Bike Walk Wichita Podcast

In this episode, our Advocacy Chair Alan Kailer interviews SG County Commissioner Ryan Baty. Kim and Aimee share event dates you'll want to get on your calendar, a Mission Moment Update on Teen ReCycle, and a pro-cycling update.

Join us as we March into Spring with the launch of our Tour de Wichita event, along with two Open Streets ICT events, and our Walking Wednesday series! Thanks for tuning in, show links at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Hello Bike Walk Wichita friends! Tune into this month's episode to hear from our good friend and newly appointed BWW Board Member, Denise Romero! Kim and Aimee also highlight sponsor Amigo Construction and share events to get on your calendar. Show notes with links: https://bikewalkwichita.org/podcast/ *Apologies, Kim sounds like she's recording in a tunnel at the beginning. 

Tune into this month's episode as Kim and Aimee reflect back over 2022 and share upcoming events and a procycling race update. Full show notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org.

Tune in to the December podcast episode to learn more about how the City of Wichita maintains our streets, bike lanes, and paths from Aaron Henning, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities. Kim also shares our holiday events and news. Full show notes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Tune in this month to hear upcoming fall and winter events, BWW updates, and our response to the McLean Blvd improvements. Full notes and episodes can be found at https://bikewalkwichita.org/podcast/.

Tune into the October episode to learn about the City of Wichita's approach to engineering bike/ped infrastructure, a list of walks to kick-off Walktober, rides, and discussion on the recent McLean Blvd road modernization. Full show notes at: https://bikewalkwichita.org/podcast/

Fall is in the air and the community events are picking up! Join Kim + Aimee for bike/walk advocacy updates, BWW's BIG Move announcement, and upcoming events. 

Tune into to this month's espisode to hear from City of Wichita Park & Recreation Director, Troy Houtman, as he shares the opportunities and struggles with managing ICT's park system. Kim and Aimee also share August events and a mental health moment. Full Show notes can be found at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Tune in for the July episode. Kim and Aimee share upcoming events and discuss Tour updates, and Aimee interviews ReCycle Shop Manager Kevin. Full notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast

Kim + Aimee briefly catch up with Michael Negrete Cruz, on of our Sister City Cyclists from Tlalnepantla, Mexico for a brief interview.

Join the Bike Walk Wichita podcast crew for an informative interview with Wichita City Councilman Mike Hoheisel and updates from Bike Month ICT. Check out the episode early, as there are several June events you'll want to get on your calendar. Full show notes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org 

Shelley Rich from the Health & Wellness Coalition and organizer of Bike Month ICT joins the podcast team to share what's on the calendar for May! Kim and Aimee also share upcoming walks + events, a mental health moment, and shine the spotlight on this month's special volunteer. Full show notes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Hello sunshine! Spring is here and our calendar is filling up! BWW's Advocacy Chair Alan Kailer interviews District 6 Council Member Maggie Ballard, we share upcoming events to get on your calendar, and we shine the spotlight on a community partner working in NE ICT. Full notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Join us for the March episode where Kim and Aimee introduce two new BWW staff members: Cierra Rhodes the new Fairmount Bike/Walk Connector and Kevin Williams the new ReCycle Shop Manager! Upcoming events, highlights, and our special volunteer spotlight finish up the episode. Show notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Tune in this month as Alan catches up with Sedgwick County Commissioner Pete Meitzner, a BIG picture thinker who recently helped cut the ribbon on the East Redbud Path improvements. Kim + Aimee share upcoming events, recognize our 2022 sponsors, and shine the spotlight on this month's special volunteer. Full show notes at www.BikeWalkWichita.org. 

Join us as we step into 2022...a year that is going to be filled with many highs and lows, so make sure you're prioritizing your physical and mental health! Kim and Aimee announce January events and shine the spotlight on one of our special volunteers. Show notes and links can be found at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Happy holidays everyone! For our December episode Alan interviews Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis, Kim + Aimee share upcoming events you'll want to get on your calendar, plus we'll share report outs from Operation FireFly and the World Day of Remembrance events; and we will shine the spotlight on this month's special volunteer.  Show notes + episodes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast

Tune in this month as we interview local school teacher and bike adventurer Linden Moore and learn about his health journey and recent bike adventures. Kim and April share updates from the amazing fall events around town and we shine the spotlight on this month's outstanding volunteer. Show notes: https://bikewalkwichita.org/podcast/

Fall is here and we are excited to gather for our annual Wheels to Reels fundraiser on Oct 7 at Starlite Drive-In, hope you can join us! In this episode, Alan interviews Sedgwick Co Commissioner Lacey Cruse, Kim shines the spotlight on a special volunteer, and kick-off Walktober! Show notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org.

A hint of fall is in the air, so tune in as we share a list of upcoming events to get on your calendar, Aimee catches up with friend and local racer Zak Hall, and Kim shines the spotlight on one of our volunteers helping make the magic happen. We're all in, join us! Visit www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast for links + show notes.

Tune in to the August episode to learn more about our newest Sedgwick County Commissioner Sarah Lopez, share upcoming events, and shine the spotlight on two outstanding volunteers for August. Show notes: www.BikeWalkWichita.org

Looks like this KS summer is going to provide plenty of adventures! Tune in to hear about our summer book club launch: Bicycling with Butterflies, meet BWW's newest team member April, and so much more! Summer is here and our calendar is heating up. Visit www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast for links + show notes.

Tune is as we dry out after a wet Bike Month ICT! Alan interviews Wichita's newly appointed City Councilman Jared Cerullo to represent District 3, Kim and Aimee discuss the proposed Broadway road diet, share upcoming events, and shine the spotlight on our June volunteer! Show notes with links can be found at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

May is Bike Month ICT! Tune in to learn about the fun adventures we have planned this month, including Bike BINGO, Bike to Work Day Lunch, and our Walking Wednesday series. Show notes at www.BikeWalkWichita.org

Elijah interviews Barry Carrol, founder of Bike Walk Wichita and current Chair of the Wichita Bike/Ped Advisory Board. 

Spring is here and a rush of outdoor adventures has filled our calendar! The Walking Wednesday series kicks-off, Bike Month ICT is just around the corner, so check out our Facebook page or calendar for details. Alan interviews City of Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple to learn more about his thoughts on biking/walking/transit and economic recovery as businesses reopen. Tune in and let us know what you would like to hear about in future episodes! Show notes at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

The sun is out and our volunteers are rolling out the events! Kim and Aimee catch up with REI Store Manager Ian Erickson and Roni shines the volunteer spotlight towards our newly expanded ReCycle Shop. Tune in + join us outdoors or online! www.bikewalkwichita.org 

Looking to live more car-lite? Join us for this crowdsourced documentary that explores our cultural shift toward isolation and disconnection, how this may affect our future, and whether the cargo bike could be the antidote. Join us for a virtual screening Feb 27-28th followed by an online panel of local bike commuters the evening of March 2nd. Purchase your $10 ticket to receive your documentary link on February 27th! https://bikewalkwichita.org/motherload-post/ |  Facebook Event

We are rolling towards spring + picking up our pace, so tune in to hear exciting event announcements, including the Motherload documentary and Heart Ride + Walk scheduled for Valentine's Day! Alan Kailer, BWW Advocacy Chair, catches up with Wichita City Council Member Jeff Blubaugh to discuss his past support for biking/walking and some of the connection opportunities/barriers for southwest Wichita residents.Show Notes + Links: www.BikeWalkWichita.org/podcast 

Happy New Year everyone! Tune in as we kick-off 2021 with BIG plans, the 20in21 Health Challenge, we'll reveal our plans for a permanent HQs, announce upcoming events to get on your calendar, and Roni shines the spotlight on one of our volunteers helping make the magic happen. We’re going all in, join us!Visit www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast for links + show notes.

Tune in for an in-depth interview with Wichita City Council Member Becky Tuttle as she discusses why she is passionate about biking, walking and active transportation. Becky also makes an exciting announcement about Bike Share ICT, Kim and Aimee chat about winter riding, and Roni shines the spotlight on a longtime BWW volunteer who goes above and beyond to help residents get outside and active!  www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast

Bike Walk Wichita turned 10 this year; join us as we look back at some of the highlights, transitions + celebrations with BWW’s First Lady Nancy Carroll. Roaming Reporter Aimee catches up with Nathan Jung, owner of Continental Cycling and we shine the Volunteer Spotlight on Jack Murphy. Visit www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast for links + show notes.

Aimee and local racers Jeff Usher + Zak Hall recap the start of the 3-week Giro d'Italia race with Bike Walk Wichita Members+.

Bryan Frye shares his enthusiasm and optimism for Wichita’s path to become a more bikeable, walkable livable city. We share fall walks + rides you’ll want to get on your calendar, and finally we shine the spotlight on one of our volunteers.www.BikeWalkWichita.org/podcast 

Catch up with what our volunteers are up to with this episode that features our Workgroups. From Advocacy to Education, Pedestrian, ReCycle, Women, our Workgroups  are where the magic happens, it’s where our friends come together with a shared passion and get things done.You are invited to our annual social event on Sunday, September 20th! Visit with your Bike Walk friends, enjoy live music, and food + drinks. Finally, we shine the spotlight on one of our wonderful volunteers and highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar.

Alan interviews District 3 City Council Member James Clendenin to learn more about the new bike lanes + improvements on Mt Vernon. Kim lives in that district, and is especially excited about the improvements + Clapp Park. Our #BikeWalkLove campaign continues, asking residents to take action and share messages of appreciation with city staff + leaders. Aimee has been missing the pro race season, and came up with a fun way to celebrate the return to the Italian roads and the Giro later this fall. Finally, we’ll shine the spotlight on one of our wonderful volunteers and highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar.https://bikewalkwichita.org/podcast/

Kim put all 3 of her dots on one Master Bike Plan project years ago. In this episode she talks about what those 3 dots represent to her: patience, relationships and action! Our #BikeWalkLove campaign fits all 3 dots, asking residents to take action and share messages of appreciation with city staff + leaders.Aimee catches up with Zak Hall to find out how the pandemic has impacted the bike race scene + his training. Finally, we’ll shine the spotlight on our newest ReCycle Coordinator and will highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar. Bikewalkwichita.org/podcast

Tune in to hear from Wichita City Council Member Cindy Claycomb! Cindy shares how the city is working to shift gears during the pandemic and how resident engagement is key to helping them make informed decisions. You can find show notes + links at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Tune in as we kick-off Bike Month ICT and share a story of how BWW changes lives every day. This episode was recorded virtually to maintain our safe distancing during COVID-19. BWW is shifting gears and going virtual for classes + weekly rides/walks exploring ICT. Finally, we highlight one of our awesome volunteers and certified cycling instructors, Aura, who is committed to helping more people ride safely in ICT. Full Show Notes + Past Episodes 

Tune if for a special episode with Council Member Brandon Johnson! Many of you may be familiar with Johnson's years of advocating for Northeast Wichita, health, and underserved neighborhoods. Join Bike Walk Wichita's Board President Alan Kailer as they discuss interests and the future of Wichita. Episodes + Show Notes can be found at BikeWalkWichita.org.Image courtesy of The Community Voice, a long-trusted, local publication covering a variety of topics.

In the midst of these tough times, it is important to remain active for a variety reasons. Kim + Jack discuss the health, financial, environmental, and community benefits biking + walking provide. Now more than ever a good dose of nature is important! Full show notes at BikeWalkWichita.org/podcast.

This month, Kim and Jack interview Ruth Holliday to hear about the local rails-to-trails efforts, congratulate Ruth on her recent award, and hear how a cross-country bike ride led up to the opening of Bicycle Pedaler! Ruth is involved in several organizations and shares a few trail updates and upcoming trail work days. Liz Edwards also joins us to share her powerful story of recovery after being hit by a vehicle and her hopes for the future. Join us for this inspiring episode. Show Notes

Many of you know Barry Carroll, but have you heard how he started Bike Walk Wichita? Join us as we talk with Barry, discuss important city projects, and share news about our 2020 Membership+ match! Your donations will go twice as far! Tune in for all things bike walk. Show Notes

Join us in Jan and Feb as we read Strong Towns and discuss how the ideas can be applied locally. You can find all of the details online at www.bikewalkwichita.org/book-club.

Episode 3 kicks off the new year with the Strong Towns Book Club and other fun events. Complete show notes available at www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Zak Hall joins us in the recording studio to discuss his love of racing and all things two-wheeled, including his ambitious plans for the infamous Trans Am Bike Race across the US. We also share upcoming events and a few of our favorite meal prep recipes.Podcast notes

Welcome to the very first episode of the Bike Walk Wichita Podcast! Join us as we share upcoming events, discuss where we've been, and visit with Dr. Barbara Coats and Dr. Doug Woolley about the best prescription for living your longest, healthiest life. Podcast notes