Family Pedals

Doug Dunlop joins me for the final episode of the spring. Many of you may know him from his blog and social media presence where he shares his experiences biking, camping, and adventuring year round in Calgary, Alberta. I hope the episode inspires you and your family take an adventure by bike this summer (or make plans for next winter!). Here are the links we mentioned:Cetma cargo bikesFrost Bike: The Joy, Pain, and Numbness of Winter Cycling by Tom BabinFollow-me tandemKettle Valley Railway TrailCold Bike websiteA recent trip report about a father-daughter bike camping tripHandmade pogies to keep your hands warm through the winterFind Doug on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookAt the top of the show, you'll hear that this will be the last episode of the spring. I hope to be back in the fall or the new year, but for now I am going to take a step back from the podcast to focus on other creative projects and to enjoy the summer with my family. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported Family Pedals over the last year.When I came up with the concept, I wasn’t sure who would listen or if it would resonate with other families; it has turned out to be such a rewarding endeavor. I have loved connecting with both guests and listeners who are passionate or curious about active transportation, biking, and getting outside with their families. Listeners, thank you for being a part of this. It wouldn’t be what it is without you.If you'd like to be in the loop when new episodes air, be sure to subscribe so you'll see it in your feed and can jump back in to these conversations. Until then, may you have many adventures biking with your family.

In celebration of Bike Month, I am releasing a bonus episode! Bloomington's bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, Beth Rosenbarger, joins me to talk about how she started bike commuting, her role in the City, and details about Bike Month--both locally and nationally. I hope the episode inspires you to participate in your community's Bike Month and connect with other cyclists. And if you're local, be sure to come to the Ice Cream Ride on the 31st so we can hang out and talk family biking. See the links below for more information about Bike Month:5 E's of bicyclingNational Bike MonthBike to Work DayBike to School DayBloomington's Bike MonthIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment below. Thank you for listening!

Gillian Burgess and I chat on Episode 19 all about family biking in Arlington, Virginia. She shares both how she became involved with her city's Bicycle Advisory Committee and how she started hosting Kidical Mass rides. She is a wonderful example of how important (and doable!) it is to get involved in your community. See below for links to all of the bikes, organizations, and resources we mentioned:Find Gillian on TwitterBakfiets NLXtracycle Cargo NodeBobike Mini front seatBiria CitiBikeRiese Muller Packster cargo bikeBicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) in ArlingtonKidical Mass general websiteKidical Mass Arlington website and Facebook pageIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment below. Thank you for listening!

Aaron Powell is the owner of Bunch Bikes, formerly known as Urban Tribe Cargo Bicycles. We first chatted in late February, but I held off on releasing the episode until now so he could share the new company name and the reasons behind rebranding. I love that Aaron saw a need for a different type of bike in the American market and went out and created a company to fill that need. You’ll hear how he started biking for transportation, the inspiration behind the company, and where he sees Bunch Bikes fitting into the cargo biking landscape. The new website will be up by the end of the week, but until then you can check out Urban Tribe Cargo Bicycles to find out more about the bikes and company. Other links mentioned:Mr. Money MustacheBike Snob NYC and his article on Outside OnlineIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment below. Thank you for listening!

Kerry Waldman has been riding and working on bikes for most of his life, and now shares that passion with his daughter through their cargo biking adventures. Last year Kerry created the Cargo Bike Republic Facebook group--a judgement free place to ask questions and share inspiration about family biking. It's a group for everyone in the cargo biking community--the families who ride them, the companies that create them, and the mechanics who work on them. In this episode you'll hear some of Kerry's biking story as well as the inspiration, mission, and evolution of Cargo Bike Republic group.Cargo Bike Republic on Facebook and InstagramKerry's personal InstagramYuba MundoTern GSDInterbikeYuba Flip FlopIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment on the site. Thank you for listening!

Natanya Bittman joins me for Episode 15. She and her husband are exploring the feasibility of selling their second car and being a one-car family in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. To make that change possible, Natanya is using a bus/bike combination to drop her son at daycare and take herself to work. I love her enthusiasm and determination, and hope you are inspired by her story. Check out all the resources we discuss below:Chris and Kelsey Wharton of the Matrimoney podcastListen to Chris's story on Episode 2 of Family PedalsTopeak bike seatPlaine's bike shop in Pittsfield, MANatanya's website and InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment below. Thank you for listening!

Last year the Maceira family went from two cars to one. After a positive experience with that change, they sold their second car and are now living car-free in Roseville, CA. Jessica joins me on the show to share how they are faring one-month into the adventure. We chat about how and why they made the switch, what has surprised her most, and what her three kids think about the new lifestyle. If you've been wondering what the first weeks of car-free life are like, this is the episode for you!Jessica's ride: a Trek Transport with Yuba Monkey BarsJessica's InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment below. Thank you for listening!

My friend Savanna joins me to talk about biking with her two young boys, how electric assist has changed her biking life, and the work of the Yellow Bike Project--a community bike shop in Austin, Texas. It's where I first learned how to adjust brakes and an amazing place to learn how to fix your own bike. Here are links to all the great resources Savanna mentioned in the show:Cetma Cargo BikesPark Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle MaintenanceChainbreakerYellow Bike's InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please share it with someone you know and leave a review on iTunes. You can reach me on Instagram or by leaving a comment on the site. Thank you for listening!