Ope! Bikes.
It's pretty straightforward. Riding and racing bikes has brought me tremendous joy and has transformed my life for the better. And I know I'm not alone in this...
Ope! Bikes. is a podcast, well, about bikes. It's a collection of stories and intimate conversations with members and participants of the cycling community. It's the deep-dive into how bikes can act as catalysts for personal development, healing, social and civil rights advocacy, environmental action, community building...the list goes on and on.
The goal of Ope! Bikes. is to bring these stories and conversations to life and to provide a platform for guests to express themselves as impassioned advocates of the bicycle.
I hope you enjoy the show!
Episodes
22 episodes
The Boys from Oklahoma with Tanner Frady & Dave Easley
My guests today are Tanner Frady and Dave Easley from Oklahoma City, OK. Tanner and Dave are ultra-distance cyclists, their single-speeders, and, given their relatively short racing career, have already reached impressive milestones. Between th...
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1:43:36
Middle of the Pack with Jen Swartout
Joining me for today’s conversation is none other than Jen Swartout. Jen lives in Bella Vista, AR and, in March of this year, completed the daunting DESPAIR course as part of Ozark Gravel DOOM.Jen’s story and overall perspective is an in...
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1:38:43
Rookie of the Year with Alex Kowalski
My guest on the show today is Alex Kowalski. If that name rings familiar it’s probably because you 'followed the dots' during this year’s 2024 Tour Divide. Not only did Alex leverage his infectious attitude and good vibes to capture the hearts ...
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1:50:15
Disrupting the Norm with Dr. Chanel Tsunami
My guest today is Dr. Chanel Mitchell aka Chanel Tsunami from St. Louis, MO. Chanel is many things but labels herself as a disruptor. As a member of The Regulators Cycling Club and ambassador for Ride For Racial Justice, Chanel is continuously ...
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1:26:20
Nino & Big C's Excellent Adventure
My guest today is someone I stumbled upon rather naturally. Over the last few weeks I’ve been reflecting on my journey as an athlete especially while preparing for UltraMegaJoy in March of next year. For those who weren’t aware, I spent several...
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1:39:16
Trauma Bonding with Stephanie Hall
My guest today is Stephanie Hall. Stephanie is someone I met a few years ago at the Arkansas High Country Race and has been someone I’ve admired and enjoyed keeping up with as the calendar turns. Plain and simple, Stephanie is an ultra distance...
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1:39:19
Ope! Bikes. with Mike Weiss.
My guest today is Mike Weiss, owner and founder of Big Shark Bicycle Company located right here in St. Louis, MO. If you ride or race bikes in St. Louis there’s a very significant chance you’ve come across an organized event or race that is spo...
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1:13:17
Butterflies Are My Friends with Olivia Reeve
My guest today is Olivia Reeve from St. Louis, MO. Olivia and I sat down earlier this week to celebrate and discuss her recent signing with Women's Domestic Elite cycling team, United Cycling.In this episode we dive into Olivia's journe...
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Part 2 of Talkin' High Country with Zach & Matthew
Back again to tell us their personal tales of the Arkansaw High Country Race are my good friends Zach Smith and Matthew Roeleveld.Zach and Matthew raced the South Loop this year which features 487 miles of gorgeous, backcountry Arkansaw...
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2:06:07
Talkin' High Country with Zach & Matthew
Hey everyone! And welcome back to Ope! Bikes. My guests this evening are Zach Smith and Matthew Roeleveld from St. Louis, MO. Zach and Matthew are both small business owners and two dudes who are genuinely stoked on riding and racing bikes. Not...
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1:24:15
Mr. Campbell's Arkansaw Classroom
My guest today is none other than Chuck Campbell. Chuck is a retired science teacher who lives in Russellville, AR and is someone who is passionate about the state’s natural and human history. This passion Chuck possesses is something that insp...
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2:00:47
Arkansaw Singlespeed Yo-Yo Extravaganza with Lindsay Shepard.
Today’s episode features the one, the only Lindsay Shepard. I met Lindsay in 2021 while riding together during the Arkansaw High Country Race. Since then Lindsay has been one of the most inspiring and most influential members of the bikepacking...
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1:28:29
You Should Know Kayce Peters
Do you know Kayce Peters? You should.Kayce is a friend, cyclist, USA Cycling official, and a pillar of the St. Louis cycling community. Not only is Kayce from St. Louis but he's been around long enough to see the community evolve and gr...
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2:26:09
We're Having an Adventure with Maggie Livelsberger
My guest for today’s episode is Maggie Livelsberger from Erie, PA. Maggie is coming off an impressive showing at DOOM where she took 1st place in the women’s category and became the first woman ever to complete the route on a singlespeed. Maggi...
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1:47:09
Ope! 'N Mic. with Nate & Steve - Did You Watch NCL Week #1?
Hey everyone! And welcome back to the second edition of Ope! 'N Mic with my friends and guests, Nate and Steve. On this episode we're recapping Week #1 of the National Cycling League that took place on Miami Beach in Miami, FL earlier this mont...
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1:01:38
Art of Shralp with Travis Finan
My guest this week is Travis Finan, the creative engineer behind Art of Shralp. Travis is a local St. Louis resident who has been riding (and sometimes racing) bikes since he was a wee lad. Over the last few years Travis has redirected and refo...
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1:06:03
Ope! 'N Mic. with Nate & Steve
Joining me this evening are my friends Nate and Steve from KewlBeanz Cycling. We’ve been homies for a few years now and we often find ourselves discussing current events surrounding cycling. So, instead of continuing our seemingly endless text ...
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1:31:57
Workin' for the City with Scott Ogilvie.
Today’s episode features the one, the only, Mr. Scott Ogilvie. If you ride or race bikes in St. Louis, there’s a good chance you know who Scott is. Not only is Scott a pillar of the cycling community but he’s also the Complete Streets Program M...
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1:46:38
Showcasing Women's Crit Racing with Monica Cox.
Tonight I sat down with Monica Cox from St. Louis, MO. Monica is a video editor, producer, photographer, and freelance content creator. Last year, Monica's capstone project was a film documentary focusing on women's crit racing in the 2022 Amer...
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1:04:04
We're all DOOM'd with Andrew Onermaa
On this episode I sit down with Andrew Onermaa from Fayetteville, AR. If you don't know Andrew, that's OK. He's only been on the ultra distance bikepacking scene for a few years now. Most notably, Andrew is the 'local kid' who went head to head...
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1:52:35
Aggressive Inclusivity with Carolyn and Susan of The Monthly Cycle.
This week I sat down with Carolyn and Susan of The Monthly Cycle. The Monthly Cycle is a community organization in St. Louis, MO that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for women, trans, and femme riders and racers. The organi...
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