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This summer has been unusual compared to past summers... I haven't been on an actual honest to goodness bike tour yet! So what have I been doing? Would it surprise you to know all of it ends up having a fair amount to do with bike touring? Pedalshift Live - 9/11 8pm ET Haven't been on the bike because I'm playing caregiver at home, but a fun tour o…

This summer has been unusual compared to past summers… I haven’t been on an actual honest to goodness bike tour yet! So what have I been doing? Would it surprise you to know all of it ends up having a fair amount to do with bike touring? http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp293.mp3 Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 293…

I ride three different bikes for touring, and each one has plusses and minuses depending on what kind of ride I'm looking for. But if you're new to bike touring or looking for another bike, what should you be thinking about? On this episode, the things I look for in a touring bike! Housekeeping Haven't been on the bike because I'm playing caregiver…

I ride three different bikes for touring, and each one has plusses and minuses depending on what kind of ride I’m looking for. But if you’re new to bike touring or looking for another bike, what should you be thinking about? On this episode, the things I look for in a touring bike! http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp292.mp3 Hey it’s the direct…

Stealth camping is always a hot topic in bike touring, and Pedalshift 161 got some great responses that deserve revisiting! On this episode, a take from law enforcement’s perspective, tips on how to stay clean with no facilities, and more on how to find a good spot. Originally podcast August 8, 2019.…

It used to be that a bike tour meant taking paid time off or quitting your job. Now that remote work is a reality for many of us, there's a new option. But is a bike tour while working remotely right for you? Remote Work on Bike Tour First, the cons Is it, um, allowed? You can't really unplug Don't underestimate connectivity issues Will you be a me…

It used to be that a bike tour meant taking paid time off or quitting your job. Now that remote work is a reality for many of us, there’s a new option. But is a bike tour while working remotely right for you? http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp291.mp3 Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 291: Remote Work on Bike Tour (m…

I used to do a beginners series on the show (and hope to do another again) but never did a whole show on "don't make the same mistake I did." So, on this episode... mistakes to avoid as a beginner! Beginner Mistakes Another Reddit-influenced episode! Having the wrong gear range for your ride My story about my first tour Underestimating elevation I …

I used to do a beginners series on the show (and hope to do another again) but never did a whole show on “don’t make the same mistake I did.” So, on this episode… mistakes to avoid as a beginner! http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp290.mp3 Hey it’s the direct download link for The Pedalshift Project 290: Beginner Mistakes (mp3). Subscribe/Follo…

An addition to the (now) ongoing audio series that is the audio guide to touring the C&O towpath! If you’re traveling to DC by car and intend to start in Georgetown and ride to Cumberland (and maybe beyond to Pittsburgh), what’s the scoop on parking in DC? On this edition, we cover the good and bad ideas, along with the expensive and free options! …

An addition to the (now) ongoing audio series that is the audio guide to touring the C&O towpath! If you're traveling to DC by car and intend to start in Georgetown and ride to Cumberland (and maybe beyond to Pittsburgh), what's the scoop on parking in DC? On this edition, we cover the good and bad ideas, along with the expensive and free options! …

Sometimes our bike tours mean sharing the road with a lot of motorized vehicle traffic… on this best-of episode, some tips and tricks on bike touring on busy roads. Originally podcast July 18, 2019.Tim Mooney által

How can it be June and I haven't ridden at all on the C&O? On this episode, we fix that! I could fit in a quick sub-24 hour trip and was rewarded by the trail and the weather for a fantastic ride. But it wouldn't be one of my tours without something breaking... would that trash my beautiful weekend of riding? A Late Start on the C&O Not a huge show…

How can it be June and I haven’t ridden at all on the C&O? On this episode, we fix that! I could fit in a quick sub-24 hour trip and was rewarded by the trail and the weather for a fantastic ride. But it wouldn’t be one of my tours without something breaking… would that trash my beautiful weekend of riding? http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp2…

We’re often asked what you should get someone into bike touring… but what about a gift for a friend or loved one who is literally in the middle of a bike tour? Inspired by a Reddit thread, but not one of *those* Reddit threads… some fun ideas that would really help make someone’s tour! http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp287.mp3 Hey it’s the di…

We're often asked what you should get someone into bike touring... but what about a gift for a friend or loved one who is literally in the middle of a bike tour? Inspired by a Reddit thread, but not one of *those* Reddit threads... some fun ideas that would really help make someone's tour! Gifts Ideas for a Person on a Bike Tour An idea from Reddit…

If there was ever a city that gives you a soundscape while bicycling through it... it's New York City. On this edition, we ride from Manahattan to Brooklyn on a Brompton, taking in the sights (that you can't see.. because, um... podcast) and sounds, telling a few stories along the way. No shownotes this episode, only vibes? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Pedalshift Soc…

If there was ever a city that gives you a soundscape while bicycling through it… it’s New York City. On this edition, we ride from Manahattan to Brooklyn on a Brompton, taking in the sights (that you can’t see.. because, um… podcast) and sounds, telling a few stories along the way. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pedalshift/psp286.mp3 Hey it’s the direct…

I always learn something every time I tour... and this go around is no different. Listen in on my lessons and takeaways from The Missing Link tour of southern California! The Missing Link - Takeaways Check your bike before you go Know your options for bailouts Accept the generosity of others Listen to your body - plantar facts Flying these days? Ex…

Eating while bike touring is one of the most fun parts of the adventure. On this episode of the pod, we feature tips and ideas on bicycle tour food whether you cook or not! Originally podcast November 30, 2017.Tim Mooney által

This part covers the last challenge of the trip - cycling to LAX! Starting from the El Segundo, winding my way to my airport hotel, plus the next morning's complete ride to Terminal 1. Can we call LAX a truly bikeable airport? The Missing Link - Part 5 Go check out FOTS and Pedalshift Society member Greg Braithwaite's videos of HIS CA tour over at …

This part covers some zero day observations and riding a newly repaired Brompton from downtown Los Angeles to Venice and Redondo Beach, circling back to my airport hotel. A bit of a tour reset, but great adventures in bicycle touring LA County! Go check out FOTS and Pedalshift Society member Greg Braithwaite's videos of HIS CA tour over at Bike Vid…

Continuing The Missing Link bike tour of southern California. Part 3 chronicles my ride from Marine Camp Pendleton to San Clemente. Sort of. Plans were scuttled, but adventures were had! The passive voice does a lot of heavy lifting in this episode... The Missing Link - Part 3 This part covers the type 2 part of day 2... because it got a little cra…

As we look forward to the summer of 2022, let's revisit some summery content with with a cold soaking demo, reveling in the success of making cold brew coffee on a bike tour, plus answers to your bike touring questions. Recorded live August 30, 2019. Originally podcast September 19, 2019.Tim Mooney által

Continuing The Missing Link bike tour of southern California. Part 2 chronicles my ride from Carlsbad through Marine Camp Pendleton, and the host of jinxes I threw at my soon-to-be-amended tour plans... with special guest star, audio-ruining wind gusts! The Missing Link - Part 2 This part covers part of day 2... because it got a little crazy and ne…

In 2014, I cycled the entire Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico. Sort of. Because of the difficulty getting through a section in southern California, I always had a teeny tiny section unbicycled... a missing link, if you will. In 2022, it's time to bike that missing link. Part 1 chronicles my flight to San Diego and the first day of riding to Carl…

Wrapping up my thoughts on the winter bike tour of central Florida and unveiling my first spring tour of 2022, which will finally check a box that's been needing to be checked for nearly eight years. The Brompton flies (and rides) again, and the camping gear stays in the bin for one more tour... Tampa to Disney World Takeaways I love beginning and …

Revisiting the 2019 tour from DC to Cincinnati. In April's installment, we complete the tour in Cincinnati with the southern half of the Ohio to Erie Trail! Originally podcast June 13, 2019.Tim Mooney által

It's a bicycle tour of central Florida, with a Disney twist at the end! On the much quieter final day of riding, I explored around one of the Disney resorts and found some pretty interesting opportunities for stealth camping. Ride along and hear how abundant the possibilities are, and why it's a terrible idea! Tampa to Disney World - Day 3 - Stealt…

It's a bicycle tour of central Florida, with a Disney twist at the end! Day 2 ends with crossing onto Disney property and the final roads that lead to my resort. Will heavy traffic, sketchy shoulders, or Disney security cast an end to the enchantment? Tampa to Disney World - Day 2 - Can You Really Bike to a Disney Resort? Folks, this episode includ…

It's a bicycle tour of central Florida, with a Disney twist at the end! Day 2 takes me from the outskirts of Lakeland to Disney World, but in between I encounter a literal road block. Does my plan to ride all the way to my resort's poolside bar belong in Fantasyland? Tampa to Disney World Bike Tour - Day 2 - The Approach See a handful of images fro…

It's the first tour of 2022, and we kick off the year with a tour of central Florida, with the Disney twist at the end! Day 1 starts directly from the airport and winds through a Tampa 10k and spring festival while the sun blazes above. All's good until a bad discovery... will it scuttle the rest of the ride? Tampa to Disney World Bike Tour - Day 1…

Continuing our revisit of the 2019 tour from DC to Cincinnati. In March's installment, we start crossing a new state by bike, with the northern half of the Ohio to Erie Trail! Originally podcast June 6, 2019.Tim Mooney által

It's the first tour of 2022, and it's got, perhaps, a magical twist? I'm escaping the cold northeastern US winter and trading it in for sunshine, and a multiway trek across central Florida on my trusty Brompton. Similar route, totally different finish from past years... what's this year's winter tour look like? Tampa to Disney World Bike Tour Previ…

Looking ahead to the spring and some new-to-me routes that can check some 2022 goal boxes! This episode, we close out the series to highlight some shorter tour options along with some honorable mentions. Will one of these be the one? Route Scouting Shorter Tours + Honorable Mentions NoBo Missing Link (CA) I talked about this on an earlier pod, but …

Looking ahead to the spring and some new-to-me routes that can check some 2022 goal boxes! This episode, we take a look at filling in an important part of a segment-by-segment ride across country between Dayton, OH and St. Louis, MO. Will this be the one? Route Scouting Dayton to St. Louis This goes back to the before times... piecing together a cr…

Continuing our revisit of the 2019 tour from DC to Cincinnati. In February's installment, we ride up out of Cumberland on the Great Allegheny Passage! Originally podcast May 30, 2019.Tim Mooney által

Looking ahead to the spring and some new-to-me routes that can check some 2022 goal boxes! This episode, we take a look at the Texas Hill Country loop that begins and ends in Austin. Will this be the one? Route Scouting Texas Hill Country ACA route Ideal in spring Fly in and out from Austin Probably 5-6 days Mostly camping Excellent resources ACA m…

With a bunch of snow and ice on the ground where I'm at, it's a good time to focus on things that will help bike tours coming after the thaw. On this episode, an update on my winter fitness goals, what I'm doing to keep it going plus some ideas on winter bike maintenance. Winter Fitness The fitness starting point: not great Intermittent fasting Cal…

The beginning of a new year is often filled with resolutions that later end up littering later months, abandoned and forgotten. That's why we're calling them goals instead! On this episode, a handful of bike touring goals I'd like to reach by the end of the year... 2022 Bike Touring Goals At least one new-to-me route Fitness: lose the 2021 weight a…

Kicking off 2021's best-of's by revisiting the 2019 tour from DC to Cincinnati. In January's installment, we leave DC on the trusty C&O towpath... Originally podcast May 23, 2019.Tim Mooney által

The 2021 annual holiday annual award show spectacular features awards for the best of The Pedalshift Project in 2021. Who will win the Orange Pedal™ for best tour, best cycling location, and much more? Happy new year and see you in 2022! 2021 Holiday Award Show Spectacular Best tip Handling detours/closures (232) Scouting tour routes (234-236) Meal…

Happy holidays! I've ridden an ok amount this year, but to be honest, as the year was winding down I realized there were two spots I always hit that I haven't been to yet this year. So I need to play a little clean up and get wheels down on these two gems! In part 2, I revisit one of my favorite campsites... maybe one of my single favorite places I…

As we wind down 2021, we went LIVE BABY LIVE once again with your questions all about bike touring (and a few that weren't) plus I revealed most of my first tour of 2022. At least I know kind of where I'm going, like, regionally... and stuff? This was originally streamed December 10, 2021 before an audience of sophisticated and tasteful people. Liv…

I've ridden an ok amount this year, but to be honest, as the year was winding down I realized there were two spots I always hit that I haven't been to yet this year. So I need to play a little clean up and get wheels down on these two gems! In part 1, I tackle the big hill on the Cumberland side of the Great Allegheny Passage! Clean Up Tour 2021 No…

Revisiting an installment of a past Pedalshift Beginners Series with a focus on training and route planning for bicycle touring. Originally podcast March 21, 2019.Tim Mooney által

It's the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes... so let's gather 'round the Zoom and warm up with our friends from the Land of Sunshine and Bunnies at the Sprocket Podcast, and compete in our semi-regular bike draft! Armando, Joan, Aaron and I pick seven rounds of bike touring gear to see who has the best setup... just in time for t…

I've taken listeners on a bunch of rides on the C&O, but I've never really done the full guide to cycling it. In the second of two parts, we go section by section from DC to Cumberland. It's an audio guide to cycling the C&O Canal towpath whether you're a first timer of a full on expert. Guide to Cycling the C&O Towpath - Part 2 A few things to add…

I've taken listeners on a bunch of rides on the C&O, but I've never really done the full guide to cycling it. In the first of two parts, it's an audio guide to cycling the C&O Canal towpath whether you're a first timer of a full-on expert. Guide to Cycling the C&O Towpath - Part 1 Basics Route and length Brief history Surface Weather FAQs Do I need…

Ella Embree is a born and bred Alaskan with a big sense of adventure. Recently Ella was inspired by Lael Wilcox to tackle a new adventure – bicycle touring 1000 miles around her home state, some on a tandem. It's all about touring Alaska on this best of, as we listen in on what she was thinking on the eve of the first leg! Originally podcast May 31…