Speaking of Bikes

We talk to former World Tour pro Phil Gaimon about his transition from bike racing to content creation. And if he's now closer to Remco Evenepoel or Mr Beast. This is a fun and entertaining discussion.

Allen talks about his own background growing up in Los Angeles obsessed with bikes. Then he takes us through his journey in science, food and pro cycling, which lands him in Boulder, Colorado as the founder of Skratch Labs. This is a great episode.

Peter and Mark are joined by Life Time's President, Events & Media Kimo Seymour to find out how the Life Time Grand Prix is changing or staying the same in 2026. We also talk about the longterm success of the Sea Otter Classic and how Life Time plans to level the race up this Spring. 

Liam Donoghue Senior Research Manager at People For Bikes talks us through the actual data that he, in his role as Senior Research Manager at People For Bikes, is gathering to help the industry make sense of the feelings that we're all having (which generally are not great!) 

Brompton’s Juliet Scott-Croxford joins the show to unpack how a bike invented in a London apartment became an iconic global brand built around “urban freedom for happier lives.” We dig into what truly differentiates Brompton in a sea of sameness—product design, London-based manufacturing, and a creative, inclusive community that feels more like a movement than a market segment—plus how the brand thinks about customer profiles across regions. Juliet also shares a candid view of the e-bike landscape, Brompton’s retail strategy and “activate the city” approach, and what’s coming over the next decade. 

In this episode of Speaking of Bikes, we dig into the 2025 Bicycle Trends Report that Peter and Mark published this week. We go over everything important in the world of bicycles with one of the sharpest minds in cycling journalism, James Huang, author of the n-1 Substack and longtime industry insider.James helps us make sense of a bike industry in flux — from tariffs, inventory gluts, and fragile business models to what’s actually changing on the product and culture side. We talk e-bikes, AI, aero everything, emerging tech like 3D printing and 32” wheels, and why community and belonging may matter more than marginal gains right now.It’s an honest, occasionally irreverent conversation about where cycling has been, where it’s headed, and what brands, riders, and cities should be paying attention to next.If you care about bikes and the industry that makes them, this one’s for you.If you'd like to download a copy of the report, you can find it here. 

In this episode of Speaking of Bikes, we sit down with e-bike veteran and CEO of Pedego, Larry Pizzi for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the state of the e-bike world in 2025.E-bikes remain the fastest-growing segment of the entire cycling industry. However, the U.S. is set to increase tariffs on Chinese e-bikes from 25% to 100%, dramatically reshaping the economics of the category. Layer this on top of already-volatile state and city-level regulations governing e-bike classes, speed limits, and battery standards, and the market feels unsettled at best.We also dig into the most critical issue facing U.S. bike companies today: tariffs. Larry explains how Section 301 duties and uncertainty around future trade policy are shaping everything the industry is doing (including waiting for a ruling from the Supreme Court) and why the current environment poses an existential threat for many brands.Toward the end, we address the headline everyone in the industry is watching: the apparent collapse of Rad Power Bikes. Larry offers an insider’s perspective on what went wrong, what it means for consumer trust, and how the fallout may reshape the e-bike category for years to come.If you care about the business of bikes, especially the fast-evolving U.S. e-bike sector, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

From pro racing to indoor training to brand activism, women are reshaping cycling — but there’s still work to do. In this episode, Kate Veronneau (Zwift), Ayesha McGowan (Thee Abundance Project), and Cassondra Spring (Liv Cycling) share what they’ve learned from years of pushing for progress. Real talk, real change, and real inspiration from three of the sport’s most passionate voices. Kate Veronneau, Zwift https://www.zwift.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateveronneau/ Ayesha McGowan, Thee Abundance Project https://www.aquickbrownfox.com/tamg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayesuppose/ Cassondra Spring, Liv Cycling https://www.liv-cycling.com/us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassondra/

Our latest episode takes a hard look at Bentonville — how it became the epicenter of American cycling, and where it’s headed next. We were on the ground in Arkansas last week and sat down with three people who know the story better than anyone: Aimee Ross of Trailblazers, former pro cyclist and Bentonville resident Tim Johnson, and Scott King of the Runway Group. Together, they unpack what’s working, what’s changing, and how much farther Bentonville can go with two wheels.

From pro racing to indoor training to brand activism, women are reshaping cycling — but there’s still work to do. In this episode, Kate Veronneau (Zwift), Ayesha McGowan (Thee Abundance Project), and Cassondra Spring (Liv Cycling) share what they’ve learned from years of pushing for progress. Real talk, real change, and real inspiration from three of the sport’s most passionate voices.Kate Veronneau, Zwifthttps://www.zwift.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateveronneau/Ayesha McGowan, Thee Abundance Project https://www.aquickbrownfox.com/tamgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayesuppose/Cassondra Spring, Liv Cyclinghttps://www.liv-cycling.com/usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassondra/

For many riders, cycling is a gateway to freedom and community — but access hasn’t always been equal. In this episode, Rahsaan Bahati, Ken Vinson, and Eufemia d’Amour talk about how they’re rewriting the story through mentorship, events, and visibility. From Los Angeles to Atlanta, they share what inclusion really looks like on two wheels.Ken Vinson, All Clubs https://www.allclubsla.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allclubs_la/Eufemia D’Amour, Metro Atlanta Cycling Club https://maccattack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emdamour2021/Rahsaan Bahati, Bahati Foundationhttps://www.bahatifoundation.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bahatiracing/

Breakfast Club leaders Grant Rogers, Jordie Ammons, and Preston Glace, professional gravel racer Alexey Vermeulen, and Amanda Carey from NICA join Speaking of Bikes to unpack how they get new people into cycling. We explore what’s fueling the modern cycling movement — from community-led events to brand partnerships, safety challenges, and youth engagement.GuestsAlexey Vermeulen, From the Ground Uphttps://www.fromthegroundup.bike/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexeyvermeulen/Amanda Carey, NICA https://nationalmtb.org/The Breakfast Club, Austin, Texashttps://breakfastclubatx.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastclubatx/