Episode 17: Chris Boardman, England's new Active Travel Commissioner on why the bicycle is the answer and it always has been

Send us Fan MailWe’ve jumped the gun on this episode of the road.cc podcast because, we’ll think you’ll agree, it’s very very timely… our special guest is none other than Chris Boardman! In a week where the Highway Code is changing to better reinforce the greater responsibility of motorists on our roads, the former Olympic Champion, business owner, MBE (insert more achievements here) has been named the interim commissioner of a new governmental body, Active Travel England, which has been tasked with implementing the Gear Change strategy. What is Chris’ vision to get more people cycling and walking, and does he think the Highway Code changes will actually change much? Why doesn’t he get chance to actually ride his bike nowadays? Find out by listening to this special episode of the road.cc Podcast…