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The Pedalshift Project 105: Bicycle touring at elevation

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Ever wonder what it’s like to ride your bike at elevation? I mean, REAL elevation? On this week’s episode we chat with Sam Johnson, who has a thing or two to say about bicycle touring at elevation, having just completed a ride that included alitutdes well above 5000m on the Anapurna Circuit! Oh and did I mention this is Sam’s first bike tour? This is a discussion you won’t want to miss!
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Winter touring bike maintenance

The Pedalshift Project 104: Winter touring bike maintenance

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You might not be riding through snow and ice, but winter is a time to take stock of your bicycle’s condition for future tours. On this episode of the pod, winter touring bike maintenance, including care after icy rides and some tips on keeping your drivetrain clean and happy during the harshest season! Read more

The Pedalshift Project 103: Handling being sick on bike tour

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Winter, as we all know, is the time of year when viruses, colds and flu symptoms are at their highest. But it’s not just winter: almost everyone at some point has to handle being sick on bike tour. On this edition of the pod, we cover tips to prevent and fight back against being sick on bike tour. Read more

The Pedalshift Project 101: The Pedalshift Holiday Spectacular 2017

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It’s the end of the year and that means it’s time for the Pedalshift Holiday Spectacular! Join Shifty the Elf, new friends and Tim for a showcase of the best of Pedalshift in 2017!

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The Pedalshift Holiday Spectacular 2017

The Pedalshift Project 065: The Pedalshift Holiday Spectacular 2016Special thanks to obscure British author Charles Dickens for inspiring this year’s show!

 Dramatis Personae

  • TIM MOONEY, host of The Pedalshift Project
  • SHIFTY THE ELF, senior podcast producer
  • RATCHET THE ELF, podcast producer
  • SURLEY THE ELF, ghost and former partner of Shifty.
  • JASMINE REECE, ghost of Pedalshift past (episodes 069 + 097)
  • GUTHRIE STRAW, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 071)
  • KIMBERLY WILSON, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 073)
  • JEREMY MENDELSON, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 077)
  • FRANK MORITZ, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 079)
  • ROB KNAPP, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 081)
  • MARK VAN RAAM, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 090)
  • BROCK DITTUS, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 093)
  • CAT CAPERELLO, ghost of Pedalshift past (episode 100)

Music

You’ve been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. I got news for ya. New. Sunfields. Album. Is. Out.  I’ve heard it. It’s top notch. Go get it.

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The Pedalshift Project 100: Bicycle touring past, present and future

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We gather together some great bicycle touring minds for the 100th edition of The Pedalshift Project! On this edition, it’s a roundtable talking about bicycle touring stories, and even touch on the future of bicycle touring.  Read more

The Pedalshift Project 096: Bicycling Oregon to San Francisco – Part 2

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My fall 2017 Pacific Coast bicycle tour ended in San Francisco last week… On this episode, part two of my big tour bicycling Oregon to San Francisco featuring all the highlights, lowlights and takeaways from a really fun trip.
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