Alt Bike NOW! with Ronnie and Arya

Reporting from Nutmeg Country- cable-actuated and opinionated! This is Alt Bikes NOW! alternative radio for alternative cyclists.

Podcasting since 2026 • 9 episodes

Alt Bike NOW! with Ronnie and Arya

Latest Episodes

breaking summer records and dreaming builds

all 3 tour divide records broken with record breaking heat, REI-AI, choosing an alt saddle, Arya's riding more and dreaming about builds, and finally, its le tour time!

June 30, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 1:11:33

A hero's journey to dérailleur enlightenment

Arya is back in the studio with Ronnie to discuss the recent ultra endurance drop outs, our weekend bike camp trip, what we bring on these camp trips, why are derailleurs so damn big and ugly??? Ronnie's Klein in the stand, and finally some PRO...

June 23, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:21:05

Utmost saddle sniffers

Lael round the world and tour divide news followed by the Brooks "new saddle", and lots of saddle opinions! listener mail and a good question about deciphering geometry charts and how they translate to real world rolling.

June 15, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 1:28:13

a rig is not a bike we wanna ride

rigs of the tour divide trigger warnings, as well as news on Lael's round the world record breaking attempt depart. Women's Giro gossip wrap up, and the passing of a true alt bike godfather, Charlie Cunningham. Stick around for some...

June 08, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:18:55

the spirit of gravel haunts us (interview w/ Taylor Phinney)

correlated to this past weekend's Unbound grav spirit killer, we have alt news from the event, as well as an interview with cycling's favorite nepo baby who was there in the PRO field, Taylor Phinney. Taylor has one size 13 foot in...

June 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:35:10

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Fan Mail

Hey, this question is for Ron, I'm building my first Riv and heard what you had to say about saddles this morning. I've been going back-and-forth on whether to get a Brooks B-17 special or a Berthoud with the Ti rails. I've been basing this decision mainly on looks and reviews that I've read. I'd love to hear your thoughts given that I will be in a pretty upright position although I will have the Rivendell bullmoose bars, so I'll be a little bit more forward. You are a font of knowledge and I appreciate it! -Eric

Washington, District of Columbia