Bicycle Talk

Bicycle Talk Episode 382: February 14th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Ron Cautions cyclists as they take to the roads during the latest warm weather weekend. And of course winter is back this week. Lots of snow predicted. On a positive side: Why are cyclists so happy? DUH. Did you get out and enjoy the weekend weather? […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 381: February 7th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Shout out to local cyclist John Ryan. Annual February head cold, blah. Drivers complain about bike lanes. On a positive side: It’s Lizzy! Local Lizzy Gunsalus places 18th in the World Cyclocross championships. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Warmer weather approaching. Let’s talk Fenders! Content: Ron […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 380: January 31st 2024 Ron’s Rant: Are you a mileage junkie or do you prefer hours.And farewell to New England Legend Dick Ring. On a positive side: Indoor cycling workouts! Small cities winning big in the grant department. SF CA wants to govern cars speed. Really?Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Another reminder. […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 379: January 24th 2024: Ron’s Rant Sidewalk Demons on Bicycles. Are you a sidewalk demon? In NYC Elected’s Roll Out ‘Bike Safe’ Campaign While Admitting Cars are the Real Source of Danger: What happens when a cyclist hits a pedestrian? On a positive side: A shout out to: Baruch Herzfeld is […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 378: January 17th 2024:   Ron’s Rant: Baby it’s cold outside!  Farm to fork Fondo has their last event in July of 2024.  On a positive side:Shout out to TCC for their annual meeting and potluck dinner event. And to Bill Penn for his cross country bicycle trip presentation. It’s MLK Day  […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 377: January 10th 2024  Episode 377:   Ron’s Rant:  Enough  snow to shovel but hardly enough to play in.  And Have you ever been doored? Hmmm. On a positive side: The rebirth of cycling for e-bike roadies. Yes!!!!   H.R.1019 – E-BIKE Act.  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:  Is this your year […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 376: January 1st 2024: Ron’s Rant: Power Failures, Holiday schedules and Where the heck has Pedlinron been for the past 2 week’s? Vulnerable user deaths up to record numbers in 2023? USA Cycling changes rates to race promoters. And, Hey sports fans, stick a sock in it On a […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 375: December 13th 2023: Ron’s Rant: We need a revolution. And I not talking about just spinning your wheels. Ron talks Bicycle Revolution. On a positive side: Roundabouts coming to CT. Cyclocross Nationals results and Local riders! Shout out: The Bicycle Revolution and Harvey Mudd College: Mechanical minute and cycling tips: […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 374:December 6th 2023: Ron’s Rant: Distracted Driving Statistics & Facts In 2023. A total of nine people die every day in the United States from distracted driving. If you ride a bike please be careful out there. On a positive side: Ribbon Cutting Event for the East Coast Greenway’s newest official […]

Bicycle Talk Episode 373: November 29th 2023 Ron’s Rant: Trek Bicycles and it # 4 ranking for trademark infringement. On a positive side: Tomorrow is Frannie’s Birthday! USA Cycling Launches New Event Organizer Resource Portal . VPN you say? Hmmmm. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Insure your bike on a homeowner […]