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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures

The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures

Tim Mooney

The Pedalshift Project is a series of conversations, thoughts, and experiments on bicycle adventures. It's the companion show to Pedalshift.net, bringing stories from the road, interviews from fellow bike tourists, plus tips, tricks and ideas on how to tour more. Let's shrink the world by bike.
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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 264: Holiday Bike Draft 2021

264: Holiday Bike Draft 2021

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11/25/21 • 64 min

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 the holidays!

Holiday Bike Draft 2021 Don't look at this chart unless you want to be spoiled, but come back and check it out to decide who should win (cough cough me cough).

Armondo

Joan

Tim

Aaron

1

Spare tubes

Rear rack

Ortlieb O bag

Frame pump

2

Water filter

Ortlieb panniers

Camping hammock

Front rack

3

Masterlink

fenders

Schwalbe marathon plus tires

Tubeless tires

4

Backpack

Warm Showers account

Showers Pass rain gear

Caradice double flap

5

front headlight

Rain cape

Self heating MREs

3 person tent

6

Puffy jacket

Water bottle

Bike multitool

Swiss army knife

7

iPhone

Bike map of UK

Camelback

Compass

BIKE

Salsa Fargo

Disc Trucker

Brompton

Pugsly

Pedalshift LIVE

Friday, December 10, 9pm ET - check it out on YouTube or pedalshift.net/live!

Pedalshift Society

As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like 2022's winter bike tour! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there's one-shot and annual options if you're not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society.

Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Marco Lo Terrance Manson Harry Telgadas Chris Barron Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Mr. T Nathan Poulton Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Greg Braithwaite Sandy Pizzio Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Joseph Quinn Drue Porter Byron Paterson Joachim Raber Ray Jackson Jeff Frey Kenny Mikey Lisa Hart John Denkler Steve Hankel Miguel Quinones Alejandro Avilés-Reyes Keith Spangler Greg Towner Dan Gebhart, RIP Jody Dzuranin Lucas Barwick Michael Baker Brian Bechtol Reinhart Bigl Greg Middlemis Connie Moore William Gothmann Brian Benton Joan Churchill Mike Bender Rick Weinberg Billy Crafton Gary Matushak Greg L’Etoile-Lopes James Sloan Jonathan Dillard John Funk Tom Bilcze Ronald Piroli Dave Roll Brian Hafner Misha LeBlanc Ari Messinger David Gratke Todd Groesbeck Wally Estrella Sue Reinert John Leko Stephen Granata Phillip Mueller Robert Lackey Dominic Carol Jacqi McCulloch John Hickman Carl Presseault David Neves Patty Louise Terry Fitzgerald Peter Steinmetz Timothy Fitzpatrick Michael Liszewski Hank O’Donnell David Zanoni David Weil Matthew Sponseller Chad Reno Spartan Dale Carolyn Ferguson Peggy Littlefield Lauren Allansmith Eric Burns Thomas Pearl Darrin McKibben Richard Stewart Dave Fletcher Jack Smith

Music Music

You've been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Sunfields has a new album available NOW,AND Jason has a new solo album coming this year, AND his first solo album is now streaming on Spotify, including America, the Pedalshift theme. Go listen! And Jason is doing live events in and around Montreal, so go listen LIVE too!

https://soundcloud.com/sunfields

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 308: 2022 Holiday Spectacular

308: 2022 Holiday Spectacular

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12/29/22 • 27 min

This has been a fantastic year for bicycle travel, and so the holiday spectacular is here once again to wrap up the top episodes, take a look back on all of the tours and adventures and assess each and every goal I set for myself for 2022. Happy New Year!

2022 Holiday Spectacular Top Episodes 292: Touring Bike Essentials 290: Beginner Mistakes 295: Making Your Tent Stealthier 294: Minimalist Packing for a Credit Card Tour 280: The Missing Link - Part 1 286: Bicycling New York City 288: A Late Start on the C&O Best of Pedalshift 099: Bicycle Tour Food 297: Empire State Trail Preview A look back on the tours Florida California C&O New York A look back on my 2022 goals At least one new-to-me route Check - not fully new, but hit new sections of SoCal and NYS Fitness: lose the 2021 weight and keep it off Nope. Full fail. Revisit a route (or portion of one) I’ve only done once Check! Think about a remote work-tour option (work-ride-work-ride... something else?) Partial credit. I did think about this, but touring options were limited this year. Continue to improve my stealth camping skills Partial credit. I put a lot of thought and improved my gear, but didn't pull off the stealth camping I wanted to this year. Repair or replace worn gear Check! Replaced a number of worn and not repairable things like sleeping pad, duffel bag and more. Organize bike touring equipment and improve storage Check! Reorg of my cabin storage this week at the cabin and that will flow into the stuff I keep in DC. Episode 300/Millionth download celebration Check! We did the live show and properly celebrated together for the millionth DL.
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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 347x: The Aftershow (feat. Brock & Aaron)

347x: The Aftershow (feat. Brock & Aaron)

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12/21/23 • 11 min

Dude, this is the aftershow if you want more of the Holiday Spectacular conversation with Tim, Brock and Aaron.... listen to this second. - Shifty the Elf

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 349: Filmmaker Interview - We Are All in This Together

349: Filmmaker Interview - We Are All in This Together

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01/11/24 • 27 min

We kick off 2024 with an interview of filmmaker Daniel Troia on his award-winning documentary, We Are All in This Together which tracks a cross-country bicycle journey with the hope of gaining a better understanding of the human connection, relying on the kindness of strangers.

Filmmaker Interview - We Are All in This Together

Introduction

The Documentary

Social Issues and Cycling

Route and Experiences

Previous Cycling Adventures

Dumpster Diving and Food Waste

Encounters and Human Connection

Bicycling Mechanics and Gear

Reflections on Social Division in the U.S.

Closing and Additional Information

Links and Resources

https://www.weareallinthistogethermovie.com

Daniel’s YouTube: The Travelin Dude

Daniel’s Instagram: @the_travelin_dude

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 360: Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel

360: Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel

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04/18/24 • 28 min

When we talk about mindfulness in bicycle travel, we mean paying close attention to our experiences and feelings while we are biking. Sometimes this is a natural thing to do and doesn't require any added thought, and sometimes it's helpful to be intentional about it because it can often enhance your travel. On this edition, we talk about how bicycling can be a mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness and Bicycle Travel

1. Introduction to Mindfulness in Bicycle Travel

  • Definition of mindfulness in the context of biking
  • Importance of being present and enjoying each moment of the ride
  • Concepts of self-awareness and non-judgmental observation
  • Benefits of mindfulness for enhancing the enjoyment of bike trips

2. Mindful Preparation and Planning

  • The role of careful planning and setting intentions for bike trips
  • Choosing routes and destinations mindfully
  • How mindful planning enhances connection to the adventure

3. Experiencing Joy While Riding

  • The practice of being present during bike rides
  • Techniques for staying mindful, like deep breathing and sensory attention
  • Examples of joyful moments experienced by other cyclists

4. Mindful Encounters with Nature and Culture

  • Opportunities for connecting with nature and local communities during rides
  • Importance of openness and curiosity in these encounters

5. Overcoming Challenges with Mindfulness

  • Facing physical and environmental challenges during bike trips
  • Using mindfulness to manage difficult situations calmly
  • Stories of cyclists who overcame obstacles through mindfulness

6. Featured Stories

  • Story 1: The Hill and the Hawk
  • Story 2: Raindrops and Revelations
  • Story 3: The Sunset Cycle
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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - Best of Pedalshift 219: Rebel Without a Car

Best of Pedalshift 219: Rebel Without a Car

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07/27/23 • 45 min

A chat with Mary McGowan is the Rebel Without a Car. She’s a Delaware native now in South Carolina who went from a car-free bike commuter to bike tourist and has discovered a ton of adventure along the way. Originally podcast September 24, 2020.

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 350: 2024 Bike Adventure Goals

350: 2024 Bike Adventure Goals

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01/18/24 • 25 min

Just like last year, let's set some goals for bike adventures in 2024! Studies show you are more likely to achieve your goals if they are specific and measurable, plus you write them down and share them with others. As a nudge to get you to do the same, I'm sharing my goals for bike adventures in 2024 here on the pod!

2024 Bike Adventure Goals

1. New Experiences in Bike Travel

Goal Plan at least three bike trips to destinations never visited before, including local hidden gems and longer journeys.

Measurable Aspect Track and document the number of new places visited with photos and a travel journal.

2. Exploring and Enjoying the Trips More

Incorporate Unique Activities or Experiences

Goal Add at least one unique activity or experience to each trip, like local cuisine tasting, community event participation, or historical site exploration.

Measurable Aspect Record and rate each unique experience on a scale of 1-10 for enjoyment.

Plan a Low-Mileage, Slow-Paced Tour

Goal Conduct a bike tour emphasizing slow travel and low daily mileage, focusing on scenery enjoyment and local culture engagement.

Measurable Aspect Implement a daily mileage limit (e.g., no more than 30 miles) to allow for exploration and rest.

Engage with Local Communities

Goal Interact with local communities during tours, including staying at local guesthouses and dining at family-owned restaurants.

Measurable Aspect Document interactions, including names of stays, dining places, and community events.

Document the Journey

Goal Capture the tour's essence through photography, journaling, or video blogging, focusing on storytelling.

Measurable Aspect Create a travel log or digital album of key moments and stories.

3. Building a New Ebike with Long Range

Battery Capacity and Range

Goal Install a high-capacity battery system for a range of about 120 miles per charge, similar to Biking Brian's setup.

Measurable Aspect Choose a battery with around 1500Wh capacity.

Motor Efficiency and Power

Goal Select a mid-drive motor that balances efficiency and power, suitable for various terrains and distances.

Measurable Aspect Opt for a mid-drive motor with 250-750 watts power output.

Overall Design for Comfort and Durability

Goal Build a bike focusing on comfort and durability, including a comfortable seat, ergonomic handlebars, and a robust frame.

Measurable Aspects

Frame and Suspension Select a frame that balances weight and strength, with front suspension for terrain comfort.

Seating and Handlebars Ensure high-quality, ergonomic seating and adjustable handlebars.

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 353: Space Coast Loop - Part 1

353: Space Coast Loop - Part 1

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02/15/24 • 65 min

Packing up and getting myself and my trusty Brompton to central Florida is a well-practiced mid-winter routine for me at this point. But this year, we’re mixing it up with a new route and (finally?) some actual camping in the sunshine state. But would the unfamiliar route and lack of decent conditioning through the holidays put the brakes on this adventure before we even start?

Space Coast Loop - Part 1
  • Preparation and Packing
  • Travel to Florida
  • Arrival and Bike Setup in Winter Garden
  • Trail Riding Experience
  • Camping Preparations and Considerations
  • Mechanical Adjustments and Bike Modifications
  • Weather and Riding Conditions
  • Navigation and Trail Experiences
  • End-of-Day Reflections and Camping Experience
Statistics
  • Miles flown 862
  • Miles biked 35.4
  • Number of 44 stars given 1
  • Times my phone dropped off my MagSafe bike mount 4
  • Auto Clubs mentioned 2
  • Footlongs consumed 1
  • Flats 0
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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 244: Preventing Theft on Your Bike Tour

244: Preventing Theft on Your Bike Tour

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05/27/21 • 29 min

Avoid catastrophe and think about preventing theft before your next bike tour. On this episode some thoughts and tips on keeping your bike and gear safe.

Hat tip to listener Dimitri for the show idea... email me with episode ideas... Check out my prior episode on locks (Pedalshift 066) This is also on my mind as I get ready to roll on the microcamper adventure. Look for a full review of how that works out in early July. Things to think about:
  • Bike theft
    • in camp
    • at a hotel or other roofed public accommodation
    • from your vehicle
  • Gear theft
    • in camp
    • at stops when it's unattended
Bike theft - all about locks I tend not to tour in spots that have high security needs, so the locks I use in DC don't tend to come with me. Still, I like to have the peace of mind to lock up outside grocery stores and other spots when I'm leaving my bike outside. Some people are good with just cable locks on tour... I used to be ok with them, but I think they're SO easily defeatable with simple tools that I prefer something more secure. No lock is foolproof... all can be defeated. The trick is to find the right risk management. New folding lock styles are interesting. I used to like my Inbike folding lock as a touring lock option. Only downside is TSA sees it as a multitool every time so you should pull it out of your carry on separately or risk the (often lengthy) wait. I found it to be a little difficult to use at times and don't reach for this often anymore. Back in ep 066 I spoke about testing the cinch Ottolock. I think this is a good upgrade from a cable lock, but no substitue for a good U lock. On tour though, I think it's a great compromise considering I'm rarely away from my bike long. Speaking of... know where you're going to be! San Francisco and Portland are notorious for bike theft so I bring a u-lock and frankly double lock. Or bring the Brompton and bring it inside. In camp - I do lock habitually, but it's probably not always necessary. In roofed lodging - first choice always is to bring it in the room. If the hotel doesn't let you or it's impossible, ask for secure storage (inside if possible). And lock the thing tight as a drum. What about on or in a vehicle? Huge target if you are going to be away from the vehicle and something I'm extra aware of with this trip. Thule makes a leash that has a hockey puck on one end that you can loop around your rack or your bike and close the puck end inside the trunk. Certainly defeatable but not quickly since it has two steel strands in it. I won't be leaving my Brompton unattended ever, but for overnights when we're in the vehicle with the privacy shades up I'm locking it to itself folded, leashing it to the trunk AND covering it with a tarp. If I sleep through that, they deserve the bike. This is not a challenge. Gear theft Only thing I ever got stolen was frankly my own fault... I left a battery charging unattended at Sunset Bay SP in Oregon and it walked. Not saying you can't do that (it's usually safe because lots of people charge stuff in bathrooms) but sooner or later someone's going to walk with your power bank Beyond that... I've grown comfortable with leaving my loaded bike locked but the bags hanging on it at grocery stores, cafes, etc. Don't underestimate the degree to which people think they're being watched I carry all important things on me always (wallet, phone, usually computer if I have it... which is way less often these days) Cable lock for bags? Sure. I don't but it's not an awful idea. Again, know your location Camp? Hotels? I always bring gear in with me. All of it. Always needed? No. Pedalshift Society

As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like this spring's DC to Cincinnatti bike tour! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there's one-shot and annual options if you're not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society.

Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Marco Lo Terrance Manson Harry Telgadas Chris Barron Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Mr. T Nathan Poulton Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Greg Braithwaite Sandy Pizzio Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Joseph Quinn Drue Porter Byron Paterson Joachim Raber Ray Jackson Jeff Frey Kenny Mikey Lisa Hart John Denkler Steve Hankel Miguel Quinones Alejandro Avilés-Reyes Keith Spangl...

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures - 261: A Game of Chance Tour - Part 2

261: A Game of Chance Tour - Part 2

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10/28/21 • 27 min

As I said last time... sometimes bad ideas go good, and good ideas go bad. And then there's the latest bonkers idea of a tour I had... a game of chance. In the final installment, we learn preparation can sometimes be the key to a good tour, or it can mean you carry a lot in your panniers more for show. A Game of Chance Tour - Part 2 Stay on the WMRT Westbound on the C&O Eastbound on the C&O back to the WMRT Stay on the C&O, keep going eastbound Read some signs Sundown coming - C&O bicycles, two campgrounds, or... I was all set to get up the next morning and do another leg of the tour but ended up having that nagging injury return, so I'm postponing the rest of the tour for later next month and OF COURSE you're invited. We're dropping the chance on this one because that made my head explode for what essentially was an out and back ̄\_(ツ)_/ ̄ Pedalshift Society

As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like this summer's upcoming bike tour! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there's one-shot and annual options if you're not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society.

Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Marco Lo Terrance Manson Harry Telgadas Chris Barron Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Mr. T Nathan Poulton Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Greg Braithwaite Sandy Pizzio Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Joseph Quinn Drue Porter Byron Paterson Joachim Raber Ray Jackson Jeff Frey Kenny Mikey Lisa Hart John Denkler Steve Hankel Miguel Quinones Alejandro Avilés-Reyes Keith Spangler Greg Towner Dan Gebhart, RIP Jody Dzuranin Lucas Barwick Michael Baker Brian Bechtol Reinhart Bigl Greg Middlemis Connie Moore William Gothmann Brian Benton Joan Churchill Mike Bender Rick Weinberg Billy Crafton Gary Matushak Greg L’Etoile-Lopes James Sloan Jonathan Dillard John Funk Tom Bilcze Ronald Piroli Dave Roll Brian Hafner Misha LeBlanc Ari Messinger David Gratke Todd Groesbeck Wally Estrella Sue Reinert John Leko Stephen Granata Phillip Mueller Robert Lackey Dominic Carol Jacqi McCulloch John Hickman Carl Presseault David Neves Patty Louise Terry Fitzgerald Peter Steinmetz Timothy Fitzpatrick Michael Liszewski Hank O’Donnell David Zanoni David Weil Matthew Sponseller Chad Reno Spartan Dale Carolyn Ferguson Peggy Littlefield Lauren Allansmith Eric Burns Thomas Pearl Darrin McKibben Richard Stewart Dave Fletcher

Music Music

You've been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Sunfields has a new album available NOW,AND Jason has a new solo album coming this year, AND his first solo album is now streaming on Spotify, including America, the Pedalshift theme. Go listen! And Jason is doing live events in and around Montreal, so go listen LIVE too!

https://soundcloud.com/sunfields

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The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures currently has 346 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Bicycle, Bike, Camping, How To, Podcasts and Education.

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The episode title 'The Pedalshift Project 209: Western C&O Loop, Day 2' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures is 38 minutes.

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Episodes of The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures are typically released every 7 days.

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