Rider-Up
The Rider-Up Podcast presented by Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is about bicycling. Mountain bikes. Road Bikes. Gravel Bikes. Bicycle Gear, famous cyclists, and interesting people from around the world. All from Virginia’s Blue Ridge -- America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital and an IMBA Silver Ride Center. Hosts Dan Lucas -- a pro bike mechanic, skills instructor, and downhill coach joins avid cyclist and professional journalist John Carlin to cover all the ground there is to cover when it comes to bicycles.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
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, races a bat for a hundred yards, and talks about how these rides enhance the viewer experience for the 11 pm news on WSLS-10!
We've edited out all the slower parts, (as if that's possible!) to give you the highlights of John's ride and his thoughts on an evening in April 2023.
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://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/
Roval C38 Wheels https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-rapide-c-38/p/205534?searchText=30021-4500&color=330189-205534
John -- Back at the TV station and (nearly) ready to broadcast!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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 the season. It's all in this episode!
Here is Dan's $300 hammer! Scroll down for show notes!
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://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/
Abi Snyder takes on the trail. Thanks to Abi for joining Dan and John on the podcast.
Follow Abi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abi.ridefierce/
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
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://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://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/
Dan's Tools
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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 Virginia's Blue Ridge and more.
Follow John Carlin's Socials and check out his blog and ride videos!
Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc...
Uphill skiing: https://www.wsls.com/video/meta/insider/2023/02/01/john-carlins-outdoors-uphill-skiing/
Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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. Join them as the adventure begins for a new year of adventure!
Follow John Carlin's Socials and check out his blog and ride videos!
Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc...
Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannystanny/
John and Dan recording at Cardinal Bike Shop in January 2023.
Dan's latest tool recommendation from the bike shop. Knipex pliers.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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 soccer player. She then transitioned to bikes and there was no looking back. Now she is back at Roanoke College to coach a start-up cycling team. She has great plans for the team and sees no reason why her students could not go on to the Olympics. After all, Shelley knows the path!
Above: Shelley talks with Dan and John. Below: A winning moment in Shelley's career.
Tune in to listen as Shelley shares all of the back stories with Host, Dan Lucas, and John Carlin -- who share some of their own stories of crashing and recovery. Dan also tells you how to make sure you don't overtighten your bolts, so you don't crunch the carbon do-dads on your ride!
SHOW NOTES
Shelley's website: https://www.shelleyoldsusa.com/
The Roanoke College Announcement: https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/shelley_olds_announcement
Shelley in the news: https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/shelley_olds_announcement
Check out “How b:Rare Cognitive' s Brain Frequency Works” from b:Rare Health, Inc. on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/711312747
Dan's Park Tool Torque Wrench https://www.parktool.com/en-us/category/torque-tools
John's Blog: www.carlinthecyclist.com
John's YouTube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
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.com
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
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 heartbeat. Listen in as Bryan Flack tells Dan and John the company's story and shares insights on the latest gear and the future of cycling!
SHOW NOTES
e-mail Rider-Up Podcast: rideruppod@gmail.com
Bike VBR https://www.visitroanokeva.com/biking/
Meet Bryan Flack https://canecreek.com/profile/bryan-flack/
Cane Creek https://canecreek.com/
Creature from Carvins Cove https://bikeva.com/creature/
Visit VBR Gran Fondo http://www.muddysquirrel.com/gran-fondo.html
Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia's Blue Ridge https://www.ironman.com/im703-virginia-blue-ridge
USA Cycling Championships in Virginia’s Blue Ridge https://usacycling.org/article/roanoke-to-host-2022-usa-cycling-amateur-road-national-championships
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge homepage https://www.VisitVBR.com
Team Twenty24 https://www.teamtwenty24.com/
IMBA Ride Centers https://ride.imba.com/ride/where-to-ride/ride-centers
Roanoke Outside https://www.roanokeoutside.com/
Carvins Cove https://www.roanokeoutside.com/land/carvins-cove-nature-reserve/
SCB Link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZo4N0lVPccBkSiuyVh4yg
Park tool JIS screwdriver https://www.parktool.com/product/derailleur-screwdriver-dsd-2
John Carlin Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/10853338
John Carlin’s Bicycle Blog http://carlinthecyclist.com/
John Carlin’s YouTube Biking4Boomers https://youtu.be/DcMBBsIYeXE
Rider-Up
The Rider Up Podcast presented by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge is all about cycling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But it's more! Dan Lucas is a downhill mountain biker, shop mechanic, and skills instructor. John's downhill days are long behind him. He rides the beautiful backroads and trails of the region and across the country. Join Dan and John as they talk about their adventures, and interview amazing guests from the world of cycling.