Guthrie Straw grew up in Oregon and leads bicycle tours with Cycle Portland Bike Tourswhen he’s not enjoying longer bicycle tours of his own. After he and Brock met during the Filmed By Bike jury screenings, they decided to record a show together, which also led to some interesting discussion about Ketchikan, Alaska and outdoor leadership dynamics.
Also: fossil fuel divestment (OPB & Alison Wiley), former co-host Brandon’s new businessRolling Oasis, pedestrian assumptions & motorized vehicle proliferation.
BikePortland: Travel Oregon needs your input on bicycling in the Columbia River Gorge!
Robert explains why the London elevated cycleway doesn’t make sense.
Card from Richard in TX!
Dan in MN will bike to Portland someday.
Ethan Seltzer from Pedal Power & E049: saw this article and thought of us.
Stay tuned for our interview with Organic Transit’s Rob Cotter and ELF owner Lorraine later this week!
Somehow our brains make the connection between the two. A little extra chat between Aaron & Brock.
Aaron & Brock discuss sodas, beers & kombuchas, planned rides for the year, the future of reading in an electronic age, and traffic in Portland these days.
Oregonian: Pantless MAX ride took place again!
Listener Chris donates (thanks!) and wants us to watch Riding Bikes With The Dutch.
Albany tweed ride would deliver coffee & tea to astronauts with a bicycle in space.
JohnnyK adds some detail on re-entry from the moon and its bicycle physics.
Doctor Jeff twitters nice things about us, and Jim agrees on facebook.
Mr. Bob Crispin lived near some sweet singletrack in the seventies and wanted a bike that was up to the task; since one wasn’t available, he put one together himself. We chat with Bob about making a little bicycle design history. It currently on display at Velo Cult Bike Shop & Tavern in Portland, OR.
Aaron & Brock also discuss Brock’s most recent crosscountry Amtrak journey, books on the future of reading, and stripped out saddle parts.
A Donation from Logan! Thanks!
Gus shares the innovative recyclables-for-transit-fare trade option available in Bejing.
Christopher in WY shares the heartwarming story of the 66 year old man who won the race across Sweden after being barred from official entry due to his age.
Daniel on Elly Blue’s Amtrak kerfuffle & Texan travel advice for bicyclists.
Patrick in Davis CA wishes us a happy new year and compares Thunder Island Brewing toBerryessa Brew Co. wishing both the best of success.
Nick on twitter shares a tallbike with tandem chain setup, cable steering, adjustable height and disassembles for travel.
Thanks to sustaining donor Shadowfox for supporting our show costs.