Taylor interviews a Costa Rican mountain biker on his recent trip to Costa Rica (4:15)…
and shares his mission statement for Bike Talk (8:30).
News: On Day 1 of Congestion Pricing in NYC, Transportation Alternatives Communications Director Alexa Sledge shares her observations (9:38).
A new California law defines “e-bike” (17:26).
Studies: Listener “Big E” emails Bike Talk about his bike, or “errand machine,” and links to a study showing 52% of trips in the US are less than 3 miles (18:20).
Another study shows that relying on a car for more than 50% of the time out of the house results in a decrease in life satisfaction (20:01).
A United Kingdom charity, Wheels for Wellbeing, helps people who are disabled get on and enjoy riding bikes of all shapes and sizes. With Dr. Kay Inckle, Campaigns and Policy Manager (22:08).
Blind Tandem Bicycling With Frank Nemiroff and Sonya Chapnick (40:05).
Stacey’s Bike Thought (55:37).
