EP 02: Matt Mason and the Evolution of the Monumental Loop

Is riding bikes inherently political? Matt Mason thinks so. And even though he never intended to become an activist, through his creation of the 250-mile Monumental Loop around Las Cruces, New Mexico, Matt has used cycling as a tool for public lands advocacy for the past decade. Listen to Hailey's conversation with Matt to learn more about the fortuitous federal land designation that led to the Monumental Loop's existence, and how the Loop has become a case study for the positive impact of cycling infrastructure.Read The Dust-Up: Bikes Are Political - https://theradavist.com/bikes-are-political