Episodes

Show 335 - Full Spectrum Cycling Show 335 rolls through a recap of Riverwest 24, upcoming Milwaukee bike events, Chris’s Slow Roll, Daikaiju, Bikes, Boats and Goats, and a first look toward the 2027 RW24 All Roads route. In Talkin’ Schmack, the crew gets into David Byrne’s biking playlist, cycle trucks, new tools, 3D-printing projects, a Velo Orange restock, and a very interesting folding Omnium-style cargo bike from Belleville Machine. We also talk about some upcoming bikeable Milwaukee desti...

Mike McAbee sat down with Full Spectrum Cycling’s Sven Hammer on the Veggas Pub patio in Riverwest, Milwaukee, just as the neighborhood geared up for the 2024 Riverwest 24. It was a one-year reunion, Mike had been on the show in 2025, and since then he underwent triple bypass surgery and took a two-month hiatus from the road. In this interview, Makabe talks about what it took to get back to playing out, why the experience was less painful than some breakups he has endured, and how he has manage...

Show 334 Joining Sven, JK and Tony is Corey Baumann, Riverwqest 24 Bonus Checkpoint Manager, Drummer and host of Cream City DJs, for a return engagement! We hit a lot of stuff this week. Have a listen or watch the big show on Youtube! https://youtu.be/WEebhg_oX68 Tour de France?? Heat like today but 120 miles and 14,000 feet of climbing! The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Chris’s Slow Roll September 20th https://chriskegelfoundation.org/chris-slow-roll Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee happened June 20...

Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast – Episode 333 (333.2) with Allroy from Canada https://youtu.be/xX9fEGCrRhw It doesn’t happen all at once. Usually it’s one bike, one caliper, one cold morning where you squeeze the lever and something is clearly not right. But on Episode 333 of Full Spectrum Cycling, both Sven and Allroy – independently, on different bikes, in different countries – arrived at exactly the same conclusion about hydraulic disc brakes and winter fat biking. They’re done with them. Wh...

Show 332 – Sven, Tony and JK hit the backroom at Amrophic Beer to test the Nomono recording set up. How did it go? You guys tell me! How does it sound? https://youtu.be/POThHN9wqHg The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Tour de Towner – May 24th in Milwaukee – Fat-bike friendly. The ARGO sound is great. If there is a band you like playing there treat yourself! Bay View Rollout 2026 is May 29th RW24 registration Green Mile recap Talkin’ Schmack Todd Poquette Lake Ehfect EX fat-bike project. Born to...

Show 331 Part 2 – Show 331 was a big one so I made it a 2 parter. Part 1 runs about 45 minutes and you can find it here – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-331-part-1-fat-biking-electric-bikes-milwaukee/ https://youtu.be/eilI_r77h6g In Part 2 of 331 we have sprawling segment of Full Spectrum Cycling featuring guest Jeremy Prach – 27-year Milwaukee Public Schools teacher, community organizer, and catalyst behind some of Milwaukee’s most beloved DIY events. Threading through a...

Show 331 – Show 331 is a big one. Sven, Tony and JK welcome back Jeremy Prach for his third appearance, and the conversation covers a lot of ground – from the history of Urban Jungle Cross and the current state of fat biking, to electric bike conversions, the Bikepacking Journal, and the Fat Bike Lab community. Part 1 runs about 45 minutes. Part 2 drops next Thursday, 4/23/26. https://youtu.be/aK2OBkWsC0g The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Urban Jungle cross rumblings. Mike Glodowski has been out sc...

Show 330 – Welcome to Full Spectrum Cycling Show 330! It’s Mar10 Day, and we’re talking all things bikes and Milwaukee. Maybe a bit of beer. We’ve got details on Dave’s bike, Justin Timberline, and its 34th Birthday Ride, the Bay View Rollout coming up in May, and Strummerfest at Club Garibaldi’s in September. We’ll catch up on the latest from the 30th Street Rail Trail meeting, check out a Rohloff vs Pinion drivetrain smackdown from Tumbleweed’s Daniel Molloy, and share some e-bike news. There’...

This week’s Full Spectrum Cycling covers: unity rides honoring Alex Pretti, two big Milwaukee-area bike events (Bike Bazaar and Bay View Bike Swap), a Trek/Electra e-bike recall, a quick first look at Handup’s ColdEST gloves, and a shoreline access/trespass update that matters if you ride or walk Lake Michigan beaches. Plus: Strava leaderboard cheating cleanup, Sunn O))) tour dates, and Tom Morello coming to The Rave. https://youtu.be/xgzhmcnqTlk The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Pretti Rides – A l...

328 – In this episode of Full Spectrum Cycling, Greg engages in a lively conversation with JK and Tony that is filled with humor and camaraderie. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about the weather, transitioning into stories about cycling experiences and the challenges of riding in colder temperatures. Greg shares his thoughts on various biking gear, including a malfunctioning light and the benefits of short cranks in cycling. The conversation flows into personal stories abo...

327 – Joe Finney joins Sven, JK and Tony to chat about his iOS / Android App called Outfit, an apparel planning app for cyclists and runners. https://youtu.be/0Gcro1ALeKI The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Santa Cycle Rampage our way Global Fat Bike day pix from all over showed great participation this year and…snow! Quad Cities, Trivers, Des Moines, sleepy hollow near Lansing, Missed Santa Rampage in Milwaukee last weekend? Hit Madison this Saturday the 13th! – https://wisconsinbikefed.org/santa-c...

326 - Corey the Drummer and Joe the Butcher join Sven, JK and Tony in the PodcastMKE Studio for our monthly cycling-adjacent roundtable, Full Spectrum Cycling. The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Violent Femmes! Sauna Talk with Tony Rapha, Schmafa! - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/rapha-ceo-fran-millar-we-are-the-originals-we-started-this F’real? Overpriced junk! Kern Cross - https://wicxseries.com/race/kern-park-kross-2025/ Strummerfest raised $4065 for MPS Music Departments Shout out to Steve! San...

325 - Welcome to our final weekly Full Spectrum Cycling. Seeley Dave joins us (on Liz's birthday!), eBikes allowed in in Moab? Omnium shuttering its US office and warehouse! Sauna Talk with Tony and Kern Park Kross is coming and will be 2 blocks from the Shoppe! https://youtu.be/PEmiPhMkTW4 The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Fwright Street Festival Recap Sauna Talk with Tony Kern Cross - Amorphic planning session with 20 people?? - https://wicxseries.com/race/kern-park-kross-2025/ Shout out to Steve! S...

324 - Marcus Ducette joins Sven and JK in the PodcastMKE Studio for a conversation covering bikes, radio and audio gear and even AI! Have a listen. The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Fwright Street Festival - https://www.facebook.com/events/1447217913171556/ Ride out to Downtown West Allis Classic Car Show - Sunday, Oct 5th - https://www.facebook.com/events/736054832292918 - Might have the Electric Shark ready to roll for this one. Shout out to Steve! Kramp and Adler?? Talkin’ Schmack State Bicycles 41...

323 - Just a couple of Full Spectrum Cycling shows to go! Listen for a reveal on future plans! What a week of great music around Milwaukee and we rode to them all (or in JK's case, rode the bus to one). Cool upcoming events. Sven gets a State Bicycles Cargo Fork. Road Runner Burrito Bag Sale! To protect your brain against dementia, start pedaling, British study suggests cycling helps reduce this. https://youtu.be/IFm_O3rPs1g The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Slow Roll A week of shows. Anything stick o...

322 - We’ve got a Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast show right here for ya! Some positive cycling industry news for a change. Have a listen! https://youtu.be/y2HU5glRJlE The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Strummerfest Bay View Bash Slow Roll Sunday Sad day! Bye, bye Omnium Talkin’ Schmack SWRVE has a new owner! Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival 40 Highlights - https://youtu.be/pdCi4evRe4c Otso Voytek 2 review bike coming to Fat-bike.com. Meanwhile, check out the new colorways here - https://fat-bike.com/2025/0...

321 - Join Sven, JK and Mark Peterson as we kick the ball known as cycling all up and down the field. From a few old man health discussions to polishing up and refurbing old bike parts in Mark’s Kithen Bike Shop we got your talk right here on the Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast and Blog Post. https://youtu.be/ROrvWNvl3y4 The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Lake Effect Surf Shop closing, online to continue - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1899118490934736 $1,000 Lego Death Star - https://www.theverge.co...

Show 320 - Sam D and Tony join the Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast for a raucous show covering wide ranging topics including Tour de Towner, electric bikes, The Slow Roll, Fattoberfest, Full Moon Beach Ride, Bay View Bash, bike shop closings Free Fall Fest, Bison Hearts and so much more! https://youtu.be/rYDyLJv9SW4 The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Tour de Towner Slow Roll Salsa Kingpin Installed on my Bearclaw Bruno fat-bike. - I like the compression fitting vs the version on my Whisky. Bay View Bash ...

Seeley Dave calls in with a report from the Leadville 100 where he assisted a strong finisher. The Island Cat is happening up on Madeline Island, this weekend is the Tour de Towner and Full Spectrum Cycling is given a Best Cycling Podcast Award. https://youtu.be/loULYtaCZFs The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Milwaukee County Parks Trail Network Plan - https://www.mkecountyparks.org/trails-network-plan Wednesday, August 27 - 4:00 -7:00 pm - Drop in anytime! @ South Shore Pavilion Tour de Towner - Sunday...

Show 318 - Tony is back for a visit! Sven did some wireless microphone testing on a Fargo ride, the George Webb Free Burger for Brewers Win attracted Corey and La Vuelta starts Saturday. All this and more on this, the 318th Full Spectrum Cycling show. The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Had the Fargo out today Neighborhood Video and Mic Test Fargo For Sale Soon Backyard BBQ this Saturday George Webb free burger power rankings. 1. Hwy 100 and Greenfield. 2. 122nd and North 3. MLK and Wisconsin 4. 72nd an...

Show 317 - Returned from a harrowing weekend of beach riding, raindrop dodging, flood detours and a weekend in Port Washington, WI, Sven and JK bring you Full Spectrum Cycling #317. Plus, free George Webb burgers as the Brewers win 12 in a row! https://youtu.be/7-lv6rU1XW8 The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Ohhh…the Flooding! Braid…Meh! Brewers Win 12 and associated burger madness MGK in MKE tonight, secret show…SFW Talkin’ Schmack Full Moon Beach Ride Report Tellos - https://www.telloscatering.net/ Am...

Show 316 Another Full Spectrum Cycling show! JK and Sven ramble through the past week and look at some upcoming bike events, chat craft beer and generally do what we've been doing since 2017! The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) The Slow Roll is Coming Soon! Sunday- September 21st! Bye, bye TTR - https://milwaukeerecord.com/food-drink/triple-taproom-kitchen-on-east-side-has-closed/ https://youtu.be/wNJhFN4cY98 Talkin’ Schmack Full Moon Beach Ride this Saturday in Port Washington is looking good - https:/...

Show 315 - Recorded live at the Riverwest studio of PodcastMKE, this is Full Spectrum Cycling! Sven and JK run through a lot of happenings from the past weekend, dabble in a bit of pop culture and revisit an old beer friend! https://youtu.be/35uOX8cWnRE The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Mike McAbee 2 shows see the interview here - https://fullspectrumcycling.com/chatting-cycling-music-ragbrai-and-more-with-mike-mcabee/ Riverwest 24 Recap - https://www.riverwest24.com/ Daikaiju, X-Ray Arcade! Great as ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f90oB2Ih3pM Part of the Sven on the Road series, this video was shot a few hours before Mike McAbee’s set at Veggas Pub in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI. Join Sven as he chats cycling, music, RAGBRAI, the sound corn makes, singing sand, the sound cheese curds make, what can you expect at a Mike McAbee show, Mike's RAGBRAI Experience in 3 Minutes a short song about Dollar General and much more with Mike during the Riverwest 24 community bicycle event.