Bicycle Talk Episode 246: May 3rd, 2021: Ron’s Rant. SUV and Pickup Purchases Soar But Who’s Buying?. On a positive side:May is Bike Month. So, is Covid good for business? Ron talks about the 1st quarter numbers. Impressive.The Maintenance Minute:Let’s talk blinkie’s! Are they safe? Are they dangerous? Content: More Truck talk. Vincenzo Nibali says riders should switch off bike computers . mamma mia!. The 104th edition of the Giro will run from May 8 to 30, Giro d’Italia 2021: The Essential race preview. The Big BRAIN Ten: The biggest bike retailers in the US. Local events in the next few months, and finishing points.
Bicycle Talk Episode 245: April 26th 2021: Ron’s Rant. Growing old. Yes it’s my birthday and this getting old thing is highly overrated. Also the Super Tuck enforcement hits a big name pro. On a positive side: Got my old e-bike running! Repurposing and old bike for new uses. It’s my birthday! The Maintenance Minute: Converting a great find Burley Trailer to a cargo, multipurpose trailer. Converting a Bicycle Child Trailer Into a Cargo Trailer
Content: Start with a little fun today. The worst riders to ride with. Ron talks lightly about habits observed on group rides that can be annoying to some. Are you aware of any of these habits? Ron reflects on the observations of Industry analyst Jay Townley. “This is not a bike boom, it’s a sales Surge”. This and more to be continued in the next episode. Local events in the next few months, and finishing points.
Bicycle Talk Episode 244: April 19th 2021: Ron’s Rant. Hardly a rant, Why is your LBS so busy? The Bike Boom! The bike boom, by the numbers On a positive side: Shout out to Bob and Peggy from Andover. How E-Bikes are improving peoples relationships. The Maintenance Minute: More Carbon creak 101 and why greasing your BB may not be the best way to go. Three cheers for teflon plumbers tape. Content: Ron talks about Amstel Gold Classic: Incredible photo finish. Is your watt meter that important? The bike industry and when will the boom end. What are you gonna do when the boom goes bust? How to keep the bike boom from fizzling out: Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. What a difference a trip on a bicycle makes.
Bicycle Talk Episode 243: April 5th 2021: Ron’s Rant. WIND Multi use trail and bike path speeds and consideration. The horse dilemma! Shawn Bradley incident continued. Accident vs crash? 3 foot law enforcement, anyone ever see a citation? On a positive side: The Blue heron’s are back! Shawn Bradley crash: A sports reporter who referred to Shawn’s situation as a crash said, It was encouraging to hear that he is in good spirits and looks forward to using his extended, intercontinental reach to educate others and emphasize to them the importance of bike safety. The Maintenance Minute: Tubular Tires People still ride those things? Content: Ron talks about horses vs bicycles and pedestrians,, multi use trails, who are they for? Accident vs crash or collision? The 3 foot law. Where is it in law and moreover is it ever enforced? Riding in the wind. Local events in the next few months, and finishing points.
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