Outspoken Cyclist

I’m really excited about this episode because it’s an approach to safety that could truly wake up the public to a concrete reason for watching out for us on the ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist Podcast 9/17/2026

My guest says she is “one gear short of normal.” In fact, that’s the title of her Substack and, after our conversation, I can see why she might think that.  ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 9/7/2026

This week’s “safety” episode is focused in Ohio but has broad implications about the laws around bikes on the road. My guest is Ohio Bike Lawyer Steve Magas. Steve and ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 8/27/2026

Yes, this episode quickly follows on the heels of my conversation with Raul Avelar from the IIHS. But, there are so many great safety conversations getting ready to stack up ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 8/6/2026

This is the second in our series about safety.  And, while it isn’t a long conversation, it’s an important one because it helps to set the context for how safety ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 8/1/2026

My guest is Rachael Maney.  Rachael is the managing director of Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle crash attorneys.  I was supposed to speak with her last month, but ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/24/2026

I’ve had this conversation archived for way too long and in re-listening while editing it today, I thought – how interesting that we are at this strange place with the ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 7/16/2026

While we will be celebrating our 250th Anniversary here in the States, the Grand Departe of the 113th Tour de France will lead off with a team time trial in ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist 7/1/2026

This episode brings together a long and sorrowful history and a bicycle tour that commemorates it. We are all familiar with rides that have meaning such as fund raisers for ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 6/19/2026

Seven years ago, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett gave up their cars, moved to the Netherlands, and have been exploring urban transformations around the world.  The last time I spoke with ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/31/2026