# Mike Sinyard

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Building Specialized Europe: Ermanno Leonardi's 36 year Journey

On the heels of his recently announced retirement, I interviewed Ermanno Leonardi, the managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Specialized Bicycle Components, a role he has held for 36 years. He will be stepping down on October 1st. When I recorded this interview, I didn't know he would be s…

Outspoken Cyclist – 12/17/2025

I’m really pleased to welcome two great guests to the show today. The first is not new to TOC, and in fact has been someone I’ve not only spoken with in the past but have also referred to many times on episodes where he doesn’t even appear. I love catching up with Strong Towns’ founder Chuc…

OTL#1086 - 13th Anniversary Show

Our 13th Anniversary Off The Lip Radio Show with skateboarding legend and founder of Santa Cruz Bicycles Rob Roskopp, along with Mike Sinyard founder and CEO of Specialized Bicycles …

Mike Sinyard | Innovate or Die

He sold his VW bus to ride across Europe. That decision changed cycling forever. Mike Sinyard didn’t set out to build Specialized. He set out to ride. He sold his VW bus and rode through Europe. What came back was something bigger. A way of seeing the world. The start of Specialized. And a relentle…

Outride | Science Says Ride to Think Better and Feel Better

What if science proved what riders already know?That riding clears your head. Sharpens your focus. Improves your mood. Connects you to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.In this episode of the Specialized Podcast, host Ben Capron sits down with Esther Walker, Executive Director of the…

Mike Sinyard: Founding Specialized, Determination, and the Curiosity that Drives Innovation

Mike Sinyard is the founder and CEO of Specialized Bicycle Components. Mike was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 1988. The StumpJumper mountain bike was added to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s collection in 1994.   Mike’s journey begins in the summer of 1973 …

Is The Bike Industry Turning Around? Specialized CEO Move, Import Growth & Local Shop Strategy

In this holiday weekend edition of Sprocket and Coffee, Justin breaks down the biggest bombshell in the cycling industry: Specialized founder Mike Sinyard is returning as Chief Executive Officer. After stepping down in 2022, Sinyard is stepping back into the lead role on November 1 to steer the bra…

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 253, Accidental Fireball

This is the first week of elk season, so it is boys night. Matt welds on purpose, Kenny welded on accident. We talk about how Mike Sinyard is back at Specialized, a bit of bike stuff, and a passion-rant about kids bike and how important fostering a good relationship with the next generation of ride…

We’re Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Weekly Recharge! Including T-Shirt Giveaways | TWR Ep 100

This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re celebrating Episode 100! In this special episode, we look back at the history of The Weekly Recharge, share some bloopers, mix up the trivia format, and announce a bigger-than-usual Rider of the Week giveaway with five viewers getting free Electric Bike Repor…

Robert Egger | The Trouble Maker Behind Tarmac, Venge, and More

A singular design force, Robert Egger has spent more than four decades helping to create the future of cycling at Specialized.He is a designer, fabricator, racer, concept-builder, and one of the creative forces behind products like the Tarmac, Venge, Specialized helmets, and more. But what sets Rob…