366: Ten Years of Pedalshift [Live!]

366: Ten Years of Pedalshift [Live!]

Author: Tim Mooney June 13, 2024 Duration: 57:37

June 8th, 2014 was the very first episode of The Pedalshift Project, and since then we've gone on quite the journey, mostly by bike. On this live episode, we got a bunch of listeners together to chat about highlights from the last ten years, the evolution of the show, and the reveal of the Tenth Anniversary Tour this summer. Recorded live June 8, 2024.

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https://www.youtube.com/live/-u45VErpq3U

Top Ten Moments

Honorable Mention Ten

First episode - 001

First Brock - 002

First Aaron and first Sprocket Crossover - 004

Gillian Klempner Willman and The New Woman - 013

The Sprocket Podcast bike touring music crossover - 044

First Cat Caperello-Snyder 056

Thanksgiving on the C&O - 063

First Jasmine Reece 069

First Guthrie solo - 071

Green Goblin retirement tour - 252-258

Top ten

10. Social Distancing on the C&O (200-203) - April 2020)

9. Katy Trail  (118-126 May-June 2018)

8. eBikes with Biking Brian (Nov 30, 2023)

7. First Brompton tour in CA (048 - April 28, 2016)

6. Shifty the Elf makes his first appearance on the very first Holiday Spectacular (Pedalshift 038 - December 24, 2015)

5. First Biking to Disney World (277 - March 24, 2022)

4. DC to Cincinnati (165-169 - May-June 2019)

3. The 2020 Bike Touring Draft feat. Sprocket (207 - June 11, 2020)

2. The Mysterious James three pack (190-192 - January 2020)

1. The Pacific Coast (005, 006, 010 - 2014)

Summer 10th Anniversary Tour Reveal

Oregon Coast Remix

  • Lincoln City to Crescent City
  • Classic touring bike (same one I used 10 years ago for the full coast)
  • All new campsites (mostly)
  • About a week of riding and no barfing on busses to Medford this time
  • Tour preview will be hitting the pod in a few weeks!

There’s a particular kind of freedom that comes from traveling by bicycle, where the journey itself becomes the destination. The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures, hosted by Tim Mooney, delves into that experience through a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and wide-ranging conversations. Rather than just a how-to guide, this podcast feels like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend after a long day on the road. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from fellow bike tourists, each with their own unique tales from the pavement and gravel, alongside Tim’s own reflections and experiments in bicycle touring. The discussions naturally cover the logistical tips and tricks that make trips smoother, but they also explore the cultural and educational aspects of moving through the world at a human pace. It’s about more than gear and routes; it’s about the connections made and the perspectives gained when you embrace a slower, more engaged form of travel. This audio companion to Pedalshift.net aims to demystify bicycle adventure, making it feel accessible and deeply rewarding. By sharing these stories and ideas, the hope is to inspire your own two-wheeled explorations, proving that a bicycle can indeed shrink the world in the most wonderful way. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded take on seeing the world from the saddle.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
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