Bicycle Talk. Episode 453 September 3rd 2025. Ron’s Rant:Oh my pain in the neck continues but getting better. On a positive side: Speaking of PT. I have been released! A long way to go still but getting better. The Vuelta! 1 week down 2 to go Rode with Fran on the Airline trail yesterday. Trying to unravel where all my fitness went. One of North America’s Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities is Getting Even Better Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Don’t forget to charge your electronic shifting! Ron talks about electronic shifting and how to avoid being left 30 miles from home without a derailleur. Content: New York City is already the most bicycle friendly city in the United States according to People For Bikes, and it’s about to get even better. According to a new announcement, the city is laying out a bold vision for the future of its parks and waterfront access with the release of Greater Greenways: Smarter Streets, Safer Rides: How AI Is Quietly Transforming Urban Cycling. Everything you Need to Know About the Bike Bus and Why Kids are Loving it. And Highlights from this past week’s Vuelta Espania. Events and Finishing Points.