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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Well respected journalist Joe Lindsey talks with me about many areas of our sport; Henry Gold from TDA Global Cycling fills us in on his newest tri...

  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:08
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Bryan Ball, stand-up comic and managing editor of benrideronline.com talks recumbents, beer, and more; Bina Bilenky Trahan fills us in on this year...

  • Added: Oct 24, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:17
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Diane chats with BMC's pro rider Taylor Phinney about growing up with a pair of Olympians, cycling in today's peloton, and his interest in art and ...

  • Added: Oct 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:06
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We discuss injured mountain bike hall-of-famer Charlie Cunningham; then, we talk with Josh Poertner, the newest owner of Silca - the iconic pump br...

  • Added: Oct 10, 2015
  • Length: 59:12
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Greenspeed Trike's CEO Ian Sims talks about recumbents, motorcycle side cars, and more. Journalist and author Suze Clemtison tells us about her ne...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2015
  • Length: 01:01:16
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First up is Hollywood Features' editor Peter Flax whose recently published piece, "The Ride of Way" gives us details about his experiences as a com...

  • Added: Sep 26, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:10
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Wrapping up Interbike with three great guests: Red Kite Prayer's Patrick Brady, TexMarket's Joni Taylor, and outspoken journalist Amanda Batty.

  • Added: Sep 19, 2015
  • Length: 59:25