You may remember in my last episode that I spoke about how so many publications – both print and online – have either ceased to exist, have become shadows of ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 3/11/2023

Since this is women’s history month, I had the honor of being interviewed by Traci Berry, the coordinator of Northwoods Trails in Arkansas for the Natural State Bikes Podcast.  We ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 3/7/23

It is fitting that February is Black History Month as my first guest is author David Goodrich and his newest book, which will be released on Tuesday, February 7th, is ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 2/6/2023

My first guest is David Stanley and he is a friend Charles Pelkey, arguably one of the nicest guys to ever grace the pages of cycling journalism – along with ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 1/15/2023

Happy New Year to you and I hope you had a great holiday season. For our first show of 2023, I had the great good fortune to speak with one ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 1/2/2023

I hope you have had a great holiday – Christmas, Hanukkah, Qwanza, Festivus – and even just staying in and enjoying some down time.  Certainly here in NE Ohio we ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 12/15/2022

Over the past twelve plus years, we’ve spoken with many frame builders and today, we have t he privilege of speaking with an American builder who has been living and ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 12/17/2022

We’re rounding third and heading home – both to the holidays and to the New Year. 2022 has been – um – interesting to say the least.  We’ll take a ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 12/10/2022

This week we dive into part II of Dan Cavallari’s holiday gift ideas with a focus on cool things you might not necessarily need but wouldn’t mind seeing in your ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 12/4/2022

In our last episode, we spoke about the Davis Phinney Foundation and all the great work they are doing for folks with Parkinson’s Disease.  That immediately turned into an inquiry ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 11/24/2022

As we approach the holiday season, I’ve put together several episodes highlighting charitable gift giving opportunities that relate to cycling. This episode focuses on Parkinson’s Disease and especially the Davis ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 11/12/2022

It’s been over 7 months since I last spoke with Dmitry Nechaev. When we last spoke, he had just left Russia and “fled” to Israel, something he was able to ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 10/15/2022

I want to begin with a question.  How many times have you stood at or ridden up to an intersection and waited – and waited – and waited, for the ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 10/4/2022

On this episode, I’m going to introduce you to a young cycling journalist whose professional journey began in college. One thing that he says at the beginning of our conversation ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/21/2022

Hello and welcome to TOC.  I’m Diane Jenks and you are about to listen to episode #611 and, coincidentally, it is also the 12th anniversary of the show.  Thank you ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/8/2022

On August 15th, the world lost yet another genius bicycle engineer.  Although he was almost better known for his work with HPV’s – human powered vehicles that were recumbent bikes, ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 9/1/2022

It’s amazing that just a few months ago I was wondering where I would get fresh material for the podcast and now, I can barely keep up with all the ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 8/19/2022

Want to tour Italy?  Want to tour Italy and learn about the culture, the food, the wine, and some of the areas many tour companies don’t visit? Heather Dowd, who ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 8/11/2022

Hello and welcome to the Outspoken Cyclist.  Thanks for joining me today. He’s funny, irreverent, and now he’s FREE to be himself – 100% of the time. Gary Fisher, whose ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 8/3/2022

Today, the question is – What is possible by bike? With a new infrastructure bill, money in the coffers to build protected bike lanes and connect them, and more people ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 7/20/2022

The history of American Bike Racing is actually long, storied, and full of amazing characters. Peter Nye, who has probably forgotten more than any of us might ever have known ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 7/9/2022

Hello and welcome to TOC.  I’m your host Diane Jenks; thanks for joining me today. This week, we are going to talk about sailing – and biking – and river ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 6/27/2022

With flowers in bloom and trees in full leaf, we look to put the cold weather behind us and take to the paths and trails. Which takes me to our ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 6/18/2022

My first guest is Dave Wiens, the executive director of IMBA – the International Mountain Bike Association.  We’ve spoken with Dave in the past and I always learn so much ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/25/2022

This week we speak with Noa Bayanan.  Noa is the Director of Federal Policy for the People for Bikes, and she helps us unpack the America’s Recreation Act of 2022.  ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/9/2022