Episode 9
Hosts: Chris Valadez (Cycle Brookfield) and Peter Janunas (Gears2You)
Guest: Valerie Kramer founder of Ride Riverside

Ride Riverside is a newly formed advocacy group based out of Riverside, IL. Ride Riverside is also an advocacy group working to promote safer biking and greater biking connectivity in Riverside so more residents feel encouraged to cycle — not just for fun, but as a means of transportation. We're chatting with Valerie and hearing of all the fun events they have planned for their second Friday of each month rides.

Follow Ride Riverside on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rideriverside
@rideriversideil

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 8
Hosts: Chris Valadez (Cycle Brookfield) and Peter Janunas (Gears2You)
Guest: Brendan Kevenides (Freeman Kevenides Law Firm)

Keep FK Law's information handy:
https://www.fklawillinois.com/
312.629.1901

Bike lights with cameras
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/721258

https://cycliq.com/

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 7
Hosts: Chris Valadez (Cycle Brookfield) and Peter Janunas (Gears2You)
Guest: Bo Hammer and Carrie Nelson (Team Breathe America)

Bo Hammer and Carrie Nelson are two racers from the eight-person Team Breathe America participating in Race Across America (RAAM) this June 2024, a relay race over 3,000 miles from Team Breathe America has two goals:

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Facebook
Team Website

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 6
Hosts: Chris Valadez (Cycle Brookfield) and Peter Janunas (Gears2You)
Guest: Alec and Dan Olson (Spoke Cafe)

Alec Olson is the owner of Spoke Cafe based in River Forest, IL. Specializing in coffee and ice cream, Alec pedals a special designed bike to parties, gatherings, and private events. This is an inspiring and fun story that should not be missed.

• Spoke Cafe:
  Instagram: @spoke.cafe
  Website: spoke.cafe

This Episode is brought to you by: Sage and Stone Apothecary in Brookfield, IL

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Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 5
Hosts: Chris Valadez (Cycle Brookfield) and Peter Janunas (Gears2You)
Guest: Nick Pernia (Gravel Goofballs)

Nick Pernia from Gravel Goofballs in the studio sharing his story creating the ever-popular Gravel Goofballs group. This group of gravel and dirt cyclists in the western burbs of Chicago has grown exponentially in the last four years. If you like to ride off-road and in live in and around Chicago, the Goofballs are the group to know.

• Gravel Goofballs:Instagram:
  @gravel_goofballs
  Facebook: @Gravel Goofballs

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 4
Hosts: Chris Valadez and Peter Janunas

Zach Edmonson joins us in the studio to share his experience hosting race events of all sorts in the Chicagoland region. A lot goes into those 5k runs or gran fondo cycling events. Zach, Pete, and Chris share a behind-the-scenes look into this world. Thank you local promoter next time you participate in one of these events. Lots of blood, sweat, and tears

• Zach Edmonson:Instagram:
  @f3eventschicago
  X: @F3Events

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/

Episode 3 of the SpokeN'Wheel Podcast.

We're talking to Tony Favarula about his randonneuring experience. Some may think of as bikepacking, to others its a serious race.

Episode 1
Hosts: Chris Valadez and Peter Janunas

Christine Hubert a.k.a PoweredbyCheesecake joins us in the studio to talk about solo riding and hitting huge milestones like 6000 miles on her hardtail mountain bike.  

• Christine Hubert Instagram:
  @poweredbycheesecake
• Cheesecake Store Plainfield
  https://www.cheesecakestoreonline.com/
• Ride Illinois
  https://rideillinois.org/

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Recorded at Media Space Studios https://mediaspacestudios.com/

Chris Valadez is President and Co-Founder of Cycle Brookfield http://cyclebrookfield.com/

Peter Janunas is owner of Gears2You https://www.gears2you.com/