Bicycle Talk Episode 348:  June 15th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: .  Ron tells the story of the left lane pass to make the right turn. A  classic show of driver impatience.   On a positive side:  The Giro ends but the  Criterium du Dauphine is here to entertain us until this year’s edition of the TDF. The Best Buddies Ride and experience  Tandem Piloting and being a Domestique at the event.    Announcing the Tour de Cure in the NY greater Capital Region.  Roundabouts in upstate NY. Somebody got the memo. Positive shout out!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Freeman’s bridge Sports  Scotia, NY.  Have you been a mechanic and worked a big charity event? Wow, you see it all. Ron talks up web site Bike Mechanic News.   Bicycle shops, stop shaming your customers for buying something on line.  Content: Messages from listeners. Ron’s Announcement News:  Tour de Cure Greater Capital Region New York.  Best Buddies Ride this weekend!  Riding with my champion Gabe from Maine.  Ron talks about his weekend experience. Wout van Aert and Thibaut Pinot star in new official Netflix Tour de France: Unchained trailer.  And of course TDF leadup  Criterium de Dauphine.    Quality closes its Colorado mechanic school.  Report from BRAIN about Bicycle Training institutions.   Events and Finishing Points. 

<h3>Bicycle Talk Episode 348:  June 15th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: .  Ron tells the story of the left lane pass to make the right turn. A  classic show of driver impatience.   On a positive side:  The Giro ends but the  Criterium du Dauphine is here to entertain us until this year’s edition of the TDF. The Best Buddies Ride and experience  Tandem Piloting and being a Domestique at the event.    Announcing the Tour de Cure in the NY greater Capital Region.  Roundabouts in upstate NY. Somebody got the memo. Positive shout out!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Freeman’s bridge Sports  Scotia, NY.  Have you been a mechanic and worked a big charity event? Wow, you see it all. Ron talks up web site Bike Mechanic News.   Bicycle shops, stop shaming your customers for buying something on line.  Content: Messages from listeners. Ron’s Announcement News:  Tour de Cure Greater Capital Region New York.  Best Buddies Ride this weekend!  Riding with my champion Gabe from Maine.  Ron talks about his weekend experience. Wout van Aert and Thibaut Pinot star in new official Netflix Tour de France: Unchained trailer.  And of course TDF leadup  Criterium de Dauphine.    Quality closes its Colorado mechanic school.  Report from BRAIN about Bicycle Training institutions.   Events and Finishing Points. </h3>

Bicycle Talk Episode 348

Bicycle Talk Episode 347:  May 30th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Why is it that the driver of the behemoth truck-like vehicle will give more respect to the Jersey barrier than a cyclist?   On a positive side: The Giro! Exciting!   First FTF event of 2023!  Maryland!  I’m riding in the Best Buddies Ride this weekend! I am the captain of a tandem .  Ditching the car for walking or biking just one day a week cuts carbon footprint.    May is still National Bike Month. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  What to look for. Ron relays weekend experience. And, Mounting a chain guide on your 1 x  bike.  Content: Shout out to a listener. Best Buddies Ride. The Giro, Wow.  Recap of the tour of Italy. So much  here to talk about. Exciting finish in so many ways. Crushing Hills and amazing finish for Mark Cavendish as he looks to wrap up his carreer.   Ron also shouts out the North American riders in this year’s tour. And how about the domestique extraordinarie,  Sepp Kuss. Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 347:  May 30th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Why is it that the driver of the behemoth truck-like vehicle will give more respect to the Jersey barrier than a cyclist?   On a positive side: The Giro! Exciting!   First FTF event of 2023!  Maryland!  I’m riding in the Best Buddies Ride this weekend! I am the captain of a tandem .  Ditching the car for walking or biking just one day a week cuts carbon footprint.    May is still National Bike Month. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  What to look for. Ron relays weekend experience. And, Mounting a chain guide on your 1 x  bike.  Content: Shout out to a listener. Best Buddies Ride. The Giro, Wow.  Recap of the tour of Italy. So much  here to talk about. Exciting finish in so many ways. Crushing Hills and amazing finish for Mark Cavendish as he looks to wrap up his carreer.   Ron also shouts out the North American riders in this year’s tour. And how about the domestique extraordinarie,  Sepp Kuss. Events and Finishing Points.

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Bicycle Talk Episode 346:  May 22nd  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  Tempo Atmosferico  UCI and Helicopters at the Giro? Really? And, Cancer Sucks. Shout out and best wishes to Tom Danielson.   On a positive side:  The Giro! Exciting!  Rest day today.  Brandon the Fighter.  Ride of Silence was Wednesday evening May 17th 7:00 pm.   May is still National Bike Month. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Invest in a trailer. Resolves all issues, your child is happier and so much safer.  Content:  Giro results and reports from rest day #2 in Italy. Giro Gets Crazy; How Many Riders Have COVID? UCI Outburst Over Helicopters.  Brandon Alexander McNulty and Stage 15!  Here comes Stage 16, 18,19, and 20, a 18 km uphill time trial. Wow!  Ron reflects on the 2023 Ride of Silence. CT Transportation bill HB-5917.   Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 346:  May 22nd  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  Tempo Atmosferico  UCI and Helicopters at the Giro? Really? And, Cancer Sucks. Shout out and best wishes to Tom Danielson.   On a positive side:  The Giro! Exciting!  Rest day today.  Brandon the Fighter.  Ride of Silence was Wednesday evening May 17th 7:00 pm.   May is still National Bike Month. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Invest in a trailer. Resolves all issues, your child is happier and so much safer.  Content:  Giro results and reports from rest day #2 in Italy. Giro Gets Crazy; How Many Riders Have COVID? UCI Outburst Over Helicopters.  Brandon Alexander McNulty and Stage 15!  Here comes Stage 16, 18,19, and 20, a 18 km uphill time trial. Wow!  Ron reflects on the 2023 Ride of Silence. CT Transportation bill HB-5917.   Events and Finishing Points.

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Bicycle Talk Episode 345:  May 15th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Big call out to Bicycle shops on their bad behavior with customers.  Relationships are the lifeblood of existence. And why once again was I harassed by a pickup truck?   On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month.  It’s International ride of silence time, bike to work week, and a local shoutout to the happy couple I met out on the Airline Trail last weekend.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Don’t forget your spare! Content:  Ron talks about the big week ahead. Bike to word, Ride of Silence, and Bike to Work Day in Hartford and many other state capitols!  People for Bikes and progressive infrastructure development. The Giro de Italia!  Exciting news form this year’s Giro. And back to work tomorrow for all of the participants. Here comes the second week: sprints, Crans-Montana and the unpredictable Bergamo.   Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 345:  May 15th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Big call out to Bicycle shops on their bad behavior with customers.  Relationships are the lifeblood of existence. And why once again was I harassed by a pickup truck?   On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month.  It’s International ride of silence time, bike to work week, and a local shoutout to the happy couple I met out on the Airline Trail last weekend.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Don’t forget your spare! Content:  Ron talks about the big week ahead. Bike to word, Ride of Silence, and Bike to Work Day in Hartford and many other state capitols!  People for Bikes and progressive infrastructure development. The Giro de Italia!  Exciting news form this year’s Giro. And back to work tomorrow for all of the participants. Here comes the second week: sprints, Crans-Montana and the unpredictable Bergamo.   Events and Finishing Points.

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Bicycle Talk Episode 344:  May 8th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: We got our first IQ Salute! Idiot driving a behemoth  SUV on a super quiet back road in the middle of nowhere,  Plays chicken with his loaded weapon and then gives us the IQ salute. He wasn’t even trying to pass us, he was going in the opposite direction. What is wrong with people?  On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month. 16 people on the club ride on Saturday!   So did you ride your bike yesterday on National ride your bike day? Bicycles on  Main in old Wethersfield. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Tubeless tires, What to do with them and are they safe?  Content: Ron dives in deep on the tubeless tire debate with supporting opinions from media and riders. If you are looking for opinions than you came to the right place. Why are drivers getting more aggressive? Ron explores why drivers are becoming more aggressive , mental health, and how we as a society were driven to this by the freed of the automobile industry. Racing news and updates. La Vuelta Femenina and the Giro d Italia.  Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 344:  May 8th  2023:   Ron’s Rant: We got our first IQ Salute! Idiot driving a behemoth  SUV on a super quiet back road in the middle of nowhere,  Plays chicken with his loaded weapon and then gives us the IQ salute. He wasn’t even trying to pass us, he was going in the opposite direction. What is wrong with people?  On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month. 16 people on the club ride on Saturday!   So did you ride your bike yesterday on National ride your bike day? Bicycles on  Main in old Wethersfield. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Tubeless tires, What to do with them and are they safe?  Content: Ron dives in deep on the tubeless tire debate with supporting opinions from media and riders. If you are looking for opinions than you came to the right place. Why are drivers getting more aggressive? Ron explores why drivers are becoming more aggressive , mental health, and how we as a society were driven to this by the freed of the automobile industry. Racing news and updates. La Vuelta Femenina and the Giro d Italia.  Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 344

Bicycle Talk Episode 343:  May 1st  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  What’s with our weather?  ​​Cars are dirty, dangerous and not very good at their job of getting people from place to place. So why do Americans love them so much?   On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month. It’s the annual Bicycles on Main in Wethersfield CT. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: The top six reasons your bicycle tire won’t inflate.   Content:  Ron Talks milestone event. Warning signs to watch for that are related to your heart. And Ron Talks about May and Bike Month. Events and happenings. Vuelta Feminina. Women’s Vuelta race in Spain. Starts May 1st. The 106th edition of the 2023 Giro d’Italia starts on Saturday May 6 in Abruzzo.  Ron talks a little about the Giro, one of his favorite races. Car and motorcycle brands are betting heavily on bike shop-quality e-bikes.  Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 343:  May 1st  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  What’s with our weather?  ​​Cars are dirty, dangerous and not very good at their job of getting people from place to place. So why do Americans love them so much?   On a positive side:  May is National Bike Month. It’s the annual Bicycles on Main in Wethersfield CT. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: The top six reasons your bicycle tire won’t inflate.   Content:  Ron Talks milestone event. Warning signs to watch for that are related to your heart. And Ron Talks about May and Bike Month. Events and happenings. Vuelta Feminina. Women’s Vuelta race in Spain. Starts May 1st. The 106th edition of the 2023 Giro d’Italia starts on Saturday May 6 in Abruzzo.  Ron talks a little about the Giro, one of his favorite races. Car and motorcycle brands are betting heavily on bike shop-quality e-bikes.  Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 343

Bicycle Talk Episode 342:   April 24th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . Let’s talk cell phones, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  And, Hate to be  that grumpy old guy but, Tubeless tires?  Yes I’m going there again. On a positive side: Coming soon!  May is National Bike Month. Early Spring. Yes it’s true, the leaves are popping and the flowers are blooming and it all seems to be a week or two earlier this year. Good news for cycling! Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Pickle Juice. That’s right the miracle cramp killer. Ron and Fran talk about the benefits of this amazing liquid.  Content: Liège-Bastogne-Liège  The Oldest Monument Race   First in 1892  258 k.  Big crash for Tadej Pogačar. Out for 6 weeks? And of course Ron’s strong opinion on tubeless tires and their explosive consequences with potholes. Self defense for cyclists confronted by the irrational. Ron has an opinion here too and also something new he learned while doing research. And now, how about those cell phones and distorted drivers. Hey, here’s a great idea! Ditch the engagement ring and buy him or  her an engagement bike instead. Ron and Fran give their opinions. Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 342:   April 24th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . Let’s talk cell phones, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  And, Hate to be  that grumpy old guy but, Tubeless tires?  Yes I’m going there again. On a positive side: Coming soon!  May is National Bike Month. Early Spring. Yes it’s true, the leaves are popping and the flowers are blooming and it all seems to be a week or two earlier this year. Good news for cycling! Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Pickle Juice. That’s right the miracle cramp killer. Ron and Fran talk about the benefits of this amazing liquid.  Content: Liège-Bastogne-Liège  The Oldest Monument Race   First in 1892  258 k.  Big crash for Tadej Pogačar. Out for 6 weeks? And of course Ron’s strong opinion on tubeless tires and their explosive consequences with potholes. Self defense for cyclists confronted by the irrational. Ron has an opinion here too and also something new he learned while doing research. And now, how about those cell phones and distorted drivers. Hey, here’s a great idea! Ditch the engagement ring and buy him or  her an engagement bike instead. Ron and Fran give their opinions. Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 342

Bicycle Talk Episode 341:   April 17th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . Have I mentioned to you before how much I hate the “truck revolution” in this country? Well if you’ve never heard it before this must be your first time listening to this show. On to the no brainer big DUH of the week. In this episode I will talk about a study that was made by the Insurance industry. On a positive side: Another really nice club ride on Saturday. And big shout out to my friend and spin class member Karen who rode in with me on Friday and then back home after. Nice to have company at 4:45 in the morning.  Spent yesterday afternoon at the Uconn Campus speaking at their Community bike ride April 16th at 1pm Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  A listener asked me, What gearing are the pro’s using?  Gear head geek Ron talks gears and gearing.  Content:  Ron Talks about the latest study on SUV’s vs cyclists. NYC analyses how people move on city streets. And the Amstel Gold Classic. Ron talks about pro rider Tadej Pogacar and his numbers.   Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 341:   April 17th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . Have I mentioned to you before how much I hate the “truck revolution” in this country? Well if you’ve never heard it before this must be your first time listening to this show. On to the no brainer big DUH of the week. In this episode I will talk about a study that was made by the Insurance industry. On a positive side: Another really nice club ride on Saturday. And big shout out to my friend and spin class member Karen who rode in with me on Friday and then back home after. Nice to have company at 4:45 in the morning.  Spent yesterday afternoon at the Uconn Campus speaking at their Community bike ride April 16th at 1pm Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  A listener asked me, What gearing are the pro’s using?  Gear head geek Ron talks gears and gearing.  Content:  Ron Talks about the latest study on SUV’s vs cyclists. NYC analyses how people move on city streets. And the Amstel Gold Classic. Ron talks about pro rider Tadej Pogacar and his numbers.   Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 341

Bicycle Talk Episode 340:   April 10th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . It was so nice out yesterday, I spent the day working in the yard. What’s with that!  Should have been riding y bike!  On a positive side:  Great first club ride on Saturday. 12 well behaved and pleasant riders. Spring ah spring. Lot’s of celebrating here in Mansfield Storrs. Congrats  to Danny and his crew on the National Championships. Basketball Capital of the World!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  That pesky carbon creak. Seat post?  Got it right. Carbon paste.  And Ron gives some feedback on his new rear radar for his road bike.  Content:  The Hell of the North, The Paris Roubaix. Ron summarizes both the Women’s and the Men’s race. How cycling can benefit physical and mental health for women. Amtrak’s Patchwork Policy Could be Deterring the Most-Obvious Riders — Cyclists.   Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 340:   April 10th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: . It was so nice out yesterday, I spent the day working in the yard. What’s with that!  Should have been riding y bike!  On a positive side:  Great first club ride on Saturday. 12 well behaved and pleasant riders. Spring ah spring. Lot’s of celebrating here in Mansfield Storrs. Congrats  to Danny and his crew on the National Championships. Basketball Capital of the World!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  That pesky carbon creak. Seat post?  Got it right. Carbon paste.  And Ron gives some feedback on his new rear radar for his road bike.  Content:  The Hell of the North, The Paris Roubaix. Ron summarizes both the Women’s and the Men’s race. How cycling can benefit physical and mental health for women. Amtrak’s Patchwork Policy Could be Deterring the Most-Obvious Riders — Cyclists.   Events and Finishing Points.

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Bicycle Talk Episode 339:   April  3rd 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .  NPR story this morning about employers paying for and providing parking for employees. Ummm What about paying even more if they ride their bikes or take the bus. Want  safer roads? More bikes and buses, less cars. On a positive side:  Shout out to listener Bobby Olsen for riding his bike and giving up the car for a day. Earth Day/Date  Sat, Apr 22, 2023  Uconn men advance.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  That pesky carbon creak. Seat post?    If a creak is coming from your seat post, not your saddle, it likely needs lube.  Content:  Paying employees to ride to work. It may sound foreign to Americans, but being paid to cycle to work on a pedal bicycle or electric bike is common in many countries.   The Sea Otter Classic is on despite crazy California weather. Time Bicycles unveils plans for carbon frame factory in South Carolina. Tour of Flanders results and next weekend’s Paris Roubaix.  Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 339:   April  3rd 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .  NPR story this morning about employers paying for and providing parking for employees. Ummm What about paying even more if they ride their bikes or take the bus. Want  safer roads? More bikes and buses, less cars. On a positive side:  Shout out to listener Bobby Olsen for riding his bike and giving up the car for a day. Earth Day/Date  Sat, Apr 22, 2023  Uconn men advance.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  That pesky carbon creak. Seat post?    If a creak is coming from your seat post, not your saddle, it likely needs lube.  Content:  Paying employees to ride to work. It may sound foreign to Americans, but being paid to cycle to work on a pedal bicycle or electric bike is common in many countries.   The Sea Otter Classic is on despite crazy California weather. Time Bicycles unveils plans for carbon frame factory in South Carolina. Tour of Flanders results and next weekend’s Paris Roubaix.  Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 339

Bicycle Talk Episode 338:   March 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .Uconn Amen’s team goes down.   UDH Universal derailleur hanger. No Hanger need a specific frame. Why bringing electric cars to market will not reduce usage in the USA.  On a positive side: Natchaug Epic Gravel Fondo. Extra big shout out and hug to Richard Fries.  Uconn men advance to the Final 4. And finally, goats on cobblestones.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Ok, time to address the 1 / by issue.  Also Horses and how to deal with them.  Content: Starting with Horses. Moving on to the UDH issue. Ron Talks a little about the Natchaug Epic. Gent-Wevelgem Mens and Women’s results.  Why Ron Loves Bicycle Racing. The Taipei Bicycle Show:  Ron reviews a few things from the show. Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 338:   March 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: .Uconn Amen’s team goes down.   UDH Universal derailleur hanger. No Hanger need a specific frame. Why bringing electric cars to market will not reduce usage in the USA.  On a positive side: Natchaug Epic Gravel Fondo. Extra big shout out and hug to Richard Fries.  Uconn men advance to the Final 4. And finally, goats on cobblestones.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Ok, time to address the 1 / by issue.  Also Horses and how to deal with them.  Content: Starting with Horses. Moving on to the UDH issue. Ron Talks a little about the Natchaug Epic. Gent-Wevelgem Mens and Women’s results.  Why Ron Loves Bicycle Racing. The Taipei Bicycle Show:  Ron reviews a few things from the show. Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 338

Uploaded files Bicycle Talk Episode 337:   March 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. I’ve got nothing, all is good! .   On a positive side:   Spring around the corner!  5:24 pm Today!  Did you happen to see the Milan san Remo?   I know, Basketball but Uconn men advance to the sweet 16. First Time since 2014. Going to the women’s game tonight in Storrs. Go Huskies!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Is my e-bike battery safe?  Three Things To Know About the National Lithium-Ion Battery Fire ‘Epidemic’.  Content:  Ron jumps right into this battery issue. And a report from Consumer Reports and OSHA. Go Chicago!    You love to see it: Rte. 53 extension proposal gets turned into a greenway project instead .  Milan San Remo   Mathieu van der Poel claimed an incredible victory in the first Monument of the year.  John Burke of Trek Bicycle Corporation says he’s ‘bullish’ on industry as BLC gets underway. More details on this weekends upcoming  Natchaug Epic. Events and Finishing Points. 

<h3>Uploaded files</h3> Bicycle Talk Episode 337:   March 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. I’ve got nothing, all is good! .   On a positive side:   Spring around the corner!  5:24 pm Today!  Did you happen to see the Milan san Remo?   I know, Basketball but Uconn men advance to the sweet 16. First Time since 2014. Going to the women’s game tonight in Storrs. Go Huskies!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Is my e-bike battery safe?  Three Things To Know About the National Lithium-Ion Battery Fire ‘Epidemic’.  Content:  Ron jumps right into this battery issue. And a report from Consumer Reports and OSHA. Go Chicago!    You love to see it: Rte. 53 extension proposal gets turned into a greenway project instead .  Milan San Remo   Mathieu van der Poel claimed an incredible victory in the first Monument of the year.  John Burke of Trek Bicycle Corporation says he’s ‘bullish’ on industry as BLC gets underway. More details on this weekends upcoming  Natchaug Epic. Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 337

Bicycle Talk Episode 336:   March 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. Why it’s ok to wait in a drive through but not more than a few seconds behind a cyclist. And Daylight Savings Time. One way or the other pease.   On a positive side: Daylight Savings Time. Yes it works both ways.  Lots of good things happening in RI.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Ron Explores building a charging stand. USB mega plugs and where to locate them.  Don’t be caught with uncharged lights and computers,  Content:  Going into depth about the new proposed legislature in Rhone Island. Why A Family Cargo Bike Is The Best Purchase You Can Make This Year  More to be discussed next week.  Racing calendar shows last years stars rising.  Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 336:   March 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Patience. Why it’s ok to wait in a drive through but not more than a few seconds behind a cyclist. And Daylight Savings Time. One way or the other pease.   On a positive side: Daylight Savings Time. Yes it works both ways.  Lots of good things happening in RI.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Ron Explores building a charging stand. USB mega plugs and where to locate them.  Don’t be caught with uncharged lights and computers,  Content:  Going into depth about the new proposed legislature in Rhone Island. Why A Family Cargo Bike Is The Best Purchase You Can Make This Year  More to be discussed next week.  Racing calendar shows last years stars rising.  Events and Finishing Points.

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Bicycle Talk Episode 335:   March 6th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Phones. Does anyone know how to use one? Parking lots.So much to rant about here.  On a positive side: The classics have started and the excitement of pro bicycle racing is almost making me shake with anticipation!  Weather comes and weather goes. Another mid March weather day in front of us.  And, Welcome to the 2023 season everyone! Good luck to all of our C-Capper kids and parents racing at The Frozen Four Criterium Series.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   How to Lock a Bike Without a Rack [5 OPTIONS]  Content:  Let’s talk  about the stupidity of parking spaces and the more about the practical solution of having less of them instead of more. Hartford Hire consultant to add more parking. Really?  Electric cars shouldn’t distract us from changes to the built environment News that mining of lithium comes up short to solve the climate crisis highlights a need for walkability and micromobility. Tom Pidcock wins Strade Bianche 2023.  Demi Vollering avoids a horse to take photo-finish win at Strade Bianche women.  The  Paris / Nice  begins!  Oh boy, the carnage continues in Arizona:  Quick question, when was the last time your steering wheel locked while driving your motorized vehicle? Really?   Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 335:   March 6th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Phones. Does anyone know how to use one? Parking <a href="http://lots.So" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lots.So</a> much to rant about here.  On a positive side: The classics have started and the excitement of pro bicycle racing is almost making me shake with anticipation!  Weather comes and weather goes. Another mid March weather day in front of us.  And, Welcome to the 2023 season everyone! Good luck to all of our C-Capper kids and parents racing at The Frozen Four Criterium Series.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   How to Lock a Bike Without a Rack [5 OPTIONS]  Content:  Let’s talk  about the stupidity of parking spaces and the more about the practical solution of having less of them instead of more. Hartford Hire consultant to add more parking. Really?  Electric cars shouldn’t distract us from changes to the built environment News that mining of lithium comes up short to solve the climate crisis highlights a need for walkability and micromobility. Tom Pidcock wins Strade Bianche 2023.  Demi Vollering avoids a horse to take photo-finish win at Strade Bianche women.  The  Paris / Nice  begins!  Oh boy, the carnage continues in Arizona:  Quick question, when was the last time your steering wheel locked while driving your motorized vehicle? Really?   Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 335

Bicycle Talk Episode 334:   February 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Why are we not promoting cycling and walking instead of electric cars?  Cities where it’s easy to walk and bike have fewer instances of obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new study.  On a positive side:  Ron hosted a Pedal to end cancer sat the community center. Thanks to everyone who participate or contributed to the cause. Super big shout out to Billy and Chris who traveled from afar to join in.   And a shoutout to Cleveland  What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Those darn squeaky disc brakes! Content: About to end  American Heart Month in February.   Cities where it’s easy to walk and bike have fewer instances of obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new study.   Electric cars shouldn’t distract us from changes to the built environment.  And a shoutout to Cleveland .  Ron talks about getting involved in you community. What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week?    UAE Tour  results. And the beginning of the cobbled classics the past weekend. Events and Finishing Points. 

Bicycle Talk Episode 334:   February 27th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Why are we not promoting cycling and walking instead of electric cars?  Cities where it’s easy to walk and bike have fewer instances of obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new study.  On a positive side:  Ron hosted a Pedal to end cancer sat the community center. Thanks to everyone who participate or contributed to the cause. Super big shout out to Billy and Chris who traveled from afar to join in.   And a shoutout to Cleveland  What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Those darn squeaky disc brakes! Content: About to end  American Heart Month in February.   Cities where it’s easy to walk and bike have fewer instances of obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new study.   Electric cars shouldn’t distract us from changes to the built environment.  And a shoutout to Cleveland .  Ron talks about getting involved in you community. What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week?    UAE Tour  results. And the beginning of the cobbled classics the past weekend. Events and Finishing Points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 334

Bicycle Talk Episode 333:   February 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Got the Covid, did the covid, done with the covid Dude, if you wanted a mountain bike than you should have bought a mountain bike. Ron rants about 2 inch gravel tires. More in the show.  On a positive side:   Pedal to end cancer.  The weather is crazy here. Anyone out riding your bicycles?  I know Billy and Paul are. I just got a video call from them.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Mistakes that cyclists make. Content:  American Heart Month every February. Ron talks about heart health and cycling and history of heart disease. The great American Bike Trail. Ron talks about the future! CCAP youth cycling season opening.  The UAE Bicycle racing tour has started.  Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 333:   February 20th 2023:   Ron’s Rant: Got the Covid, did the covid, done with the covid Dude, if you wanted a mountain bike than you should have bought a mountain bike. Ron rants about 2 inch gravel tires. More in the show.  On a positive side:   Pedal to end cancer.  The weather is crazy here. Anyone out riding your bicycles?  I know Billy and Paul are. I just got a video call from them.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Mistakes that cyclists make. Content:  American Heart Month every February. Ron talks about heart health and cycling and history of heart disease. The great American Bike Trail. Ron talks about the future! CCAP youth cycling season opening.  The UAE Bicycle racing tour has started.  Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 333

Bicycle Talk Episode 332:  February 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant:  Riding in the dark and I am not talking about after the sun sets. Ron reflects a story on an observation of a “waiting to be hit” cyclist. More in the show.  On a positive side: Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook page!  Also Ron is hosting a Pedal to end cancer sat the community center. Your chance to raise money for a good cause and take anywhere from a one hour to a 3 hour class with Ron. Check the facebook page for details or if you are a member of our local club, Thread City Cyclers, you can check your meetups.   Had a day last week I put in a whopping 11.5 miles in on my bike pedaling to the store and running local errands.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Fenders, who would have thought? Your Bike Probably Needs Fenders (But Here’s How To Know)    Content:  The Natchaug Epic.  Ron talks about and promotes a really cool gravel event at the end of March in Thompson CT. Outride research shows cycling’s benefits are more than physical  Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 332:  February 13th 2023:   Ron’s Rant:  Riding in the dark and I am not talking about after the sun sets. Ron reflects a story on an observation of a “waiting to be hit” cyclist. More in the show.  On a positive side: Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook page!  Also Ron is hosting a Pedal to end cancer sat the community center. Your chance to raise money for a good cause and take anywhere from a one hour to a 3 hour class with Ron. Check the facebook page for details or if you are a member of our local club, Thread City Cyclers, you can check your meetups.   Had a day last week I put in a whopping 11.5 miles in on my bike pedaling to the store and running local errands.   Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Fenders, who would have thought? Your Bike Probably Needs Fenders (But Here’s How To Know)    Content:  The Natchaug Epic.  Ron talks about and promotes a really cool gravel event at the end of March in Thompson CT. Outride research shows cycling’s benefits are more than physical  Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 332

Bicycle Talk Episode 331: Ron’s Rant: Covid. Yup you got that right, Covid. On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy and  Laura.  The world Cyclocross Championships. And a big shout out to New England Local Lizzy Gonsalus!  Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook page!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Give yourself time to rest and recover before exercising again. “You need to wait until you do not have an active viral infection,” says Dr. Anderson. “Wait at least 10 days after having COVID-19 to exercise.  Content:  Ron talks about Covid, getting back on the bike offering some advise to those returning t exercise after Covid -19. Also, Cyclocross Worlds. And Ron explains the Ride of Silence international event and the local event in Storrs Connecticut which will be joining in this year.   Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 331: Ron’s Rant: Covid. Yup you got that right, Covid. On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy and  Laura.  The world Cyclocross Championships. And a big shout out to New England Local Lizzy Gonsalus!  Ride of silence is live! Check out the facebook page!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Give yourself time to rest and recover before exercising again. “You need to wait until you do not have an active viral infection,” says Dr. Anderson. “Wait at least 10 days after having COVID-19 to exercise.  Content:  Ron talks about Covid, getting back on the bike offering some advise to those returning t exercise after Covid -19. Also, Cyclocross Worlds. And Ron explains the Ride of Silence international event and the local event in Storrs Connecticut which will be joining in this year.   Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 331

Bicycle Talk Episode 330: January 30th,  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  The Sun.  Yes, the sun in the eyes of drivers and cyclists being hit by drivers. More in the show.   On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy “too tall” Doujac and Laura Mullaley.  The Sun again, we are finally seeing it again.  That’s positive!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: all you need to get started. and can you overdo it on a trainer or indoor bicycle? Content:  Ron talks about the sun, certain times of day and also the low winter sun at certain times of year and the effect it can have on cycling saftey. Also short clips from peopleforbikes.org and taking the cycling challenge. Park the car one day a week and why,. Do the Health Benefits of Cycling Outweigh the Risks?  The classics calendar and the cobbles are coming. Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 330: January 30th,  2023:   Ron’s Rant:  The Sun.  Yes, the sun in the eyes of drivers and cyclists being hit by drivers. More in the show.   On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy “too tall” Doujac and Laura Mullaley.  The Sun again, we are finally seeing it again.  That’s positive!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Beginner’s guide to indoor cycling: all you need to get started. and can you overdo it on a trainer or indoor bicycle? Content:  Ron talks about the sun, certain times of day and also the low winter sun at certain times of year and the effect it can have on cycling saftey. Also short clips from <a href="http://peopleforbikes.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peopleforbikes.org</a> and taking the cycling challenge. Park the car one day a week and why,. Do the Health Benefits of Cycling Outweigh the Risks?  The classics calendar and the cobbles are coming. Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 330

Bicycle Talk Episode 329: January 23rd  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Speed Cameras. If we can’t slow them down in the normal fashion, maybe it’s time for cameras. Helpful or harmful?  Also, riding on the not so frozen trails this time of year. Talk about the weather, etc. “Ruts and Rants”  More in the show. On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy “too tall” Doujac and Laura Mullaley.  Indoor cycling has begun! Spin Spoga (Ron)and Swift (Fran)    “Where’s a cop when you need em?” Ron relates a funny story and he wasn’t even on his bike. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Winter service promotions. Time to check in with your LBS and see what they are offering to you. Often shops will discount service on a bike in exchange for you  bringing it to them when they are not busy.  Sweetspot training: the most bang for your training buck? Content:  Ron talks about traffic cameras. Is this too much big brother watching or will it save lives?  NYC 2022 report on speed cameras.  But how does sweetspot training differ from, say, base training or high-intensity interval training? And why should you consider including sweetspot sessions as part of your training? Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 329: January 23rd  2023:   Ron’s Rant: Speed Cameras. If we can’t slow them down in the normal fashion, maybe it’s time for cameras. Helpful or harmful?  Also, riding on the not so frozen trails this time of year. Talk about the weather, etc. “Ruts and Rants”  More in the show. On a positive side:  Always a Shout out to  Billy “too tall” Doujac and Laura Mullaley.  Indoor cycling has begun! Spin Spoga (Ron)and Swift (Fran)    “Where’s a cop when you need em?” Ron relates a funny story and he wasn’t even on his bike. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Winter service promotions. Time to check in with your LBS and see what they are offering to you. Often shops will discount service on a bike in exchange for you  bringing it to them when they are not busy.  Sweetspot training: the most bang for your training buck? Content:  Ron talks about traffic cameras. Is this too much big brother watching or will it save lives?  NYC 2022 report on speed cameras.  But how does sweetspot training differ from, say, base training or high-intensity interval training? And why should you consider including sweetspot sessions as part of your training? Events and finishing points.

Bicycle Talk Episode 329

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