Brendan Quirk is the CEO of USA Cycling.  Brendan fell in love with bike racing as a teenager and throughout his young adulthood and beyond, has immersed himself in everything ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 10/6/2024

This episode of our show was intended to highlight another great riding trail along with a conversation with renowned traffic engineer and planner Professor Wes Marshall at the University of ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/2/2024

As August comes to a close we are beginning to wrap-up our series on great riding trails.  This episode, we take a ride down the Katy Trail in Missouri with ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 8/23/2024

Back in April, 65 members of the European Cyclists Federation, representing 40 countries, signed the EU Declaration of Cycling. Founded in 1983, the European Cyclists’ Federation is a Brussels-based independent ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 8/14/2024

In our ongoing series on favorite riding trails, I took Jim Sayer’s advice and contacted the Empire State Trail’s Chris Morris for a look at New York’s 750 miles of ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/30/2024

Last time, we began our series on favorite bike trails with the Ohio to Erie Trail and today, we’ll be exploring the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. A couple of ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/22/2-24

Finally, we will begin our series on cycling trails and paths.  I did hear from quite a few of you about your favorites and we will begin the series here ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 7/13/2024

On my last show, I spoke with London cycling Advocate and the truly delightful Carla Francome.  Not a moment after we ended our conversation, Carla sent me a note asking ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 6/13/2024

I’m not sure how I ended up with two guests who exhibit almost identical traits – they’re gutsy, funny, and passionate about everything they do. And yet, they are completely ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/28/2024

We have two great conversations today. My first guest is Christian Sander, the producer and writer of Hard Miles, a full-length feature film starring Matthew Modine as Greg Townsend, a ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 5/5/2024

The world of bike racing, from the high school through pro levels, has been predominantly male and predominantly white, so when I saw Ian Dille’s article in Outside Online about ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 4/23/2024

This episode features two incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable guests. First is someone I would term a renaissance man – at least he’s a modern renaissance man. Adam Rogers is curious ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 3/27/2024

Today’s episode features two very accomplished guests. First up is Mike Lydon – and where to begin! Well, let’s see.. Mike is an internationally recognized planner, writer, speaker, and advocate ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 3/15/2024

Today’s episode is about one man and his life as told in a new documentary as well as a new biographical novel.  Marshal Major Taylor is a name so many ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 2/25/2024

We’ve talked about biking and walking infrastructure a lot over the past few years, and it always amazes me that there is so much more to say. For instance… Crosswalks ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 2/20/2024

My first guest today is Dave Simmons, the executive director of Ride Illinois.  In our conversation we talk about bicycle related crashes and fatalities in the state along with some ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 2/10/2024

As many of you know, I have an abiding interest in urban planning, walkable and bikeable cities, and sustainability. In furthering that interest, I love speaking with folks who are ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 1/27/2024

Happy New Year everyone!  I’m back for a new season of the show and today we begin with conversations with two guests we’ve spoken with in the past. First up ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 01/20/2024

This year, with so much turmoil in the world, I wanted to feature a story that is both heartwarming and inspirational. Homelessness is a real thing – and a very ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 11/28/2023

My guests this show couldn’t be more different in terms of their focus – one is a civil enginer, ardent urban planner, and transportation specialist, the other is an accomplished ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 11/22/2023

As promised, my conversation today is with one of the pioneers of women’s frame design Georgena Terry. I’ve known Georgena for many years and it is always great to speak ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 11/02/2023

With the demise of events such as NAHBS, The New England Builder’s Ball, Classic Rendezvous Weekend, and even the postponement of The Philly Bike Show until Spring of 2024, any ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 10/15/2023

This episode was supposed to air a week earlier to coincide with an event my guest was having at his Brooklyn, NY workshop.  Due to COVID and nasty weather, it ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/26/2023

There is only one word for my guest today and that word is hero!  And, Lynne Salvo is definitely one of mine. Back in 2019, pre-covid of course, I spoke ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/17/2023