Cargo Bike Life
by Cargo Bike Life
A podcast to help you get on the bike and leave the car at home. A mix of interviews and opinions to help you on your cargo bike journey. Watch the video version of these episodes on YouTube under Cargo Bike Life and visit http://cargobikelife.com for show notes
Episodes
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How Dangerous Are E-Bikes for Kids? A Pediatric ER Doctor Explains
Ebikes can be very dangerous for kids, and we are seeing a ton of news coverage of electric bike crashes. Are they as unsafe as the headlines sound? We are joined by Dr. Emily Greenwald, a pediatric emergency physician, mom of three, and someone who sees the consequences of crashes firsthand.…
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Bike Shop Girl is now Cargo Bike Life!
I've gone fulltime on promoting cargo bikes, family biking, and the idea of replacing car trips with bike trips. Join me for this weekly podcast all about carlight living. Check out http://cargobikelife.com for the new website, and please let me know what you want to see and hear!
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The Tern Quick Haul - A More Capable Electric Bike
We are talking with Josh Hon from Tern Bicycles about the new Tern Quick Haul Electric Bike. This is Tern's take on the everyday bike, and a bike I'm really excited to have in the US to continue to get people out of cars as much as possible! Learn about the bike at http://ternquickhaul.com
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GPS Tracking for Bike & Scooters
Adding additional security of GPS tracking to our bikes and scooters seems like a great idea! Let's talk with Andrew Ford who has been testing out various GPS trackers for his e-bikes and scooters. For detailed links visit bikehere.com!
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Winter Bike Maintenance for City Biking and Electric Bikes
This week we are talking with Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis, MN about how they keep their customers' bikes running all winter long. Watch this episode and find show notes on youtube.com/bikeshopgirl
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Finding Daily Adventures with
In this episode, we are exploring how to find better bike routes in new areas and sharing your bike routing knowledge with a tool called Ride with GPS.
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Bikes Mean Business with Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
We are talking with Eli Akira Kauffman, Executive Director of the LA County Bicycle Coalition. We are talking about how Bikes Mean Business, and easy ways you can show up to show local businesses how safe bike infrastructure can impact their business. Show notes and transcription available at...
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The Can Do Colorado E-Bike Program
We are talking with Jack Todd from Bicycle Colorado about the e-bike pilot program to provide Class 1 electric bikes to low-income essential workers as a transportation solution in Denver. See notes and program updates at bikehere.com
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Shifting Streets During COVID-19
We are talking about "Shifting Streets" during COVID-19 and how the landscape of our shared use available space was reimagined to make room for biking, walking, eating, and more. Listen in as we talk with Dr. Tab Combs, Research Associate in City & Regional Planning at the University of North...
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Grocery Shopping by Bike Tips
A short-form episode to give you my top tips to start grocery shopping by bike. What tips do you have? I would love to hear about them! Share them with me on social media. @bikeshopgirlcom
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Denver Bicycle Lobby
We are talking with Rob Toftness, one of the co-founders of the Denver Bicycle Lobby (DBL). This is a grassroots organization pulling together advocates and "bike-interested" people for social gatherings (now using zoom), bike rides, public meetings, and more. We will learn about this...
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EBikes Help You Go Car Light and Explore More
In this episode of the Bike Here Podcast, we are exploring how places make people, and how the right ebike can help you be more curious and being willing to explore while going car light! Show notes can be found at BikeHere.com
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Designing a Cargo Bike - Talking to Josh Hon about the Tern GSD Gen 2
The Tern GSD cargo bike is an award-winning bike. How does a design team go about reimaging the next generation? Listen in as we talk with Tern's Team Captain, Josh Hon! Show notes at BikeHere.com
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E-BIKE ACT - Tax Credits for Electric Bikes?!
There is a new push for federal electric bike incentives in the United States. Listen in as we talk to People for Bikes about the potential for this! Full show notes can be found at BikeHere.com, look for episode 12.
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How Do Dynamo Bike Lights Work? All About Dynamo Bike Lights with Perennial Cycles
A great conversation with my friend Luke from Perennial Cycles all about the reliable Dynamo Light Systems!
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Being the Change with Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus
In this episode of the Shift Up Podcast, we are talking with Peter Kalmus, Climate Scientist and Author of "Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution". Peter's Website: https://peterkalmus.net/ Read his book: https://peterkalmus.net/books/ Climate Ad Project:...
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Bicycle Buying Tips for Everyday Riding
Are you thinking about buying a new bike? Maybe you are weighing the options of buying a new bike vs used. In episode 9 of the Bike Here Podcast, we are talking with my friend, Mackenzie Hardt, all about our top bike buying tips.
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Starting a Bike Streets Grassroots Movement
How do you create a grassroots movement to show low-stress bike routes in your city? In today's episode, we are talking with the founder of Bike Streets, Avi Stopper to hear how he has created Bike Streets and his new open-source work to help you start something like it in your town.
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Electric Bike Basics
Are you interested in electric-assist bikes but not sure where to start? In this episode, we are talking with Chris Nolte from Propel Bikes about different types of electric-assist bikes, classifications, battery types, and so much more! Do you know someone interested in electric bikes? Share…
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Slowing Down to Live a More Connected Life By Bike
How does choosing to bike instead of drive help you live a happier and more connected life? In this episode we are talking with Carrie Lehtonen, founder of the Firefly Community, heart disease survivor, health coach and registered yoga teacher dedicated to helping others lead healthy, fulfilling...
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Bike Paths Can Remove a Barrier in Biking
Does biking on the street make you nervous? We are talking all about finding off-street bike paths and greenways near you with Beth Nobles, Executive Director of the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership.
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Choosing Active Transportation
What small choices can we make in everyday life to show up, be present, and prioritize the moments in life? Today's episode is with Darcy Kitching, a placemaking expert as we get a view into her choice to Leave the Car at Home.
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OurStreets - People Power for Safer Streets
Lets amplify people power for safer streets using the new OurStreets app. Learn more from the co-founder, Mark Sussman, about how we can all be part of the change to safer cycling on OurStreets!
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Winter Bike Commuting Basics
Are you thinking of commuting by bike in the winter? This episode is for you! Luke from Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis joins host our host, Bike Shop Girl, to give us his top tips and strategy to survive and thrive in winter bike commuting. Show notes can be found at bikehere.com
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Starting to Bike Here
Have you been thinking about trying a bike to replace some of your car trips or have a friend that you want to encourage? In today's episode, we are talking with Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists, and we are talking about the benefits of biking for…
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Announcing Bike Here, a biking podcast inspiring you to leave the car at home. An inviting place to find support and education to bike more and worry less.
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A podcast to help you get on the bike and leave the car at home. A mix of interviews and opinions to help you on your cargo bike journey. Watch the video version of these episodes on YouTube under Cargo Bike Life and visit http://cargobikelife.com for show notes
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