GIVE WINTER CYCLING A TRY!
Webcast published Nov.20, 2020
Winter cycling is for everyone. You don’t have to identify as a #FrostBiker. No need for special gear or fancy bikes.
Hear from Luis Patricio, our Board Chair and recent winter cycling convert, and Monica Hodgson from Big Bike Giveaway—who is normally a fair-weather rider, but is going to give winter cycling a try this year!
WEEK 1: our future is bicycle
Disruptive times can be a wake-up call to shift to a more sustainable future. As we reflect on the early days of COVID-19, we ponder on the role of the bicycle in recovery efforts.
A conversation with Luis Patricio, Board Chair, and Daniel Hall, London Cycle Link’s Executive Director.
week 2: more space for pedestrians and cyclists
As the weather improves and people find other ways to travel for essential activities, a petition has been started to see more space shift from vehicles to people on foot or on bike in London.
A conversation with Jesse Cablek, creator of the petition.
week 3: cycling & city-building
In this week’s webcast, urban planning professor William Pol (Fanshawe College) and Mischa Schlemmer (Manager at CityStudio London), along with Daniel and Luis, discuss cycling as a pandemic response and as a tool for sustainable development.
"We know cars will continue to remain vital for many, but as we look to the future we must build a better country with greener travel habits, cleaner air and healthier communities." - British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, as part of an announcement of a $3.5 billion dollar package “to create a new era for cycling and walking,” announced in May, 2020.
week 4: two wheels & third places
Live broadcast: May 20, 2020
A live chat with Steve MacDouell about the importance of third places, micro-neighbourliness and how to ensure they are part of our new normal. Steve is one of the co-founders of Good City Co and a Strong Towns contributor.
week 5: cycling advocacy around the world
Live broadcast: May 27, 2020 - in Portuguese and English
A live chat with:
Aline Cavalcante, one of the protagonists of Bikes vs. Cars
JP Amaral, co-founder of the Bike Anjo Network and one of the first BYCS members.
week 6: bikeconomics
Live broadcast: June 3, 2020
A live chat with Nancy Smith Lea about the economic impacts of cycling, and how cycling can foster economic recovery in our cities. Nancy is a rock star in cycling research and advocacy, so don’t miss this! She is currently the Director of the The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) at Clean Air Partnership.
week 7: cycling to school
Live broadcast: June 10, 2020
A live chat with Erin Mutch, Environmental & Experiential Learning at TVDSB, and Andrew Clark, Senior Project Coordinator at HEAL about active school travel. We’ll explore questions such as:
How do we encourage more students to get to school by walking or rolling?
How will the pandemic affect school travel?
How can families prepare for a more active trip to school in the fall?
week 8: update from london cycle link
Daniel and Luis discuss:
Squeaky Wheel
Summer Rides
Advocacy & Open Letter
Covid Resources
Dressing for the Weather
Broadcast: Dec.29, 2020
One of the questions we hear often is: "How do I dress for winter cycling?" Even though you don't need any special clothes, there are a few tips to ride comfortably. Luis Patricio and Monica Hodgson discuss.