Kelly Bike Company - BikeTalk on KVMR

BikeTalk #5

December 17, 2008

Tune in for the next edition of BikeTalk when we continue our discussion about " body language " and a few other surprise topics.

Our in studio guest will be local icon and industry veteran/Guru, Don Drageset who will take us on a stroll (or rather "a coast") down memory lane and talk about the changes he has seen on the Nevada County roadways from the time he began riding his bike here back in the early 80's, till now. He'll also share his experiences of what is was like growing up as a third generation owner of a bike shop his grandfather began in 1909 in Pasadena California.

To many in the local cycling community Don has been a fixture for some time since his days as a partner at Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop from 1986-1996, and as a behind the scenes mentor, friend, mechanic, and avid cyclist to anyone who walked through the door. At the ripe age of 68 Don continues to spread his wealth of knowledge and friendship to anyone he encounters and continues to ride his bike on the Nevada County roadways.

BikeTalk #4

November 11, 2008

Join us today @ 1pm for another edition of "BikeTalk".

Today's topics are "body language", "safety on the roadways" and some rule of thumb tips for "avoiding accidents before they happen".

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call in numbers are: 530.265.9555 or 800.355.KVMR (5867)

LETS TALK BIKES!

BikeTalk #3 podcast

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th @ 1pm and my in-studio guests Janelle Black and Kurt Stockton when we discuss the two most important things that connect you and your bike to the earth - your tires!

The main topic:

How you can tell if the tires that are on your bike need replacing or not

Why it's not a good reason to skimp when it comes to choosing new tires.

What is a good tire choice for the types of roads you ride

What's the correct tire pressure

Schrader valves and Presta valves

Fixing flats (getting good at it)

Avoiding obstacles on the road or trail that can cause flats

See: Michelin tire service and care tips

A topic that goes hand in hand with the above is: "how do I go about getting that dusty old bike back in service" and, "how to do it safely without breaking your pocket book"?

On those tow topics we will discuss several rules of thumb on how to:

Wipe off the dust and make a check list of "what needs to happen"

Basic visual checklist of things that need to be done

Tire inspection (of course)

Washing your bike -- whats a good product to use?

Chain and derailleur inspection

Setting the wheel back into the bike and properly tightening it

Quick releases

Truing the wheels

Replacing seized up cables

Basic tolls that you will need

And ongoing topic that will begin on this edition of BikeTalk will be:

The basic anatomy and proper names of a bicycle and its parts.

BikeTalk #2 with guest George Mount podcast

Join us Wednesday, August 20th @ 1pm for the second edition of "Bike Talk" for an in depth hour of insight and discussion with esteemed guest and former Olympian, George Mount, who was the first US Cyclist to go to the Olympics and place in the top 6 in 1976 at the Montreal Games. The discussion will cover topics such as how much has changed in the sport of cycling in the Olympics, as well as the US and European pro cycling since 1976. We will also talk about George's personal experiences as a pioneer in the sport while reigning as one of the few successful Americans racing professionally in Europe at that time.

Also joining us in the studio this Wednesday will be guests Janelle Black from People Power Transportation, and Kurt Stockton- 1990 US Pro Champion and former Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Pro Cycling Team Owner/Director. Kurt will also talk about his years racing pro and also share his perspective as a US professional cycling team director.