Bicycles To The Rescue
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe world is filled with some complex problems but bicycles can be part of a simple solution. Bicycles To The Rescue explores all the ways in which the magic of cycling can improve your life and make the world a better place.
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Episodes
The Ride That Makes Grown Men Cry
August 04, 2020 21:32 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBThe Leadville 100 is one of those endurance athletic events that have gained a cult following because of place it happens and the shear brutality of completing the challenge. Listen to our interview with New Jersey Mountain Bike legend Kris Weber recount his experiences in completing the event 7 times!
E-bikes Demystified
July 28, 2020 22:19 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBPedal assist electric bikes have been around for a surprisingly long time but have only recently surged in popularity as technology improvements and more affordable prices have made E-bikes accessible for lots of people. Listen to Rob Kaplan, a bicycle industry veteran and pioneer in the E-bike business, help us breakdown what's what. You just might realize a pedal assist E-bike is what you've been looking for!
Is a triathlon for you?
July 15, 2020 19:12 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBTriathlons are not for everyone but if you have ever thought about what it would be like take a listen to Fran Swenson take you through her journey from being and overworked, out of shape, couch rider to accomplished athlete competing in marathons and Ironman Triathlons. Fran's story is motivational for anyone who is aspiring to achieve a dynamic and athletic lifestyle. You can do it!
Slaying Paper Dragons
June 26, 2020 20:28 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBMost Americans use bicycles for fun and recreation but it can be so much more! A bicycle as a tool for transportation is a viable way to increase your health and mental well being and save you some dough!
20% Fewer Cars-The Upside To A Pandemic
June 19, 2020 23:33 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBWe've always wondered how the world would be different with fewer cars on the road. With the Covid 19 pandemic we don't have to wonder anymore! Maybe something good can come from this challenging period.
E Bikes Are Not Cheating!
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThe new revolution in cycling are E-bikes. Pedal assist bicycles are a great way for people to get into the fun riding without the physical hurdle of getting in shape before it starts to be fun.
Bike Racing Is Stupid-Fight Me!
May 20, 2020 14:43 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBFor as long as there have been bicycles there has been bicycle racing. Is that a good thing? In light of some people doing whatever it takes to win, including all kinds of cheating, should we just stop bike racing ?
Bike Racing Is Stupid-Fight Me!
May 20, 2020 14:43For as long as there have been bicycles there has been bicycle racing. Is that a good thing? In light of some people doing whatever it takes to win, including all kinds of cheating, should we just stop bike racing ?
BTTR-The Politics of Infrastructure
January 28, 2020 00:55 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBIf you pay any attention to people talking about bike safety the topic always turns to infrastructure and how it's so terrible here in the USA. "This isn't Denmark" you'll hear people say. Funny thing though-Denmark was not always the bicycle friendly place it is today. So what does it take? Time and pressure-people need to be involved and energized for the long haul-Our interview is with Christine Keeney, a transportation planning professional on the front lines of making America a more bic...
Road Warrior Phil Davies
January 07, 2020 00:25 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBIs a bike a suitable replacement for a car? Phil says the answer is maybe. Give a listen and decide for yourself!
BTTR Throw Away Your Car!
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBLets face the facts-We love cars! From the time we are little kids we were taught that owning and driving a car was about the coolest thing you could do that signaled you were an adult and that your status was all about what car you were driving. But the reality is our over-population of cars is literally choking the planet. There are lots of things we could do to be better stewards of our planet -Stop eating meat, turn down the thermostat, reduce-reuse-recycle, etc. But the one thing that ...
Bicycles and Your Health
November 20, 2019 23:31 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBYeah we've heard it all-your doctor says you should exercise more and eat better. Well we're here to tell you that you don't need to exercise, you just need to go have fun on your bike! So, if you need a health boost-it's Bicycles To The Rescue!
Bicycles and Climate Change
November 13, 2019 14:49 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBClimate change is a polarizing political debate and it's hard to know what's real or not-The only thing we know for sure though is that there is no downside to riding a bicycle.
Bicycles To The Rescue Episode 1
November 07, 2019 22:57 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBIn our earlier podcast called N+1, while we were discussing bicycles, we were pretty focused on the bicycle as an object. Going forward with a new name and direction, Bicycles To the Rescue explores all the ways in which a bicycle is a simple solution to a lot of complex problems. Personal health and happiness, climate change, social justice-these are all areas in which bicycles can make a difference.
N Plus One Episode 4
December 28, 2018 00:14 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBIt seems like there are fewer kids riding bikes these days. We don't think that is a good trend! One solution we have found to fight this trend is NICA-The National Interscholastic Cycling Association-Learn more about this amazing program. You just might want to get involved with your family!
N PLus One Episode 3
October 29, 2018 14:23 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode Brendan and Kevin kick around the notion of how many bikes does any one person really need to own. The answer may not be as straight forward as you think!
N Plus One-Episode 2 part 2
October 19, 2018 14:44 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode we present part 2 of our interview with Cyndi Steiner, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition. In part 1 we discussed some of the issues facing cyclists on the roads in NEw Jersey. Part 2 delves into what the Coalition does and some of the accomplishments since its formation eleven years ago.
We're getting killed out here! Part 1
October 15, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBOur guest, Cyndi Steiner, is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition. Cyndi is an authority on this topic and has a perspective that you will find interesting if you ride bikes on the road in Jersey.
N Plus One Inaugural
October 05, 2018 21:56 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MBThe inaugural episode of N+1 the podcast that looks at all things bicycles and cycling to debunk the BS and get at the truth of bicycles and why we love them so much. Episode one looks at the evolution of a bike nut through the prism of a brotherly connection to bikes and the memories created thtough cycling.