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Author: The Cycling Independent

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The Paceline is a cycling podcast aimed at roadies, mountain bikers, commuters, cyclocross enthusiasts, those who grind gravel—indeed anyone who claims cycling for their own. The bicycle is more than a thing, it’s an issue. The Paceline also discusses the bike’s place in society. The hosts love bike gear so expect some banter about what works and what does not on the road and trail. The podcast on two wheels. No training wheels needed. The Paceline is hosted Patrick Brady and John Lewis, and is a production by The Cycling Independent.
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Paceline Podcast 439

Paceline Podcast 439

2025-11-0647:59

This week, Lori and Patrick consider how cycling functions as a community and how that has informed their lives and social networks. Show links:Paradis Sports Seamless ThongFeedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit
Paceline Podcast 438

Paceline Podcast 438

2025-10-3045:45

This week Lori and Patrick welcome special guest Adam Potter, founder and owner of Planetary Cycles in Houston, Texas. Planetary Cycles has been around for 32 years and has marked a number of changes in the industry and in their own evolution as a bike shop.
Paceline Podcast 437

Paceline Podcast 437

2025-10-2342:05

This week Patrick and Lori talk head injuries. Patrick fell—off the bike—and was surprised to discover the symptoms of a lingering head injury weeks later. They talk falls, heads and, most importantly, the signs to look for and the ingredients of a proper recovery. Show links: Wild Rye Freyah Women’s Bike PantSKS S-Guard Butt Protector
Paceline 436

Paceline 436

2025-10-1650:15

This week Lori and Patrick discuss on-the-bike technology and what they use. Patrick takes a little tour of past devices he lived by and lends a perspective on what a great time in history it is to be a cyclist. Show links: StravaWahoo
Paceline Podcast 435

Paceline Podcast 435

2025-10-0950:08

It’s fall and for some riders that means a time to back off the miles, recover some and begin the slow process of getting ready for the next season. Patrick draws Lori out about what fall riding used to be for her and how that has changed. Show links:Patagonia Men’s Midweight Capilene CrewCraft Women’s Pro […]
Paceline Podcast 434

Paceline Podcast 434

2025-10-0301:01:32

We’re a day late because spam filters can really slow things down. This week, Patrick and Lori welcome Drew Medlock, the CEO of Allied Cycle Works in Bentonville, Arkansas. The international nature of the bike business has been thrown into turmoil by government tariffs and we wanted to talk to Drew as Allied has experience […]
Paceline Podcast 433

Paceline Podcast 433

2025-09-2543:39

With the news that Customs and Border Patrol is seizing bikes entering the U.S. made at Giant Bicycles’ Taiwan factory, Patrick and Lori discuss the situation, the ramifications, who is affected and plenty more. It’s a conversation that skips easy answers and delves into the nuance and reality of manufacturing in today’s worldwide economy. Show […]
Paceline Podcast 432

Paceline Podcast 432

2025-09-1850:00

This week Patrick and Lori examine how they’ve used bike rides to help make decisions. Both big and small, the bike has figured as a way to figure things out. Show links:Spurcycle BellCaramel Chocolate Chip Clif Bar
Paceline Podcast 431

Paceline Podcast 431

2025-09-1148:16

We could probably call this the full-disclosure show with all the revelations by our hosts this week. Patrick discusses his recent trip to Idaho for lift-served mountain biking at ski resorts. Show links:Shimano SLX 4-Piston Brake CalipersPivot Shadowcat
Paceline Podcast 430

Paceline Podcast 430

2025-09-0401:05:44

This week we run the rest of Lori’s interviews from the MADE Show. In this episode we feature interviews with Aaron Barchek of Mosaic Cycles, Bud Reeder at Moots, Dave Lieberman of Liebo Cycles, Dave Thomas of Industry Nine, Josh Ross at Velo and Jason Losey of Challenge Tires.
Paceline Podcast 429

Paceline Podcast 429

2025-08-2844:27

Cohost Lori Barrett is back from a trip to Portland for the MADE show where she interviewed a number of people. In fact, she interviewed so many people and had so many interesting conversations that this is part one of a two-parter. We include interviews with Sean Walling of White Industries, builder Mike DeSalvo and […]
Paceline Podcast 428

Paceline Podcast 428

2025-08-1444:12

This week Patrick and Lori consider helmet use, particularly when running errands or commuting. Both admit that their views—and behavior—have evolved over the years. Show links:Bicycle helmet wearing is associated with closer overtaking by drivers: A response to Olivier and Walter, 2013Pactimo Men’s Zero-Weight Sleeveless Base Layer MET MCR Parachute Helmet
Paceline Podcast 427

Paceline Podcast 427

2025-08-0746:31

Summer isn’t over yet, which means there is still time for a getaway, even for people with school-age kids. This week Patrick and Lori talk vacations and how they define them, as well as to what degree a bike must be included in order for the trip to count as a vacation.
Paceline Podcast 426

Paceline Podcast 426

2025-07-3146:00

This week Patrick and new co-host Lori talk summer heat, humidity and their thoughts and strategies on hydration. Both confess a sweet tooth. Show links: Nuun Sport Hydration TabletsSkratch Labs Hydration Mix
Paceline Podcast 425

Paceline Podcast 425

2025-07-2445:51

This week Patrick introduces the Paceline’s new co-host Lori Barrett. Lori is a veteran of cycling, both in the industry and in racing and burns more energy in a day than some stars. She’s a delight and brings a fresh perspective to the show.
Paceline Podcast 424

Paceline Podcast 424

2025-07-1750:53

This week John takes a look at how the men’s Tour de France is going and opines about what the women’s Giro d’Italia tells us about the upcoming women’s Tour de France. Will cycling help you live to be old? Patrick considers a recent study on longevity and what his own experience recently hiking in […]
Paceline Podcast 422

Paceline Podcast 422

2025-07-0641:57

John and Patrick talk creativity and cycling. John wonders if cycling really needs creativity, and Patrick asserts that because flow happens, creativity happens. Show links: Magic Mary | Super Trail | Black | 27.5×2.40 | Addix Soft Delium MTB Tires
Paceline Podcast 421

Paceline Podcast 421

2025-06-2642:53

This week John looks at how bike categories have grown ever blurrier, to the consumer’s benefit. Patrick examines the repeal of the Roadless Rule and what that means for wild spaces.
Paceline Podcast 420

Paceline Podcast 420

2025-06-1951:45

This week we have Tour de France preview. Who are the contenders for Yellow, Green, Polka and White Jerseys? Patrick finds flow on an eBike and wonders what that means, and we Paceline Picks to help you enjoy the Tour and upgrade your mountain bike shoe game. Lanterne Rouge – YouTubeTNT Sports Cycling – YouTubeShimano […]
Paceline Podcast 419

Paceline Podcast 419

2025-06-1250:48

Here we are, five years down the road from the lockdown, and the bike world is still in a state of flux. John wonders how shops might evolve their business model to survive. Patrick gets in the Wayback Machine and admits that the first time he encountered an ebike, he wasn’t on board. He’s learned […]
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Comments (3)

Michael Newman

I just made my first foray into the paceline podcast, and 2 minutes in. I'm unsubscribing. you ought to keep your doping speculation inside your own festering head.

Mar 18th
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R Burton

Thanks for the podcast and ideas put forward. It's nice to have drivetrain options, but in my opinion one aspect around suitability for application is the cost of ownership over XX,XXX miles. For people who put in the hours or go through their gear, that's a lot of expensive SRAM cassettes and chains, and over the total life of ownership makes Di2 look very affordable in comparison.

Jan 19th
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David Hudyma

Rodriguez bikes are handmade... they have stock and custom. Starting at $2,799 stock... extra $200 for custom and that's for a complete bike. They'll be my next bike. Love your show!

Aug 14th
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