24. Time for a tune-up and reset.
The first "Tune-up Tuesday" session. Quick tips, tools, questions, and reflections. How will you use each 24 hours a day in the year 2024?
Jan 02, 2024•10 min•Ep. 24
Ride This Out
Improve your mental health, connect with nature and your community, all through one simple solution...the bicycle.
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23. Bikes Will Save the World with Daniel Morteh
Daniel is an avid cyclist from Jersey City, New Jersey. He created Bikes Will Save the World to promote and encourage others to ride. Daniel talks about his mentors, training, and favorite rides he has been on. Listen to Daniel describe how the bike improves his mental health and self-esteem.
Dec 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 23
22. Planning a Better Future with Mike West.
Mike West is a city planner with a desire to make safer streets for pedestrians and people on bikes. He recently took a trip to the Netherlands and talks about what he learned and how he hopes to implement some of those things to his work now. Listen to how Mike benefits from riding bikes with his family, especially his special needs son. Follow Mike's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@bikequestwithmikewest?si=02f5u_Q26TRBoSbM
Dec 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 22
21. Cargobike Mom Power, Karol Long.
Karol discusses how riding her cargobike has helped her decrease her anxiety and increase her connections to her community. She talks about how riding has given her permission to "take space" and have confidence in herself. Karol shares the story of how she received her Madsen electric bike, as well as how she was able to get through a traumatic experience. Thanks for listening! Please like, review, and share with others.
Nov 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 21
20. Finding a new hobby, getting healthy, and sharing laughs with Jeremy Jones MTB.
You may know Jeremy Jones as @jjones.mtb on Instagram. He started mountain biking in 2018 and talks about his love for biking and how it has changed his life. Jeremy discusses how being consistent and remaining positive have increased his overall wellness. Follow his IG content for a good laugh and share the joy with others. Get out and ride!
Nov 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 20
19. When life doesn't go as expected with Jeremy Raeszler.
Para-gravel cyclist Jeremy Raeszler was told he would never walk again after severing his spinal cord in a motocross injury. Jeremy taught himself how to walk again and has entered the world of gravel cycling. Listen to how he was able to defy all odds and expectations. It is a truly inspiring story to hear what biking has done for Jeremy. Listen, share, and get out and ride! You can read more about Jeremy on his blog at: https://www.paragravelcyclist.com/about-me Follow on Instagram @paragravel...
Nov 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 19
18. What would your older self tell your younger self about biking? With Bruce Bussell.
Bruce has been biking for longer than most of us have been alive. He shares his experiences and tips on his blog: https://www.theoldguybicycleblog.com/?m=1. A big part of Bruce's motivation is in helping his down syndrome son Nick with his dessert truck. This truck also employs other young people with developmental disabilities and gives them work experience. Support and donate to their great work and cause: https://nickstreats.com/ Listen to Bruce's amazing stories and get inspired to ride into...
Oct 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 18
17. Cargobike connection with elyssa Morrill.
elyssa shares her story of how getting a cargobike has improved her overall wellness and empowered her by connecting with her community. Give it a listen, share with others, and get out and ride!
Oct 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 17
16. Becoming the "Cargobike Momma" with Maddy Novich.
Maddy is on instagram as the @cargobikemomma. She discusses how she got into cargo biking and how it has impacted her and her family living in New York City. Give it a listen, and get out on your bike!
Sep 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 16
15. Stories from the streets.
Session 15, check in. What are your goals? How do you want to improve? I also share a couple of stories of being in a position to help while riding my bike. What stories do you have? Reach out, and I'd love to hear them! https://ridethisout.com/
Sep 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 15
14. Riding through loss and grief with Alice Johnson.
Alice Johnson talks about how weekly rides with her "Bike'n Babes" has helped her with her husband's death. Get inspired to organize or join a group of riders to connect with and support each other.
Sep 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 14
13. Climbing the mountains of life with Braydon Bringhurst.
Braydon Bringhurst talks about the process of making the film 8600ft, where he climbs "The Whole Enchilada" MTB trail in Moab Utah. The film can be found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/liFHsc8h0hc?si=-rALQi8feY4duiAQ Braydon shares how he wanted to create something where he can share how he accomplishes something hard and the mental process that he uses to inspire others in their challenges.
Sep 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 13
12. The story of the MADSEN Cycles "Bucket Bike" with Jared Madsen.
Jared Madsen had the idea of creating a bucket cargo bike and selling them in the United States in 2007. This bike is now owned by thousands of families and helps them experience the joys of riding together. An amazing story about an amazing company. Enjoy! Check out their website at https://www.madsencycles.com/
Aug 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 12
11. Family biking tips & getting more people on bikes with Dr. Joe Jensen.
Dr. Joe Jensen has worked in education for 28 years and is an avid bicycle rider. He gives some great tips on helping his children ride as well helping other people get on bicycles. He discusses the idea of access and inclusion, and the need for a human being to be the link for that to happen. He also shared with me an inspirational essay written by Gary Fisher in 2008 that I read at the start of the session. Such a beautiful written piece, that will inspire anyone to get out on their bicycle. Y...
Aug 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 11
10. How to start a bike bus with Jessica Tillyer.
The bike bus movement is here. Get it started in your community! Jessica Tillyer shares her experiences and how they have been able to create a successful bike bus in her community. Check out their specific bike bus and useful resources at: https://montclairbikebus.org/ Share this with others who might be interested in starting a bike bus for their kids and communities!
Aug 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 10
9. Life Lessons with The Biking Fireman, Stephen Dunn.
Stephen Dunn, aka "The Biking Fireman," shares how biking has improved his life and how he is motivated to make changes in his community.
Aug 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 9
8. Find your Zen by bike commuting to work with Paul Shelton.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Paul Shelton talks about the benefits of biking to work.
Jul 29, 2023•41 min•Ep. 8
7. Bicycle advocacy 101 with Aarron Skabelund.
University Professor Aaron Skabelund discusses his advocacy work he has done in Provo Utah and the history of BikeWalk Provo. Advice for people wanting to bring about change in their communities and motivation to get involved.
Jul 22, 2023•57 min•Ep. 7
6. War veterans with PTSD finding relief through mountain biking. Discussion with Kenny Stone.
Kenny Stone is the founder of Soldiers On Singletrack, a non-profit organization helping war veterans through mountain biking. He shares his story and how this organization started, its quick growth and success, and how you can get involved.
Jul 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 6
5. Increasing confidence in our own skills with Stephanie McMillan.
Stephanie McMillan is a registered nurse, personal strength and nutrition coach speacilizing in helping build confidence in woman mtb riders. Listen to her love for the mtb community and drive to help more women find confidence in their riding.
Jul 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 5
4. Overcoming injury and getting back to riding with Nate Barnum.
Nate Barnum discusses how he got into mountain biking and how having a positive mindset helped him recover from a traumatic energy.
Jul 01, 2023•40 min•Ep. 4
3. How cargo bikes change your life with Shawne Martinez.
Shawne Martinez discusses how riding his cargo bike has changed his life. Listen to how riding his bike daily has brought a new perspective on life and improved his overall wellness. Feel his passion for his Portland Oregon community and get motivated to take more trips by bike. Enjoy this session!
Jun 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 3
2. How to improve retirement lifestyle with Becky Airhart.
My wonderful Aunt Becky talks about her experiences as a yoga instructor. How riding ebikes have helped her stay youthful and reconnect with her family members. Get inspired to get out and ride, no matter how old you are!
Jun 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 2
1. Intro. Bicycle riding for your mental health.
Introduction session. The idea of starting Ridethisout.com and promoting bicycle riding for our overall wellness.
Jun 11, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1
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