In Episode 4, we say farewell to our Series 4 host Remy and meet with Andrew Hunniford, the General Manager of the London Bicycle Cafe, to ask the question “what is bike town?” Thanks for tuning in!Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie Join Velo Canada Bikes to build a bike-friendly CanadaParticipate in the Conversation with Western Active Transportation SocietyBecome a Member of London Cycle Link Guests Andrew Hunniford, General Manager at the London Bicycle Cafe  Music Song: Night VisionArtist: Drives the Common ManSong: In the RainArtists: 99AP

In Episode 4, we say farewell to our Series 4 host Remy and meet with Andrew Hunniford, the General Manager of the London Bicycle Cafe, to ask the question “what is bike town?” Thanks for tuning in!Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie Join <a href="https://v233locanadabikes.wildapricot.org/join-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Velo Canada Bikes</a> to build a bike-friendly CanadaParticipate in the Conversation with <a href="http://wats.uwo.ca/wats_join.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Active Transportation Society</a>Become a Member of <a href="https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/joinus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London Cycle Link</a> <h1>Guests</h1> Andrew Hunniford, General Manager at the London Bicycle Cafe <h1>Music </h1>Song: Night VisionArtist: Drives the Common ManSong: In the RainArtists: 99AP

S4E4 | London Calling- Series Conclusion 

Most Londoners drive, and that’s the assumption we grow up with here. But, what if we deviate from that path? What happens when people go against the grain and choose to live without a car? In Episode 3, we sit down with Nancy McCreery and Sandra Miller to learn about what it’s like to be car-free. We get to hear how cycling has influenced their experience being car-free. Thanks for tuning in! Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie Guests Nancy McCreery, Tern HSD  Sandra Miller, Nihola Cargo Bike Music Song: Logged OffArtist: Drives the Common Man Song: Body Lights the Way Artist: Skye Wallace Song: CaliArtist: Wataboi

Most Londoners drive, and that’s the assumption we grow up with here. But, what if we deviate from that path? What happens when people go against the grain and choose to live without a car? In Episode 3, we sit down with Nancy McCreery and Sandra Miller to learn about what it’s like to be car-free. We get to hear how cycling has influenced their experience being car-free. Thanks for tuning in! Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie <h1>Guests</h1> Nancy McCreery, Tern HSD Sandra Miller, Nihola Cargo Bike <h1>Music </h1>Song: Logged OffArtist: Drives the Common Man Song: Body Lights the Way Artist: Skye Wallace Song: CaliArtist: Wataboi

S4E3 | Car-Free Suburbs 

On August 15th 2021, the London Bicycle Cafe hosted a cargo bike meet-up in London, Ontario for individuals and families to safely come together to share their cargo bike stories. The Bike Town Podcast participated in this event and we asked those who attended, “what does a cargo bike mean to you?” In Episode 2, we meet with special guests David Isaac, Nick Andreetta, and Mike Wickett to discuss the wonderful world of cargo bikes! In this episode, we hear about the influence a cargo bike can have on one’s urban cycling experience. Thanks for tuning in! Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie Guests  David Isaac, Tern GSD and Babboe Curve  David Isaac, Babboe Curve  Nick Andreetta, Urban Arrow  Nick Andreetta, Urban Arrow  Mike Wickett, Larry vs Harry e-Bullitt  Mike and Miranda Wickett, Tern GSD MusicSong: The Sun, The WInd, and The Rain Artist: Charlie Weber Song: Simplicity Artist: Justin Maki Song: Awakening Artist: WataboiSong: Paradise Artist: Julia Haggarty  Cargo Bike Meet-Up Left, Tern GSD S10LX, Right, Larry vs Harry e-Bullitt with the Carla Trailer  Cargo Bike Meet-Up @ Gibbons Park, London ON

On August 15th 2021, the London Bicycle Cafe hosted a cargo bike meet-up in London, Ontario for individuals and families to safely come together to share their cargo bike stories. The Bike Town Podcast participated in this event and we asked those who attended, “what does a cargo bike mean to you?” In Episode 2, we meet with special guests David Isaac, Nick Andreetta, and Mike Wickett to discuss the wonderful world of cargo bikes! In this episode, we hear about the influence a cargo bike can have on one’s urban cycling experience. Thanks for tuning in! Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie <h1>Guests </h1> David Isaac, Tern GSD and Babboe Curve David Isaac, Babboe Curve Nick Andreetta, Urban Arrow Nick Andreetta, Urban Arrow Mike Wickett, Larry vs Harry e-Bullitt Mike and Miranda Wickett, Tern GSD <h1>Music</h1>Song: The Sun, The WInd, and The Rain Artist: Charlie Weber Song: Simplicity Artist: Justin Maki Song: Awakening Artist: WataboiSong: Paradise Artist: Julia Haggarty <h1>Cargo Bike Meet-Up</h1> Left, Tern GSD S10LX, Right, Larry vs Harry e-Bullitt with the Carla Trailer Cargo Bike Meet-Up @ Gibbons Park, London ON

S4E2 | What Does a Cargo Bike Mean to You? 

In Episode 1, we meet with special guests Shelley Carr, Erin de Haan, and Melissa Bruntlett to discuss the gender-gap that exists in cities around the world, but is particularly prevalent here in London where only 33% of cyclists observed in a recent National Bike Count were female. In this episode, we hear about the reasons why women might choose to not cycle and how we can navigate through the gender-gap to promote more equal representation in our bike town. Thanks for tuning in!Melissa Bruntlett is the author of “Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars In Our Lives.” It was recently published by Island Press and you can purchase a copy here. Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie Guests  Melissa Bruntlett, Author and Urban Mobility Advocate  Erin DeHaan, Mom &amp; Cycling Organizer  Shelley Carr, London’s First Bicycle Mayor  MusicSong: I Can’t Stand StillArtist: Julia Haggarty Song: U Said ItArtist: Wataboi Song: Reason Artist: The Marrieds 

In Episode 1, we meet with special guests Shelley Carr, Erin de Haan, and Melissa Bruntlett to discuss the gender-gap that exists in cities around the world, but is particularly prevalent here in London where only 33% of cyclists observed in a recent National Bike Count were female. In this episode, we hear about the reasons why women might choose to not cycle and how we can navigate through the gender-gap to promote more equal representation in our bike town. Thanks for tuning in!Melissa Bruntlett is the author of “Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars In Our Lives.” It was recently published by Island Press and you can <a href="https://islandpress.org/books/curbing-traffic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">purchase a copy here</a>. Host: Remy Isen Produced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben Cowie <h2>Guests </h2> Melissa Bruntlett, Author and Urban Mobility Advocate Erin DeHaan, Mom &amp; Cycling Organizer Shelley Carr, London’s First Bicycle Mayor MusicSong: I Can’t Stand Still Artist: Julia Haggarty Song: U Said It Artist: Wataboi Song: Reason Artist: The Marrieds

S4E1 | Mind the Gap - The Gender Gap in Urban Cycling

Welcome to Bike Town! This week we introduce Series 4: London Calling and meet our host, Remy Isen. Settle in for a fun ride with us! Host: Remy IsenProduced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben CowieMusicSong: Flavour Artist: Wataboi Song: Awakening (Instrumental)  Artist: Wataboi  Permalink

Welcome to Bike Town! This week we introduce Series 4: London Calling and meet our host, Remy Isen. Settle in for a fun ride with us! Host: Remy Isen Produced and edited by: Remy Isen &amp; Ben CowieMusicSong: Flavour Artist: Wataboi Song: Awakening (Instrumental)   Artist: Wataboi <a href="http://www.biketownpodcast.com/episodes/2021/6/3/s4e1-london-calling-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permalink</a>

S4E0 | London Calling - Series Introduction 

On November 6, 2019, The City of Calgary, Two Wheel View, Bike Calgary, and Knox United Church hosted the 3rd annual Shift into Winter event.Each year, a growing crowd of everyday cyclists comes to Shift into Winter to discover how much fun it is to ride a bike even when there’s snow on the ground. Maybe, ESPECIALLY when there’s snow on the ground!This year, local frostbikers Becca Cleaver, Pavneet Singh, Lori Andrews, and Greg Glatz shared their tips and tricks on winter cycling. The panel was moderated by Lindsay Bliek, who also rides every winter.After a few words of introduction from Kim Fisher from the City of Calgary, Greg Glatz from Knox United Church, Laura Istead from Two Wheel View, and Vanessa Urschel from Bike Calgary, the panel discussion got underway.We hope you enjoy hearing about how YOU can shift into winter on a bike.Bike Town Podcast: Series 3, Special EditionEvent: Shift into WinterModerator: Lindsay BliekPanel: Becca Cleaver, Pavneet Singh, Lori Andrews, and Greg GlatzDate: November 6, 2019 at Knox United Church (Calgary)Recording Tech: Niall VosProducer &amp; Editor: Greg GlatzSoundtrackRock Angel by Joakim Karud (https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud). Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo.Adventures by A Himitsu (https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu). Music provided by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8. 

On November 6, 2019, The City of Calgary, Two Wheel View, Bike Calgary, and Knox United Church hosted the 3rd annual Shift into Winter event.Each year, a growing crowd of everyday cyclists comes to Shift into Winter to discover how much fun it is to ride a bike even when there’s snow on the ground. Maybe, ESPECIALLY when there’s snow on the ground!This year, local frostbikers Becca Cleaver, Pavneet Singh, Lori Andrews, and Greg Glatz shared their tips and tricks on winter cycling. The panel was moderated by Lindsay Bliek, who also rides every winter.After a few words of introduction from Kim Fisher from the City of Calgary, Greg Glatz from Knox United Church, Laura Istead from Two Wheel View, and Vanessa Urschel from Bike Calgary, the panel discussion got underway.We hope you enjoy hearing about how YOU can shift into winter on a bike.Bike Town Podcast: Series 3, Special EditionEvent: Shift into Winter Moderator: Lindsay Bliek Panel: Becca Cleaver, Pavneet Singh, Lori Andrews, and Greg Glatz Date: November 6, 2019 at Knox United Church (Calgary) Recording Tech: Niall Vos Producer &amp; Editor: Greg GlatzSoundtrack<ul><li>Rock Angel by Joakim Karud (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud</a>). Music promoted by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo</a>.</li><li>Adventures by A Himitsu (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu</a>). Music provided by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8</a>. </li></ul>

S3E1 | Shift into Winter (Special Edition)

Bikes and politics. Can cycling grow in your bike town without political leadership?Janette Sadik-Khan was appointed transportation commissioner by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2007 and in six years oversaw the building of nearly 400 miles of bike lanes and more than 60 pedestrian plazas. She also helped create Citi Bike, a bike share network of 6,000 bikes that has since grown to 12,000 bikes. Sadik-Khan wrote the book, Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution, as a record of these accomplishments and a behind-the-scenes look at the political leadership it took to get the job done.Meanwhile, the Bicycle Mayor Program is connecting leaders who promote the massive economic, health, and environmental benefits of increased cycling capacity. Does Calgary need another mayor? A bike mayor? A transportation czar who can provide the missing political leadership to expand and improve bike infrastructure in our bike town?In this episode, we talk to local bike advocate and street fighter Kimberley Nelson, a Top 40 Under 40 recipient who helped get a world-class cycle track network built in Calgary. Kimberley is the former president of a Bike Calgary and is currently the Alberta director for Vélo Canada Bikes. She launched the petition in Canada calling for a National Cycling Strategy and is part of the team organizing the 2018 National Bike Summit in Ottawa. We interviewed Kimberley two days after she brought street fighter Janette Sadik-Khan to Calgary.Bike Town Podcast: Series 2, Episode 3Host: Greg GlatzGuest: Kimberley NelsonInterview Date: April 2018 at Knox United Church (Calgary)Producer &amp; Editor: Greg GlatzSoundtrackRock Angel by Joakim Karud (https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud). Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo.Adventures by A Himitsu (https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu). Music provided by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8.Folk Chinese by PeriTune (https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot). Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/EfNzA9M3JNc.Chilling by Oshóva (https://soundcloud.com/osh-va). Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/D1B3RXVjiiQ.

Bikes and politics. Can cycling grow in your bike town without political leadership?Janette Sadik-Khan was appointed transportation commissioner by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2007 and in six years oversaw the building of nearly 400 miles of bike lanes and more than 60 pedestrian plazas. She also helped create Citi Bike, a bike share network of 6,000 bikes that has since grown to 12,000 bikes. Sadik-Khan wrote the book, <a href="http://www.jsadikkhan.com/streetfight-the-book.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution</a>, as a record of these accomplishments and a behind-the-scenes look at the political leadership it took to get the job done.Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bycs.org/bicycle-mayors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bicycle Mayor Program</a> is connecting leaders who promote the massive economic, health, and environmental benefits of increased cycling capacity. Does Calgary need another mayor? A bike mayor? A transportation czar who can provide the missing political leadership to expand and improve bike infrastructure in our bike town?In this episode, we talk to local bike advocate and street fighter <a href="http://twitter.com/bluhrgirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberley Nelson</a>, a <a href="http://www.avenuecalgary.com/Top-40-Under-40/Kimberley-Nelson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 40 Under 40</a> recipient who helped get a world-class cycle track network built in Calgary. Kimberley is the former president of a <a href="http://www.bikecalgary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bike Calgary</a> and is currently the Alberta director for <a href="http://www.canadabikes.org/about/board-of-directors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vélo Canada Bikes</a>. She launched the <a href="https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1344" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">petition</a> in Canada calling for a <a href="http://www.canadabikes.org/activities/national-cycling-strategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Cycling Strategy</a> and is part of the team organizing the <a href="http://www.canadabikes.org/activities/national-bike-summit-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2018 National Bike Summit</a> in Ottawa. We interviewed Kimberley two days after she brought street fighter Janette Sadik-Khan to Calgary.Bike Town Podcast: Series 2, Episode 3Host: Greg Glatz Guest: Kimberley Nelson Interview Date: April 2018 at Knox United Church (Calgary) Producer &amp; Editor: Greg GlatzSoundtrack<ul><li>Rock Angel by Joakim Karud (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud</a>). Music promoted by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo</a>.</li><li>Adventures by A Himitsu (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu</a>). Music provided by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8</a>.</li><li>Folk Chinese by PeriTune (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/sei_peridot</a>). Music promoted by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/EfNzA9M3JNc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EfNzA9M3JNc</a>.</li><li>Chilling by Oshóva (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/osh-va" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/osh-va</a>). Music promoted by Audio Library: <a href="https://youtu.be/D1B3RXVjiiQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/D1B3RXVjiiQ</a>.</li></ul>

S2E3 | The Missing Mayor of Bike Town

Lindsay Bliek is a mom who bikes almost everywhere. So, it’s no surprise her blog is called This Mom Bikes. Lindsay knows that in North America women are still a minority of people who ride bicycles. She wants to see that change, and soon. We invited her on the Bike Town podcast to explain why and to share her tips on everyday bike riding ... with kids!

Lindsay Bliek is a mom who bikes almost everywhere. So, it’s no surprise her blog is called <a href="http://thismombikes.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Mom Bikes</a>. Lindsay knows that in North America women are still a minority of people who ride bicycles. She wants to see that change, and soon. We invited her on the Bike Town podcast to explain why and to share her tips on everyday bike riding ... with kids!

S2E2 | This Mom Bikes

Remember when riding a bike was fun? Remember when riding a bike WASN’T a competitive sport? In 2014, Alberta Venture magazine declared Sean Carter one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People. That remarkable feat, and many other contributions Sean has made to the province, can be traced back to a moment when true love changed him from a competitive cyclist into a bike man for the people. In 2010, he and his partner, Nadia Smiley, opened BikeBike, a store that sells bicycles, services, and products for everyday cycling, bicycle commuting, running errands, exploring your community, or exploring the city with your children ... all the activities that make cycling fun. Sean, a former host of the Bike Town podcast, returns to the podcast as a guest to share his vision for a citizen cyclery that gets people back on bikes.Bike Town Podcast: Series 2, Episode 1Host: Greg GlatzGuest: Sean CarterInterview Date: March 2018 at Knox United Church (Calgary)Producer and editor: Greg GlatzSoundtrackJoakim Karud, Rock Angel (YouTube Audio Library)A Himitsu , Adventures (YouTube Audio Library)

Remember when riding a bike was fun? Remember when riding a bike WASN’T a competitive sport? In 2014, Alberta Venture magazine declared Sean Carter one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People. That remarkable feat, and many other contributions Sean has made to the province, can be traced back to a moment when true love changed him from a competitive cyclist into a bike man for the people. In 2010, he and his partner, Nadia Smiley, opened BikeBike, a store that sells bicycles, services, and products for everyday cycling, bicycle commuting, running errands, exploring your community, or exploring the city with your children ... all the activities that make cycling fun. Sean, a former host of the Bike Town podcast, returns to the podcast as a guest to share his vision for a citizen cyclery that gets people back on bikes.Bike Town Podcast: Series 2, Episode 1Host: Greg Glatz Guest: Sean Carter Interview Date: March 2018 at Knox United Church (Calgary) Producer and editor: Greg Glatz SoundtrackJoakim Karud, Rock Angel (YouTube Audio Library)A Himitsu , Adventures (YouTube Audio Library)

S2E01 | How True Love Launched a Citizen Cyclery

Every great Bike Town is full of Urban Gangsters. Five term councillor Druh Farrell and two term councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joined us to discuss the visionary transformation of our city from car city to Bike Town. Councillor Farrell has been a leading voice for urbanism in our city for more than a decade, and Councillor Carra is part of a new wave of young leaders who are determined to see a different city built for the next million Calgarians. We discuss the challenges and reasons for success of the rapid transformation of bicycle infrastructure in our town. Saddle up for a fun ride with us. This is the third of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieSong: Bicycle RaceArtist: QueenAlbum: JazzLabel: EMI

Every great Bike Town is full of Urban Gangsters. Five term councillor Druh Farrell and two term councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joined us to discuss the visionary transformation of our city from car city to Bike Town. Councillor Farrell has been a leading voice for urbanism in our city for more than a decade, and Councillor Carra is part of a new wave of young leaders who are determined to see a different city built for the next million Calgarians. We discuss the challenges and reasons for success of the rapid transformation of bicycle infrastructure in our town. Saddle up for a fun ride with us. This is the third of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3>Song: Bicycle Race Artist: Queen Album: Jazz Label: EMI

S1E9 | Urban Gangsters of Bike Town

Stories of everyday people riding bikes in your community. Hosted and produced in Calgary, Alberta (#yycbike).

When Tom Thivener and Katherine Glowacz were hired by the City of Calgary to develop bicycle infrastructure within the Livable Streets Department, there was little infrastructure, competing advocacy interests, and a culture of building roads from "behind the windshield of an automobile". In this episode, Tom and Katherine share their secrets of where, when, and how infrastructure actually gets built in the city, and how the city actively engages citizens on new projects. This was a fascinating technical discussion, with many insights into how projects go from creative input to concrete on the road.  This is the second of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusic:Song: Nothing's Ever EasyArtist: The Permanent ResidentsAlbum: Visa Vis

When Tom Thivener and Katherine Glowacz were hired by the City of Calgary to develop bicycle infrastructure within the Livable Streets Department, there was little infrastructure, competing advocacy interests, and a culture of building roads from "behind the windshield of an automobile". In this episode, Tom and Katherine share their secrets of where, when, and how infrastructure actually gets built in the city, and how the city actively engages citizens on new projects. This was a fascinating technical discussion, with many insights into how projects go from creative input to concrete on the road.  This is the second of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3>Music: Song: Nothing's Ever Easy Artist: The Permanent Residents Album: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-197436570/tracks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visa Vis</a>

S1E8 | Internal Gear: The Inner Workings of City Hall

Kimberley Nelson and Peter Oliver aren't shy about their love for cycling in cities. Their hard work and dedication has resulted in an organized cycling community that is helping to make changes to our little Bike Town. Our conversation with them shares the story behind the results. Thanks for your efforts, Kimberley and Peter! This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. All three episodes will be released in close succession over the coming week. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusicSong: Painkiller (Summer Rain) Artist: Turin BrakesAlbum: Ether SongLabel: Source Records

Kimberley Nelson and Peter Oliver aren't shy about their love for cycling in cities. Their hard work and dedication has resulted in an organized cycling community that is helping to make changes to our little Bike Town. Our conversation with them shares the story behind the results. Thanks for your efforts, Kimberley and Peter! This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the advocacy, technical, and political aspects of an urban cycling transformation in Calgary that has led to more than one million cycle track trips in an 18 month pilot project. All three episodes will be released in close succession over the coming week. We hope you enjoy the mini-series!  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3><h3>Music</h3>Song: Painkiller (Summer Rain)  Artist: Turin Brakes Album: Ether Song Label: Source Records

S1E7 | Effective Advocacy

This month Carla sat down with Kristi Woo, Rebecca Cleaver Burke, and Nadia Smiley to talk about how cycle tracks have changed the transportation landscape for women in our Bike Town. While choosing to ride their bikes before the cycle track installation, they all agree that it's easier and safer to ride downtown with the new infrastructure. "They're all for the girls, but this one's for the girls" - Gord Downie Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieSong: I love myself todayArtist: Bif NakedAlbum: PurgeLabel: Lava

This month Carla sat down with Kristi Woo, Rebecca Cleaver Burke, and Nadia Smiley to talk about how cycle tracks have changed the transportation landscape for women in our Bike Town. While choosing to ride their bikes before the cycle track installation, they all agree that it's easier and safer to ride downtown with the new infrastructure. "They're all for the girls, but this one's for the girls" - Gord Downie <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3>Song: I love myself today Artist: Bif Naked Album: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Purge-Bif-Naked/dp/B00006IK2B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purge</a> Label: Lava

S1E6 | Women's Roundtable

This month Bike Town pedals deep into the culture of bicycle messengers (aka bicycle couriers). An essential component of our downtown bike scene, the messengers are the secret weapon that keeps downtown business moving quickly. We sat down with some of the city's most experienced couriers, Jesse, Dylan, and Downtown Tom Brown, and heard stories of both good times, and bad times, while discussing where messengers fit into the changing landscape of people on bikes in our city. Please note we labeled this episode PG-13: some language and content not suitable for younger listeners.  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieSong: Motherfucking BikeArtist: Sons of ScienceWeb: http://motherfuckingbike.com/

This month Bike Town pedals deep into the culture of bicycle messengers (aka bicycle couriers). An essential component of our downtown bike scene, the messengers are the secret weapon that keeps downtown business moving quickly. We sat down with some of the city's most experienced couriers, Jesse, Dylan, and Downtown Tom Brown, and heard stories of both good times, and bad times, while discussing where messengers fit into the changing landscape of people on bikes in our city. Please note we labeled this episode PG-13: some language and content not suitable for younger listeners.  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3>Song: Motherfucking Bike Artist: Sons of Science Web: <a href="http://motherfuckingbike.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://motherfuckingbike.com/</a>

S1E5 | The Messengers

Doug Dunlop is a regular in our Bike Town. While today we usually see him riding with his family, he has a wild history of bike-adventures to share with us that tells the story of the earliest fat bikes.  While you're listening, check out Doug (@coldbike) on Twitter and Instagram.  Hosts: Carla Hills, Sean Carter, and Ben CowieProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusicSong: Bicycle ManArtist: Black MountainAlbum: Druganaut EPLabel: Jagjaguwar

Doug Dunlop is a regular in our Bike Town. While today we usually see him riding with his family, he has a wild history of bike-adventures to share with us that tells the story of the earliest fat bikes.  While you're listening, check out Doug (@coldbike) on <a href="http://twitter.com/coldbike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="http://instagram.com/coldbike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <h3>Hosts: Carla Hills, Sean Carter, and Ben Cowie Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3><h3>Music</h3>Song: Bicycle Man Artist: Black Mountain Album: Druganaut EP Label: Jagjaguwar

S1E4 | Doug the Bicycle Man

Jenny Take

Summer is here in our little Bike Town, and for us that means going on a bike adventure! Sean and Carla speak with Jenny and Kevin Schlauch about their adventures in Germany and Denmark, as well as their experiences as cycling converts from city to suburb to city. This month's events calendar features Cyclepalooza, Calgary's biggest and most DIY bike festival, don't miss out on some of the great things happening in bike town!  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusicSong: The Bicycle SongArtist: David RovicsAlbum: Make It SoLabel: Red Love RecordsSong: Maybe TomorrowArtist: Terry BushAlbum: The Littlest Hobo Theme Song

Summer is here in our little Bike Town, and for us that means going on a bike adventure! Sean and Carla speak with Jenny and Kevin Schlauch about their adventures in Germany and Denmark, as well as their experiences as cycling converts from city to suburb to city. This month's events calendar features Cyclepalooza, Calgary's biggest and most DIY bike festival, don't miss out on some of the great things happening in bike town!  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3><h3>Music</h3>Song: The Bicycle Song Artist: David Rovics Album: Make It So Label: Red Love RecordsSong: Maybe Tomorrow Artist: Terry Bush Album: The Littlest Hobo Theme Song

S1E3 | Kevin and Jenny Take on Europe

This month we talk about commuting. At Bike Town, we think of commuting as using your bicycle to make your life easier: groceries, appointments, ice cream, the pub, to school, these are all commuting activities that are rarely counted in mode share survey data. Kim Fisher and Kayley Fesko are two amazing women who challenged each other to bike through an entire winter, and succeeded! During their challenge, they created a story about urban cycling that they have shared around the world. We're stoked to speak with them this month about their experience in our little bike town.  Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusicSong: Oh, the boss is coming!Artist: The ArkellsAlbum: Jackson SquareLabel: Dine Alone RecordsSong: The Bike SongArtist: Mark Ronson and the Business InternationalAlbum: Record CollectionLabel: Columbia Records

This month we talk about commuting. At Bike Town, we think of commuting as using your bicycle to make your life easier: groceries, appointments, ice cream, the pub, to school, these are all commuting activities that are rarely counted in mode share survey data. Kim Fisher and Kayley Fesko are two amazing women who challenged each other to bike through an entire winter, and succeeded! During their challenge, they created a story about urban cycling that they have shared around the world. We're stoked to speak with them this month about their experience in our little bike town.  <h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3><h3>Music</h3>Song: Oh, the boss is coming! Artist: The Arkells Album: Jackson Square Label: Dine Alone RecordsSong: The Bike Song Artist: Mark Ronson and the Business International Album: Record Collection Label: Columbia Records

S1E2 | Commit 2 Commute

Welcome to Bike Town! This week we talk about cycling in the suburbs, and how the bicycle could transform the North American suburban experience.Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla HillsProduced and edited by: Ben CowieMusicSong: Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)Artist: Arcade FireAlbum: The SuburbsLabel: Merge/City Slang/Mercury RecordsSong: SubdivisionsArtist: RushAlbum: SignalsLabel: Mercury RecordsSong: Extreme SuburbArtist: Mike B FortAlbum: Hello Guys! 2Label: https://soundcloud.com/mikebfortofficial/mike-b-fort-extreme-suburb-buy-free-downloadSong: Suburban DevastationArtist: Eric &amp; MagillAlbum: In This LightLabel: https://ericandmagill.bandcamp.com/Song: The SuburbsArtist: Arcade FireAlbum: The SuburbsLabel: Merge/City Slang/Mercury Records

Welcome to Bike Town! This week we talk about cycling in the suburbs, and how the bicycle could transform the North American suburban experience.<h3>Hosts: Sean Carter &amp; Carla Hills Produced and edited by: Ben Cowie</h3><h3>Music</h3>Song: Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) Artist: Arcade Fire Album: The Suburbs Label: Merge/City Slang/Mercury RecordsSong: Subdivisions Artist: Rush Album: Signals Label: Mercury RecordsSong: Extreme Suburb Artist: Mike B Fort Album: Hello Guys! 2 Label: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/mikebfortofficial/mike-b-fort-extreme-suburb-buy-free-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/mikebfortofficial/mike-b-fort-extreme-suburb-buy-free-download</a>Song: Suburban Devastation Artist: Eric &amp; Magill Album: In This Light Label: <a href="https://ericandmagill.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ericandmagill.bandcamp.com/</a>Song: The Suburbs Artist: Arcade Fire Album: The Suburbs Label: Merge/City Slang/Mercury Records

S1E1 | The Suburbs

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