Speaking of Bikes gives you a front row seat to the culture, technology, and economics of cycling. Each episode dives into the stories, people, and trends shaping the sport—from the rise of e-bikes and cutting-edge tech to the personalities driving today’s racing scene and the brands behind tomorrow’s innovations. Whether you’re a lifelong rider, an industry insider, or just curious about the business and lifestyle of bikes, Speaking of Bikes connects you to the conversations that matter mos ...
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Episode 7: 2025 Bicycle Industry Trend Report: What’s Growing, What’s Stuck, and What’s Changing for Good with James Huang of n-1.
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In this episode of Speaking of Bikes, we dig into the 2025 Bicycle Trends Report that Peter and Mark published this week. We go over everything important in the world of bicycles with one of the sharpest minds in cycling journalism, James Huang, author of the n-1 Substack and longtime industry insider. James helps us make sense of a bike industry i…
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Episode 6: E-Bikes Are Booming! So Why Is The Industry Struggling?
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In this episode of Speaking of Bikes, we sit down with e-bike veteran and CEO of Pedego, Larry Pizzi for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the state of the e-bike world in 2025. E-bikes remain the fastest-growing segment of the entire cycling industry. However, the U.S. is set to increase tariffs on Chinese e-bikes from 25% to 100%, dramati…
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Episode 5: Speaking of Bikes Podcast Episode 2: Getting More Women On Bikes
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From pro racing to indoor training to brand activism, women are reshaping cycling — but there’s still work to do. In this episode, Kate Veronneau (Zwift), Ayesha McGowan (Thee Abundance Project), and Cassondra Spring (Liv Cycling) share what they’ve learned from years of pushing for progress. Real talk, real change, and real inspiration from three …
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Episode 4: We're In Bentonville To See What's Working & What's Not!
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Our latest episode takes a hard look at Bentonville — how it became the epicenter of American cycling, and where it’s headed next. We were on the ground in Arkansas last week and sat down with three people who know the story better than anyone: Aimee Ross of Trailblazers, former pro cyclist and Bentonville resident Tim Johnson, and Scott King of th…
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Episode 2: Why Representation Matters: Rahsaan Bahati, Ken Vinson and Eufemia D'Amour of One Love Century on the Movement to Diversify Cycling
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For many riders, cycling is a gateway to freedom and community — but access hasn’t always been equal. In this episode, Rahsaan Bahati, Ken Vinson, and Eufemia d’Amour talk about how they’re rewriting the story through mentorship, events, and visibility. From Los Angeles to Atlanta, they share what inclusion really looks like on two wheels. Ken Vins…
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