EPISODE · Sep 9, 2024 · 28 MIN
Les the Bike Man
from The Running Jackal · host Jackal
I met Les, a bike mechanic, today on Slugget Road to fix my front derailleur. He explained that the cable and end stops needed adjusting, and showed me how dust accumulation had caused the shifter mechanism to stick. As he worked, he shared stories of cycling daily after retirement and fixing his own bikes as a kid. I mentioned my past in ultra-marathon running and my need for cross-training, and he advised me to listen to my joints. By the end, my bike was shifting smoothly, and I felt ready to tackle hills again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support.
What this episode covers
I met Les, a bike mechanic, today on Slugget Road to fix my front derailleur. He explained that the cable and end stops needed adjusting, and showed me how dust accumulation had caused the shifter mechanism to stick. As he worked, he shared stories of cycling daily after retirement and fixing his own bikes as a kid. I mentioned my past in ultra-marathon running and my need for cross-training, and he advised me to listen to my joints. By the end, my bike was shifting smoothly, and I felt ready to tackle hills again.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support.
NOW PLAYING
Les the Bike Man
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m