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Cycling Over Sixty

Tom Butler

125 episodes

1 week ago

Send Me a Text Message As we close out an incredible year of cycling, host Tom Butler reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2025. Tom shares how he measured up against the goals he set at the start of the year and reveals his new targets for 2026. In this episode, Tom welcomes Patrick McCabe, owner of Grit City Health in Tacoma, Washington, and a Cyclocross racing advocate. Patrick brings his expertise as both a personal trainer and Cyclocross coach to revisit the AI-generated trainin...

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Send Me a Text Message As we close out an incredible year of cycling, host Tom Butler reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2025. Tom shares how he measured up against the goals he set at the start of the year and reveals his new targets for 2026. In this episode, Tom welcomes Patrick McCabe, owner of Grit City Health in Tacoma, Washington, and a Cyclocross racing advocate. Patrick brings his expertise as both a personal trainer and Cyclocross coach to revisit the AI-generated trainin...

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Places & Travel,

Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/125)

Cycling Over Sixty

Coach Patrick McCabe

Send Me a Text Message As we close out an incredible year of cycling, host Tom Butler reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2025. Tom shares how he measured up against the goals he set at the start of the year and reveals his new targets for 2026. In this episode, Tom welcomes Patrick McCabe, owner of Grit City Health in Tacoma, Washington, and a Cyclocross racing advocate. Patrick brings his expertise as both a personal trainer and Cyclocross coach to revisit the AI-generated trainin...

1 week ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

DeSalvo Custom Bicycles

Send Me a Text Message Host Tom Butler continues to dissect his ongoing struggle with a stubborn Achilles tendon injury and shares the strategies he's using to manage recovery while wanting to get back to doing longer rides. For anyone dealing with persistent injuries, Tom's discussion offers both solidarity and practical insights. Then, Tom welcomes Mike DeSalvo of DeSalvo Custom Bicycles for a conversation about the art and science of custom frame building. With decades of experience crafti...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Interview with AI Coach Sarah

Send Me a Text Message In this episode, host Tom Butler shares insights from his recent experience wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor and how it helps him make decisions about eating and activity. Then, Tom takes an innovative approach to improving his cyclocross racing by consulting with Sarah—an AI coach he crafted specifically for his training needs. Sarah delivers surprisingly detailed and personalized recommendations covering everything from off-season preparation to in-season training...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

More Than a Bike Shop

Send Me a Text Message In this episode, host Tom Butler reflects on three transformative years and shares the fitness strategy he plans to follow for the rest of his life. Then, Tom sits down with Seattle cycling legend Kathleen Emry, co-founder of Free Range Cycles in Fremont. Kathleen didn't just build a bike shop—she created a community hub that proved the bicycle can be a powerful connector, bringing people together around something greater than themselves. Whether you're a cyclist or sim...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

From Solo To Group Touring

Send Me a Text Message Check out an episode that has host Tom Butler getting real about a troubling physical issue caused by his continued failure to develop a consistent flexibility program. He shares his strategy for making the necessary changes to overcome an injury that could keep him off the bike. This week's guest, Ken Dyckman, brings more than a decade of touring wisdom to the podcast as he discusses his transition from solo cycling adventures to group tours. It's a nuanced exploration...

1 month ago

1 hour

Cycling Over Sixty

Outside the Park in Whistler

Send Me a Text Message Join host Tom Butler as he takes listeners on an adventure in his search for a new bike – a quest that proves to be different than anticipated. Tom also shares his thoughts on a innovative pump he backed on Kickstarter, giving you the scoop on whether this crowdfunded cycling accessory lives up to its promises. The episode features an engaging conversation with Dave Brengelmann, who shares his experienced insights on mountain biking in Whistler, British Columbia. While...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

ForeverGreen Trails

Send Me a Text Message In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler shares his recent dietary journey, giving a view of the ups and downs of his nutrition evolution and examining why his previous meal planning program didn't deliver the results he'd hoped for. Then, Tom welcomes Larry Leveen, Executive Director of ForeverGreen Trails and a true force in the active transportation movement. Larry pulls back the curtain on the complex world of infrastructure advocacy, revealing ...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Launching Season Four

Send Me a Text Message In this special episode of Cycling Over Sixty, the tables are turned as a guest host puts Tom Butler on the hot seat for an honest and revealing season retrospective. Tom opens up about the highs and lows of Season 3, sharing insights about what worked and what fell short of expectations. Join us for an intimate conversation where Tom reflects on his favorite moments from the past season. He doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges either, addressing areas where...

2 months ago

51 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Data Science and Your Health

Send Me a Text Message In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler is already looking ahead to next year's cycling season while sharing his latest racing adventure. With the Tour de Cure Pacific Northwest still six months away in May, Tom explains why he's already planning for this spring event that he hopes will become an annual launch into the summer cycling season for Cycling Over Sixty. Tom also recounts his first cyclocross race experience – a competition that took unexp...

2 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Sequim Wheelers

Send Me a Text Message Tom Butler kicks off this episode with an recap of the Tour de Victoria—an experience that ranks among Kelly's all-time favorite rides. Hear what made this event so memorable and why it left such a lasting impression. Then, Tom sits down with Eric Mahnerd from Sequim Wheelers, a remarkable program that's changing lives through adaptive cycling. Using a diverse fleet of specialized bikes, Sequim Wheelers provides riding opportunities to people who would otherwise be una...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Physician Coach

Send Me a Text Message Join host Tom Butler as he celebrates the success of the inaugural Cycling Over Sixty Annual Celebration of Cycling Later in Life and teases an exciting new collaboration bringing a special event next spring. Tom then welcomes two remarkable guests who are helping to revolutionize healthcare: Dr. Audrey Falconi and Dr. Ayla Hopkins, co-founders of Physician Coach, an innovative medical clinic that places exercise at the very center of primary care. In this inspiring c...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Greater Eugene Area Riders

Send Me a Text Message Join host Tom Butler as he shares a minor challenge of organizing the first-ever Cycling Over Sixty annual event, set for September 14th. Tom explains how this year will be a laid-back event. Fresh off his third Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle to Portland ride, Tom reflects on the personal goals he set for this cycling challenge and shares how he measured up against his expectations. Tom’s assessment offers insights into goal achievement after picking up cycling later in ...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

2025 Six Month Update

Send Me a Text Message Host Tom Butler returns to the microphone after taking some time away to share a mid-year progress report on his 2025 goals and ambitions. In this candid update episode, Tom takes listeners through his cycling achievements from the first half of the year, revealing how his fitness journey has been progressing and what milestones he's reached. But the good news doesn't stop at personal cycling goals – Tom also dives into the developments happening with the podcast itsel...

5 months ago

30 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

AFTR: the Cascade Palouse Trail

Send Me a Text Message Join host Tom Butler as he launches an new episode option for Cycling Over Sixty with the debut of "Alone for the Ride" (AFTR). In this immersive episode, Tom takes you on his first real gravel adventure along Washington's scenic Cascade Palouse Trail, blending real-time riding experiences with trail insights and spontaneous conversations with fellow cyclists along the way. AFTR episodes are meant to put you on the trail with Tom, combining his personal journey t...

6 months ago

48 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Can We Still Lobby for Bikes?

Send Me a Text Message Join host Tom Butler as he shares the results of his latest 60-mile ride that put his new nutrition and electrolyte strategy to the test. Tom breaks down the valuable lessons learned from this almost entirely successful challenge. Meanwhile, Kelly pushed her own boundaries on her longest ride to date while discovering just how far her e-bike battery can take her. This week's episode features a conversation with true topic expert John DiPippa, Dean Emeritus and Distingu...

6 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Biking the Baja Divide

Send Me a Text Message Host Tom Butler talks about preparation to revisit one of his earliest long-distance cycling adventures. In this episode, He shares some differences that will make this trip a better effort. Tom also unveils the training strategies he's currently testing in preparation for this year's Seattle to Portland ride. In the second part of the episode, experienced cyclist Max Rosenberg joins the show to discuss one of bikepacking's demanding challenges: the Baja Divide. Max bri...

7 months ago

59 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

An Adventurer's Mindset

Send Me a Text Message Get ready for a dose of inspiration! This week on Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler takes us on one of his most challenging rides yet: the Destiny Dozen in Tacoma, Washington. Then, it is on to an insightful conversation with Ken Reinke, author of The Road Spoke: Trepidation and Tranquility on a Bicycle Odyssey. Ken shares how embracing an adventurer's mindset and living in the moment has led to incredible cycling experiences. LINKS Cycling Without Age Website: cyclin...

7 months ago

59 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

Conversations Across America

Send Me a Text Message Responding to valuable listener feedback, Tom Butler kicks off this episode of the Cycling Over Sixty Podcast by welcoming his wife, Kelly, back to the microphone. Together, they delve deeper into the nuances of cycling as a couple, offering clarification and insights. Following that, we're honored to host Kari Loya, the author of the moving book, Conversations Across America: A Father and Son, Alzheimer's, and 300 Conversations Along the TransAmerica Bike Trail that Ca...

7 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Cycling Over Sixty

A New Cycling Season for Kelly

Send Me a Text Message Join Tom Butler on this week's Cycling Over Sixty episode as he contemplates a frugal move that might not be the most enjoyable. He also gives listeners a taste of a significant personal cycling challenge he's preparing for. The episode takes a heartwarming turn when Tom's wife, Kelly, joins him to explore the nuances of being a cycling family. They openly discuss their individual approaches to riding and the real-life considerations of crafting a summer full of active ...

7 months ago

1 hour

Cycling Over Sixty

Crossing Bridges with Lisa Watts

Send Me a Text Message Ever feel like getting started is the hardest part? Join host Tom Butler on this episode of Cycling Over Sixty as he shares his personal journey of finally kicking off a new meal program, the initial hurdles he faced, and the interesting results he's already noticing. Then, prepare to be inspired by Lisa Watts, author of "Crossing Bridges: What Biking Up the East Coast Taught Me about Life After 60." Lisa recounts some of the unforgettable moments and profound life less...

8 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes