59 episodes
Bike Shop Society Bike Shop Society
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Constructing a better bicycle experience. We are Bike Shop Society. Have a question or comment? Tweet it @bikeshopsociety @cyclingreporter @joegaspar Want a shoutout on the pod, do you like to write letters? Email us: mail@bikeshopsociety.com Visit our website, or don't. bikeshopsociety.com
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Stage 58 - A Big City Gathering
Joe and Danny are back, and they are joined by their good friend and frequent contributor, A.J. LaTrace. Danny has returned from Spain and dove straight into the Midwest racing circuit. Hear about his exciting adventure climbing up to Sa Calobra in Mallorca one week, and then jumping into a criterium on the south side of Chicago the next. A.J. is always on the hunt for cool bikes on Marketplace, and this time he scored a sweet Shinola city bike. Sure, it's a dad's bike with fenders, but he's a dad and the fenders come in handy, so why not? And finally, Joe thinks the bike industry is missing the boat on bike touring. There's an undeniable interest in it from customers at the bike shop, but why is the industry so slow to react? The boys discuss the reasons why. Hold on, keep pace, let's get on with the ride!
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Stage 57 - Where's Godot?
How many weekends do we have left? How many bike rides are still ahead of us? Prompted by a recent birthday, the boys find themselves pondering these questions and drawing inspiration from the renowned Irish author, Samuel Beckett.
Danny has an interesting poster displayed in his home. Does it serve as a source of motivation, or is it just a sad reminder that the end of our cycling journey might be approaching? Meanwhile, Joe is smitten by the concept of bicycle touring. As a burgeoning niche within the cycling industry, he believes his shop can encourage people to explore this classic discipline. Stay tuned to hear how he plans to do this.
And finally, a story about bicycle racing recently grabbed headlines on CNN, catching Danny's attention and prompting Joe to reach out to an old friend. What was it about this story that stood out, and why were the boys so intrigued?
So, click out out of the those pedals and relax — it's Stage 57 of Bike Shop Society.
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Stage 56 - Alive And Kicking
Joe and Danny begin their 2024 campaign with a relaxed recap of the year thus far. Danny kicks off the show with a short overview of one of his favorite books, "The Rider" by Tim Krabbé. Meanwhile, Joe finds himself dealing with a major mess at the bike shop, prompting customers to check in on his well-being. And finally, Danny shares his experience of undergoing a recent bike fitting during his time in Boulder, CO. Find out what has hime feeling so good, flat butt and all. Well don't just sit there, pack some gels, hit the start button, let's go!
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Stage 55 - Cross Campaign Round-Up
It's been a comeback season for the boys, including a return to racing for Danny. Listen to how his season progressed, his pre-race meals, and his infamous start-line make-out sessions. Joe had a visitor from the UK at the bike shop; he reminded Danny of a famous Irish television character, and Joe thought he might be the ever-elusive Banksy. Find out why the boys were so taken by this foreigner visitor. And finally, is it possible that a holiday party’s in the works? It could be, it may be, but is it? You'll have to press play to learn the answer. So hit the dropper-post switch, and drop down the podcast hill!
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Stage 54 - Back On The Chain Gang
Joe and Danny are back. Discover how they ended up in matching outfits. It serves as a reminder that Joe misses the days of Grand Bike Shows and rubbing elbows with the stars. Joe recounts an encounter with an angry Eddy Merckx and a sad Johan Museeuw at Interbike. Meanwhile, Danny has found a new joy in life, and he doesn't think he’ll ever go back to life without it. Find out what has him preaching on street corners to anyone who will listen. Lastly, the Saitama Criterium was recently celebrated; the boys find it fun, but it makes you wonder if the locals know what's going on. So lower those elbows and push that butt back: it's all downhill ride from here. Let's go!
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Stage 53 - Cabin Conversations
It's only been a week, but the boys are back again, joined by BSS contributor and friend of the show A.J. LaTrace. Danny and A.J. went on a field trip in late fall to explore the wonders of the Heritage Corridor, a promo run by Metra, the commuter rail system serving Chicagoland. The ride was so good A.J. wrote about it for Streetsblog Chicago! Meanwhile, biz at the bike shop is dying down, but the fun’s just getting started for Joe with big renovation plans. Find out how things are going, and why it's all so necessary in today's market. Finally, the Reddit forums are abuzz with a frame builder making custom forks for $100. Find out who he is as we forge ahead on Stage 53 of Bike Shop Society!
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Customer Reviews
Like hanging around the bike shop.
You meet some interesting people at a bike shop and there are interesting people that ride bikes. Just as interesting is the direction of the bike industry, the good, the bad and the ugly. The fads, trends, bandwagons, explosions, then it slows down or disappears. The bike shops are the ones that experience these changes and have to deal with it. Very interesting conversations with very interesting guests.
Like being a fly on the wall of my favorite bike shop.
Great stories, easy conversation. Always walk away with a new learning and a charge of inspiration. Like being a fly on the wall of my favorite bike shop. Keep it up gents!
Fantastic
This is one of my very favorite podcast. It’s like getting up with old friends right there in the bike shop. Both Joe and Dan have so many great stories that I look forward to a new installment each and every week.