Forest For The Trees - Stuart Chapin

Forest For The Trees - Stuart Chapin

Today marks a farewell to co-host, Stuart Chapin, as he embarks on a cross-country bike-packing trip to raise money to fight ALS. In this episode, we discuss preparation for a NYC to San Francisco bike-packing excursion, the physical and mental toll of a thousand mile journey, and a look back at moments from SpokesCast season one.  -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

Family - Brooklyn Cycling Family

We spoke with Zel, Vlad, Adrian, Dalis, Francesco, Art, and Jeremy of Brooklyn Cycling Family. We discussed the origin of their bi-weekly group ride, the BCF art showcase, and community events. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

WTF! - Lana, of Bad Pony Racing

We spoke with Lana, founder of Bad Pony Racing, about being a fixed-gear supremacist, advocating for women/transfemme/non-binary racers, and the formation of Bad Pony. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

LIVE at Monster Track 2026

The SpokesCast Crew heads to MONSTERTRACK and talk to the racers before and after the event. Congrats to Winners Karen and Hayato! * 0:00 - Host intro * 3:07 - Devin Pre-race * 4:17 - Karen Pre-race * 8:10 - Butta Pre-race * 12:24 - Maeve Pre-race * 13:45 - Maria Pre-race * 16:37 - Mike Pre-race * 19:47 - Noah Pre-race * 23:19 - Liam and Ryan Pre-race * 25:29 - Sonja Pre-race * 28:21 - Host Banter * 32:23 - Karen Post-race * 33:52 - Noah Post-race * 35:09 - Maeve Post-race * 36:28 - Maria Post-race * 40:31 - Ryan Post-race * 42:29 - Butta Post-race * 46:49 - Tarsis Post-race * 49:12 - Host Wrap Up -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

Oh Yeah, How Far? - Jono & Erin, the Ultra Endurance Racers

Jono Freeman and Erin Poland spoke about ultra-endurance cycling, Jono getting food poisoning during the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, and Erin breaking her foot during the Silk Road Mountain Race. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta