Speaking of Bikes

Peter Abraham and Mark Riedy
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Speaking of Bikes gives you a front row seat to the culture, technology, and economics of cycling. Each episode dives into the stories, people, and trends shaping the sport—from the rise of e-bikes and cutting-edge tech to the personalities driving today’s racing scene and the brands behind tomorrow’s innovations. Whether you’re a lifelong rider, an industry insider, or just curious about the business and lifestyle of bikes, Speaking of Bikes connects you to the conversations that matter most in the world of cycling.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    What's Going On with Life Time Grand Prix & Sea Otter In 2026?

    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.

  2. JAN 14

    The Bike Industry: Feelings vs. Facts With Liam Donoghue Senior Research Manager at People For Bikes.

    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!)

    32 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Brompton’s Secret Sauce: Differentiation, Community, and Everyday Mobility with Juliet Scott-Croxford

    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.

    55 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    2025 Bicycle Industry Trend Report: What’s Growing, What’s Stuck, and What’s Changing for Good with James Huang of n-1.

    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.

    1h 34m

  5. 12/12/2025

    E-Bikes Are Booming! So Why Is The Industry Struggling?

    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.

    44 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Speaking of Bikes gives you a front row seat to the culture, technology, and economics of cycling. Each episode dives into the stories, people, and trends shaping the sport—from the rise of e-bikes and cutting-edge tech to the personalities driving today’s racing scene and the brands behind tomorrow’s innovations. Whether you’re a lifelong rider, an industry insider, or just curious about the business and lifestyle of bikes, Speaking of Bikes connects you to the conversations that matter most in the world of cycling.

Information

  • Creator
    Peter Abraham and Mark Riedy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Peter Abraham and Mark Riedy
  • Show Website
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