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Coming on this special episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I speak with fellow podcaster Taylor Nichols. You may know him from his Bike Talk podcast. His show is heard on numerous public radio stations across the country and online.

He’s on a monthslong trip from San Francisco to Michigan. The Los Angeles based podcaster and actor recently set off from where his daughters live in San Francisco to ride to his 101 year old dad in Michigan.

I caught up with along the Oregon coast and we talked about his trip, his podcast and why some drivers are basically dicks. Be sure to click on all the links to get his show and track his progress.

*Note, I found two references about the Mackinaw and Macinac Bridge.

Links:

BikeTalk

BikeTalk Facebook Group

BlueSky

Instagram

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Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA. A new season will drop in the fall.

And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station. Plus my other podcast just launched too–called The World Music Show — interviews from the archives which features all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. Look for it wherever you are listening to this podcast.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

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Coming up on this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I wrap up Bike Month; give an update on the bike lane/parking ticket issue; give an update on the self-funded bike lane sweeper; talk local Crit races and pro racing.

Links/Info:

Sweeper sign up via Instagram: bikelanesweeper_richmond; rva.cargo.bike

RVA Bike Month

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If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and sharing it on all your social media platforms–- it really does make a difference.

You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station.

Also my new podcast is out feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. Look for The World Music Show -- interviews from the archives wherever you listen to podcasts (or via MixCloud).

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

The Mechanics of Transportation and RVA Bike Scene is a Big Soap Production.

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Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

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Coming up on this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene, it’s all about e-bikes–what are they, what’s the difference between them and e-moto-bikes and what’s going on in the Virginia General Assembly about how to regulate them and get people and politicians to understand the difference.

Plus, me and my guest John Hamilton of the Virginia Bicycling Federation talk about the big bike bill that almost was.

Links: Virginia Bicycling Federation & Richmond Area Bicycling Association

If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and sharing it on all your social media platforms–it really does make a difference.

You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

The Mechanics of Transportation and RVA Bike Scene is a Big Soap Production.

Music by: when-we-get-there-all-good-folks-main-version-281-02-14 and was downloaded with permission at Upbeat Music

Support the show

Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles