Bike Shop Society
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Episodes
67 episodes
Stage 66 - Victor's Spanish Adventure
The new year is here, and so is a new episode of Bike Shop Society! Joe Torres kicks things off with a story about a domestic disaster. But don’t worry—Bike Shop Society i...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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1:30:52
Stage 65 - No Crying In The Bike Shop
Bike shop employee Isa makes an appearance on today's show. Joe Torres is surprised to discover that she does more than just sit behind a computer and ring people up. Joe also shares his th...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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1:38:56
Stage 64 - Bike Shop Smells
This stage of Bike Shop Society features a Polish man who wants to see—and smell—what’s cooking in the bike shop. Joe Torres is back with us and completely smitten by a mountain bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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1:06:31
Stage 63 - Grandpas Know Best, Northwestern Girls Are Smart, and Cleary Is Closed
Things are slowing down at the bike shop, which means there's more time to sit around and talk about bikes! It's a double dose of Joes as Joe Torres joins our own Joe for another scintillat...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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1:54:23
Stage 62 - Back In The Bike Shop
It’s been a while, but Bike Shop Society is back on the saddle. In this episode, Joe is joined at the bike shop by a friend of the shop and podcast fan, Joe Torres. It’s been a bus...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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1:56:41
Stage 61 - End Of Summer Roundup
Joe and Danny are back after a month of travel and tune-ups. Danny shares some stories from his recent cyclocross training camp in Massachusetts. Find out if he made any new friends and which old friends he caught up with. Joe thinks e-bikes wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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1:31:16
Stage 60 - Cross Camp Is Coming!
On this episode of Bike Shop Society, Danny hears some background noise that Joe's mic is picking up. Find out what it is and which two cycling legends make an appearance on this week's show. Joe lost another employee at the shop—not to death, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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1:35:23
Stage 59 - A Death At The Bike Shop
The boys are back with some unfortunate news regarding the death of beloved bike mechanic and friend, Earl Russell. Joe confesses that he didn't realize how much he would miss his old friend, and Danny shares some memories of Earl, the mystery ...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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1:52:00
Stage 58 - A Big City Gathering
Joe and Danny are back, and they are joined by their good friend and frequent contributor, A.J. LaTrace. Danny has returned from Spain and dove straight into the Midwest racing circ...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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1:56:24
Stage 57 - Where's Godot?
How many weekends do we have left? How many bike rides are still ahead of us? Prompted by a recent birthday, the boys find themselves pondering these questions and drawing inspiration from the renowned Irish author, Samuel Beckett.Danny ...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:44:30
Stage 56 - Alive And Kicking
Joe and Danny begin their 2024 campaign with a relaxed recap of the year thus far. Danny kicks off the show with a short overview of one of his favorite books, "The Rider" by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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1:15:05
Stage 55 - Cross Campaign Round-Up
It's been a comeback season for the boys, including a return to racing for Danny. Listen to how his season progressed, his pre-race meals, and his infamous start-line make-out sessions. Joe had a visitor from the UK at the bike shop; he reminde...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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1:38:09
Stage 54 - Back On The Chain Gang
Joe and Danny are back. Discover how they ended up in matching outfits. It serves as a reminder that Joe misses the days of Grand Bike Shows and rubbing elbows with the stars. Joe recounts an encounter with an angry Eddy Merckx and a sad Johan ...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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1:41:06
Stage 53 - Cabin Conversations
It's only been a week, but the boys are back again, joined by BSS contributor and friend of the show A.J. LaTrace. Danny and A.J. went on a field trip in late fall to explore the wonders of the
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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1:36:53
Stage 52 - Don't Call It A Comeback
The Boys “R” Back from an impromptu hiatus — and they have lots to chat about. It's been a pretty busy end to the summer for Joe at the bike shop, while Danny’s been getting intimately acquainted with his new bikes. He even tried his hand at hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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1:51:08
Stage 51 - The Traveler
On this episode of Bike Shop Society, Joe gets an unexpected visitor at the bike shop – none other than Hunter. A true wanderer, Hunter embodies the spirit of adventure as he crisscrosses the nation, nestled beneath the thundering rush of freig...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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32:30
Stage 50 - A Midsummer Night's Podcast
Bike Shop Society is roaring back with full throttle power! Joe and Danny have reclaimed the helm and, guess what, they're not alone! The dynamic trio is complete with the addition of their good friend and biking enthusiast, AJ LaTrace. It's a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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2:57:11
Stage 49 - Getting Naked With Charlie & Ed
After a busy month at the bike shop, Joe is flying solo while Danny is on assignment. But not to worry, Joe brought along a couple of friends, Charlie and
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:34:09
Stage 48 - Around The World With Tony Policiccio
On this episode of Bike Shop Society, Joe and Danny are joined by Tony Policiccio, a bicycle tourist and aspiring world traveler. Tony is about to embark on an incredible journey—a bicy...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:07:20
Stage 47 - Danny McNuggets
Joe and Danny are back in action, ready to conquer the podcasting world once more! Danny, the dedicated host that he is, willingly sacrifices the thrilling Denver Nuggets NBA finals game just to ensure that their podcast recording goes smoothly...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:33:54
Stage 46 - Red Red Wine, You Make Me Feel So Fine
Danny and Joe dive into their latest escapade - a night of overindulgence in food and wine. Despite it being a great time, they paid the price with a rough week ahead and a much-needed break from the booze. This leads the duo into discussin...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:31:22
Stage 45 - Fast Times And FTP's
Joe and Danny are back with a fast and furious edition of Bike Shop Society. Danny recently slipped away for a little Michigan getaway, in which he found himself doing his first FTP test in a few years. Find out if he’s WorldTour-ready or if he...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:29:51
Stage 44 - An Ode To Belgium
The Spring classics season is underway and the boys are discussing all things bike racing. The episode begins with a review of the recent E3 Saxo Bank Classic held in Belgium. During this discussion, Joe reminisces about a lovely family from Be...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:15:10
Stage 43 - There Is Something "Amish" With Electric Bikes
Danny starts the show with a near-death experience (fortunately it turns out to be a false alarm). Someone on the show has acquired the services of a cycling coach. Can you guess who? Hint: He's the one who rides a bike. Meanwhile, Joe is invol...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:40:20