Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve
For over 25 years, Kristin and Steve of Steve the Bike Guy, an independent bicycle shop in Massachusetts, have been cycling together – keeping things rolling over roads and trails as they also navigated marriage, kids, and careers. Now, they are inviting you to join the ride as they share experiences, insights, and advice for anyone who does, or wants to, ride a bike.
Find us on YouTube for a closed-caption version of each episode.
Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve is a production of Steve the Bike Guy and Sundin Marketing.
Episodes
45 episodes
So you want to ride gravel
With gravel riding continuing to grow in popularity, we have also seen an increase in gravel bike options and gear, as well as questions from the "gravel curious." Fresh off an gravel adventure ride with their daughter, Steve and Kristin cover ...
So you want to do a charity ride
Inspired by the recent Bikes Fight Cancer Ride, as well as their own plans to ride in support of the Pan-Mass Challenge, Kristin and Steve are sharing advice for anyone thinking about joining a charity ride. They also discuss Steve's new Lego b...
Why your wife (still) needs the better bike
While Kristin and Steve take a short podcasting break, we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from the past year...Kristin and Steve hold a mirror up to Steve’s own bicycle purchasing decisions as they discuss something ...
So you want to buy a used bicycle
As an experienced bike shop owner once told us - everyone rides a used bike!Steve and Kristin discuss what to look for (or look out for) when purchasing a pre-owned road or mountain bike, with a special focus on the things that are most ...
What you need to know about bike fits
Whether its to maximize your efficiency or to increase your comfort and time in the saddle, being "fit" by a professional bicycle fitter can offer riders a lot of value. Steve breaks down the basics of a bike fit, including adjustments you may ...
Do we need women specific bikes?
An article in Cycling Weekly has Kristin and Steve discussing the rise and fall of women's specific bikes and whether we "need" bikes built for women, or more options for all riders? Kristin also shares her experiences at New England Yout...
So you want to join a group ride
Group rides - whether informal gatherings of riders or organized events - are a great way to meet new friends, discover new routes and have a most enjoyable time on your bike. But joining your first group ride, be it road, mountain or gravel, c...
Simple Upgrades That Can Make a Big Difference
We're pulling Steve out of the weeds of last episode to give a high level review of some simple bike upgrades that can make a difference. From front to back, top to bottom, we cover a little bit of everything.Kristin and Steve also discu...
Bike Upgrades That Give The Most Bang For Your Buck
Upgrading the parts and components on your bicycle can be a great way to improve comfort and performance – but what are the upgrades that will give you the best "bank for your buck" and when is the "juice not worth the squeeze." Kristin and Ste...
Oh the Places We Rode
As Kristin and Steve wrap up the second week of traveling by van, they are taking a look back at all the places they rode including popular mtb destination, Santos Trails in Ocala, Florida. They share highlights from the trip, lessons learned, ...
Comments, Questions, Complaints, Corrections & Clarifications
Kristin and Steve are taking a look back, addressing comments, questions and criticisms on a variety of topics including where to buy used parts online; New Jersey's new ebike laws; dork disks; finding the "right" mtb tires for New England XC r...
How NEYC Gets More Kids on Bikes
We are joined by Kelly Catale, Executive Director of New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) a "youth" development organization that supports racing and riding for kids in grades 5-12, plus a development riding program serving grades K-5. During our c...
So You Want to Try Zwift
Riders who are "Zwift-curious" - this (very long) episode is for you! Kristin and Steve discuss the basics of Zwift, the popular virtual training app that gamifies indoor riding (and makes it slightly less miserable, or maybe even f...
Wrapping up a year of riding and podcasting
We are marking the end of a year of riding, and our first year of podcasting – reviewing the rides that were, as well as some of our goals for 2026.
The Worst Gifts for Cyclists
'Tis the season for "listicles" of gift ideas for cyclists from every publication from Bicycling Magazine to Good Housekeeping looking to sell you something or make a buck through affiliate links.Steve and Kristin go through lists from s...
About Bike Computers and Phone Apps
As both riders and bike shop owners, Kristin and Steve get a lot of questions about bike computers as well as bicycle tracking phone apps. We share our experiences using examples from the Garmin ecosystem, to discuss the features and drawbacks ...
Planning a Mixed Terrain Route
Each year, Kristin and Steve organize the "Hallowed Groad" a self-supported, mixed-terrain scavenger hunt adventure ride designed to introduce riders to the trails in our area as well a local "sites" that may be missed by most. They discuss wha...
About PMC Unpaved
For the fourth year, Steve and Kristin joined riders and volunteers at PMC Unpaved, the Pan-Mass Challenge's annual gravel fundraiser which benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Lenox, Massachusetts. In addition to reflecting on another amaz...
What Your Bicycle Frame is Made From
Hold on tight – We are letting Steve dive deep into the bicycle geekery with this episode! Inspired by not one, but two, titanium frames which had to be returned to their manufacturers for repair, we're talking about about what bike frames are ...
So You Want to Try Cyclocross
Inspired by our recent cyclocross activities – lending a hand at two introductory clinics, as well as supporting racers at Midnight Ride of Cyclocross – Kristin & Steve are sharing information about this most peculiar, but welcoming, type o...
25. CX, D2R2 & Cycling with Sophie
For our 25th episode we welcome our college age daughter, Sophie, to the show! A listener comment about cyclocross has reminiscing about our racing days, and learning how to embrace the very embarrassing situations that can happen during a race...
24. A Cacophony of Clicks.... or How Jeff Started Riding & Racing
We enjoyed speaking with Jeff so much - we had him on twice! Jeff shares how he started riding with an epic race on a rented bike, and how the "cacophony of clicks" keeps him coming back to racing, events and group rides.We a...
23. The Rift Iceland, Pan-Mass Challenge Support and Post-Event FOMO
If FOMO is the "Fear of Missing Out" then what is the term for when you know you missed out because you can't do all things all the time? With help from our friend Jeff we talk about their "guys trip" to take on The Rift in Iceland, and Steve s...
