Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure

Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp Language: English Episodes: 50
There's a particular rhythm to a long ride, a space where conversation flows as freely as the landscape. That's the atmosphere Adam Baranski and Michael Sharp cultivate in their Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure. This isn't a technical gear review or a training log, though the love for the sport is its undeniable heartbeat. Instead, it's the recorded essence of a friendship built on miles, where the journey itself is the destination. You'll hear the banter from a recent gravel grind, the reflective quiet after a hill climb, and stories that stretch far beyond the handlebars, touching on culture, society, and the peculiar places a bike can take you. Each episode feels like rolling alongside them, sharing in the unscripted laughs, the occasional hardship, and the simple, profound joy found on two wheels. Tune in for a genuine connection and a reminder that the best adventures are often about who's riding with you.
Episodes
What If Leisure Is The Real Engine Of Labor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:31
Send us Fan Mail Labor Day gets marketed as burgers, sales, and one last summer weekend, but the real story is sharper and a lot more human. We trace how Labor Day history in the United States runs through worker solidar…
A Bass Ate The Golf Ball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:05
Send us Fan Mail A laid-back cycling podcast can still hit serious truths, and this ride does both. We start by catching up on real life: conferences, board service in public transportation, and the behind-the-scenes rea…
A Padded Sports Bra Sparks A Cheating Debate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:19
Send us Fan Mail Somebody texted us a question we never expected to hear during Tour de France season: “What’s up with this cheating women and their bras?” That launches a surprisingly real conversation about cycling aer…
Tour De France Finale Breakdown And What It Means Next [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:50
Send us Fan Mail The final day of the Tour de France is supposed to be champagne, photos, and a calm roll into Paris. Then the route gets shortened because of wildfire security concerns, the temperature climbs, and Tadej…
Should You Wait After A Crash Or Just Race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:39
Send us Fan Mail The Tour de France doesn’t hand out “hardest day ever” labels lightly, but Stage 20 made the case with brutal climbs, huge elevation, and a finale that punished every lapse in focus. We’re Michael and Ad…
Twenty One Switchbacks And One Absolute Monster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:09
Send us Fan Mail Alpe d’Huez doesn’t forgive anyone, and that’s exactly why this day hit so hard. We’re back with our Tour de France daily recap, breaking down a mountain stage that looks short on paper but feels enormou…
The Most Expensive Banana In Cycling History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:09
Send us Fan Mail A town where a cannonball is part of the museum, a harbor where money once fell from the sky, and a bike week across Iowa that’s “short” but still punishingly hilly. That’s the vibe as we settle back int…
Can A Yellow Jersey Survive Without A Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
Send us Fan Mail A single late attack can win a Tour de France stage, but a wave of illness can threaten an entire campaign. After an Alpine Stage 18 packed with climbing and chaos, we break down how Richard Carapaz nail…
Why The Breakaway Still Makes The Tour Unpredictable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
Send us Fan Mail Stage 17 was supposed to be the sprinters’ last clean shot before the Tour de France hits the High Alps, and instead it turned into one of those days where the race refuses to behave. We talk through Jas…
Space Helmets And Brake Checks On Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:55
Send us Fan Mail One brutal truth defines the Tour de France time trial: you can do everything right and still lose time. We pick apart Stage 16’s individual time trial where Remco Evenepoel rips the course at blistering…