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Guests: Jonathan Maus; Will Tracy
On this episode, I’m going to introduce you to a young cycling journalist whose professional journey began in college.
One thing that he says at the beginning of our conversation struck me as SO true – that unless your parents, or someone close to you, shows you the way, getting into the sport of bicycle racing is not very easy.
Nonetheless, Will Tracy did do some bike racing but found that reporting on and photographing the sport was much more rewarding for him.
I discovered Will when he penned a piece about a fight between two teams that ended up with suspensions from racing. And, I was surprised, because I don’t think of cycling as a hand-to-hand combat sport.
To begin however, we bring Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of Bike Portland, back to TOC for a conversation about a topic that I didn’t even know was a “thing.”
Here in the Cleveland area, I am not aware of huge homeless encampments. I am, of course aware that we have a homeless population, but it’s difficult for me to comprehend large encampments with tents, walls, and piles and piles of bikes and parts.
Which brings me to the topic – homelessness and bike theft. Apparently, that’s a thing too and Los Angeles has even gone so far as to enact legislation to deal with the issue.
Jonathan wrote about homelessness and bike theft and the new legislation in LA for Bike Portland back in June. But it turns out that he’s been aware of the issue – in Portland – and has been involved with helping to sort out the theft from what might just be transportation or recreation.
We talk about a few other topics too and in the second half of our conversation… well, you’ll just have to listen because there are some things happening in Portland that I don’t think are happening anywhere else – such as the “Carry Shit Olympics.” Yep you heard that right!
(photo of Jonathan taken by Eleni Maus)
Although he was almost better known for his work with HPV’s – human powered vehicles that were recumbent bikes, Mike Burrows was probably best known as the man who designed and built the Lotus track frame that Chris Boardman would ride to Olympic gold in the 4000 pursuit in Barcelona in 1992.
Guardian, and the Daily Mail, has been my guest several times and today, we reminisce about his relationship with Mike Burrows going all the way to the 1980’s.
Just a quick note to let you know that I was on the other side of the microphone this week when Dan Cavallari, the slow guy on the fast ride, interviewed me for HIS podcast. 
We mentioned 
considered for the Arris Composites’ 
Emily Thornton is the spokesperson on behalf of Arris Composites. The company sounds like a really interesting place to work – except I’m not looking for another job! Anyway, you can check out the list of American’s Best Biking Cities at arriscomposites.com/best-biking-cities/
Arkansas. 
Heather Dowd, who along with her husband Beppe Salerno, own and operate 
cycling, and a lot more when she joins me in a moment.
Then, we’ll speak with Josh Poertner. Josh is the owner of 
with fraud, counterfeit product, and outright theft to the future of the independent bike shop and how brands like Silca will fare as the industry continues to consolidate, Josh Poertner has some deep understanding and an ability to make it clear to anyone listening.
Gary Fisher, whose 29-year relationship with Trek ended this year, is on a tear.
If you’ve ever had to file a claim on your homeowner’s policy for anything beyond a catastrophic occurrence, you may have found that either a. your deductible was outrageous and/or b. your insurance would be either cancelled or the rates would skyrocket.
“comprehensive” homeowner’s insurance wasn’t so comprehensive. What he found out led him on a quest that has produced a brand-new insurance product exclusively for your bicycles.
With a new infrastructure bill, money in the coffers to build protected bike lanes and connect them, and more people riding eBikes, a whole lot more than we’ve ever experienced is possible.
Peter Nye, who has probably forgotten more than any of us might ever have known about that history – except, I’m not certain he’s ever really forgotten any of it –is a veritable encyclopedia of facts and great stories about the sport.
from Peter’s unique first-person perspective.
This week, we are going to talk about sailing – and biking – and river cruising – and biking… with 
In the second half of the show, we speak with 
transplant list if you have PKD. Hoping for new technologies and breakthroughs, Glenn Frommer isn’t waiting around – he’s immersed in knowing all about his disease and struck out to raise money as well as awareness, riding from California to Massachusetts this summer.
Which takes me to our first guests – 
In the second half of the show, we learn about City Thread – a new non-profit start-up that has been leading the charge in getting trails done – FAST.
But, what if you could harness the powers that be – local, state, federal – and especially every-day folks like you and me, and get our dream networks finished and paid for – quickly and efficiently?
and in a relatively short time they’ve taken their combined 50 years of experience in urban planning, marketing, communications, equitable public participation, fundraising, grant making, community engagement, strategic planning, and campaign management to bring hundreds of miles of trails to fruition.
And, as a side note, if you like following cross-country riders – you know – voyeuristically speaking – you can follow our friend Mike Ball. His photos are breathtaking and his blog is excellent. You can find it at