E469 – Scott Batchelar, Bike Fun Facilitator

Scott Batchelar is a staple of bike fun organizing in Portland, Oregon and dedicates himself to well-planned rides with safety around the logistics and fun at the heart of it all.  We invite him into the studio to share some of his ideas on the history and future of bike fun, what makes a good ride, and what he’ll be leading during this year’s month of bike fun, Pedalpalooza.  Scott is also the caretaker of the Portland Bike Fun Library, a lending organization for gear that makes fun rides even more enjoyable. As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors. Calendar Shift2bikes.org has the Pedalpalooza Calendar posted!! 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride June 9: Get Lost Ride June 10: Bikeship Discovery! June 12: PDX Coolness Ride June 14: History of Food Carts Ride June 14: Light Brigade: Major Streets Ride June 15: Splish, Splash It’s A Wet, Wet Portland June 15: Light Brigade: The Slow Glow Ride June 15th: Analog Alleycat June 16: Pedalpalooza: Come Together Rides June 19: The Games We Play Ride June 23: PDX Eastside Mural Ride June 27: Rocky Butte Sunset Dance Party Picnic Ride June 30: Mobile Bike Decoration Ride July 20: Gorge Pedal UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES: Crested Butte, CO – June 27 Dallas, TX – June 29 Detroit, MI – July 12 Missoula, MT – Sept 15 Bendigo, Australia – October 4 Akron, OH – November 3 Headlines Mail Fine Print Produced at STREAM PDX thanks to Open Signal music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines) graphic design: Marcus Norman web: http://thesprocketpodcast.com email us: [email protected] phone/SMS: 503-847-9774 Twitter & instagram: @SprocketPodcast Donate: Patreon (ongoing) or Square Cash (one-time) Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs: Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Eric Weisz, Todd Parker, Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler), Dave Knows, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Andre Johnson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow, Keith Hutchison, Ranger Tom, Joyce Wilson, Ryan Tam, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon