366: Ten Years of Pedalshift [Live!]
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Release Date: 06/13/2024
367: C&O But Slow - Part 4
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
After a rejuvenating zero day to avoid the storms, I had one more day of road riding to catch my train. A familiar route, but not exactly one with mindfulness paid to bikes. Would I catch the train home? Celebrate 10 Years of Pedalshift Quick housekeeping if you missed last episode’s live show news… I’m off to Oregon for the 10th anniversary tour: Oregon Coast Remixed! We’ll pivot right into that as soon as we wrap up the C&O But Slow over the next few weeks, so stay tuned. Also another shout to Lael Wilcox’s pod… her adventure around the world continues so make sure you...
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366: Ten Years of Pedalshift [Live!]
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
June 8th, 2014 was the very first episode of The Pedalshift Project, and since then we've gone on quite the journey, mostly by bike. On this live episode, we got a bunch of listeners together to chat about highlights from the last ten years, the evolution of the show, and the reveal of the Tenth Anniversary Tour this summer. Recorded live June 8, 2024. Watch the show Top Ten Moments Honorable Mention Ten First episode - 001 First Brock - 002 First Aaron and first Sprocket Crossover - 004 Gillian Klempner Willman and The New Woman - 013 The Sprocket Podcast bike touring music crossover - 044...
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365: C&O But Slow - Part 3
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
After leaving you all with a bit of a cliffhanger, the decision is made – my (formerly) slow and chill C&O ride now gets another 18 miles of riding to some sweet sweet roofed lodging at my cabin. But that means I cross into West Virginia where I encounter something I’ve never dealt with before. Explicit tag earned for this episode… Celebrate 10 Years of Pedalshift Live 6/8 The march to the ten year anniversary of the show commences… Live show to celebrate things June 8th, at 8pm ET. It will be podcasted the following week but always down for some live banter. It'll be on the and...
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Best of Pedalshift 262: Guide to the C&O - The Basics
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
I’ve taken listeners on a bunch of rides on the C&O (including the current one!), so it's worth revisiting my guide to riding it. In the first of two parts, it’s an audio guide to cycling the C&O Canal towpath whether you’re a first timer of a full on expert. Best of Pedalshift 262: Guide to the C&O - The Basics
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364: C&O But Slow - Part 2
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
After a surprisingly fast start for a planned slow tour, it was time to head down trail. But the muddy trail conditions of the night before don’t improve with more rain, and the forecast looks pretty wet and plans… well, they’re meant to change on a big bike trip! Celebrate 10 Years of Pedalshift Live 6/8 The march to the ten year anniversary of the show commences… Live show to celebrate things June 8th, at 8pm ET. It will be podcasted the following week but always down for some live banter. It'll be on the and here at . C&O But Slow - Part 2 Morning Setup and Reflections ...
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363: C&O But Slow - Part 1
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Starting with a semi-eventful train to Cumberland, the tour kicks off at an unexpected pace. But with rain already soaking the trail, and more on the way would the C&O reject my desire for a chill and relaxing start to my trip? Celebrate 10 Years of Pedalshift Live 6/8 The march to the ten year anniversary of the show commences… Live show to celebrate things June 8th, at 8pm ET. It will be podcasted the following week but always down for some live banter. It'll be on the and here at . C&O But Slow - Part 1 Introduction Preparing for a bike ride to Union Station Discussing train...
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362: C&O But Slow Preview
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Finding my way back onto the C&O is hardly a surprise, but this spring’s ride is taking a page from my 2024 goals… try to take some of these tours a little more slowly. On this preview episode, we cover how I think it’ll go down. C&O But Slow Preview Celebrate 10 Years of Pedalshift Live 6/8 The march to the ten year anniversary of the show commences… Live show to celebrate things June 8th, time TBA, but mark it down now. It will be podcasted the following week but always down for some live banter. The basics Full size bike New config (more on that in a moment) Cumberland...
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Best of Pedalshift 106: Beginners Series (2018)
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Are you brand new to bicycle touring or like seeing things through the eyes of a first-timer? You’re in luck! On this episode, we revisit the 2018 Pedalshift bicycle touring beginners series, following James from NYC on his journey to his first bicycle tour.
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361: The Science of Cycling
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Ever wonder why it's harder to cycle up a hill? Or why it's easier to ride on smooth asphalt with skinny tires instead of wide tires on gravel? Turns out, there's an answer: SCIENCE! On this edition, we delve into the (very) basics on what works against us while riding, and how we convert food into motion! The Science of Cycling Programming notes Best of next week Spring tour preview the week after, followed by the tour journal! The march to the ten year anniversary of the show commences… Live show to celebrate things June 8th, time TBA, but mark it down now. It will be podcasted the...
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360: Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
When we talk about mindfulness in bicycle travel, we mean paying close attention to our experiences and feelings while we are biking. Sometimes this is a natural thing to do and doesn't require any added thought, and sometimes it's helpful to be intentional about it because it can often enhance your travel. On this edition, we talk about how bicycling can be a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel 1. Introduction to Mindfulness in Bicycle Travel Definition of mindfulness in the context of biking Importance of being present and enjoying each moment of the ride Concepts of...
info_outlineJune 8th, 2014 was the very first episode of The Pedalshift Project, and since then we've gone on quite the journey, mostly by bike. On this live episode, we got a bunch of listeners together to chat about highlights from the last ten years, the evolution of the show, and the reveal of the Tenth Anniversary Tour this summer. Recorded live June 8, 2024.
Watch the show
https://www.youtube.com/live/-u45VErpq3U
Top Ten Moments
Honorable Mention Ten
First episode - 001
First Brock - 002
First Aaron and first Sprocket Crossover - 004
Gillian Klempner Willman and The New Woman - 013
The Sprocket Podcast bike touring music crossover - 044
First Cat Caperello-Snyder 056
Thanksgiving on the C&O - 063
First Jasmine Reece 069
First Guthrie solo - 071
Green Goblin retirement tour - 252-258
Top ten
10. Social Distancing on the C&O (200-203) - April 2020)
9. Katy Trail (118-126 May-June 2018)
8. eBikes with Biking Brian (Nov 30, 2023)
7. First Brompton tour in CA (048 - April 28, 2016)
6. Shifty the Elf makes his first appearance on the very first Holiday Spectacular (Pedalshift 038 - December 24, 2015)
5. First Biking to Disney World (277 - March 24, 2022)
4. DC to Cincinnati (165-169 - May-June 2019)
3. The 2020 Bike Touring Draft feat. Sprocket (207 - June 11, 2020)
2. The Mysterious James three pack (190-192 - January 2020)
1. The Pacific Coast (005, 006, 010 - 2014)
Summer 10th Anniversary Tour Reveal
Oregon Coast Remix
- Lincoln City to Crescent City
- Classic touring bike (same one I used 10 years ago for the full coast)
- All new campsites (mostly)
- About a week of riding and no barfing on busses to Medford this time
- Tour preview will be hitting the pod in a few weeks!