Outspoken Cyclist Podcast

Guests: Christian Sander; John Surico Hello and welcome to TOC. I’m your host Diane Jenks. Thanks for tuning in today. My first guest is Christian Sander, the producer and writer of Hard Miles, a full-length feature film starring Matthew Modine as Greg Townsend, a social worker who takes a group of incarcerated teenage boys on … Continue reading "Show #650 – May 5, 2024" The post Show #650 – May 5, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Ian Dille; Tomas Castrillon The world of bike racing, from the high school through pro levels, has been predominantly male and predominantly white, so when I saw Ian Dille’s article in Outside Online about the Richmond Cycling Corps – the kids from Cool lane, I wanted to know more. Founded by pro-racer Craig Dawson … Continue reading "Show #649 – April 23, 2024" The post Show #649 – April 23, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Adam Rogers; Peter Flax This episode features two incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable guests. First is someone I would term a renaissance man – at least he’s a modern renaissance man. Adam Rogers is curious about A LOT of things and while we have a great topic that he recently reported on about bike lanes … Continue reading "Show #648 – March 27, 2024" The post Show #648 – March 27, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Mike Lydon; Dr. Ralph Buehler A couple of quick notes – BIG congratulations to American Matteo Jorgenson from team Visma – Lease a Bike for winning Paris-Nice this past Sunday. What a race… the weather was awful, but the racing was daring and exciting. And for those in NE Ohio who know the Detroit-Superior … Continue reading "Show #647 – March 15, 2024" The post Show #647 – March 15, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Todd Gould; John Howard Today’s episode is about one man and his life as told in a new documentary as well as a new biographical novel. Marshal Major Taylor is a name so many of us know, yet what do we really know ABOUT him? Todd Gould is an Emmy award winning producer and … Continue reading "Show # 646 – February 25, 2024" The post Show # 646 – February 25, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Dr. Cara Hamann; Terry Lansdell We’ve talked about biking and walking infrastructure a lot over the past few years, and it always amazes me that there is so much more to say. For instance… Crosswalks – who do you think is legally protected in a crosswalk? Well, you might be surprised to learn that … Continue reading "Show #645 – February 20, 2024" The post Show #645 – February 20, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Dave Simmons; Mark & Cal Norstad It truly feels as if spring is close… and with that, there are thoughts of great riding ahead. Before we get started. I wanted to mention an upcoming show about a new documentary. As many of you know, one of the greatest riders to ever live and compete … Continue reading "Show #644 – February 10,, 2024" The post Show #644 – February 10,, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Jeff Speck & Chris Dempsey As many of you know, I have an abiding interest in urban planning, walkable and bikeable cities, and sustainability. In furthering that interest, I love speaking with folks who are involved in any or all of these areas and today is no exception. My guests today are Jeff Speck … Continue reading "Show #643 – January 27, 2024" The post Show #643 – January 27, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: John Surico; Roff Smith Happy New Year everyone! I’m back for a new season of the show and today we begin with conversations with two guests we’ve spoken with in the past. First up is John Surico. John’s work is all about sustainability, safety, cities, and transportation. He melds it all up on his … Continue reading "Show #642 – January 20, 2024" The post Show #642 – January 20, 2024 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: John Robinson; Peter & Tracy Flucke This year, with so much turmoil in the world, I wanted to feature a story that is both heartwarming and inspirational. Homelessness is a real thing – and a very disconcerting one. So, when a hard-working homeless man, who saved his money to buy an eBike to commute … Continue reading "Show #641 – November 28, 2023" The post Show #641 – November 28, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Veronica Davis; Eric McBride My guests this show couldn’t be more different in terms of their focus – one is a civil engineer, ardent urban planner, and transportation specialist, the other is an accomplished Master’s bike racer, winning several medals in this year’s PanAm Games. But, variety is the spice of life as they … Continue reading "Show #640 – November 22, 2023" The post Show #640 – November 22, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guest: Georgena Terry As promised, my conversation today is with one of the pioneers of women’s frame design Georgena Terry. I’ve known Georgena for many years and it is always great to speak with her. She started out as an engineering student in Pittsburgh and took that engineering mind into the bicycle business in 1985, … Continue reading "Show #639 – November 2, 2023" The post Show #639 – November 2, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Jamie Swan; Steve Magas With the demise of events such as NAHBS, The New England Builder’s Ball, Classic Rendezvous Weekend, and even the postponement of The Philly Bike Show until Spring of 2024, any opportunity to see classic bicycles and talk with other enthusiasts is welcome. I know most of you probably don’t live … Continue reading "Show #638 – October 15, 2023" The post Show #638 – October 15, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guest: Johnny Coast This episode was supposed to air a week earlier to coincide with an event my guest was having at his Brooklyn, NY workshop. Due to COVID and nasty weather, it was postponed to this coming Sunday, October 1st. Also, I want to preface this episode with an important announcement from Shimano. Last … Continue reading "Show #637 – September 26, 2023" The post Show #637 – September 26, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guest: Lynne Salvo There is only one word for my guest today and that word is hero! And, Lynn Salvo is definitely one of mine. Back in 2019, pre-covid of course, I spoke with Lynn as she was riding across Canada as the oldest woman to complete the trek coast-to-coast for a Guiness World Record. … Continue reading "Show #636 – September 17, 2023" The post Show #636 – September 17, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Richard Schwinn; Sergio Bravo EOS – End of summer… and what a strange summer it has been, especially when we look at what Mother Nature threw at us. But we still want to feel a sense of normalcy and so, today I welcome two guests to the show. First up is a name that … Continue reading "Show #635 – August 24, 2023" The post Show #635 – August 24, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Jennifer Boyd: Dave Wages Sometimes I wonder how I ever became so lucky as to be able to have conversations with the people I do, and this episode of the show highlights two of those people. First up is Jennifer Boyd. Jennifer is the founder of Boyd Productions,LLC, a documentary production company that prides … Continue reading "Show #634 – August 6, 2023" The post Show #634 – August 6, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Matt deNeef; Craig Della Penna This episode of TOC offers up two very different topics. First up is Matt de Neef. He is the managing editor of Escape Collective, the online presence of independent cycling journalism. I caught up with Matt just before Stage 1 of the Tour to chat about his article, In … Continue reading "Show #633 – July 10, 2023" The post Show #633 – July 10, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guest: Jenny Graham – Coffee First, Then the World In my last podcast, I mentioned my guest – Jenny Graham. In 2018, she embarked upon and completed a round-the-world trip by bicycle. This, however, was not just ANY trip – THIS was a Guinness World Record attempt and break the record she did – by … Continue reading "Show #632 – June 23, 2023" The post Show #632 – June 23, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.

Guests: Kristen and PL Meindertsma This is a special episode. Beginning Tomorrow, June 17th, PL And Kristen Meindertsma will begin the first of 5 yearly journeys to raise a cumulative $2.5 for 5 charities over 5 continents. PL and Kristen met at an Ironman competition in 2000, married, and have been working and raising their … Continue reading "Show #631 – June 15, 2023" The post Show #631 – June 15, 2023 appeared first on Outspoken Cyclist Podcast.