The Outspoken Cyclist

Series produced by WJCU

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Radio for Cyclists, by Cyclists

Join host Diane Lees for one hour weekly as she talks with notables from industry, advocacy, and the cycling community at large including manufacturers, bicycle builders, riders, trainers, coaches, and legislators. With 36 years of bicycle shop experience, Diane will also talks about fit, performance, training, and more.


233 Pieces

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Recorded ahead of the passage of the Surface Transportation Bill on Thursday, we explore the amendments that almost killed all cycling related init...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:36
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Locks aren't sexy? This may change your mind! We talk security for your bike with TiGr lock's Jim & John Loughlin. Elegant bordering on artistic,...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:24
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Andrew McLindon talks about his Family Foundation's mission of giving adaptive bikes to kids, teens, and young adults. Mina Thorgeson, from Ridgel...

  • Added: Nov 21, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:10
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Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx tells us about the current station of transportation in the U.S., and what we can expect going forward. W...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:19
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Year-end wrap-up of our sport of cycling with journalist and social media guru Dan Wuori. A compelling conversation about the Ride for Missing Chi...

  • Added: Dec 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:21
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Paris-Bret-Paris American record holder (consecutive events spanning 32 years!) and athletic trainer Paul Bacho talks about his cycling, his work a...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:36
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We talk with associate editor of Nelo News Caley Fretz about cycling and terrorism. Then, we head out to Albuquerque to speak with journalist and ...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2015
  • Length: 01:01:53
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3 Fabulous encore interviews! Richard Schwinn, Maynard Hershon, and Ross Shafer! Happy holidays from The Outspoken Cyclsit.

  • Added: Dec 26, 2015
  • Length: 01:01:24
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Tim and I have a lengthy discussion about all kinds of stuff for the first half of our show; then, we head on out to California to talk with Jacqui...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2016
  • Length: 01:01:30
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This week's show is all race announcer Dave Towle. Wait til you meet this guy! He's really something.

  • Added: Jan 16, 2016
  • Length: 01:01:08
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Fascinating discussion about with industry expert Jay Townley about the origin of the Schwinn Total Concept Store Author, coach, sports nutrition...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:30
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My first guest, Hugh Walton, holds 12 gold medals and was the force behind world famous Pearl Izumi. It's a GREAT conversation with an industry vet...

  • Added: Jan 30, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:01
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It's Radiothon week! And, we blow out the week with three great interviews! Firs tup, the "voices" of VeloVoices, a great on line pro-cycling site...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2016
  • Length: 59:48
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Retired pro cyclist Connie Carpenter Phinney is also the wife of past pro Davis Phinney and the mother of current pro cyclist Taylor Phinney - seei...

  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 01:01:57
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USA Cycling's CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall joins me for a lengthy conversation. We talk to Greg and Aleta from Boston Bike Party

  • Added: Feb 20, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:34
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Fun, lively one-hour long discussion with 5 custom frame builders at the 2016 North American Handmade Show

  • Added: Mar 09, 2016
  • Length: 58:57
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Custom frame builder Greg White from Magic Cycle Werks. Mayor Gene McGee talks about his town, Ridgeland, MIssissippi

  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:46
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Custom bike builder Mike DeSalvo from Ashland, Oregon and urban planner, writer, and author of Urban Revolutions.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2016
  • Length: 01:01:24
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Chef Biju Thomas talks about his new book, The Feed Zone Table as well as his Little Curry Shops. Journalist Dan Wuori weighs in on the deaths of ...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2016
  • Length: 59:56
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Author Kimball Taylor discusses his book The Coyote's Bicycle. Frame builder Tim Neenan from Lighthouse Cycles recaps his 41 year career in the bi...

  • Added: Apr 17, 2016
  • Length: 59:56