Mountain Bike Pioneer's guest appearances

Mountain Bike Pioneer

The Common Threads 

Swan Dive 

Mark Allen

Dick Costolo

Dean Karnazes

Rebecca Rusch

Kara Swisher

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Michael Sharkey

Jeremy Jones

Hank WIllis Thomas

Harry Belafonte

Matt Smith

Rob Smith

John Spence

Josh Felser

Jonathan Miller

OwlTail

Scot Nicol

In the late 70s, Scot Nicol, was a young hippie living on the coast in Mendocino County (CA), when an article appeared about this new “Clunker Bike” movement happening in Marin County, CA and Crested Butte. A handful of guys were essentially retrofitting old Scwhinn bikes to ride on the dirt. Scot reached out to these kindred spirits (now cycling legends: Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly among others) and, basically, they collectively invented what we now know as mountain bikes. It will be 40 years ago this April Fools day that Scot, AKA Chuck Ibis, launched IbisCycles.com with­out mon­ey or a plan. Today, his bikes are considered some of the most sophisticated and coveted ever built, with a waiting list over a year long. Nicol always found a way to turn bikes into art, pioneering a “function follows form” philosophy that has made believers out of everyone lucky enough to ride one of his creations. Inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, and beloved worldwide in the passionate world of riding, Scot still rides every day and defines the idea of turning avocation into vocation. He also happens to be one of Swan Dive's host, Stuart Sheldon's dear friends and favorite people on the planet.Share your Swan Dive at www.swandive.us

In the late 70s, Scot Nicol, was a young hippie living on the coast in Mendocino County (CA), when an article appeared about this new “Clunker Bike” movement happening in Marin County, CA and Crested Butte. A handful of guys were essentially retrofitting old Scwhinn bikes to ride on the dirt. Scot reached out to these kindred spirits (now cycling legends: Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly among others) and, basically, they collectively invented what we now know as mountain bikes. It will be 40 years ago this April Fools day that Scot, AKA Chuck Ibis, launched <a href="http://IbisCycles.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IbisCycles.com</a> with­out mon­ey or a plan. Today, his bikes are considered some of the most sophisticated and coveted ever built, with a waiting list over a year long. Nicol always found a way to turn bikes into art, pioneering a “function follows form” philosophy that has made believers out of everyone lucky enough to ride one of his creations. Inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, and beloved worldwide in the passionate world of riding, Scot still rides every day and defines the idea of turning avocation into vocation. He also happens to be one of Swan Dive's host, Stuart Sheldon's dear friends and favorite people on the planet. Share your Swan Dive at <a href="http://www.swandive.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.swandive.us</a>

Scot Nicol - Work IS Play - Mountain Bike Pioneer

Gary Fisher

Listen A new podcast episode with mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher. From light shows for the Grateful Dead and decorating the Jefferson Airplane mansion to becoming one of the pioneers of mountain biking, Gary Fisher has seen a lot. And he remembers it all. Gary Fisher was born in 1950, and raced bikes until being suspended in 1968 for long hair. Fast forward to the 1970s and early 1980s, Gary is not only back on his bike, but starting a movement with $600 with his partners Charlie Kelly and frame builder, Tom Ritchey. By 1983, Gary was on to his own company, Gary Fisher Bikes, which was acquired years later by Trek Bikes. I could barely keep up with Gary’s take on the past, present and future of bikes and society. He gets into it all: Growing up in Guam, Beverly Hills and the Bay Area; what’s needed to get more kids on bikes; bike shares, electric scooters and cities; the state of pro sponsorships; his views on nutrition and training; and a lot of fun. As Gary says, “It’s not the nuts and bolts. The nuts and bolts are the carrier. It’s the places you go, the people you meet, the stuff you do. That’s what makes it a great adventure.” You can read the full interview here or listen to this episode with Gary Fisher on The Common Threads podcast.  Your feedback helps us make each episode better. If you enjoy The Common Threads, subscribe to the show and leave us a rating or review. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts The post Gary Fisher, Mountain Bike Pioneer: “It’s the places you go, the people you meet, the stuff you do.” appeared first on Prokit.

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gary-fisher-mountain-bike-pioneer-and-entrepreneur/id1385893157?i=1000422612277" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen</a> A new podcast episode with mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher. From light shows for the Grateful Dead and decorating the Jefferson Airplane mansion to becoming one of the pioneers of mountain biking, <a href="https://mmbhof.org/gary-fisher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Fisher</a> has seen a lot. And he remembers it all. Gary Fisher was born in 1950, and raced bikes until being suspended in 1968 for long hair. Fast forward to the 1970s and early 1980s, Gary is not only back on his bike, but starting a movement with $600 with his partners <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kelly_(businessman)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Kelly</a> and frame builder, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ritchey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Ritchey</a>. By 1983, Gary was on to his own company, Gary Fisher Bikes, which was acquired years later by Trek Bikes. I could barely keep up with Gary’s take on the past, present and future of bikes and society. He gets into it all: Growing up in Guam, Beverly Hills and the Bay Area; what’s needed to get more kids on bikes; bike shares, electric scooters and cities; the state of pro sponsorships; his views on nutrition and training; and a lot of fun. As Gary says, “It’s not the nuts and bolts. The nuts and bolts are the carrier. It’s the places you go, the people you meet, the stuff you do. That’s what makes it a great adventure.” You can read the full interview <a href="https://theprokit.com/posts/athlete-feature-gary-fisher-mountain-bike-pioneer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or listen to this episode with Gary Fisher on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-threads/id1385893157" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Common Threads podcast</a>. Your feedback helps us make each episode better. If you enjoy The Common Threads, subscribe to the show and leave us a rating or review. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-threads/id1385893157" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/48AXxq0tn2ecPU2mHsKmPA" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>| <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6pcsovfugxqs6gponry3blnjdi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> The post <a href="https://theprokit.com/posts/gary-fisher-mountain-bike-pioneer-and-entrepreneur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Fisher, Mountain Bike Pioneer: “It’s the places you go, the people you meet, the stuff you do.”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theprokit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prokit</a>.

Gary Fisher, Mountain Bike Pioneer: “It’s the places you go, the people you meet, the stuff you do.”