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Cars are not the problem. You are the problem.

Cars are not the problem.  You are the problem.

An open letter to cyclists, Every few years my local paper’s Letters to the Editor  section features people writing in on the Cars v. Bikes subject.  Drivers are angry at cyclists who disregard traffic laws.  Cyclists are incensed by rude drivers yelling at them or running them off the road.  Recently I read about a cyclist [...]

Friday Time Waster & Case in Point

Friday Time Waster & Case in Point

A few things. 1) Does anyone own, or has used, a Scicon travel case?  I’m replacing my decade old Trico and want some thing with a hard shell that has wheels.  Specifically I am looking for something that can roll without having to be tipped like the Trico.  This is most useful for the train [...]

Good Friday Podcast

Good Friday Podcast

The stone (or better yet, cobblestone) has been rolled away.  We peer inside with great anticipation.  The tomb is empty!?  Where is he??  He has risen! Indeed, Tom Boonen is back and more bad ass than ever winning 3 majors so far and tipped to win another Paris Roubaix this weekend. Who will be the [...]

The Jersey Project

The Jersey Project

John G. speaks with Bill Humphreys, creator of the “The Jersey Project.”  It is sure to bring back memories for some of you.  What was your favorite jersey from the 1970′s?  Mine has got to be iconic Molteni. Go to the Source – twojohnspodcast.missingsaddle.com

Keeping Tabs on Things

Keeping Tabs on Things

While we have not been podcasting lately, the Two Johns are still keeping an eye on cycling.  The UCI recent rule changes  regulating things such as lawyer tabs (see below) and limiting these camel fronts (see below) to softball fields instead of bicycle races helps keep things interesting.     Go to the Source – [...]

Podcast 2/23/2012

Podcast 2/23/2012

This is the podcast version of a gluten free Two Johns Podcast missing the listener feedback section that tends to cause inflammation of the duration.  In its stead, the two Johns talk about one recent desert trip and the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike race experience, and winter hard training rides.  We [...]

Podcast 2/9/2012

Podcast 2/9/2012

Special Guest: Enve Composite’s Jason Schiers Special Guest:  New Belgium Brewery’s Bryan Simpson The first podcast of the last Mayan Calendar year is a cracker!  The United States Attorney closes the case, Contador decision & a potential AC fairness fund.  In racing news, Boonen is back.  For those Boonen fans out there, here are couple [...]

Interview: New Belgium Brewery’s Bryan Simpson

Interview:  New Belgium Brewery’s Bryan Simpson

Recently I spoke with New Belgium Brewery’s Bryan Simpson about the beer brewer’s bike infused libations, culture and bikes.   Go to the Source – twojohnspodcast.missingsaddle.com

Interview: Enve Composites Founder, Jason Schiers

Interview:  Enve Composites Founder, Jason Schiers

Listen in as Jason Scheirs talks about carbon technologies, processes and some of the future.  You can check out his company, Enve Composites on the web. Above: section of a carbon rim, Below: the people of Enve   Go to the Source – twojohnspodcast.missingsaddle.com

Podcast 12/16/2011 & Your ‘Best of 2011′ Cycling Moment

Podcast 12/16/2011 & Your ‘Best of 2011′ Cycling Moment

That’s right, you, the listeners’ chance to be part of the podcast yet again.  Beyond the email or attached photo, passed the free style outro message, light years ahead of the random call in, leave a message telling us about your favorite cycling related best moment, ride… whatever of 2011.  They will become part of [...]

Podcast 12/16/2011 & Your ‘Best of 2011′ Cycling Moment

Podcast 12/16/2011 & Your ‘Best of 2011′ Cycling Moment

That’s right, you, the listeners’ chance to be part of the podcast yet again.  Beyond the email or attached photo, passed the free style outro message, light years ahead of the random call in, leave a message telling us about your favorite cycling related best moment, ride… whatever of 2011.  They will become part of [...]

What I Did Over the Recent Holiday

What I Did Over the Recent Holiday

Among the festivities that happened over the recent holiday I paid a visit to my former employer, bicycle mentor, Two Johns:  The Espresso roaster and friend, John Drake.  Podcast listeners will remember John from a couple coffee interviews and the frame builder’s special podcast.  He owns the fine bicycle shop, Bikeworks and Drake’s Fine Coffee Roasting. [...]

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