Assigned Barstools, Open Mic Night, and the Case of the Hidden Speakeasy

Assigned Barstools, Open Mic Night, and the Case of the Hidden Speakeasy

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp October 3, 2025 Duration: 1:19:35
Send us Fan Mail A bookstore with no checkout, a doorbell with a secret, and a barstool that comes with a story—our Kentucky journey starts where bike culture and bourbon tradition intersect. We kick off in Louisville on Whiskey Row, tracing two different arcs of American whiskey: Bardstown’s modern blending and hospitality machine and Michter’s deep Pennsylvania roots revived in Kentucky. Along the way, we compare tasting philosophies, talk candidly about when flights feel like value versus ...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 96

Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure
Podcast Episodes
Two Wheels and a Toolbox Lightening the Load for Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:47
Send us Fan Mail As Adam and I pedaled through the ups and downs of life, we found that the real stories often happen off the beaten path. This episode is packed with laughter, personal challenges, and the nitty-gritty o…
Two-Wheeled Tales of Transformation and Friendship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:57
Send us Fan Mail Adam couldn't resist the call of the open road and the joy of a 34-mile ride—despite Michael having a recent health hiccup that kept his trusty Peloton gathering dust. Michael and I share these moments a…
Riding the Laughing Lane: Cycling Culture and Comical Confessions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:57
Send us Fan Mail Who says you can't mix laughter with history and a hearty dose of cycling culture? Michael and I, your Cycling Men of Leisure, have returned with stories spilling from the saddlebags. This time around, I…