which had to be returned to their manufacturers for repair, we're talking about about what bike frames are made of (steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon, oh my), including the pros and cons as well as care and repair. You also may be surprised by the material Steve thinks more bikes should be made from.We also share an update on our PMC Unpaved fundraising (thank you), the benefits of wearing a helmet (even on th...
2025-10-011h 15
Cycling Together with Kristin & SteveSo You Want to Try CyclocrossInspired by our recent cyclocross activities – lending a hand at two introductory clinics, as well as supporting racers at Midnight Ride of Cyclocross – Kristin & Steve are sharing information about this most peculiar, but welcoming, type of bicycle racing. We discuss cyclocross race features and skills, as well as equipment options including bike and tire choices. We also share recent experiences with Lyme, how Steve got caught buying something on Amazon, and what is his recommended gearing for gravel bikes.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic...
2025-09-0946 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve25. CX, D2R2 & Cycling with SophieFor our 25th episode we welcome our college age daughter, Sophie, to the show! A listener comment about cyclocross has reminiscing about our racing days, and learning how to embrace the very embarrassing situations that can happen during a race. Having just participated in the 20th anniversary Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnee to benefit Franklin Land Trust, we discuss "letting" her ride solo, and her transition from "riding because my parents ride" to "person who rides a bike." We share our individual experiences, as well as what we thought of this New England cycling tradition, if it was "worth" t...
2025-08-261h 01
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve24. A Cacophony of Clicks.... or How Jeff Started Riding & RacingWe enjoyed speaking with Jeff so much - we had him on twice! Jeff shares how he started riding with an epic race on a rented bike, and how the "cacophony of clicks" keeps him coming back to racing, events and group rides.We also discuss why cyclocross is the ultimate niche sport, but with the most welcoming community of riders, and a ew generation of riders on gravel bikes, the time might be now for growth.Kristin and Steve also discuss rules of the road for riders (and why we are our o...
2025-08-1259 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve23. The Rift Iceland, Pan-Mass Challenge Support and Post-Event FOMOIf FOMO is the "Fear of Missing Out" then what is the term for when you know you missed out because you can't do all things all the time? With help from our friend Jeff we talk about their "guys trip" to take on The Rift in Iceland, and Steve shares his five tips for those who want to ride The Rift.Kristin and Steve also talk about some of the most common repairs made for Pan-Mass Challenge riders from our unsanctioned tent, as well as one of our most unusual problems; how tariffs are impacting prices...
2025-08-041h 01
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve22. How to Take Your Bike on a PlaneDays after recording, Steve was on a flight to Iceland to take on “The Rift” with friends and customers. Inspired by the trip, Kristin & Steve talk about how to travel with your bicycle, specifically on a plane. We share when to consider renting bikes vs bringing your own, and options for packing your bike (bags vs boxes). We also discuss Steve’s recent Lyme diagnosis, which threatened his trip to Iceland; answer questions from friends and listeners about mountain bike classifications; mtb technique, cycling caps and how much is a "normal" amount to spend each year to keep yo...
2025-07-2159 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve21. How Alex & Jason Started CyclingKristin and Steve welcome their best friend, and original members of the STBG Cycling team, Alex and Jason to share how they each started cycling. From Jason's teenage years, to Alex's introduction through triathlon, through their time racing cyclocross to today, we discuss their cycling evolution, couples rules and why we riders like to do "hard things."Separately Kristin and Steve discuss what percentage time time a mountain biker is out of their saddle, as well as if e-bikes threaten to destroy QOM/KOMs on Strava.Send us a textSupport the show
2025-07-081h 20
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve20. Underrated But Essential Bike Handling SkillsOn our 20th episode of Cycling Together, Kristin and Steve, with help from members of the STBG Cycling Team, share some of the "underrated but essential" bike handling skills.Inspired by two recent bicycle events, we discuss skills to benefit road and gravel riders, whether riding alone, with a friend or in a big group. On our list... taking your hands off your handlebars; walking your bike; starting (and stopping) with intention; drafting and pace lines; turns and pedal position as well as riding on dirt and other “light” mountain bike skills.During our conversation we g...
2025-06-231h 01
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve19. Why Your Wife Needs The Better BikeKristin and Steve hold a mirror up to Steve's own bicycle purchasing decisions as they discuss something they've observed in the Shop – riders who have really (really) nice bicycles and gear, who may not spend quite as much on their partner's bike.What may seem like "rational thinking" can often lead to a spouse or partner failing to embrace cycling, or giving up quickly, due to discomfort, discouragement and failed expectiations. Using personal experience, they discuss how a "better" bike or components can lead to a better experience and, hopefully, a happier rider.They also di...
2025-06-101h 10
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve18. Are E-Mountain Bikes (EMTB) Inevitable?E-mountain bikes are on the rise, and according to some industry insiders, e-bikes will soon represent more than half the bikes on the trail one day. But should we, as Outside Magazine asks, “just submit to our eMTB future?”After breaking down the different classes of e-bikes, Kristin and Steve unpack their biases before digging deep into the growth; drawbacks including raising the bar to entry and costs of maintenance, dangers related to bad batteries as well as the potential issues and the etiquette. We also recognize we have a lot to learn, and that our attitudes and...
2025-05-271h 03
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve17. How to Clean Your BicycleThe best way to extend the life of your bike and it's components, which in turn will save you money, is to keep it clean! We share how we clean our personal bikes, our "must have" equipment, why it's important to always dry your chain, and how to know if you have "toxic" sweat.Send us a textSupport the showLeave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve on YouTube for Closed Captioned video version. You can visit CyclingTogether...
2025-05-121h 16
Better Minneapolis PodcastInterview: Steve Brandt on a Proposed 1% City Income TaxCity Spending & TransparencySteve Brandt, President of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation, recently proposed a 1% city income tax on households earning more than $200,000 per year. In an April 27 opinion piece published in the Star Tribune, he argued this measure could raise necessary funds without further increasing property taxes.In an interview with Better Minneapolis, Brandt acknowledged that such a tax could cause some high earners to leave the city—but he expressed optimism that others would replace them. We’re less confident that the city’s current conditions would encourage such turnover. In partic...
2025-05-0449 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve16. New Mountain Bikes, Dropper Posts and Mechanic AnswersKristin is getting a new mountain bike - a custom built BC40 from Allied Cycle Works. In addition to discussing why Allied is a good fit for the Shop, we discuss types of mountain bikes (cross-country, down country, all trail) as well as some of the component choices they are making while building the new bike. Speaking of components, we discuss why dropper posts have become "required" equipment (and why we don't think that's a great idea) as well as answer questions from listeners and the internet on topics including mountain bike suspension, hooked and hookless rims, a...
2025-04-281h 07
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve15. How Jackie Started CyclingBefore Jackie bought a new mountain bike in 2021, the last time she had ridden a bicycle was when she was a teenager. But as Hale Education's Director of Camp and Community Programs worked with the organization's growing mountain bike community, she soon found herself taking up a new hobby. A few years and three bikes later, Jackie has grown as a rider, leader and ride organizer, using her platform and personal experience to create and cultivate experiences designed to welcome more girls and women to the sport.On this episode, Jackie joins Kristin to share h...
2025-04-1448 min
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve14. Managing the Chaos and Costs of New TariffsThere is still a lot we don't know about the new tariffs, but experts all appear to agree – the costs of new bikes, as well as parts, accessories and everything else are likely to increase.Steve and Kristin sit down to discuss how tariffs may be already affecting purchasing decisions for manufacturers, supplies and retailers, as well as what you can do to save in the short term whether you have a bike, or need/want a bike.We also discuss the beautiful red SID Ultimate Flight Attendant RockShox fork spotted during this past weekend's UC...
2025-04-071h 00
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve13. (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Bike Tune-UpsSpring is here, and our thoughts turn towards getting bikes ready to ride. But does your bike "need" a tune up? Steve and Kristin talk about what is (generally) included in a service package, what can you do to care for your bike to extend it's life, and how to ensure you get what you pay for when bringing your bike to the bike shop.Steve also shares why he's excited for the announcements from SRAM including the new Eagle Mechanical Transmission and, but not so impressed by the 32" tires coming out 2025 Taipei Cycle Show,...
2025-04-011h 05
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve12. Gravity Parks and Questions About Mountain Bike SuspensionA technical glitch got us on the last episode! While visiting the San Lee Gravity Bike Park in Sanford, North Carolina, we recorded a spontaneous segment about the fun that is gravity parks. We discuss some gravity park basics, and why no jumping is required - just control your speed.We also do a deep dive on mountain bike suspension inspired by a couple of questions Kristin spotted while scrolling one of her favorite mtb-related Facebook groups. We review basic terminology and setup including how to interpret the travel numbers of your bike, how to s...
2025-03-2448 min