Skip to content
The Bike Lab Podcast podcast artwork

The Bike Lab Podcast

by Tony Steward

The Bike Lab is a bicycle shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Happy Hour, Interviews, and Conversations in the life of a Local Bike Shop

From the show's RSS feed, refreshed Apr 14, 2026. Source feed.

Subscribe Bookmark

Episodes

  1. Shawn Wright - OKC Bicycle Infrastructure Past, Present and Future

    We’re excited to share the latest episode of The Bike Lab Podcast, featuring a powerful conversation with Shawn Wright, a passionate advocate for cycling and sustainable urban movement in Oklahoma City. In this episode, Sean dives into his transformative journey from recreational cycling to...

  2. New Bike Lab Coach - Evan McQuirk

    Evan has been a strong cyclist in Oklahoma City for a number of years with major victories in the U.S. Professional Cycling Scene. He is joining the Bike Lab as one of our training coaches. With our coaching programs we aim to help you achieve your cycling goals!!

  3. Angela Coffman and The Oklahoma Bicycle Society

    Great conversation with Angela and her cycling journey. She’s the current president of the Oklahoma bicycle Society, as well as leading several group rides in the area. The Oklahoma bicycle society has been around for 50 years, making a huge impact in our city.

  4. Midsouth Recap - Gals, Gays and Theys Bike OKC with Blair!

    It was wonderful to chat with Blair for a while about her MidSouth Adventure and the work she does with the @galsgaysandtheysokc riding bikes!

  5. Staff Interview: Zach B. BMX, Bike Shops, Non-Profits and cool Mustaches

    Take a minute and get to know one of the newest members of our staff here at The Bike Lab. Zach comes from Baton Rouge area with a love for BMX, Vintage Bikes and Non-Profit work.

  6. Staff Interview: Dustin - Bike Lab Baby, Custom Rides, and Italian Builds

    Thrilled to start this mini-series with interviews of our staff here at The Bike Lab. First up is a long time friend Dustin, avid cyclist, leader for our Bike Lab Team, and vintage/custom bike expert.

  7. Cycling and E-Sports with Husky, Hugh and Rusty

    Here about the advancements in Zwift racing, how the Bike Lab Zwift team is doing, and thoughts on the intersection between technology and sports.

  8. The Origins and Experience of Hide and Go Bike here in Oklahoma City

    Was thrilled to get a chance to talk to Danny and Sabrina about Hide and Go Bike. A wonderful and inclusive bike ride that happens through downtown OKC on a weekly basis most of the year - Critical Mass style.

  9. Race Recap - Intelligentsia Cup with Brent and Brendon

    Brent and Brendon both went up to race Chicago’s Intelligentsia Cup this past July 2024. What started as testing the waters in regional racing turned into them winning the Cat 5 overall, and the Cat 4 overall competitions. Great lessons learned!!

  10. Changing a kids life one ride at a time - Interview with Alyssa Lutz / Bike Club OKC

    This is an encouraging conversation with Alyssa on the progress and growth of Bike Club OKC. We also talk about our Black Friday Fundraiser - here is the link where you can support us! https://pledgeit.org/2023-black-friday-ride-day

  11. “Me vs. Me” Talking with Alena Croy about her Kona Ironman race and process of preparing.

    We have a fun conversation with Kona Ironman “World Champion Contender” Alena Croy about the surprise selection to Kona and how the race itself went.

  12. Evan McQuirk on 1st Year Dad, 1st Year Pro and Cycle 66

    We get a chance to sit down with Evan McQuirk and hear about fatherhood, his first year as a professional racer, and the upcoming Cycle66 ride and race. Cycle66 Will be the Oklahoma State Championship for 2023!

  13. Alena with Tri OKC , Huge Martin and our Texan boy DJ talk about local events, bike component setups and we wait for Hugh to finish his beer.

    Join us for Happy Hour at The Bike Lab with our Tri OKC friends Alena and Chris, Hugh Martin the mechanical master and DJ on his new bikes and romantic first date with Tony. www.thebikelabokc.com Happy Hour every 5pm to 7pm on Fridays, featuring our community partner Stonecloud Brewing.

  14. Wilier 2024: Episode 3 with John, Doug and Urgis

    (Sorry my sound is so low on this one, definitely still learning levels in crowds.) This is the last conversation at the Wilier 2024 event with my new friends from the UK and Lithuania.

  15. Wilier 2024- Episode 2 with Dan, DJ and Ceasar

    Dan owns Grand Performance and has been connected to a lot of US cycling history! DJ is the Wilier Rep for the UK and had the best biceps at the Event. Ceasar is from Kenya, lives in Canada and owns a shop in Singapore and is the nicest person on the planet.

  16. Wilier 2024: Mauro, Claudio and More

    This is one of three open conversations I had a chance to do in Italy with the WIlier 2024 Product Launch Event. This episode has Mauro and Claudio on it, Claudio is the head of R&D for Wilier in all their product development .

  17. Happy Hour with Mandy, Deina and El Patron!

    Join us for a Happy Hour conversation with Deina and Mandy. We talk about first experiences on an E-Bike. The Women’s riding environment around the Bike Lab. Learning to speak Fluent Spanish and updates on Cycle66! Show Notes: Spanish Mind - Spanish Classes. OKC Velo Women’s Cycling Facebook…

    more
  18. Happy Hour: with Callie, Super Dave and Brent.

    The ‘Ol Ball in Chain, Sexy Beast, New Jersey’s and more! Pacino - link Brent talked about https://www.pactimo.com/collections/artist-designed-cycling-jerseys-shorts

  19. Interview with Mike - Social Media Manager for QBP

    Had a great quick conversation with Mike, the Social Media Manager for QBP.

  20. Interview with 4 Time National Champion Brandon Melott on Getting Results.

    Cyclocross, Gravel, Marathon MTB National Championships. Brandon is one of the most prolific Amateur cyclists in Oklahoma.

  21. Best Diet for Endurance Athletes? Keto vs Vegan vs Capin' Crunch!

    Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about their food goal and race performance.

  22. VanderPole, Gratitude and Stinking Juniors

    We fan blob about VanderPoles rescent results, share our current obsessions and history with juniors killing us on the road.

  23. How Often and How Should You Test FTP?

    Tony, Matt and Brandon - hosts of OKCs Best Cycling Podcast- walk you through the testing workouts and frequency for keeping your FTP accurate.

  24. How FOMO is Hurting your Goals!

    Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about the Fear of Missing Out, and the challenge it can present to improvement.

  25. Balancing Hard Group Rides & Specific Training

    Hard Group Rides vs Specific Training, how do you balance the two in the search for speed?

  26. The Blessing of Being Dropped & Full Gas Road Race Preview

    Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about the Blessing of Being Dropped, updates on Matrix Challenge, and a small preview of the FullGas Road Race coming this Sunday.

  27. I've Crashed! Now What?

    How do I recalibrate my season and training after a major crash, disruption or injury?

  28. How "Fit" do I need to be to go Fast? (When to start Build/VO2 Workouts)

    Tony, Brandon and Matt walk through how you can know if you have built enough fitness to start Build VO2 work for your key events.

  29. Getting Started with VO2 Workouts

    Tony, Brandon and Matt walk through their advice on effective VO2 work as racing season warms up.

  30. What to do when you Miss Workouts?

    Also, where is Brandon? www.thebikelabokc.com

  31. Lovers Delight - Caring for Key Relationships while Chasing Your Goals.

    Caring for Relationships while Chasing Your Goals.

  32. Motivation and Discipline for Big Results in Racing

    Tony, Matt and Brandon walk through the tips on how they stay disciplined, and energized, to do the work for bug results in racing.

  33. Gravel Racing for Road Racers ft. Desiree White

    Road Racers new to Gravel Racing, here are killer tips from the Bike Lab Performance Crew.

  34. Glutes, Bad weather, and hitting the Sweetspot.

    Brandon, matt, and Tony mostly get it right.

  35. Cedar Hill, Wahoo and Training Peaks, and Vegan Pre Race Options

    Cedar Hill, Wahoo and Training Peaks, and Vegan Pre Race Options

About this show

The Bike Lab is a bicycle shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Happy Hour, Interviews, and Conversations in the life of a Local Bike Shop

Hosted by

Tony Steward

Categories

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Bike Lab Podcast have?

The Bike Lab Podcast has 75 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 19, 2024.

What is The Bike Lab Podcast about?

The Bike Lab is a bicycle shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Happy Hour, Interviews, and Conversations in the life of a Local Bike Shop

How often does The Bike Lab Podcast release new episodes?

The Bike Lab Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 75 episodes since February 2018.

Who hosts The Bike Lab Podcast?

The Bike Lab Podcast is created and hosted by Tony Steward.
Link copied