Bike Sense
Bike Sense: the podcast of The BC Cycling Coalition.
Join Host Peter Ladner as he interviews guests to talk about all things related to cycling advocacy, education, and road safety in BC. Listen to stories that can influence changes that make active transportation and mobility safer, more equitable, and more accessible, so we can meet our climate, health, social justice, tourism and economic development goals.
Please visit our website at bccycling.ca to find out more about what the BC Cycling Coalition is doing and how you can join and support us.
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
Bike Sense
Latest Episodes
The End of Bike Theft Anxiety: New insurance solutions for cyclists
Nick van Egmond, CEO of Bicycle Broker, introduces 'Sundays' — a comprehensive insurance solution designed specifically for cyclists that covers theft and damage for all types of bikes across Canada. Traditional home and tena...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:07
Cycling Without Age: How trishaws are reconnecting seniors to community life
Find out how the simple act of feeling wind in your hair can transform a day of isolation into one filled with joy, connection, and even awakened memories.Jennifer Reid, Co-Founder and Director of Vancouver Cycling Without Age Society...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:34
Indigenous Communities moving ahead with Active Transportation
Active transportation in Indigenous communities isn't just a matter of movement — it's also about culture, identity, and safety. Aaron Pete, Chawathil First Nation Councillor (and Podcaster!), shares how the Chawathil are forging ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:37
Accessibility, Equity, Joy, and Fun: E-bike subsidies can take us there
UBC Prof and Transportation Engineer Dr. Alex Bigazzi explains how e-bike rebate programs are transforming the transportation landscape in BC. Bigazzi has all the data on who gets the subsidies, how the bikes are being used, whether anyo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:15
Lower Speed Limits, Safer Streets: Unleashing the power of 30 km/hr Zones in BC
What if a simple policy change could dramatically decrease road injuries and elevate community well-being? Dr. Michael Schwandt, Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, helps us unravel the transformative potential of...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:20