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
Sunshine, Seafood, and Two-Wheeled Adventures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:17
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a simple family vacation can turn into a splendid adventure filled with laughter, relaxation, and even a bit of financial pondering? Join us as Michael recounts his delightful trip to D…
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…