The Outspoken Cyclist

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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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Journalist Joe Lindsey and Diane chat about some great topics - NASCAR, LeBron, Froome, Bridgestone, and more. Mark Plotz tells Diane about the bi...

  • Added: Sep 08, 2018
  • Length: 59:46
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Diane talks with Matt Manuel from Fluent Frames in Canada. Then she's off to Provence to speak with Ride and Seek's Dylan Reynolds. Finally, it's...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2018
  • Length: 58:37
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Diane talks with world-record holder Vittoria Bussi, who broke the UCI one-hour record this week. Then, it's off to Annapolis for a short conversat...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2018
  • Length: 01:04:15
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NY Times criminal justice reporter Jan Ransom talks about the trial of Dave Lewis who is accused of running over cyclist Dan Hangeby in June. Mike...

  • Added: Sep 30, 2018
  • Length: 01:56:08
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Pedal Power Promoters' Christine Acosta talks about bringing cycling, business, and advocacy together in the Tampa St. Pete area. World class tria...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2018
  • Length: 01:06:41
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We take a walk through Peter Weigel's French Fender Days with 6 of his guests. Christine Acosta and Whit Blanton tell us why Pinellas County is pr...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:45
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Encore presentations of two great interviews! Gary Helfrich and Jeff Speck. Each is brilliant, accomplished, and has made hug impacts in their fi...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:04:42
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Molly Hurford gives us great advice for fall riding. A new idea in tires from retyre i Norway. And, a chat with frame builder Johnny Coast. Good ...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2018
  • Length: 58:22
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I speak with Ishbel Rose Holmes about her new book Saving Lucy, One of the best books of the year, it documents Ishbel's round-the-world cycling e...

  • Added: Nov 03, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:24
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Tim Blumenthal from People for Bikes talks about the organization's programs and successes. William Bevington, author of Japanese Steel - Classic ...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2018
  • Length: 01:01:28
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It's a 4-part show starting with the Camp Fire in California and how it is affecting some bike folks, then a chat about a new triathlon on Cape Cod...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:58
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Stocking stuffers from Planet Bike with Kristin Wentworth. A short history and rundown on The Assault on Mt. Mitchell with ride director Katie Jor...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:10
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Caron Whitaker from the LAB talks about the upcoming Senate AV Start Act and the possible ramifications if it passes. Luke Humphreys, new CEO of P...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2018
  • Length: 01:01:06
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We talk about Bike Cleveland's Strategic Summit with Executive Director Jacob VanSickle. Then we catch up with long distance traveler Stephen Swif...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2018
  • Length: 01:02:58
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Kate Koch, The Bike Lady tells about her project to bring bikes to kids in foster care in Ohio. Jim Kersten, president of the Chicago Area Bicycle...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2018
  • Length: 01:06:40
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WKMG news anchor Matt Austin talks about Florida's upcoming vote on a more comprehensive distracted driving law. Drew Guildalian from Engin Cycles...

  • Added: Dec 22, 2018
  • Length: 01:10:09
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We talk with James Stanfill, president of the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Assn. (PBMA). Dan Wuori from Velo News wraps-up 2018.

  • Added: Dec 29, 2018
  • Length: 56:06
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Retired National Guard Army Sergeant Mark Green talks about his new sport - hand cycling. Frame Builder Tony Pereira talks with Diane about his wo...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2019
  • Length: 56:34
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Climate change 101 - with the Evan Pugh Professor at Penn State, Dr. Richard Alley. A discussion about women's 6-day racing with creative writing ...

  • Added: Jan 12, 2019
  • Length: 54:52
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Joan Hanscom, new executrive director of the Trexlertown Velodrome (The Valley Preferred Cycling Center); Amishland and Lakes Bicycle Tour; Eastern...

  • Added: Jan 19, 2019
  • Length: 01:04:45