Bicycle Talk

Bicycle Talk. Episode 391 April 17th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Even Race officials are being run over by inattentive drivers. On a positive side: Tom Pidcock win’s a classic. And 2 more monument classics to come. ‘The Bike Is the Cure’: Meet New Congressional Bike Caucus Chair Mike Thompson. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: 5 […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 390 April 10th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Oh the crashes. Pro bike circuit is just riddled with crashes. Wout Van Aert out for a while. But of course you better be wearing the right socks! On a positive side: Go Men’s UConn Basketball team! The Paris Roubaix! Did you see […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 389 April 3rd 2024 Ron’s Rant: Cars that are too quiet. The EV’s are coming, but can you hear them approaching from behind? Go Huskies again. On a positive side: College Basketball fever. Ride the East on June 8, 2024! Town of Mansfield CT. accepts the bicycle pedestrian proposal offer by Bike […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 388 March 27th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Heart medication and the frustration I am feeling right now. Ron rants about his current health dilemma and his bodies rejection of the pharmaceutical he is taking. On a positive side: The Natchaug Epic Gravel ride this past weekend. People for bikes planning to develop reasonable […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 387 March 20th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Fox News Bogus report “How e-bikes are exploding and killing people”. And a heart felt comment to Peter Sagan. On a positive side: Classics! March 16, 2024, Milan-San Remo Crazy finish. And, A New Study Proves E-Bikes Are Pretty Damn Great for the Future of […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 386 March 13th 2024 Ron’s Rant:Distracted Driving Again? The numbers keep going up. Please put down that phone. On a positive side: American rider wins Paris / Nice Classic. Town of Canton CT. Lowers the speed limit. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Back to tire size. Yes Size matters! Content: […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 385 March 6th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Apologies to my radio listeners on last week’s show. Technical issue. You will find it on WHUS.ORG. On a positive side: 60 degree weather in early March! Uconn Huskies cap both Men’s and Women’s Big East Titles! Here come the classics. Big weekend in Europe as […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 384 February 28th 2024: Ron’s Rant: New Jersey attempting to require liability insurance for e-bike owners. Walking in Los Angeles is so dangerous that more pedestrians were killed last year on Vermont Avenue than in the entire state of Vermont. On a positive side: The international drivers association: no longer […]

Bicycle Talk. Episode 383 February 20th 2024 Ron’s Rant: February weather! Why are we building more parking garages? Anyone in planning ever consider a safe bike and bus lane? On a positive side:Why is cycling so happy? What happens if you cycle everyday? NINE BENEFITS OF BIKING 30 MINUTES A DAY. Mechanical minute […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 382: February 14th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Ron Cautions cyclists as they take to the roads during the latest warm weather weekend. And of course winter is back this week. Lots of snow predicted. On a positive side: Why are cyclists so happy? DUH. Did you get out and enjoy the weekend weather? […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 381: February 7th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Shout out to local cyclist John Ryan. Annual February head cold, blah. Drivers complain about bike lanes. On a positive side: It’s Lizzy! Local Lizzy Gunsalus places 18th in the World Cyclocross championships. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Warmer weather approaching. Let’s talk Fenders! Content: Ron […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 380: January 31st 2024 Ron’s Rant: Are you a mileage junkie or do you prefer hours. And farewell to New England Legend Dick Ring. On a positive side: Indoor cycling workouts! Small cities winning big in the grant department. SF CA wants to govern cars speed. Really?Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Another reminder. […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 379: January 24th 2024: Ron’s Rant Sidewalk Demons on Bicycles. Are you a sidewalk demon? In NYC Elected’s Roll Out ‘Bike Safe’ Campaign While Admitting Cars are the Real Source of Danger: What happens when a cyclist hits a pedestrian? On a positive side: A shout out to: Baruch Herzfeld is […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 378: January 17th 2024: Ron’s Rant: Baby it’s cold outside! Farm to fork Fondo has their last event in July of 2024. On a positive side:Shout out to TCC for their annual meeting and potluck dinner event. And to Bill Penn for his cross country bicycle trip presentation. It’s MLK Day […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 377: January 10th 2024 Episode 377: Ron’s Rant: Enough snow to shovel but hardly enough to play in. And Have you ever been doored? Hmmm. On a positive side: The rebirth of cycling for e-bike roadies. Yes!!!! H.R.1019 – E-BIKE Act. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Is this your year […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 376: January 1st 2024: Ron’s Rant: Power Failures, Holiday schedules and Where the heck has Pedlinron been for the past 2 week’s? Vulnerable user deaths up to record numbers in 2023? USA Cycling changes rates to race promoters. And, Hey sports fans, stick a sock in it On a […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 375: December 13th 2023: Ron’s Rant: We need a revolution. And I not talking about just spinning your wheels. Ron talks Bicycle Revolution. On a positive side: Roundabouts coming to CT. Cyclocross Nationals results and Local riders! Shout out: The Bicycle Revolution and Harvey Mudd College: Mechanical minute and cycling tips: […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 374:December 6th 2023: Ron’s Rant: Distracted Driving Statistics & Facts In 2023. A total of nine people die every day in the United States from distracted driving. If you ride a bike please be careful out there. On a positive side: Ribbon Cutting Event for the East Coast Greenway’s newest official […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 373: November 29th 2023 Ron’s Rant: Trek Bicycles and it # 4 ranking for trademark infringement. On a positive side: Tomorrow is Frannie’s Birthday! USA Cycling Launches New Event Organizer Resource Portal . VPN you say? Hmmmm. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Insure your bike on a homeowner […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 372: November 22nd 2023: Ron’s Rant: Be Aware of your space and surroundings. And NYC Mayor Adams and his office concur: The “proliferation” of e-bikes is “driving” a surge in cyclist deaths this year, City Hall claimed Tuesday. Really? If so, why are there not safer places to ride them? GCN Plus? […]