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For the second year in a row, I visit Andrew Mann from the Richmond Area Bicyclist Association as he and a team of volunteers start building about 100 kids bikes for the holidays---in all they'll build about 400 or so.

They can use some help too--go here to RABA.

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We talk about Byrd Park cyclocross races (that almost didn’t happen), new trails at Pine Camp and how the news media is noticing the uptick in Cargo Bike usage.

Links mentioned:

• Instagram: rva.cargo.bike.
• GCN video on VOK
• NPRs story on Cargo Bikes
• Emily’s Tour de Fall Line.
• Pine Camp Podcast

If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. 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, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

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On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about the latest upcoming cyclocross races at Byrd Park, the Tour de Midnight charity bike ride, how my Halloween bike tour in search of decorations was a bust and how to dress for winter riding and take care of your bike. Plus, we talk about Chesterfield’s Active Bike Transportation plan.

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Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m at Ian-Stewart-82.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

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On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about last week’s Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late, a new outpost for Outpost and how to join a bike group.

In this episode we mention:

Girls in Gear

Black Girls Do Bike

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You’ve been nerding out about the RVA Bike Scene. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

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Coming up on this episode Sean and talk about how he fared or rather survived last week’s Cyclocross race called Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late (Forest Hill Park) as well as the 10-year anniversary of the UCI worlds and an amazing wheelie record. And I have an interview with BikeWalkRVA's Natalie Rainer and with Cyclocross and all around bike racer Maggie Hopkins.

It's a long one but worth the listen.

If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

You’ve been nerding out about the RVA Bike Scene. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m at Ian-Stewart-82.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

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Sean Yeager and myself love all things bike–from pro road races, to mountain biking to cyclocross. We love to see kids on bikes, infrastructure built to help more people bike and laws focused on bike (and pedestrian) safety. However, Sean is more knowledgeable about them than I am, which is perfect for this pod.

In this new podcast, under the umbrella of the Mechanics of Transportation, we’re going to cover all things biking in the Richmond, Virginia region — what races are coming up, what bike clinics are happening and a whole bunch of other stuff.

In episode 2, we get a recap from Sean's race at HenBIKEo & hear from the organizers, plus we preview Tuesday's Cyclocross race at Forest Hill Park.

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If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. 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, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

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Sean Yeager and myself love all things bike–from pro road races, to mountain biking to cyclocross. We love to see kids on bikes, infrastructure built to help more people bike and laws focused on bike (and pedestrian) safety. However, Sean is more knowledgeable about them than I am, which is perfect for this pod.

In this new podcast, under the umbrella of the Mechanics of Transportation, we’re going to cover all things biking in the Richmond, Virginia region — what races are coming up, what bike clinics are happening and a whole bunch of other stuff.

In this inaugural episode, we talk about this week’s HenBIKEo 2025 bike festival, what people can expect; and we also dive into what cyclocross is all about. Sean also mentioned this bike wash kit.

But first, we need your help in getting a name for this endeavor. Here are the ideas we have so far:

• RVA’s got Cyclocross
• Cyclocross-RVA
• RVA BikeScene - (if it’s more general)
• RVA PodCross
• Get Crossed

Let us know your pick or suggest one yourself.

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If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. 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, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

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In this episode, part two of near miss dashboards, I speak with Family for Safe Streets Northern Virginia Executive Director Mike Doyle about their really extensive mapping and data collection tool.

Not only can you see and input near misses–you know, when say a car almost sideswipes–which is just one instance, you can see data for the busiest days of the week, the hours that have the most near misses and more.

We talk about how he started the chapter in NOVA and how the data they collect helps make the streets safer for everyone–not just cyclists, but pedestrians and even drivers.

If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support my efforts by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

If you do subscribe I’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–which the link is in the show notes. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let me know. Thanks.

You can also nerd out on other conversations about biking on my YouTube page, including a talk with Olympic Gold Athlete Kristen Faulkner. Just go to IanStewartCycles.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

Support the show

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