Podcast of interest: The Gospel According to St Grant
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Christian
Dec 11, 2012, 3:14:26 PM12/11/12
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The Bike Show, a British podcast I subscribe to, which is often excellent, has a new show. I've not listened but it will surely be of interest to some here.
Check out the other episodes
bwphoto
Dec 11, 2012, 6:43:26 PM12/11/12
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Just finished listening to this very excellent interview, it's the first time I've heard Grant. His thoughts and responses during the interview go a long way towards clarifying or maybe simplifying his philosophy behind "Just Ride" and that is to just ride. If we ride because we enjoy it then it doesn't matter what we wear, how fast we go or even if we have a destination. Approaching cycling from that point of view basically says ( like everything else we do in life) if it is fun, enjoyable and you love to do it then that is really all that is important.
Thinking of riding as just that, a fun and enjoyable way to get around, makes cycling less intimidating and more inviting for non-cyclist to give it a try. He and the interviewer go a long way in exposing the conundrum faced by folks who for whatever reason are looking to get a new or first bike. For those of us who not only love to ride but also see the bike as viable mode of transportation Grant's points especially around our tendency to feel we have to emulate role models is very encouraging. We as a culture seem to feel the need to value an activity based on effort, or external validation of the "work" we accomplished instead of the joy the effort brings us. And this is where the core of what I think GP is getting at comes out...if it is not comfortable, enjoyable or pleasurable then why do it?
For many,cycling seems to present itself as uncomfortable work, because for many the only image they have is that offered by suffering racers. However,as many of us have no doubt observed, there is an ever growing number of people who, for whatever reason, are showing up on our streets and paths using their bikes to get around, regardless of what they are wearing. because they are just riding, and by doing so making riding a bike more inviting.
In the end the more variety and inclusive cycling becomes the more its' positive effect will be felt and the more its' varied uses will be accepted and incorporated into daily life.
Thinking of riding as just that, a fun and enjoyable way to get around, makes cycling less intimidating and more inviting for non-cyclist to give it a try. He and the interviewer go a long way in exposing the conundrum faced by folks who for whatever reason are looking to get a new or first bike. For those of us who not only love to ride but also see the bike as viable mode of transportation Grant's points especially around our tendency to feel we have to emulate role models is very encouraging. We as a culture seem to feel the need to value an activity based on effort, or external validation of the "work" we accomplished instead of the joy the effort brings us. And this is where the core of what I think GP is getting at comes out...if it is not comfortable, enjoyable or pleasurable then why do it?
For many,cycling seems to present itself as uncomfortable work, because for many the only image they have is that offered by suffering racers. However,as many of us have no doubt observed, there is an ever growing number of people who, for whatever reason, are showing up on our streets and paths using their bikes to get around, regardless of what they are wearing. because they are just riding, and by doing so making riding a bike more inviting.
In the end the more variety and inclusive cycling becomes the more its' positive effect will be felt and the more its' varied uses will be accepted and incorporated into daily life.
IanA
Dec 11, 2012, 10:09:55 PM12/11/12
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Grant's a generous and eloquent interviewee. The podcast is well worth listening to.
dougP
Dec 12, 2012, 4:07:43 AM12/12/12
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That was really a fun listen. I especially enjoyed the pedal discussion & the interviewer's observation that pedaling free allowed one to do real time bike fit adjustments, with Grant's commenting on how well he'd made the point. It sounded like a couple of old buddies chatting over a beer. Quite civilized & accessible.
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Tom Harrop
Dec 12, 2012, 7:59:56 AM12/12/12
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Thanks for posting, I enjoyed that.
Christian
Dec 12, 2012, 1:30:32 PM12/12/12
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With all the discussion over why the long miles it might be worth it to some to listen to their 2 part show on the 2011 running of Paris-Brest-Paris. Another great show.
David Spranger
Dec 15, 2012, 9:12:08 PM12/15/12
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What an awesome conversation.
David
Charlotte, NC
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