Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve

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Bits and bobs of your bike

2026-10-2701:02:13

It's easy to focus on the fancy components when talking about bikes, but as with most things, the true test is in the little things. And when it comes to bikes - there are a whole lot of "little things." Steve is diving deep into the bicycle geek with his run down on many of the "bits and bobs" that make a bike perform well – from bar ends and bottle cage bolts to cable ferrules and internal sleeves, we talk about all the small items that make your bar go. Including once again, your chain's ...

How to take care of your cycling gear

2026-10-1358:16

Inspired by a listener question, Kristin and Steve discuss how to take care of bike gear that is not the bicycle. Helmets, gloves, jerseys, shorts and shoes - cycling equipment is expensive, and the best way to save money is take good care of it all. They also discuss why ai-generated flyers about e-bikes are generally wrong, and Steve answers questions about brake fluid and waxed chains. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Leave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find...

So you want to coach youth mountain biking

2026-09-2937:27

At New England Youth Cycling (NEYC)'s Coaches Retreat, we had the opportunity to connect with coaches, as well as Executive Director, Kelly Catale, to learn why they coach youth mountain bike racing. Reflecting on the weekend, we share some of our takeaways from the coaching session, as well as time spent on the trails Highland, a lift service mountain bike park. We also return to the topic of 32" wheels - this time as seen on bikes from Scott and Trek at Soldier Hollow World Cup – and discus...

So you want to take care of your bicycle

2026-09-0855:14

Steve answers bike care questions from listeners including how to clean a non-waxed chain, what's the deal with all the gunk that gets stuck in jockey wheels, and what to do when your brakes start to squeal. He and Kristin also share why it's advised (and in some states, required) to wear safety or "blaze" orange in the woods during hunting season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Leave a comment, question or topic suggestion for future episodes. Find Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve ...

So you want your kids to ride bikes

2026-08-2559:29

Before our son left for his new job in Chicago, we sat down with him and his sister to answer the question "how do I get my kids to ride a bike?" On this photo-heavy edition we share memories and reflect on lessons learned through years of riding and racing. Thank you Anders and Sophie for sharing your insights and ideas - and letting us use pictures from the past! We'd love to hear how you are getting your kids to ride – leave a voicemail on the "Fan Mail" link in each episode or a comment a...

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