
Beyond the Ordinary Bike Frame with Lennard Zinn
08/31/24 • 56 min
Host Tom Butler is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: a 400+ mile cycling adventure. With a mix of excitement and nerves, Tom prepares mentally to set off on his journey, determined to conquer the road ahead.
Joining Tom this week is the legendary Lennard Zinn, a renowned figure in the cycling world. Lennard shares insights from his long and illustrious career, focusing on his expertise in designing bikes for riders with unique needs. As a pioneer in the mountain bike scene, Lennard offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of this beloved sport.
Listen in as Lennard discusses his latest frame design projects and shares his thoughts on the future of innovation in the industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cycling history, bike design, and the inspiring stories of riders who push their limits.
Link to Lennard's Substack: substack.com/@lennardzinn
Thanks for Joining Me!
Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty
Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club and join the Zwift Tuesday Group Ride!
We have a live Zoom call every Tues at the same time as the Zwift Tuesday ride; 4:30 pm pacific time. Whether you are Zwifting or not, email me for an invite to the Zoom chat. Check out the Strava Cycling Over Sixty Club for more info on the ride.
Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at [email protected]
Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/
Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com
Host Tom Butler is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: a 400+ mile cycling adventure. With a mix of excitement and nerves, Tom prepares mentally to set off on his journey, determined to conquer the road ahead.
Joining Tom this week is the legendary Lennard Zinn, a renowned figure in the cycling world. Lennard shares insights from his long and illustrious career, focusing on his expertise in designing bikes for riders with unique needs. As a pioneer in the mountain bike scene, Lennard offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of this beloved sport.
Listen in as Lennard discusses his latest frame design projects and shares his thoughts on the future of innovation in the industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cycling history, bike design, and the inspiring stories of riders who push their limits.
Link to Lennard's Substack: substack.com/@lennardzinn
Thanks for Joining Me!
Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty
Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club and join the Zwift Tuesday Group Ride!
We have a live Zoom call every Tues at the same time as the Zwift Tuesday ride; 4:30 pm pacific time. Whether you are Zwifting or not, email me for an invite to the Zoom chat. Check out the Strava Cycling Over Sixty Club for more info on the ride.
Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at [email protected]
Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/
Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com
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In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler shares some exciting news about his upcoming cycling challenge. Despite potential road closures and air quality concerns, Tom is optimistic that his chosen route will be bikeable this season. He also reveals details about another cycling experience he's looking forward to this fall.
Joining Tom for this episode is his wife, Kelly, who recently completed her first group ride, covering 125 miles in three days. Tom and Kelly discuss the experience and the potential impact it will have on their future cycling adventures together. With future cycling trips on the line, Tom is hopeful that Kelly's experience will inspire them to do more cycling as a couple and keep both of them motivated to stay fit.
Thanks for Joining Me!
Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty
Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club and join the Zwift Tuesday Group Ride!
We have a live Zoom call every Tues at the same time as the Zwift Tuesday ride; 4:30 pm pacific time. Whether you are Zwifting or not, email me for an invite to the Zoom chat. Check out the Strava Cycling Over Sixty Club for more info on the ride.
Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at [email protected]
Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/
Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com
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Outdoors for All
Host Tom Butler is just one prep day away from embarking on the challenge he’s been planning for over a year. With the clock ticking, Tom shares his strategy for avoiding burnout and maintaining energy throughout the ride. However, not everything is going smoothly—Tom discusses some last-minute bad news about a road closure that could impact the safety of the route.
Joining Tom this week is Taylor Moseley from Outdoors for All, an organization dedicated to making outdoor activities accessible to everyone. Taylor provides insightful information about the organization and how they help people with special needs enjoy cycling through adaptive bikes and supportive programs.
Tune in for a mix of last-minute preparations, expert insight, and inspiring stories that highlight the inclusive spirit of cycling.
Link For Tom’s Route on Ride with GPS: ridewithgps.com/routes/27011187
Thanks for Joining Me!
Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty
Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club and join the Zwift Tuesday Group Ride!
We have a live Zoom call every Tues at the same time as the Zwift Tuesday ride; 4:30 pm pacific time. Whether you are Zwifting or not, email me for an invite to the Zoom chat. Check out the Strava Cycling Over Sixty Club for more info on the ride.
Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at [email protected]
Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/
Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com
Cycling Over Sixty - Beyond the Ordinary Bike Frame with Lennard Zinn
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This is the Cycling Over 60 podcast , season two , episode 57 , beyond the Ordinary Bike Frame , with Leonard Zinn , and I'm your host , tom Butler .
Tom ButlerWelcome to this week's episode . I'm here to share the conversations I'm having about staying fit in my 60s and also discussions about a wide variety of cycling topics . First , here's a
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