Best riderup Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18 | From Gravel Camp to Snowshoe to Cleveland, chain oil and Karen Talley Mead 55:40

17d ago55:40

55:40

The Cycling is great in Virginia's Blue Ridge -- and in Episode 18 Dan, John and special guest, bike racer and fit guru Karen Talley Mead talk about the local events you can be a part of, while sharing some cycling adventures from across the country. Then we get down to business with the tough question of how many bikes you really need. Hint -- you…

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Episode 17 | Cycling season is upon us, But who really is (or isn't) a cyclist? 1:06:13

3M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

After a pod-break, Dan and John are back filling you in on some exciting adventures and asking existential questions about cycling. In essence, who really is and isn't a cyclist? How much do you need to ride to use "cyclist" as a term to describe yourself. Think it's easy? Try to find a place to draw the line. Is owning a bike enough? Do you need t…

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Episode 15 | Boy, Have We Been Busy!! 1:10:05

11M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Our cycling hosts have a packed agenda today. John has been traveling and will reveal there was a second Tea Party in pre-revolutionary days. Dan has been slamming down mountains and is still thinking about hopping on a gravel bike and rolling some 'B' roads. Cycling events from all over the world: road, gravel, and mountain bike competitions from …

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Episode 16 | Summer Is Hot!! Keep Riding! Plus a cycling poet, and downhill phenom! 1:05:10

11M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

John and Dan on Social John's Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc... Biking4Boomers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Dan's Ride on Mill Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yVT4NWJpH4 Dan on Instagram: https://…

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Episode 14 | Spring Is Here In Full and The Boys Are Ridin’! 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

John and Dan have been busy as bees spinning on the road, grinding a little gravel, or flying down a mountain. It's all here today: rides completed and to come, some racing, meditations on bike packing, the latest tech, and more. And remember, watch out for that lady in the pick up truck!By riderup

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Episode 13 | It’s Early Season But We Are Riding! - And do you dress to match your bike? 58:12

1y ago58:12

58:12

Our intrepid hosts share their latest adventures. Gnats & Bats with John! Dan, of course, goes downhill. A discussion of sportsmanship. The newest tech from SRAM -- See link below for the unboxing of the new SRAM Eagle Transmission! Dan describes how his wife fell for him due to his bike skills, while John goes off on the value of teaching sportsma…

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Episode 12 | Gnats, Bats, Carbon Wheels and the 11 pm news 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

Ride along with Rider-Up co-host John Carlin on his evening road bike ride between the 6 pm and 11 pm newscasts. Great dinner break right? This is an edited stream of consciousness as John cruises through downtown Roanoke to the Roanoke River Greenway. Along the way, he evaluates his new Roval C-38 wheels, chokes down a few gnats along the river, r…

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Episode 11 | How’s Your Fitness Shaping Up for The Season? 1:01:40

1+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

John and Dan welcome MTB racer Abi Snyder to discuss building a plan for your upcoming cycling season. Then we follow Dan on a downhill ride. Next our hosts admire the most expensive hammer(?) in the world and Dan talks to Zach Geller, who made said hammer and also crafts custom bicycles. Finally John reveals in recounting his first road ride of th…

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Episode 10 | Warmer Weather Is On The Way! Let’s Choose The Perfect Bike. 1:04:19

1+ y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Choosing the perfect mountain bike is just the start today for John and Dan. There's also discussion of e-bikes and industry trends. Dan contributes ride audio from the trails on Mill Mountain, our local mecca for a quick and lively ride. They don't always agree but John and Dan always have fun. Come along! Show Notes John's Blog: http://carlinthec…

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Episode 9 | Baby, It’s Cold Outside! So, Let’s Talk Cycling! 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

John and Dan cover a wide range of subjects in this episode. Dan's new role at Cardinal bicycle. E-bikes and their place on mountain and gravel trails. John's reluctance to fully embrace the "Disney Grandpa" role! Some great pointers on how to ride mountain switchbacks. A vital and inexpensive tool for your home bicycle tool kit. New trails in Virg…

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Episode 8 | It’s A Whole New Year. Let the Cycling Begin! 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

56:47

In episode 8 of the Rider-Up podcast, John is making new trail videos at Carvins Cove. Dan has a new job description that will impact cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge, and both of them want to talk all about their adventures in places like Vermont, Bentonville, Ak, and here in Virginia's Blue Ridge. New Equipment. New rides. New responsibilities. J…

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Episode 7 | Olympic Rider Shelley Olds shares her story and begins coaching a new team at Roanoke College. 1:14:14

1+ y ago1:14:14

1:14:14

John and Dan interview Olympic medalist and cycling coach Shelley Olds. Shelley raced in the 2012 Olympics and had a solid chance at a medal. She shares the tragic story of that day, her significant issues, and her recovery from serious head injuries due to crashes. Shelley graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, Va., where she was a stand-out soc…

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Episode 6 | Gravel Adventure Field Guide - Dream Your Ride and Do It! 44:52

2y ago44:52

44:52

John and Dan welcome Juan DelaRoca and Stephen Beneski, creators and publishers of Gravel Adventure Field Guides to fuel your passion for all things gravel! Visit their website at https://graveladventurefieldguide.comBy riderup

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Episode 5 | Cane Creek’s Bryan Flack talks about the latest tech for gravel and mountain bikes. 1:12:11

2y ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Cane Creek is one of those bike companies that just exudes coolness. It's a company whose culture goes straight to the heart of cycling. Located in Asheville, the employees all ride, test and enjoy. And though it's up against the giants in the industry, Cane Creek is seen as an innovator that can move quickly and bring new ideas to the market in a …

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Episode 4 | Pro Rider Kerry Werner on gravel and mountain bikes and why he lives in Virginia’s Blue Ridge 1:04:07

2y ago1:04:07

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Pro cyclist Kerry Werner of Kona joins hosts John Carlin and Dan Lucas for episode 4 of the Rider-Up podcast. Kerry shares stories from the trail, gravel and 'cross events he's done around the world, while we mortals pick his brain abut what ti takes to be, just so well - awesome! Kerry is also a fantastic video producer, and he talks about some th…

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Episode 3 | Nicola Cranmer trains Olympic Hopeful Cyclists in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. 53:36

2y ago53:36

53:36

In Episode 3 of the Rider-Up podcast, Dan Lucas and John Carlin interview VBR Twenty24 creator and Executive Director Nicola Cranmer. Nicola recruits the top women cyclists in the United States to join the team -- and many have succeeded in their ambition to represent the United States (and other countries) as Olympians -- with 13 winning Olympic m…

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Episode 2 | World Record holder Amanda Coker on cycling 86,000 miles in one year. (230+ miles daily!) 59:34

2y ago59:34

59:34

Amanda Coker is nothing short of amazing. The Florida-based cyclist averaged over 230 miles per day, EVERY day for a year to become the world record holder for annual mileage. And it isn't even close. In Episode 2 of the Rider-Up Podcast, Amanda stops by the bike shop in Virginia's Blue Ridge - the new home of Team Twenty24, to talk with Dan and Jo…

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Episode 1 | The Rider-Up Podcast gets things rolling 56:12

2y ago56:12

56:12

Hosts Dan Lucas and John Carlin barely knew each other when they decided they had enough cycling in common to launch the Rider-Up Podcast. Strange, because John is mostly a roadie and Dan refuses to ride on the road, preferring to huck down the hardest downhill terrain he can find on his mountain bike. Dan works in a bike shop. John, well -- shops …

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Rider-Up Trailer 2:11

2y ago2:11

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When there's a rider coming at you on the trail, you yell "Rider Up" to let everyone behind you know to get out of their way! Now when you hear Rider Up, you'll know it's your favorite bicycling podcast. Give a quick listen to the trailer to see if Dan and John are talking about what you want to listen to! Then subscribe and happy riding!…

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Episode 18 | From Gravel Camp to Snowshoe to Cleveland, chain oil and Karen Talley Mead 55:40

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Episode 17 | Cycling season is upon us, But who really is (or isn't) a cyclist? 1:06:13

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Episode 15 | Boy, Have We Been Busy!! 1:10:05

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Episode 16 | Summer Is Hot!! Keep Riding! Plus a cycling poet, and downhill phenom! 1:05:10

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Episode 14 | Spring Is Here In Full and The Boys Are Ridin’! 54:03

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Episode 13 | It’s Early Season But We Are Riding! - And do you dress to match your bike? 58:12

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Episode 12 | Gnats, Bats, Carbon Wheels and the 11 pm news 26:22

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Episode 11 | How’s Your Fitness Shaping Up for The Season? 1:01:40

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Episode 10 | Warmer Weather Is On The Way! Let’s Choose The Perfect Bike. 1:04:19

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Episode 9 | Baby, It’s Cold Outside! So, Let’s Talk Cycling! 1:01:20

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Episode 8 | It’s A Whole New Year. Let the Cycling Begin! 56:47

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Episode 7 | Olympic Rider Shelley Olds shares her story and begins coaching a new team at Roanoke College. 1:14:14

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Episode 6 | Gravel Adventure Field Guide - Dream Your Ride and Do It! 44:52

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Episode 5 | Cane Creek’s Bryan Flack talks about the latest tech for gravel and mountain bikes. 1:12:11

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Episode 4 | Pro Rider Kerry Werner on gravel and mountain bikes and why he lives in Virginia’s Blue Ridge 1:04:07

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Episode 3 | Nicola Cranmer trains Olympic Hopeful Cyclists in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. 53:36

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Episode 2 | World Record holder Amanda Coker on cycling 86,000 miles in one year. (230+ miles daily!) 59:34

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Episode 1 | The Rider-Up Podcast gets things rolling 56:12

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Rider-Up Trailer 2:11

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