Latest Bicycletouring Podcast Episodes
The Ride That Makes Grown Men Cry
Bicycles To The Rescue - August 04, 2020 21:32 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Leadville 100 is one of those endurance athletic events that have gained a cult following because of place it happens and the shear brutality of completing the challenge. Listen to our interview with New Jersey Mountain Bike legend Kris Weber recount his experiences in completing the event 7...
E-bikes Demystified
Bicycles To The Rescue - July 28, 2020 22:19 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPedal assist electric bikes have been around for a surprisingly long time but have only recently surged in popularity as technology improvements and more affordable prices have made E-bikes accessible for lots of people. Listen to Rob Kaplan, a bicycle industry veteran and pioneer in the E-bike b...
Is a triathlon for you?
Bicycles To The Rescue - July 15, 2020 19:12 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTriathlons are not for everyone but if you have ever thought about what it would be like take a listen to Fran Swenson take you through her journey from being and overworked, out of shape, couch rider to accomplished athlete competing in marathons and Ironman Triathlons. Fran's story is motivatio...
Slaying Paper Dragons
Bicycles To The Rescue - June 26, 2020 20:28 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMost Americans use bicycles for fun and recreation but it can be so much more! A bicycle as a tool for transportation is a viable way to increase your health and mental well being and save you some dough!
20% Fewer Cars-The Upside To A Pandemic
Bicycles To The Rescue - June 19, 2020 23:33 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe've always wondered how the world would be different with fewer cars on the road. With the Covid 19 pandemic we don't have to wonder anymore! Maybe something good can come from this challenging period.
E Bikes Are Not Cheating!
Bicycles To The Rescue - May 27, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe new revolution in cycling are E-bikes. Pedal assist bicycles are a great way for people to get into the fun riding without the physical hurdle of getting in shape before it starts to be fun.
Bike Racing Is Stupid-Fight Me!
Bicycles To The Rescue - May 20, 2020 14:43 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor as long as there have been bicycles there has been bicycle racing. Is that a good thing? In light of some people doing whatever it takes to win, including all kinds of cheating, should we just stop bike racing ?
BTTR-The Politics of Infrastructure
Bicycles To The Rescue - January 28, 2020 00:55 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIf you pay any attention to people talking about bike safety the topic always turns to infrastructure and how it's so terrible here in the USA. "This isn't Denmark" you'll hear people say. Funny thing though-Denmark was not always the bicycle friendly place it is today. So what does it take? Tim...
Road Warrior Phil Davies
Bicycles To The Rescue - January 07, 2020 00:25 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIs a bike a suitable replacement for a car? Phil says the answer is maybe. Give a listen and decide for yourself!
BTTR Throw Away Your Car!
Bicycles To The Rescue - November 27, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLets face the facts-We love cars! From the time we are little kids we were taught that owning and driving a car was about the coolest thing you could do that signaled you were an adult and that your status was all about what car you were driving. But the reality is our over-population of cars i...
Bicycles and Your Health
Bicycles To The Rescue - November 20, 2019 23:31 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsYeah we've heard it all-your doctor says you should exercise more and eat better. Well we're here to tell you that you don't need to exercise, you just need to go have fun on your bike! So, if you need a health boost-it's Bicycles To The Rescue!
Bicycles and Climate Change
Bicycles To The Rescue - November 13, 2019 14:49 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsClimate change is a polarizing political debate and it's hard to know what's real or not-The only thing we know for sure though is that there is no downside to riding a bicycle.
Bicycles To The Rescue Episode 1
Bicycles To The Rescue - November 07, 2019 22:57 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn our earlier podcast called N+1, while we were discussing bicycles, we were pretty focused on the bicycle as an object. Going forward with a new name and direction, Bicycles To the Rescue explores all the ways in which a bicycle is a simple solution to a lot of complex problems. Personal healt...
N Plus One Episode 4
Bicycles To The Rescue - December 28, 2018 00:14 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt seems like there are fewer kids riding bikes these days. We don't think that is a good trend! One solution we have found to fight this trend is NICA-The National Interscholastic Cycling Association-Learn more about this amazing program. You just might want to get involved with your family!
N PLus One Episode 3
Bicycles To The Rescue - October 29, 2018 14:23 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode Brendan and Kevin kick around the notion of how many bikes does any one person really need to own. The answer may not be as straight forward as you think!
N Plus One-Episode 2 part 2
Bicycles To The Rescue - October 19, 2018 14:44 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode we present part 2 of our interview with Cyndi Steiner, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition. In part 1 we discussed some of the issues facing cyclists on the roads in NEw Jersey. Part 2 delves into what the Coalition does and some of the accomplishments...
We're getting killed out here! Part 1
Bicycles To The Rescue - October 15, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest, Cyndi Steiner, is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition. Cyndi is an authority on this topic and has a perspective that you will find interesting if you ride bikes on the road in Jersey.
N Plus One Inaugural
Bicycles To The Rescue - October 05, 2018 21:56 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe inaugural episode of N+1 the podcast that looks at all things bicycles and cycling to debunk the BS and get at the truth of bicycles and why we love them so much. Episode one looks at the evolution of a bike nut through the prism of a brotherly connection to bikes and the memories created th...
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