Drop Bar, Texas: A Cycling Podcast

Happy new year! The first episode of 2020 is a conversation with Bobby Julich at Shama Cycles' meet and greet on December 13, 2019. Julich is a former professional cyclist and coach. Palmares highlights include 3rd overall in the 1998 Tour de France, silver medal for the ITT at the 2004 Olympics, and 1st overall in the 2005 Paris-Nice. Music: Into the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Shama Cycles Put Your Socks On --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

I made it out to Cross Houston at Alkek Velodrome to observe the art of the hand up. A race recap of the women's masters is also provided by Terese Joubran. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Cross Under the Lights Cross Houston --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

5 tips for a  cyclist's successful Thanksgiving. Black Friday rides available in Houston & San Antonio. The TXBRA Forum is dead. Texas Cup road and cyclocross news. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Shama Black Friday Critical Mass Houston BGDB Black Friday TXBRA The Week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

Dr. Inge Ford, education director with Bike Houston discusses bike safety, the Houston Bike Plan, and other cycling initiatives.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Bike Houston Black Hole Coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

I chat with RUCT's Jackson Borchardt about what they are doing for bicycle advocacy in Houston.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw RUCT: https://ruct.rice.edu/ Moonlight Ramble: https://bikehouston.org/2019/07/15/moonlightramble/ Officer David Ortiz Memorial Ride: https://sgonzo30.wixsite.com/dortiz1m873 All Souls Day Ride: https://www.facebook.com/events/2434431446844559/

The Tour de Fayetteville episode includes time with P12 winner Cesar Serna of Bicycle Plus, moto official Mike Gladu, and Northwest Cyclery owner James McCowen.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

A family road trip and I get to take the bike along to get some saddle time. I explore El Paso and Fort Davis. Desert Fox Cyclery in El Paso extends some hospitality and an interview with owner-manager Esteban Duran. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: El Paso Hueco Tanks El Paso Big Loop El Paso Crazy 8 Fort Davis to McDonald Observatory Desert Fox Cyclery

I catch up with Pamela Ferguson to learn more about HTX Velo Femme, their participation in Race Across the West, and the next generation of cyclists. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

I give a recap of this week's Memorial Park Crit, troubleshooting a data sync to Strava, and the latest TXBRA forum boards. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

An interview with Mya Duncan, junior racer with NWCC, followed by Chappell Hill news, and HTX Velo Femme takes on Race Across the West. Links: https://www.alkekvelodrome.com/ https://www.facebook.com/htxvelo/ https://chappellhillroadrace.com/ http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

I share results from the Critmas Texas Crit Championships, extra ride time I had while my family was away, and what's ahead. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

A chat with Nancy Kotinek of NWCC, host of this year's Texas Time Trial State Championships, results from the race, and a look ahead to this weekend's state crit championships. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

I talk about National Bike Month, visit Bike to Work Day Houston, and learned a little CycloFemme history. Interviews with Veronica Baxter Lam of Road Warriors for a Smarter Commute; and Abby Fernandez with Houston BCycle. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: https://houston.bcycle.com/ http://www.findasmarterwaytowork.org/road-warriors.html https://cyclofemme.com https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/pedaling-path-freedom Iranian Women Defy the Cycling Fatwa

Recap of the 4/5 and 35+ races. Chat with Armando of H-Tine Haps and Mean Dean with Fort Bend Kia Cycling. HGC Race Results. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

Listen in as I give Zwift a try and review it. Following that is a preview of cycling events taking place in Texas May 4-5. Music: Hoedown by Jason Shaw

A short tip sheet for you folks riding the BP MS150 Houston to Austin. Music: Hoedown by Jason Shaw

Mother nature throws some of her worst at us, but we still race on. An interview with Phil Reither of Violet Crown Sports Association. Race results from the Fayetteville Classic. Music: Hoedown by Jason Shaw

In this episode, I highlight the podiums of the Tour of Corsicana and then preview the Fayetteville Classic. Intro/closing music: Hoedown by Jason Shaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropbartexas/support

We had a small group ride through Washington and Burleson counties followed by post-ride beers. We touched on the ride, what other rides were happening the same day, and reminisced about previous Chappell Hill rides.  *contains some adult language* Intro/closing music: Hoedown by Jason Shaw

Five lessons from the first time I rode the MS150 plus info on what rides are out there this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message