Ex-executive producer Brock Dittus catches up with Armando, Guthrie, and Joan about bike camping and urban mobility with kids, the joys and challenges of home ownership, climate change, and music. And Joan learns the world of instant coffee is much bigger than she ever dreamed. FinePrint Produced at home thanks to: music: Ryan J. … Continue reading E600 – Instant Coffee & Bike Camping with Brock →
Spokesmama Lisa Corriveau is keeping busy in Vancouver, BC! She chats with Joan and Guthrie about bicycling with her kids, being a car-free family, volunteering with Cycling Without Age, and her job as a cycling instructor for HUB Cycling, teaching kids and adults how to ride a bike. She also shares how arthritis has impacted … Continue reading E581 – Biking in Vancouver, BC with Spokesmama Lisa Corriveau →
OMG people! It’s been 10 years since The Sprocket Podcast started dropping mp3s on the internet full of bicycle talk with a conscience. So grateful for your presence with us in this made-up imaginary space that in which nonetheless we’ve cultivated productive and challenging conversations about real issues and inextricably woven them into complete bullshit. … Continue reading E550 – TEN YEAR PODSTRAVAGANZA →
Whoa! Check out that helmet cam! Shawne Martinez joined us on the show to talk about cargo bikes, riding in Washington county and benefits of electrical assist motors! Follow Shawne on twitter at @RescueEwe Also, as always, thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers on SE12th and … Continue reading E549 – Shawne Martinez will @RescueEwe →
This episode we talk to the bicycling poet, Caroline Burrows! We talk about bicycle touring around the UK, and France, her family connection to touring and her grandfather’s influence, and how, since lockdown, she has been exploring her own area. Also, is Bristol a nexus for generating famous people? Find Caroline Burrows, VerseCycle, on Twitter, Instagram, … Continue reading E548 – Caroline Burrows, Poet By Bike →
BikePortland columnist Becky Jo gives us a rundown on her fascinating induction into low-car life and how she keeps herself rolling! Also, as always, thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers on SE12th and Division, now open for more than 4,000 days consecutively. They have a patio … Continue reading E542 – Becky Jo’s Carfree Life! →
This week’s episode combines an interview from 2011 with bike builder Tom, who used to run Tom’s Cargo Bikes, and a few conversations with EJ & Eric, previous owners of his craftsmanship from 2020. Producer Brock currently owns and rides #53 (lamplighter tall) & #95 (EJ’s bakfiets). Eric’s cargo swingbike is currently in the custody … Continue reading E539 – Tom’s Cargo Bikes E058 REDUX →
this show’s cohosts in August 2017 Our two newest cohosts, Joan & Armando, join Aaron to chat about getting into public, and when to retreat. Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, now open for more than 4,000 days consecutively. They have a patio outside the place … Continue reading E536 – Joan & Armando Get Out, Carefully →
We’re excited to bring you an excerpt from the great podcast We Got To Hang Out, now hosted by Christopher Stricklen (of @Photo.Pace, among other things!); Christopher was kind enough to send this snippet of episode 65 with Kofi Kyei of @Ride4Unity in which they discusses the dynamics of the Black experience in the US … Continue reading E535b – Kofi Kyei in conversation with Christopher Stricklen (We Got To Hang Out S2.E65 excerpt) →
ᐸᐠᐊᐧᒋᓂᓂ (“bugwajiniinii”, or Dan) has been with The Sprocket Podcast since its beginning, and has years of experience in bicycle maintenance, riding, instruction, advocacy with Bike Bemidji, and coffee outside. We had the pleasure to ask him about his experiences and perspective as an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe as we … Continue reading E519 – ᐸᐠᐊᐧᒋᓂᓂ (bugwajiniinii, or Dan in MN) →
Aaron, Guthrie, and Brock chat about floating creeks & irrigation ditches, and evaluate sleeping gear for home and travel after noting that we don’t run ads for mattresses. As referenced: Oregon River Rentals. Iohan Gueorguiev’s travel videos Driving through a waterfall Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, … Continue reading E510 – The Three Amigos →
Aaron, Guthrie, and friends spent this weekend doing the Crater Lake rim ride in southern Oregon – they’ll share details of that trip later, and in honor of this we present Aaron’s first appearance on the podcast from 2011 in which he, producer Brock, and Adele share their thoughts on their grueling 2011 tour to … Continue reading E483 – REBROADCAST 2011 Crater Lake/Carter Lark Tour →
Producer Brock rejoins the crew in the studio to tell about his recent bicycle tour with his wife and 1 year old son on Canada’s Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island! And Guthrie’s friend Jonathan joins to share a little about his touring & photography (he shot the pictures for this week’s studio filmstrip above!). Thanks … Continue reading E481 – #dirtbagfamily2019 tour →
Beth Hamon returns for her third appearance, this time to share some new songs, discuss the difficult relationships some of us have with our mothers, carbon footprints, and much more. Find her music on Facebook! As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every … Continue reading E468 – Beth Hamon Returns →
Mielle & Phillip join us after Cranksgiving to share their experiences as a sister doing something good for her brother. She pointed the way and he took on a new mode of exercise & transport – and now they’re preparing to do an exciting ride in eastern Oregon! Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful … Continue reading E447 – Siblings By Bike →
Madi Carlson returns to the studio to talk about her bike’s birthday, going camping by bike, bikes & dogs, and riding with the family. It’s always a pleasure to have her join us! Check out her blog at familyride.us, and her column at BikePortland. As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon … Continue reading E442 – Madi Celebrates Her Bike’s Birthday →
One year ago, Aaron turned a year older and a few friends gathered at the studio after a recording to celebrate the anniversary of Montana’s statehood. Aaron has a special connection to that day, and we wanted to mark the occasion. Present were Aaron & Anna, Guthrie, Armando, Brock & Adele, and we’re sharing a … Continue reading E438x – Anniversary of Montana’s Statehood →
Our most significant podcast ever! This content was originally published in October 2014, and it’s so much fun we’re bringing it back! Listen to the flirtation happening between Aaron & Anna when they were still passing notes in the podcasting studio. We’ll be back in a week with another new studio show featuring Aaron & Guthrie. … Continue reading E435 – E204 REBROADCAST Anna Olsen & Justin Miles: We’re New Here →
The band’s back together again! Brock drops into the studio to explain why he’s not returning to cohosting after all (it’s good news), parenting, and bicycle safety for infants, and Aaron & Guthrie catch up on their most recent adventures. Calendar 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 2nd Friday of Every … Continue reading E433 – All Together Now →
Listener & donor Wayne Norman dropped by in the midst of a smoky and hot summer evening to spend some time chatting with friend of the show & former guest Maria Schur to trade stories and ideas over some crunchy snacks and cool beverages. We talk a bit about Maria’s experiences on long gravel rides, Wayne’s plans … Continue reading E430 – Back Porch Session: Wayne Norman & Maria Schur →