Randonnista
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBringing human stories and humanity back to the conversations around bicycles. Learn how the news effects our day-to-day lives, hear stories from new riders, and dig in deep with a diverse coalition of folks that make bikes better for all humans. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll eat lots of snacks.
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Episodes
A Very Special Clips Episode
July 04, 2022 16:12 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHey Folks - today is a very short holiday episode. We'll start with how to fight back against the overturning of Roe V. Wade, then finish off with some amazing clips of riders telling me what biking means to them. This seemed like a great show for July 4th as most of the responses are centered around the freedom of the bicycle. Thanks and please find links to all of the resources mentioned in the episode below! abortion.cafe - collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - campai...
More Events, Racing Part 2, Dirt!: Featuring the Hustle Hive
June 18, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWelcome folks to Episode 13! I have a great episode for you folks today. For Bike News, I will update you on Porter Square and tell you about 3 exciting upcoming events!. For Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert, I sit down with Gabby and Bridget for the Part 2 of our racing series. They recap me on how their latest race went and tell people to sign up and join them. For a Deeper Look, I sit down with the organizers of the Hustle Hive who discuss their journey to getting more women, trans, femme,...
Big Question: How Do I Integrate My Bike Into Everyday Life
June 03, 2022 21:37 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday, we'll be doing a deep dive into one specific biking topic. I'm calling it the Big Question. Listen in as Amy Ingles and I discuss how you can start using your bicycle to do more things in your life, especially those last mile rides to the grocery store or nearby. Upcoming Events: June 5: Bike to the Sea https://biketothesea.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-day-ride-2022/ June 5: Kittie Knox https://www.massbike.org/kittieknoxride_22 June 9: Bike Bash https://www.massbike.org/bikebash_22 ...
Bay State Bike Month and Rides Galore: Featuring Galen Mook
May 12, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWelcome folks to Episode 12! I have a great episode for you folks today. For Bike News, I give some positive infrastructure news and highlight some of the many May rides happening. For Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert, I brought back Yari, to discuss the important topic of how to lead a bike ride, and she'll stay on with me at the end for the game of how to not be "that ride". Finally, our Deeper Look is none other than my former Bike Talk co-host and the Executive Director of MassBike, Gale...
Rides, Racing, and Inclusivity: Featuring Meg Cater
April 23, 2022 02:39 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBWelcome back folks Episode 11of the Randonnista Podcast! I’m your host, Laura, and this is the podcast that strives to bring humanity and human stories back to the conversations around bicycles. In today’s episode I have some big news to share as PQ joins me for lots of infrastructure and ride updates in Bike News! For Friends on Bikes eating Dessert we will have Part 1 of a 2 part series about newer bike riders who are taking the dive into racing. Gabby joined me today to talk about her ins...
Music, Mental Health, and Riding with Kids: Featuring YT
March 31, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBLinks coming soon! Hello everyone! I realize it’s been a couple of weeks since my last show and I want to address this lapse for a moment. In light of Women’s History Month, I needed to take a moment for myself and focus my attention elsewhere. I have been on a job hunt and was dealing with a few personal issues, HOWEVER, I believe all of this will soon be behind me and I can go back to my regularly scheduled bi-weekly shows and hopefully start bringing in that new content I teased at the b...
Black Futures, Cooperative Community, and Cannabis: Featuring Saskia VannJames
February 26, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWelcome to today’s show folks! Bike News: For my cohost, I have a friend that I’ve been trying to get on for a while, Leandrew Belnavis, who came and helped me talk about Black Past and Black Futures with our cycling heroes Kittie Knox and Major Taylor and a modern look at Ayesha McGowen in honor of Black History Month. We also brought forward a solid list of BiPOC orgs that you should follow to keep an eye on the amazing talent in the bicycling world. Unfortunately, with the fluctuating wea...
Black Futures, Cooperative Community, and Angel Growers: Featuring Saskia VannJames
February 26, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWelcome to today’s show folks! Bike News: For my cohost, I have a friend that I’ve been trying to get on for a while, Leandrew Belnavis, who came and helped me talk about Black Past and Black Futures with our cycling heroes Kittie Knox and Major Taylor and a modern look at Ayesha McGowen in honor of Black History Month. We also brought forward a solid list of BiPOC orgs that you should follow to keep an eye on the amazing talent in the bicycling world. Unfortunately, with the fluctuating wea...
Wheelie Kids, Zwift, and Bike Giveaways: Featuring Lonnell Roberts-Wells
February 10, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBI have another great show for your today! Bike News: For my cohost, I brought back Tiffany Cogell to discuss the article, “The REALProblem with the Wheelie Kids” which as you might have guessed is actually everyone else’s attitudes. Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert: Remy and Zé join me to discuss my latest winter obsession for when you can’t train outside, Zwift. The Deeper Look we talk to co-founder of Cambridge Bike Give Back, Lonnell Roberts-Wells, and how he was inspired to give back to t...
Winter Riding Part 2, Messengers, and Stylish Bike Gear: Featuring Gabriel Mendez
January 27, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBI have another great show for your today! [02:22] Bike News: I brought in my friend and fellow bike instructor Randi to discuss the frustrations around people dismantling bike lanes, but also the joy that more women seem to riding. [17:19] Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert: We’ll hear the second half of my chat with Brian Mackenzie about biking handling and bike maintenance during the winter months. [38:51] The Deeper Look we will talk to World’s Messenger community member and Clinch Industria...
Winter Riding, Endurance Training, and Body Positivity: Featuring Liz Rock
January 13, 2022 18:18 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB2022 is going to be the year of intention (that sounds cheesy doesn’t it? This is a longer episode but I go more in-depth into the segments and why I made this show today. [06:19] Bike News: My co-host Greg Hum helps me break down the latest and greatest in Boston infrastructure. [25:25] Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert: Brian Mackenzie takes us through Part 1 of Winter Riding. We discussed what to wear and why winter riding is fun. Next episode will be Part 2 with How to ride in Winter and B...
2021 End of Year Wrap-up: Featuring PQ
December 30, 2021 20:53 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, PQ and I take a look back at 2021 and talk about personal biking wins, our favorite infrastructure wins, moments that made us hopeful, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022. Thank you to PQ for joining me for this episode. The theme and music for this show were created by the amazing Kate Hardly. Her new album, West, is out now. You can buy her album now on her bandcamp page: https://katehardly.bandcamp.com/. Randonnista is produced, hosted, recorded, and edited by me,...
Mini Episode: Happy Holidays 2021
December 23, 2021 19:22 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBJust popping in to give a quick announcement about some holiday schedule changes and say Happy Holidays to all of my amazing listeners, guests, and bike friends out there!
Media Portrayals, R4BL, and Youth Cycling: Featuring Peter Cheung and Tiffany Cogell
December 09, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis episode dives into the secret behind the scenes lives of two major advocates in the Boston area. Thank you to Peter Cheung and Tiffany Cogell for talking to me and giving me a sneak preview into their long-term project to start a kids racing team to harness the power of our already extremely talented youth in Boston. Thanks also to Scott Istvan and Leah D’Errico for joining me for this episode. The theme and music for this show were created by the amazing Kate Hardly. Her new album, We...
Bike Dogs, Adventure Dogs, and More Dogs: Featuring Stacey King and Priscilla
November 25, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBI decided to have a little fun since this episode launches on Thanksgiving. We’ll chat about Cranksgiving, getting an old friend on a bike, and DOGS! The moment you’ve been waiting for is here and I have a whole chat dedicated to bike dogs. Thanks to Kristina Smarz and Stacey King for joining me on this episode. The theme and music for this show were created by the amazing Kate Hardly. Her new album, West, is out now. You can buy her album now on her bandcamp page: https://katehardly.bandca...
Climate, Snacks, and Building Movements: Featuring Yari DeJesus
November 11, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this episode we chat about some new biking infrastructure, snacking while biking, starting your own movement, and then round everything out with a fun game! Thanks to Jay Diengott aka PQ aka Chef Jay, Yari DeJesus and Bridget Copes for joining me on this episode. The theme and music for this show were created by Kate Hardly who has an album, West, coming out on November 21! You can pre-order the album on her Bandcamp, https://katehardly.bandcamp.com/. The single, Daddy Issues, is availab...
Elections, Courtesy, and Biking Infrastructure: Featuring Vivian Ortiz
October 28, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBFor our inaugural episode, we talk about the importance of elections, why you should be more courteous on the road, and I convince a friend that they should join the world of biking! Thanks to Galen Mook, Bridget Copes, Vivian Ortiz, Amy Kennedy and Jen Bowe for joining me on this episode. Thank you Kate Hardly for the amazing theme and music for the show. Randonnista is produced, hosted, recorded, and edited by me, Laura Jillian with special guest host Watson the Bike Dog. You can stay con...
Randonnista Trailer
October 25, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBHere's a sneak peek at my new podcast coming out October 28th!