Richard Sachs on Craft, CYBC, RSCX, and New England Cyclocross

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode.Richard Sachs is one of the most respected names in American cycling craft, but this conversation goes far beyond framebuilding.In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Richard joins Art Trapotsis for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from New Jersey to England to Connecticut, the founding of his company in the 70's, and the deeper meaning that has kept him building bicycles by hand for more than five decades.They talk about what truly drives his work at the bench as a bicycle frame builder, why he has stayed committed to traditional steel bicycles, and how he sees the difference between something that is manufactured and something that is genuinely made. Richard also reflects on the beauty that first drew him into cycling, the European racing culture that shaped his imagination, and the philosophy behind building a bicycle that feels right for a specific rider.The conversation also explores Richard’s enormous impact on New England cycling culture through the Connecticut Yankee Bicycle Club (CYBC), the Richard Sachs cyclocross team (RSCX), and his continued support of grassroots racing through Project Mayhem. Along the way, he shares candid thoughts on rider development, community, sponsorship, the changing culture of the sport, and what he hopes people take from his life’s work.This is a thoughtful and honest conversation about craft, legacy, racing, and doing meaningful work on your own terms.This podcast embarks on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.