Episode 15 - Tissa Valverde - Bicycles in Curitiba, Brazil

For an earlier preview of this content, go to https://www.pattybikes.com/podcast and support me on my Patreon page. Patreon supporters get early access to all episodes one day early!There's a lot going on at the moment! One of the more exciting news this week is that my book is out! I have the physical copies, and if you’ve preordered, they’re on their way, but if you don’t have your copy yet, you can order from wherever you get your books, or my website at www.pattybikes.com. This conversation with Tissa Valverde, bicycle mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, is about women cycling. There’s no other way to say it. Cycling is a beautiful act of resistance and it’s simply a beautiful act that engages body and mind. Tissa and her husband Fernando created a Social Enterprise, Bicicletaria Cultural (https://bicicletariacultural.wordpress.com/) ,where cyclists can park their bikes safely while at work or school, can have meetings, work and get their bikes worked on while they wait. They have won awards all over the world and continue to impact their community. I hope you enjoy the conversation and keep coming back for more. You can watch Tissa’s interview with me here:  LinksTom Babin’s online bike course: The Ultimate Guide to Bike Commuting and Urban CyclingSupport my podcast at www.pattybikes.com/podcastPre-order my book and sign up for my newsletter Chapters00:00 The Challenges of Activism and Family Life03:52 Connecting Through Cycling: Personal Stories and Experiences05:57 The Evolution of Bicycle Advocacy in Curitiba08:16 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Activism10:11 The Role of Community in Cycling Advocacy13:27 The Intersection of Activism and Urban Planning16:20 The Importance of Safety and Accessibility in Cycling17:54 The Ongoing Fight for Cycling Rights20:49 The Resurgence of Activism in the Face of Climate Crisis20:57 The Role of Infrastructure in Urban Mobility25:16 Education, Creativity, and Political Engagement26:08 The Intersection of Art and Activism30:10 Bicicletaria Cultural: A Hub for Cyclists and Creatives32:24 Empowering Communities Through Cycling34:47 The Role of Women in Cycling Culture37:27 Bicycles as Tools for Social Change40:40 The Evolution of a Radio Show: Saia de Bici47:00 Building Connections Across Borders47:07 The Symbolism of Bicycles49:00 Embracing Vulnerability as Strength50:37 Literature and Empowerment52:30 Personal Stories and Life Lessons58:14 The Patchwork of Community01:00:11 Celebrating Restlessness and Creativity01:02:24 Ester Wiens makes an appearance01:04:43 Sarah’s Sparkly MinuteZM98RY4IBPALUCVBKeywords#podcast #urbanplanning #transportation #womeninleadership #communitybuilding #Journalism #Advocacy #SustainableCities #BikeLife #ActiveTransport #WomenWhoRide #WomenInMedia #SafeStreets #Urbanism #PublicTransport #EmpoweredWomen #GirlsEducation #AuthorLife #MentalHealthAwareness