Welcome!

Posted on

Show #374 – November 11, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Brian Jenks; Eric Stobin

November 11th – Veteran’s Day – and auspiciously, this week, Brian and I have an extended conversation about our trip to Israel with the FIDF.

Joining 30 other Americans as well as wounded warriors, Israeli National Cycling Champion Roy Goldstein, and active duty soldiers, we rode our tandem from Eilat in the south of the country through the Negev Desert to the north ending in Jerusalem for several days.

Along the way, we toured air force and army bases, became immersed in the history of the country and the land, ate sumptuous Mediterranean foods, and fell in love with the people and the culture.

After our break, I also speak with Eric Stobin, National Sales Manager of Wahoo Fitness. From their original indoor trainer, the KickR, to their newest products – including heart rate monitors, computers, and the newest addition the Climb, Eric offers us a glimpse into the first of our holiday gift ideas.

Go get an adult beverage, settle back, and enjoy!

Posted on

Show #373 – November 4, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guest: Peter Weigle

The Concours du Machines 2017 Winner by Peter Weigel. Commissioned by Jan Heine
The Concours de Machines 2017 2nd place Winner by Peter Weigel. Commissioned by Jan Heine

This week, Diane speaks with Peter Weigle – for the entire show!

We talk about his time at the Choir School in NYC, his stint at Witcomb Cycles in London, his love of physics, and so much more.

Peter’s bike for the 2017 Concours de Machines in Paris, France, commissioned and ridden by Jan Heine, won accolades all around, yet didn’t win first place. (You’ll need to listen to find out why!)

Enjoy!

 

Posted on

Show #372 0 October 28, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Jill Yesko; Amy Dixon

This week, meet two great women from very different cycling backgrounds.

First, Jill Yesko, former pro cyclist, takes her experiences from cycling, mixes them with her journalism and film making backgrounds and gives us “Tainted Blood” – a new documentary about the blood doping scandal from the 1984 LA Olympics.

The film is full of great characters along with their roles with our US Olympic team at the time of the 1984 Games.

Then, we meet elite paratriathlete Amy Dixon.

Amy suffers from a rare auto-immune disease that has taken her eye sight. But, it hasn’t dampened her spirits as she competes at the elite level in triathlon, And, that is only one of the many things that Amy does.

Listen in for a great last-week-of-October show.

 

Posted on

Show # 370 – October 14, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Kris Henry; Emily O’Brien

This week, I speak with 44Bikes.com Kris Henry. We look at his history, education, and the philosophy that goes into each bike he builds.

Then, it’s a conversation with Dill Pickle’s Emily O’Brien. This talented young woman is a Randonneur, makes beautiful bags for the long-distance cyclist, and is a classical musician.

It’s a pretty heady show!

 

Posted on

Show #369 – October 7, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Sam Gwynne; Dr. Jason Gill; Sue Knaup

I’ll be adding to this post ASAP!  Took a long time to edit this week… you’ll hear why

Three great guests

#1 Sam Gwynne with his provocative article about Lance Armstrong.

#2 Professor Jason Gill – He’s gonna’ tell you to ride to work!  It will cut your chances of cardiovascular disease by up to 40%! (OH, there’s a lot more here)

#3 Sue Knaup – from OneStreet.org – Her book, Bike Hunt, is right at the top of my favorites for 2017!

I’ll fill in  the details later!

Enjoy!

 

 

Posted on

Show #368 – September 30, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Ian Dille, Brian Jenks, Paul Maunder

Last show of September, and it’s a good one.

Ian Dille, author of The Price of Gold and The Cyclist’s Bucket List (in addition to about a gazillion articles for Bicycling, Outside, Men’s Journal, and more) and, who has been a guest in the past, has taken the lead in a new on-line digital content site for cycling – FloBikes.com.

Based in Austin, Texas, Ian will now be responsible for what is hoped to be “the” place to go for great bike racing – in all disciplines.

The subscription site is up and running; and, new content is going up daily.

Then, I snagged Brian for a conversation about a myriad of topics from our tandem to tubeless tires. It’s light, fun, and full of the kinds of information we discuss on a daily basis.

Finally, author Paul Maunder joins me from London, England to discuss his new book, Rainbow in the Mud; Inside the Intoxicating World of Cyclocross. It’s a delightful book, covering the 2015/2016 cross season leading up to the worlds.

It’s a three-fer today…

Posted on

Show #366 – September 23.2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Steve Frothingham; Don Ferris (encore); Eric Barber (encore)

It’s Interbike 2017 and so, I’ve snagged Steve Frothingham, the online editor for Bicycle Retailer and Industry News to tell us about the show, the product categories that are trending, and the move to Reno for 2018.

Then, since Brian and I are in Boston for the Builder’s Ball, I’ve dipped into the Outspoken Cyclist’s archives to pull out a couple of past conversations.

First one is with Anvil Bike Works‘ Don Ferris. He’s funny, smart, and full of great information. Builders look to him for the finest in tooling as well as his knowledge of his craft.

I also pulled up the conversation with Eric Barber from Copenhagen Wheel. Since they are the “gold” sponsor for the Builder’s Ball I figured it would be a good match for the show tonight.

Next week we have a brand new episode of the show… but, kick back and enjoy this one!

Posted on

Show #365 – September 16, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Eric Weis; Dave Dean; Len Gee: Matthew Crompton

Late last month, Brian and I received a message on FaceBook from Matthew Crompton, an Ohioan now living in Australia. He just completed a 5000km ride across Central Asia and, since he’s home visiting his folks, and having his trusty steed serviced, I thought I’d snag him and have a chat about living, working, and riding down under. Matt will be with me later in the show.

With The New England Builder’s Ball only one week away, I thought we could take a few minutes to catch up with show director Eric Weis – so he could slow down, take a breath, and give us any last minute updates before we all head out to Boston next weekend for the 7th annual NE Builder’s Ball.

We stay right there is Mass. to talk with one of the exhibitors who will be at the Builder’s Ball this year. Dave Dean is the inventor and maker of Sinewave products. When I first met Dave at NAHBS a few years ago, Sinewave was just making its debut; today, the company offers its original products – USB chargers that run from the generator power aboard your bike – to other add-ons including dynamos and hubs.

We’ll talk with Dave about his products, how he came to invent them, and what’s new since the last time I saw him.

Then it’s off to San Diego to talk with Len Gee, fundraising specialist with the EOD Warrior Foundation. If you don’t know what EOD stands for – as I didn’t until I delved in to the information about it – it’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal; and, just saying the words gave me chills There is an upside to this story however, including a series of cycling events to help those who tackle this dangerous and often deadly work.

After our break, I’ll introduce you to Matthew Crompton – who will be right here in studio with me.

Let’s get over to Boston and get this episode of the show rolling.

Posted on

Show #364 – September 9, 2017

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Guests: Scott Ogle; Michael O’Brien

It’s the 7th anniversary of The Outspoken Cyclist!  How time flies!!!

First up this week is a conversation with a 6-time Emmy award winning photographer, videographer, producer, and journalist.

Scott Ogle is not only all of that, he is hilarious! He and I discuss his work and some of the wild and whacky things that happen at a pro race like the Tour de France as well as some of his more eclectic ideas about cycling, food, and his lovely little dog Misha.

After our break, we head on out to New Jersey to speak with coach and motivational trainer Michael O’Brien.

I read and review a lot of books about cycling every year; and, this week I read the one we will discuss cover-to-cover in one sitting.

Michael suffered the ultimate – the nightmare that many of us cyclists hope will never happen to us – when we came in contact with an SUV head on while riding his bike in New Mexico in 2001.

Out of that crash, his subsequent months-long recovery, and his struggle to get back on two wheels, came his first book – “Shift“.

In exquisite and simple detail, Michael takes us from the day it happened, through his hospitalizations, surgeries, and rehab to his remarkable recovery.