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.
Episodes
The USA national Endurance races are coming to Roanoke and the surrounding region, and the guys from the Rider-Up podcast are right in the midst of it. In this episode, John and Dan are joined by two of the team at Cardinal Bicycle, who are helping to make the event a success!
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More from Cardinal Bicycle https://www.cardinalbicycle.com/articles/2025-endurance-mou...
In this episode of the Rider-Up Podcast Dan and John talk about trying to get out and ride even though their bikes might have needed a bit more TLC over the winter. It's an exciting time in Virginia's Blue Ridge because the region is hosting the U.S. National Championships this year and next. Dan has a front row seat to how they are getting the trails ready for the big show. Also Dan gives us a glimpse of Shimano's new Base grou...
Dan may be a crazy downhiller -- but this was one downhill slide he didn't anticipate. He'll be off the bike for awhile. We also look at John's gravel bike build as he tries to make his Specialized Crux as light as possible, and Dan gives us a glimpse into new trends in the shop for 2025 as the bike industry still tries to recover from the pandemic.
Show Notes
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In This Episode of the Rider-Up podcast, Dan and John riff on a summer of cool cycling, including a trip along the Erie Canal and a 50 miler in rainy Alaska resulting in the most epic ride of John's cycling career. Also, Olympic Gold medalist Jennifer Valente makes an appearance as she describes the relationship between her trade team, Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 2024, and the U.S. National Team. Jennifer also shares how she prep...
The Cycling is great in Virginia's Blue Ridge -- and in Episode 18 Dan, John and special guest, bike racer and fit guru Karen Talley Mead talk about the local events you can be a part of, while sharing some cycling adventures from across the country. Then we get down to business with the tough question of how many bikes you really need. Hint -- you're gonna need a bigger garage. Also Dan the mechanic riffs on people who don't oil...
After a pod-break, Dan and John are back filling you in on some exciting adventures and asking existential questions about cycling. In essence, who really is and isn't a cyclist? How much do you need to ride to use "cyclist" as a term to describe yourself. Think it's easy? Try to find a place to draw the line. Is owning a bike enough? Do you need to think about riding all the time? Ha! Good luck. But we take a stab at it.
...Our cycling hosts have a packed agenda today. John has been traveling and will reveal there was a second Tea Party in pre-revolutionary days. Dan has been slamming down mountains and is still thinking about hopping on a gravel bike and rolling some 'B' roads. Cycling events from all over the world: road, gravel, and mountain bike competitions from France to Kansas to Colombia. Training and tech tips. New bikes and tech...
AND...the...
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=6yVT4NWJ...
John and Dan have been busy as bees spinning on the road, grinding a little gravel, or flying down a mountain. It's all here today: rides completed and to come, some racing, meditations on bike packing, the latest tech, and more. And remember, watch out for that lady in the pick up truck!
Our intrepid hosts share their latest adventures. Gnats & Bats with John! Dan, of course, goes downhill. A discussion of sportsmanship. The newest tech from SRAM -- See link below for the unboxing of the new SRAM Eagle Transmission!
Dan describes how his wife fell for him due to his bike skills, while John goes off on the value of teaching sportsmanship.
Listen in as John races a bat on the greenway. If you want to hear more of Jo...
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...
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!
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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/carlint...
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.
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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!
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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 sh...
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
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 sh...
Pro cyclist Kerry Werner of Kona joins hosts John Carlin and Dan Lucas for episode 4 of the Rider-Up podcast. Kerry shares stories from the trail, gravel and 'cross events he's done around the world, while we mortals pick his brain abut what ti takes to be, just so well - awesome! Kerry is also a fantastic video producer, and he talks about some the ways he's created content for his YouTube Channel.
And as a top level gravel racer...
In Episode 3 of the Rider-Up podcast, Dan Lucas and John Carlin interview VBR Twenty24 creator and Executive Director Nicola Cranmer. Nicola recruits the top women cyclists in the United States to join the team -- and many have succeeded in their ambition to represent the United States (and other countries) as Olympians -- with 13 winning Olympic medals!
Nicola Cranmer (left) With Dan, John, and World Champion Amanda Coker, reco...
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