The Hose That Derailed RAIN: A Cycling Mishap Story

The Hose That Derailed RAIN: A Cycling Mishap Story

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp July 6, 2025 Duration: 1:10:30
Send us Fan Mail When the unexpected strikes, how do you adapt? Michael shares the story of his recent cycling accident where he encountered an almost-invisible brown hose stretched across concrete pavement during a training ride. With just seconds to react, his front tire turned 90 degrees, sending him face-first onto the road, resulting in a fractured clavicle and extensive road rash. This first-ever broken bone in thousands of cycling miles comes with particularly unfortunate timing—just 1...

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
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Cycling with Purpose: Sara's Story of Philanthropy and Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:05
Send us Fan Mail Imagine pedaling your bicycle across the heart of America. Now, envision that every mile you ride helps build homes for those in need. That's exactly what our guest, Sara, accomplished through her inspir…