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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about E-bike rebates! I had the pleasure of interviewing Elijah Sinclair, a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. In this episode we discuss:What e-bike rebate programs are.The impacts of these programs.How residents of Massachusetts can apply.How you can push for a similar program in your state. And so much more!Learn about the e-bike program here: https://ma-ebikes.masscec.com/Connect with Elijah:ESinclair@masscec.com https://www.masscec.com/ This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:https://pixabay.com/music/beats-no-copyright-hip-hop-music-337026/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about North America's first cargo bike share! I'm joined by Cargo B Co-Founders Dot Fennell and Zack DeClerckIn this episode we discuss:What Cargo B is.What it brings to the bike share / mobility landscape.The successes of their first year. And so much more!Connect with Cargo B here:https://www.ridecargob.com/https://www.instagram.com/ridecargob/https://bsky.app/profile/ridecargob.bsky.socialThis episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:Sounds usedwaves_barcelona_port2.wav by mmiron -- https://freesound.org/s/243954/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07049087 Splash_Request.wav by hello_flowers -- https://freesound.org/s/32073/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 PoolSplash.wav by webcommando -- https://freesound.org/s/255994/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07073001Hitting baseball w. wooden bat.wav by CGEffex -- https://freesound.org/s/93136/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 ice_shaking.mp3 by morgantj -- https://freesound.org/s/58845/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07037033https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07037031traffic sounds002.WAV by pesticideX -- https://freesound.org/s/478572/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 https://pixabay.com/music/smooth-jazz-a-rainy-day-in-boston-139539/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about cargo bikes! I'm joined by cargo bike expert Shawne Martinez to dive into all things cargo. In this episode we discuss:What a cargo bike is.Why you should try one. How Shawne made the switch.Tips and tricks for getting started. This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=NHU05068127 auto truck int driving on dirt road +small rocks hitting bottom of car.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637192/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Wood logs - woodshed by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/734628/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Bag Drop Hard Surface 2 by BenjaminNelan -- https://freesound.org/s/584439/ -- License: Creative Commons 0https://pixabay.com/music/rock-powerful-driving-sport-rock-286209/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about utility riding and why you should give it a try! I had the pleasure of being joined by Advocate and Founder of Queer Gravel - Abi Robins!In this episode we discuss:What utility riding is.How Abi found themselves as more of a utility rider rather than hobbyist.Why you should try it. How you can get started.And so much more!Resources mentioned in the episode:https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e001295https://abirobins.substack.com/p/you-own-the-road-at-45mphConnect with Abi:https://www.instagram.com/queergravel/https://www.queergravel.com/This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:VEHBike_Bicycle Wheel Rides On Fine gravel.Close Up_EM by newlocknew -- https://freesound.org/s/715789/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 mountain wind heavy strong gusts Swiss Alps.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/454092/ -- License: Creative Commons 04 Bikes upwards_MS.wav by Thomas Bruderer -- https://freesound.org/s/240954/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Rural farmland ambience by billgrip -- https://freesound.org/s/490850/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 fan rattly bathroom close start, stop +switch end mics 90 degrees 2.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/454000/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Switch Light 05.wav by tbrook -- https://freesound.org/s/348225/ -- License: Creative Commons 0https://pixabay.com/music/beats-snow-traprap-type-beat-quotguitarquot-278877/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!You can check out out website at www.forthosewhoride.comEmail us at allthosewhoride@gmail.comAnd follow us on instagram @forthosewhoride.This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-nhac-jazz-thu-gian-265063/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about the work of Austin Bicycle Meals. I sat down with org Co-Founder Kelly Wourms to explore how ABM delivers critical supplies to their unhoused neighbors via bicycle.In this episode we discuss:The importance of being a good neighbor.The power of community partnerships.How you can get started by implementing your own version of ABM in your community. And so much more!Check out the handbook here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHIS6Fn_W_ecTYZ8OplHk1_SA0l5fhVO/viewThis episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX: Big Frying Loop.wav by kwahmah_02 -- https://freesound.org/s/277512/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Sports: Football: Association - Sport: Association football, Derby v. Arsenal, crowd cheers.snow blower close follow and leave Montreal, Canada.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/454185/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 https://pixabay.com/music/beats-bad-boy-bounce-groovy-drive-beats-253176/BBC Sound Library:Weather: Snow - Snow storm - heavy snow in swirling wind.Atmospheres: Dawn - Winter dawn chorus in quite suburban garden.Parties: Cocktail Parties - Cocktail Party, atmosphere at a small cocktail party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about building bike culture! I was fortunate to be joined by John Yeast, the Event and Experiential Marketing Coordinator at New Belgium Brewing. In this episode we:Discuss New Belgium's born on a bike history.The reasons businesses should be active participants and curators of their local bike culture. What it takes to be a Platinum Rated Bicycle Friendly BusinessAnd so much more!This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:conference chatter 3.aif by reecord2 -- https://freesound.org/s/85040/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Pouring from water cooler by giddster -- https://freesound.org/s/414463/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Mic feedback.wav by chimerical -- https://freesound.org/s/106271/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Glugjug_01.wav by Department64 -- https://freesound.org/s/607781/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Pages Turning by Zamazan -- https://freesound.org/s/408312/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0phone telephone ring office nice iconic close to speaker.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450042/ -- License: Creative Commons 0https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-summer-walk-152722/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is about bike commuting! I'm joined by commuter and advocate Jes Slavin to share tips and tricks for riders of all experiences. In this episode we:Share reasons to try bike commuting.Dive into tips to make your commute better.Help you get started bike commuting. And so much more!This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:footsteps on surfaced road in boots by Frigus_XIII -- https://freesound.org/s/456428/ -- License: Creative Commons 0City ambiance in a residential area with bird singing in a tree, dog barking far away, road hum and cars passing sometimes recorded in Pawhuska, Oklahoma by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/667317/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 00531 bus door opening closing.wav by Robinhood76 -- https://freesound.org/s/62604/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Starting of Ford V8 5 Liter engine by noiseloop -- https://freesound.org/s/455925/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-documentary-116953/ The following sound effects were used from the BBC Sound Effects Library.bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2024 BBChttps://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07023142https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07006086 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is about E-Bikes! I'm joined by Owners of The New Wheel Bike Shops, Brett Thurber and Karen Wiener. In this episode we:Debunk some E-Bike Myths.Explore the value of E-Bikes. Share tips for people looking to buy an E-Bike.And so much more!This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:Rain light 2 (rural) by jmbphilmes -- https://freesound.org/s/200273/ -- License: Creative Commons 0wind light breeze whips through grass aspen sparse corn gusts rustle.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/454359/ -- License: Creative Commons 0balfron thunder J.wav by hokstnator -- https://freesound.org/s/151197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0lightning_strike.wav by artifact -- https://freesound.org/s/29675/ -- License: Attribution 3.0NewWallSwitchON.wav by cbakos -- https://freesound.org/s/50635/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Air Conditioner with rattle.wav by jptalty -- https://freesound.org/s/573034/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Microwave 2.wav by jwillshakes -- https://freesound.org/s/678529/ -- License: Creative Commons 0DialingTone.wav by acclivity -- https://freesound.org/s/24735/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Phone Dial by Breviceps -- https://freesound.org/s/466832/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Doorbell by vdr3 -- https://freesound.org/s/393333/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Episode of For Those Who Ride is all about the power that riding a bike has on our mental health. I'm joined this week by Zach Goulding, LCSW and host of the podcast “Ride This Out”. Topics discussed in this episode include:The power of bilateral motion.How bike riding lowers our stress.How Zach is implementing bike riding in a clinical therapy setting.And so much more!This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:Nature in spring in the city park with birds and background noise by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/730227/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Alarm Clock 1.wav by shyguy014 -- https://freesound.org/s/462455/ -- License: Creative Commons 0button 28.wav by bubaproducer -- https://freesound.org/s/107147/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Click Sound - Water Boiler Button by toam -- https://freesound.org/s/202677/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Water Boiler by toam -- https://freesound.org/s/202633/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Shower by dylanperitz -- https://freesound.org/s/444173/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Zipper Regular Pull 02 by Rudmer_Rotteveel -- https://freesound.org/s/536233/ -- License: Creative Commons 0BaconFryingWinterEarly2013.wav by kvgarlic -- https://freesound.org/s/173303/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Toaster_Down.wav by Q.K. -- https://freesound.org/s/56267/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Toaster by menvafaan -- https://freesound.org/s/170305/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Car Starting1 by theshaggyfreak -- https://freesound.org/s/276272/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Office Rattling aircon by MattRuthSound -- https://freesound.org/s/527354/ -- License: Attribution 4.0office_scanner_01.wav by joedeshon -- https://freesound.org/s/586184/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Old Keyboard Typing 9.wav by KittyKatHunter -- https://freesound.org/s/644841/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Keyboard3.wav by Verum384 -- https://freesound.org/s/524124/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Keyboard3.wav by Verum384 -- https://freesound.org/s/524124/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Small city ambiance at night with cricket, guitar music coming from a house, voice singing, traffic hum, dog barking recorded in Santa Elena by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/668556/ -- License: Creative Commons 0RecycleBin.mp3 by Lexana.uk -- https://freesound.org/s/371071/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Bike riding_Indoor simulation.wav by Mar.Sounds -- https://freesound.org/s/627194/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Fm Radio Static White Noise by IcedPhoenix49 -- https://freesound.org/s/732435/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about using the bike as a tool for social justice! In this episode I'm joined by Co Founder of The Major Taylor Project &Executive Director of Bike Works in Seattle - Ed Ewing!Topics discussed in this episode include:How the bike is being used as a tool for social justice.How to use the bike to meet the goals of communities.How to inspire confidence in youth with bike programs.The Bikemobile.And so much more!This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:swing.mp3 by morgantj -- https://freesound.org/s/60610/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 swings.aif by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/15356/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Wind blowing into some cactus spine, on the top of the mountain, in the desert of Atacama (Chile). by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/156414/ -- License: Creative Commons 0don't panic is just the wind.wav by wescwave -- https://freesound.org/s/169886/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0city park with duck pond and people at the beginning of spring by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/634621/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Store run checking out plus background chatter by Architectoracl3 -- https://freesound.org/s/691000/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Grocery Drop.mp3 by shelbyshark -- https://freesound.org/s/521219/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Kampina forest spring003 190322_1321.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/465261/ -- License: Attribution 4.0spring-upland-forest-surround-sound-rear by CRAFTCREST.com -- https://freesound.org/s/205163/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Birds Chirping 03 by swiftoid -- https://freesound.org/s/182501/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about biking year round! For a lot of people, the idea of biking in the winter is a hold back to taking up biking for utility more seriously.To make riding in the winter more approachable, I was joined by the Executive Director of Bike Anchorage Alexa Dobson!Topics discussed in this episode include:Tips for riding in the winterThe considerations required for building year round infrastructureExamples of cities to take inspiration Ways advocacy orgs can build stronger connections with their communityAnchorage's first bi-directional protected bike laneAnd so much more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Pogies: https://barmitts.com/ Winter Cycling Congress: https://wintercycling.org/Dutch Cycling Lifestyle: https://dutchcyclinglifestyle.com/ Bike Anchorage Website: https://www.bikeanchorage.org/Bike Anchorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikeanchorage/?hl=en This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:Nor_Easter_2022.wav by sysdub -- https://freesound.org/s/628850/ -- License: Creative Commons 0ice storm by tammarpokk -- https://freesound.org/s/420596/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Windy Window.wav by Pedaling Prince -- https://freesound.org/s/338952/ -- License: Attribution 3.0fire small campfire crackling short +air tone.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637523/ -- License: Creative Commons 0fran_freesound_fire_crackling.wav by Fran Freesound -- https://freesound.org/s/632114/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Page Turn In Thick Book.wav by 160033 -- https://freesound.org/s/366183/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0VEHICLE-SNOW PLOW_LARGE INDUSTRIAL_TRUCK_APPROACH_PASS_DRIVE AWAY_WITH PLOW_DROPPED.wav by Scott_Snailham -- https://freesound.org/s/500739/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0snow_plow.wav by leo153 -- https://freesound.org/s/495686/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Winter Poem by NadiaCripsWinter No Wind by Magnetic_Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about bike kitchens! I was fortunate enough to stop in at the Boston University Cycle Kitchen (or BUCK) to talk with Jay Diengott (Bicycle Program Manager for Boston University Transportation Services) and Carl Larson (Assistant Director of Transportation Demand Management and Planning for Boston University)Topics discussed in this episode include:What bike kitchens areThe best ways to build community The difference between bike shops and bike kitchensWhat makes the BUCK so uniqueThe importance of third spacesAnd so much more!Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.bu.edu/transportation/bicycling/buck/ https://www.instagram.com/bucyclekitchen/ https://www.instagram.com/marleyblonsky/?hl=en https://www.midsouthgravel.com/ https://somervillebikekitchen.org/ https://www.instagram.com/dotbikekitchen/ https://watchcitybikelab.org/ https://bostoncyclistsunion.org/ This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:walla 01 by pushkin -- https://freesound.org/s/187199/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 DOOR-ELECTRONIC SLIDING-OPEN+CLOSE+FILL TONE.wav by Scott_Snailham -- https://freesound.org/s/644862/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Convenience Store Door Chime (16bit, 44.1kHz, Mono) by zebragrrl -- https://freesound.org/s/632227/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 https://pixabay.com/music/modern-jazz-the-ghost-of-shepardx27s-pie-glbml-112816/ Bicycle pump.wav by Michaelvelo -- https://freesound.org/s/366814/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 Zipper Regular Pull 02 by Rudmer_Rotteveel -- https://freesound.org/s/536233/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cash Register Fake.wav by CapsLok -- https://freesound.org/s/184438/ -- License: Creative Commons 0https://pixabay.com/music/rock-extreme-journey-11153/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Jesse Peers, Cycling Coordinator at Reconnect Rochester, to discuss bike advocacy groups. We dive into what an advocacy group is, the work they do, and how you can get involved. Topics discussed this episode include:What an advocacy group doesThe programs offered by Reconnect RochesterThe difference between infrastructure and good infrastructureHow to be a better advocateMaking better bike share programsResources from this episode:https://reconnectrochester.org/ https://bikeleague.org/ https://www.cityofrochester.gov/camp/ This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:natural brook gurgling - Garuda1982 : https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/sounds/639128/natural brook gurgling by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/639128/ -- License: Attribution 4.0city park with duck pond and people at the beginning of spring by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/634621/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Jaybog feat. Umali - Lately: https://pixabay.com/music/pop-jaybog-feat-umali-lately-21868/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to For Those Who Ride, a podcast aimed at championing voices and topics that make bicycling a more welcoming environment, and highlighting the amazing advocacy work that often goes underrepresented.This episode is made possible due to the following creators and their music and SFX:Nature Ambiance - Benjamin152: https://freesound.org/people/Benjamin152/sounds/445144/ Parking Garage - Ambiance, Electrical Hum 1 - Soundadvices:https://freesound.org/people/soundadvices/sounds/187288/ AMBTraf Ambience car passby Distant traffic muffled BY SKY SOUND LIBRARY.wav - SFXARFIK: https://freesound.org/people/SFXAFRIK/sounds/582966/ Car Horn Honk - etcd_09: https://freesound.org/people/etcd_09/sounds/435497/car horn.wav - mariadrrs: https://freesound.org/people/mariadrrs/sounds/431396/ Fire - Effects - Textures - Sizzling, crackling, blowing - Gregor Quendel: https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/421878/ Cinematic Documentary - Lexin_Music: https://pixabay.com/music/beautiful-plays-cinematic-documentary-115669/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.