Alt Bike NOW! with Ronnie and Arya

About 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.

Publisher

Ronnie and Arya

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 May 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 24 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   American vs Euro grav, and do full sus bikes have soul?

   Ronnie and Arya discuss the UCI gravel championships, American gravel racing, and the soul of full-suspension mountain bikes in this interview.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   how many wheel sizes are enough?

   Ronnie and Arya discuss the latest pro race gossip, new bike tech from State Bicycle Co. and Schwalbe, and ponder the subjective nature of cycling aesthetics in this interview.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   are rim brakes back, or did they never leave?

   Hosts Ronnie and Arya explore the resurgence of rim brakes, cycling news, and the latest bike tech in this engaging interview.

Inside a recent episode

are euro frame builders more creative than the US?

Published 16 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But, you know, it's, I think a lot of people get scared when they hear glue on their bikes, holding it together. I would be. But so Jonathan changed his brand name to Forma because Framework, it did get confusing because Frank, the welder, was also making downhill bikes for Nico Mullally. His brand was also called Framework. So it changed the name. He's Canadian and is showing a really cool bike at the show with all Campagnolo components, even the wheels. The wheels are Boras, Bora Ultras, or no, Bora, whatever they call them now, Bora X. That's right. So Campagnolo has their gravel group, which is the Super Record X, and apparently now they have a Bora X gravel wheel. […]

Who has been a guest on Alt Bike NOW! with Ronnie and Arya

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Patz
• Jory Gomez
• Taylor Phinney

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

87 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

80 ratings

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