Inspired by a listener question, Kristin and Steve discuss how to take care of bike gear that is not the bicycle. Helmets, gloves, jerseys, shorts and shoes - cycling equipment is expensive, and the best way to save money is take good care of it all. They also discuss why ai-generated flyers about e-bikes are generally wrong, and Steve answers questions about brake fluid and waxed chains.

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At New England Youth Cycling (NEYC)'s Coaches Retreat, we had the opportunity to connect with coaches, as well as Executive Director, Kelly Catale, to learn why they coach youth mountain bike racing. Reflecting on the weekend, we share some of our takeaways from the coaching session, as well as time spent on the trails Highland, a lift service mountain bike park.

We also return to the topic of 32" wheels - this time as seen on bikes from Scott and Trek at Soldier Hollow World Cup – and discuss how gatekeeping activities such as complicating simple things, like how to clean your bike, can prevent new people from taking up cycling.

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Steve answers bike care questions from listeners including how to clean a non-waxed chain, what's the deal with all the gunk that gets stuck in jockey wheels, and what to do when your brakes start to squeal. He and Kristin also share why it's advised (and in some states, required) to wear safety or "blaze" orange in the woods during hunting season.

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Before our son left for his new job in Chicago, we sat down with him and his sister to answer the question "how do I get my kids to ride a bike?" On this photo-heavy edition we share memories and reflect on lessons learned through years of riding and racing.

Thank you Anders and Sophie for sharing your insights and ideas - and letting us use pictures from the past!

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The dog days of summer are here, and with it the heat and humidity. Kristin and Steve discuss riding in the heat, including what to wear, how to acclimate and properly hydrate. They also recap this year's Pan-Mass Challenge, discuss Kristin's new obsession with women's racing, and cover what to do about a broken spoke.

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When a follower asked the question "How do I get my wife on a bike?" who better to answer than wives! Kristin welcomes our friend and teammate, Alex, to share lessons learned (sometimes the hard way) during their cycling journey, as well as what husbands can do to support wives who want to ride a bicycle

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With gravel riding continuing to grow in popularity, we have also seen an increase in gravel bike options and gear, as well as questions from the "gravel curious." Fresh off an gravel adventure ride with their daughter, Steve and Kristin cover many of the basics including what is gravel riding, what bike and gear you need (or don't), important riding skills and, how to find places to ride.

They also discuss Steve's new weekday schedule, and answer a question about what recovery tools you need when on the bike.

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Inspired by the recent Bikes Fight Cancer Ride, as well as their own plans to ride in support of the Pan-Mass Challenge, Kristin and Steve are sharing advice for anyone thinking about joining a charity ride. They also discuss Steve's new Lego bicycle, the appearance of 32 inch wheels at a UCI World Cup MTB race, and media reporting guidelines for road collisions before they answer listener questions.

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