E506 – Gladys Bikes Passes The Torch

photo courtesy of Gladys Bikes Leah Benson was the proprietor of the iconic Gladys Bikes shop on Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Street.  Cassie Hidalgo is the new owner!  We chat with them about the shop, the transition from one era to another, and whether artisan jello shots will be the next can’t-get-enough trend out of Portland.  As always, visit the shop and its exquisite saddle library (among many other things) at 2905 Alberta Street!  Read Leah’s post about her departure and Cassie’s introductory post on the shop’s website. Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!  Calendar: NOTE: we are posting the events read on this recording, but many events have been cancelled or postponed due to emerging public health concerns.  Verify before attending, make safe decisions, and best wishes until we can plan things again! March 18th – Oregon Field Guide viewing party at Evolution Fitness, 7pm March 21st – Fernweh Good Co-Gropu Hike V2 (with Ashley Lance!) May 9 – Mohawk Valley Metric Century, Armitage Park, Eugene OR June 13 – Hop Head Hundred in Independence, OR August 15th – Swift Summit 200/100 V.4 in Lebanon, OR August 16th – Swift Summit NW Hill Climb (location unknown) TT p/b Chamois Butt’r 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 1st Friday of every month SF Bike Party 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 3rd Friday of every month is the San Jose Bike Party Last Friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride in PDX Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride The last Sunday of every month is the Vintage & Classic ride in Huntsville, AL UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES: Bend, OR – March 19th Pittsburg, PA – March 22nd Bend, OR – April 16th Sacramento, CA – May 6th 18th Annual – May 14th -> 17th Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR Crested Butte, CO – June 25th Alvdal, Norway – Sept 4th MAIL: Re: E490 Mr. T Talks Bike builds – Spartan Dale Dan asks: What do the 5-timers patches look like? Richard W comments on E497: “I LOVE THE EXPANSE !!!!!” Fine Print This week’s end credits music courtesy of Jacob Lizzotte (YouTube channel) 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), Venmo (one time) or Square Cash (one-time) Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs: Shadowfoot, 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, 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, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon, Greg Murphy, Mayra M, Oso, Isaac M, David C, Five Oh Three