Cycling Over Sixty
Cycling Over Sixty
Tom Butler
More Than a Bike Shop
44 minutes Posted Nov 29, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
Opening, Giving Tuesday, And Ride Plans
Ten Hours A Week Like An Athlete
Lifting Days, Consistency, And Coaching
Cranksgiving 2026 And Advocacy
Scenic Bikeway Nomination In Washington
Free Range Cycles Ethos And Intro
Kathleen’s Early Bike Roots
Discovering The Bike Industry And Craft
Launching Free Range Cycles
Culture, Community, And Inclusion
Fremont’s Evolution And Bike Infrastructure
Work Life Balance And Commuting By Bike
Industry Shifts, Swift Industries Campouts
Women, Fit, And Changing The Industry
Exiting The Shop And Passing The Torch
Running A Shop Through Headwinds
A Welcoming Legacy
Italy, E‑Bikes, And Spiritual Cycling
Unpredict Your Journey
Final Thoughts
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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...