Jim’s Rohloff-equipped Schlick Cycles Northpaw Fatbike JK on furlough – donation experiment?ProtestsWhat do we do?What local organizations can we support?The show must go on??https://www.fattiretour.com/milwaukee2020/ I’ve been struggling on how to articulate what I feel about recent events and the ongoing struggles of many people in marginalized parts of our society. The folks at bikepacking.com have […]
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Join Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio as we welcome call-in guest, Dave Schlabowske, as we explore Wisconsin’s Northwoods, waterfalls and learn about Socially Distant Camping in the time of the pandemic. Talking Schmack Sunrise has been sold! Our local convenience store has a new owner.Bye Bye Bombora! I wanted to […]
Sven’s Schlick Cycles Tashunka 29+ overlooking Milwaukee in restful repose. Talking Schmack The 4.3 meter (or 14.1 foot) Social Distandem – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/social-distandem/RainFratney Active Street – https://activestreets.mailchimpsites.com Bifocal Media – https://bifocalmedia.com/Bifocal_Media/WINDHAND_T_SHIRT.html Donate to WMSE, the best radio station in the world! – http://wmse.org Call-in Guest – Jason Beckhouse Soma Gator bars on a Rohloff Schlick Northpaw. Show Beer Three […]
Sven’s Chumba Stella Ti. Currently setup as 27+ Talking Schmack I pre-ordered my Wisconsin BikeFed sweat pants – https://wisconsinbikefed.org/uncategorized/bike-to-work-at-home-soft-pants-sale/ Say Bye to DaveWheels for Jason Call-in Guest – Jason “Big Sexy” Beckhouse Jason’s proposed route on his Schwinn Meridian tricycle, Heather. Visiting state capitols! Getting this Crust Bombora ready to build! Show Beer Wizard Staff from […]
Our guest this week is Chris Wiggins from The Psychic Derailleur in Indianapolis, IN. Join Sven, JK and Tony from the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio as we discuss wide ranging topics from bikes and bike shops to The Mandalorian and even a bit about jug bands! Last weekend was another beautiful one. Did a couple […]
Gary Buckham is one of the pioneers of fat biking in the UK and we’ve featured a number of his videos during the early days of the site. You may know his work from ‘Pugsley on Patrol’. Today we feature another video from him called Aberlady Dawn. I got a nice chill vibe from this […]
Ritchey Outback V2 Tom Ritchey rides about 10,000 miles (16,000 km) per year, and most of that is off-road. Combine that with his more than 40 years of designing and building bicycles, and it’s no wonder the Outback has become an icon in the gritty world of gravel and adventure bikes. Updated for 2020, the […]
Sven, JK and Tony are in the studio today and welcome call-ins from Caitlin Landesberg CEO of Sufferfest Brewing and Jake Newborn from Wisconsin BikeFed. Sven’s new mask from a local craftswoman. Look for more masks in future episodes as we try models from Swrve, North St Bags and more! Talking Schmack Val Kilmer bookBackyard […]
Diggin’ our Wyatt Maverick fatbike with the Wren inverted suspension fork! Talking Schmack RAGBRAI Cancelled (last week of July)4/20 Day – What did you guys do?4/22 Earth DayWill this really be the final days to purchase a Babymaker? What about the BM Pro?Cycling related companies making masksNorth Street – https://northstbags.com/products/cotton-face-mask Swrve – https://swrve.us/collections/masks Oveja Negra – https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com/collections/apparel/products/mask Andrew […]
Sven, JK and Tony are in the Riverwest Studio at Everyday Cycles this week, once again discussing the week’s news, happenings and, maybe, a bit about cycling. Talking Schmack Evers shuts down State Parkshttps://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/tony-evers-closes-40-state-parks-recreation-areas-due-to-covid-19/article_e9d695a8-e01a-57a2-ac29-1fb933835cc9.html Including Lakeshore State Park right here in MKEAre County Parks Next? If the Disc Golfers have anything to do with it, yes! […]
Tim Eichinger from Black Husky Brewing joins Sevn, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio for stimulating conversation about bikes, beer and…religion??? JK and Sven want you to be safe! Wear your masks if appropriate. Talking Schmack Anyone done any Virtual riding or other events?Kim West’s Internet Coffee Shop on FacebookShould we start […]
Thanks Mucho to Allroy from Ontario for calling in this week and lending a Canadian perspective to the show as he chats with Sven, JK and Tony about social distancing, cycling, punk rock and beer! Pretty much like a normal show, but better! The 2020 version of the Surface 604 Boar Fat eBike is in […]
Red Bull created a documentary film about the origins of Freeride MTB with interviews with Wade Simmons, Richie Schley, and Brett Tippe. The trailer is above and a link to the full-length film is below. I went down this rabbit hole and I was glad that I did! https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/films/the-moment?fbclid=IwAR3enabBhb4kqfBnqfhiZT-MCR6kym4raUY98RNW0jWa8afERzoZPwl_rgE Sram AXS SRAM’s AXS Web Ride […]
Sven, JK and Tony practice social distancing in the studio while we welcome Zito for a chat through the magic of the interwebs. Sven’s Chumba Stella Ti 27-plus relaxing by the river. Talking Schmack Cycling effect on mental heath – https://blog.mapmyrun.com/how-cycling-can-improve-your-mental-health/Milwaukee’s Summerfest rescheduled for September and the format sucks!3 riders, Casey Fagerquist, Jill Martindale and […]
Sven and Tony anchor the studio for Full Spectrum Show #52 while JK tends to family needs. You may hear James noodling around on his guitar in the background. The last ride for the gang before the COVID 19 shutdown went to McBob’s in Milwaukee. Talking Schmack COVID-19 News – All Events Are Cancelled or […]
Due to the current state of Pandemic and numerous closures and in an abundace of precaution the 2020 race has been cancelled. We are working on dates for the 2021 event and will make an announcement as soon as we lock it down. When the date is decided (it is tidal dependant and […]
Da Crew on a pre-ride of the first Milwaukee by Bike tour route. Starting up in April! Talking Schmack ITI Started March 1st – check out the tracker here – http://trackleaders.comCOVID-19 Milan – San Remo (first time since 1945) and Tirreno Adriatico cancelledNational Bike Summit in the DC area March 15-17 CANCELLED https://bikeleague.org/summitAfter a thorough review […]
Here’s a new series that we’re introducing to showcase all of the fun bike news that comes across the niche bike newsroom all-D-time. Today we’ve got news from Otso, The Pros Closet, Geosmina, and the Sea Otter Classic! The New Otso Warakin Ti Otso News Release We’re excited to share the latest addition to the […]
Tony and JK. The men behind the magic! Talking Schmack ITI Started March 1st – check out the tracker here – http://trackleaders.comConversation on cable routingCOVID-19 NAHBS postponed until AugustSea Otter to announce SOON.Dirt Rag Dirt Fest continuing as Raystown MTB Fest – https://raystown.org/things-to-do/raystown-mountain-bike-fest Edge Cycling saddle review Physiosaddle – https://edge-cycling.com/products/physiosaddle In Bill Murray news – the Jeep eFat […]
Dave Schlabowske joined Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio to talk about his recent trip to northern Wisconsin for a week of winter camping and fat-biking. Dave’s base of operations was ROAM Adventure Basecamp just outside Seeley, WI. Dave talks about his gear, his bikes and his dog! We then get […]
Our Amigo from the Empire State, Bob Rainville also helps out with the Saratoga Fat Bike Festival in Up-State New York. Bob’s been kind enough to volunteer as an unofficial Fatbassador to New York and share some of his imaginative pixel arrangements, like the one above. Bob’s got one hell of an eye and a […]
Sven, JK and Tony are in the Everyday Cycles Studio where they welcome calls from davelunz.com and Chuck Willy to relive their back-of-the-pack Polar Roll experience! Out on frozen Lake Michigan with Mike and Mike! Talking Schmack Cold weather shtuff CABDA recapNot a ton of fatbikes. Mostly used for props for other products. Maybe it was […]
Sven, JK and Tony are in the Everyday Cycles studio talking the usual schmack and host a call-in from DaveLunz.com about the Alpine Valley Ski Hill Downhill Snow Race. Snow day in Milwaukee visiting Bremen Cafe. Cold weather shtuff https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a30776702/cold-weather-cycling/Baguette math https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNrmOD7gWas&feature=youtu.beTony’s a working stiff again Long line at the Alpine Valley Ski Hill for the […]
Sven’s Wyatt Maverick at JP’s fat-bike race during Scandi Fest in Mt Horeb, WI Talking Schmack Sven went to the Scandahoovian Winter Festival Fat Bike Race that JP was the Race Director for in Mt Horeb, WI at the Norsk Golf Club – https://www.mhscandifest.com 50-degrees on Sunday and got the re-wheeled Tatanka sym out.https://milwaukeerecord.com/music/ned-flanders-metal-band-okilly-dokilly-will-return-to-cudahys-x-ray-arcade-may-2/Jeep jumps into […]
Fans and fandoms, thanks for waiting for the inevitable posting of this, our 45th show! Circumstances made the normal posting time impossible. That said, have at ‘er!! Trip to Wyatt Bikes New Black Large and got our Demo backUSA Cycling is looking at Gravel! (over 700 independant gravel races coming this year)Frosty Hog?Tony and Greg head […]
We rolled fat video tuesday and some danger gnome together in a report from Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN
We are back in full fidelity and JK makes his triumphant return from Europe. Plus, we look at several events coming up. Sorry about last weeks sound. Make sure you listen to the show anyway. Russell from DreamBikes is a great guest! We had to use a backup of the show that is recorded over […]
With JK gallivanting around Europe, Sven and Tony welcome Russell Jobs from DreamBikes to the Everyday Cycles Studio. Russell has been in the bike industry for over 30 years and is a font of knowledge on many things cycling. Give us a listen! Talking Schmack Anyone make it to the Swap?Tell us about Dream Bikes […]
Click the Flyer for more information SLiP N Ride Relay (WI) 2/1/20 Here’s another fun event down where I used to live in Westosha. The trails at Silver Lake are perfect for winter riding! Our amigo Kerry Gonzales is the race director for this 3 person team relay race that starts with a LeMans shush […]
On this episode we temporarily say adieu to JK, recap Fatter by the Lake and crown a new Pugsley Games Axe holder plus a lot more randomness for your cranium! Beautiful night at the Illinois Beach Hotel! Ex Uncle making the good tunes! Raising money for charity and Jim wins a Mastodon! Making s’mores at […]
Join Sven, JK and Tony as they welcome Spinner to the show to talk about the Pugsley Games that will be part of the Water by the Lake event in Zion, IL this weekend. Remember when 4K was the frequency cutoff for voices on the telephone and now 4K is high-def television? Well this is […]
This article originally appeared on the Everyday Cycles (where John purchased his RSD Sergeant with his own hard-earned money) website and is used with permission. The Sergeant has been in RSD’s line up since 2016, occupying the niche that’s known to us as a mountain bike, the regular trail ripper for regular riders to have […]
Join Sven, JK and Tony on this abbreviated, post xmas edition of Full Spectrum Cycling; recorded December 26th, 2019. Sven’s new Chumba USA Stella Ti set up 27-plus joining the swans at Milwaukee’s Lakefront. Talking Schmack Polar Bear Plunge scheming sessionWednesday Night Rides starting 1/8/20 after the showShotgun Herb Chamber https://www.iozzio.life/parts/herb-chamber Wyatt Bicycles Maverick is […]
Been a busy week of events, travel and call-ins! Join Sven, JK and Tony as we welcome DFL, that’s Dave Fu*^@n’ Lunz or Dead Fu*^@n’ Last either way it’s the same guy, Mike from LAMBO and the Fatathlon race as well as Chris Daisy and Gomez. Quite a lot of banter for one little show! […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for That Buddy or Loved One You know you blew it. It’s now the week before Christmas and you have a handful of gifts to pickup and your back is against the wall. But you’re cool and collected. You’re not sweating it because you know you’ve got your friends at Fat-Bike.com […]
Our Amigo Monte McAnulty dropped us a line from Vegas and what did our eyes behold? November snow in the desert! He didn’t even know that he was entering the Foto Gordo Contest, but he won anyway. Sometimes you’re just that lucky. Here’s what Monte had to say about his award-winning pixels. Hey Gomez! Fat […]
Aaron Domeier from Surly Bikes joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Studio and we have an interview with Mike Eitel about the origins of Santa Cycle Rampage. Plus we recap the Milwaukee edition of Global Fatbike Day/Santa Cycle Rampage. Part of the early group at Santa Cycle Rampage. We started the day […]
Besides the usual bits, Sven, JK and Tony chat about Global Fatbike Day, Santa Cycle Rampage and a sweet Chumba USA Stella 27-plus build. Plus, we catch up with Jason and Heather the Tricycle somewhere near Dumpwater, FL. Sven’s been liking this Sturdy Bay Design Seat Pack. This is the small version that is great […]
Sven, JK and Tony are in the studio on this episode of Full Spectrum Cycling and we welcome Surly Bike’s Aaron Domeier via the teleringer to chat about, among other things, the Surly/Everyday Cycles Urban Ass-ault ride and fatbike demo. The 2019 Pie Ride happened the Sunday before Thanksgiving and gave Sven a chance to […]
Check out the latest addition to Revelate Designs’ collection of bikepacking gear that leads the industry in innovation. This is their official product news release. For Release November 27, 2019 Anchorage, Alaska – Answering the call for carrying capacity in hard to use spaces, Revelate Designs releases the Hopper frame bag and Joey downtube bag. […]
One day after work, before dinner was on the table, I check my email to see that Tio Gomez sent a call out to the Bike Black Ribbon Test Squad asking if anyone wanted the opportunity to test out the Giant Yukon, why, and what size. Knowing that the Yukon rolls on 27.5 wheels is […]
Ian Klepetar, founder and owner of Bicycle Benifits and an active advocate of bicycling nationwide, joins Sven, JK and Tony at the Everyday Cycles Studio for rousing round of conversation about cycling and bike advocacy! Ian and JK getting ready for Radio Magic! Evan providing coffee at the Swing Park trailside pancake stop. JK doing […]
Otis! My Man! Mother Nature gave the gift of an early autumn blanket of snow to go out and play bikes…so like a kid on Christmas morning, I saddled up Otis and hit the local twisties just after first light. The best snow was on open grassy areas and it didn’t last for long, but […]
