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Elevate the Bicycle Industry with Bike Mechanics Dec 18, 2018

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In this Shift Up podcast episode, we are talking with Jenny Kallista of Appalachian Bicycle Institute and board member of PBMA or Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association. The background of this episode is a very important article Jenny wrote this past fall of 2018 after the PBMA exams at Interbike. We are going to discuss technical training, the role of PBMA in building a better bike industry, this testing and what brands, shops, and mechanics can expect if they attend one of the upcoming PBMA Technical Workshops. Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

Building a Women's Focused Biking Brand Nov 19, 2018

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What is it like building a female and design focused bike brand in 2018? Maria Boustead from Po Campo bike bags has overcome a lot in the 10 years of business. Listen in as we talk about her success and struggles of building a small company in the bike industry, being a woman in the industry, and the unique struggles in 2018 for small businesses.

Inspiring Kids to Bike Through Stories Nov 12, 2018

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We sit down to talk with Jannine Fitzgerald from Buddy Pegs Media about getting more kids on bikes, leaving a successful bike shop behind, creating a family-focused bike media outlet that includes books, blogs, and podcasts and their new Raise Riders tour where they are crossing the country holding events to encourage more kids and families to bike. About the podcast: Welcome to the Bike Shop Girl podcast, hosted by bicycle industry vet, bike shop owner, and entrepreneur Arleigh Greenwald. On this podcast, you'll find interviews discussing bike industry trends, new bicycle products, and inspiring stories with the goal of empowering daily life by bike. Arleigh's bike shop, Bike Shop Girl Family Cyclery is a Denver area bike shop focused on urban biking for families and transportation.

Show notes are at www.shiftuppodcast.com

Bikes for Climate Nov 06, 2018

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In this Shift Up podcast episode, we are having such an important conversation, maybe the most important conversation, about climate change and #bikes4climate with Andrea Learned.

Show notes are at www.shiftuppodcast.com

Coffee Outside Oct 09, 2018

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We connect with Toffer Lehnherr about coffee outside and creating a safe and inviting place for all in the bike world. More than ever, we need genuine in-person connections and coffee outside provides this movement.

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Interbike 2018: Day 1 Recap Sep 18, 2018

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An on the road conversation between bike shop owners, Arleigh Greenwald & Davey Oil, recapping Day 1 of Interbike 2018 in Reno, Nevada.

How Do Reps Impact The Bike Industry? Sep 18, 2018

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We speak candidly with Colin Ross from Linus Bikes about bicycle reps and how they can be part of building a better bike industry. We would love to hear from you. Please post a review or shoot us a message! Show notes are at shiftuppodcast.com

PedalPower Kids - Building Confident and Safe Cyclists Sep 04, 2018

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We are talking with Rachel Varn from PedalPower Kids about how she is building a business focused on getting more kids on bikes and taking her community's biking future into her own hands. We also talk about scaling a small business and focusing on that "why". Show notes can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

Building the Cycling City with Modacity Aug 28, 2018

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Listen in as we talk with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity to discuss their new book, "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality". What can we learn from cities across the world that are focused on building vibrant communities with our trusty tool, the bicycle?

Bike Shop Day 2018 Aug 21, 2018

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In the latest Shift Up podcast we are connecting with Joe at 718 Cyclery about Bike Shop Day, an annual day to celebrate local bike shops. Learn about it, get involved & sign your shop up. Full details can be found at shiftuppodcast.com

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