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In this episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast, host Arleigh Greenwald talks with Kristi Mohn from Dirty Kanza about the growth of this gravel event, getting more women into the sport, the impact of the Emporia economy, and more. Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

In this Shift Up Podcast episode we talk with Nedra Deadwyler from Civil Bikes about using bikes as a gateway tool, celebrating our history and storytelling, and how she uses bikes (and walking) to help people explore the city of Atlanta.   Show notes can be found at BicycleRetailer.com

How will Yamaha position themselves as they enter the United States market with their power assist electric bikes?  That is exactly the question we are exploring in today’s episode of the Shift Up Bike Industry Podcast.   For show notes on this episode visit bicycleretailer.com

The Airbnb of bike rentals is back with new ownership and a fresh view of the sharing economy. Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Mark Gustafson, Owner and CEO Spinlister about his vision of the industry, Oprah's favorite bike, and how it all fits into getting more people on bikes.  Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

 In this episode of the Shift Up podcast, we are talking with Scott Taylor, bike shop owner and inventor of a successful Kickstarter product - Argo Cargo. Why did he leave the bike shop life behind and what can we expect for this new company?    Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

What is this buzzword of “mobility” in the tech and transportation industries and why should the bike industry be paying attention? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Andy Boenau from the Gotcha Group as we talk about mobility sharing, investing in first / last mile, and removing barriers from your consumer's journey.    Show notes and links can be found at bicycleretailer.com

What is CABDA and where does it fit in the US Bike Industry trade shows? Listen in to the latest Shift Up Bike Industry podcast as we talk with Jim Kersten, the Show Director of CABDA Expo. Join the conversation and view show notes at bicycleretailer.com

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our first episode of 2019 we are talking with Elorie Slater from Sports Garage Cycling in Boulder, Colorado about improving the stream of information from consumer to brand, the Women's Off Road Cycling Congress, and bridging the gender gap in cycling by simply servicing customer's needs better.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

Welcome to Shift Up Bicycle Industry Podcast where we are hosting healthy conversations to build a better bike industry and get more people on bikes.   In our last episode for 2018, we discuss the State of the Bike Industry with Bicycle Retailer's Editor in Chief, Steve Frothingham. What went well in Q4 of 18, what didn't, and what do we predict for the new year? Topics covered include Interbike, bankruptcy, events, mobile service, and more.   Read show notes and join the conversation at bicycleretailer.com

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

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.

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

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

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. See show notes and links at shiftuppodcast.com

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

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 

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

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?

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