Hosting RAGBRAI, A barrel of fun for Carroll, Iowa

Hosting RAGBRAI, A barrel of fun for Carroll, Iowa

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp July 16, 2023 Duration: 1:05:28
Send us Fan Mail What if the road less traveled is actually a bike path in Iowa? Join Adam, Michael, and Katie Kruse, as we embark on a thrilling adventure to Carroll, Iowa one of the overnight towns' for the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI. We will take you along with us for every pedal of the way. Strap on your helmet as we discuss our plans for the journey, from the Speak Easy event under our massive Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure flag to the essential need for extra hyd...

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
Cycling, Community, Counterfeits: From Podfest To Disney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:23
Send us Fan Mail A Bigfoot sweater, a heavy backpack full of mics, and a plane to Orlando—our year closes with the perfect mix of ride stories, travel plans, and one serious warning every cyclist needs to hear. We’re gea…
Holiday Gifts For Cyclists And Leisure Lovers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:02
Send us Fan Mail A holiday gift list shouldn’t be hype; it should help. We pulled together a clear, field‑tested guide to the cycling gear that actually gets used, lasts through real weather, and makes every ride safer a…
One Air Traffic Controller, A Haunted Huffy, And Too Much Coffee Prop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:43
Send us Fan Mail Fog hangs low, headlights cut thin ribbons through the dark, and somewhere ahead a line of red taillights refuses to be caught. We lean into the season with a Halloween ride that blends ghost stories, tr…