Bicycles To The Rescue

Brendan Poh

The 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.

  1. 08/04/2020

    The Ride That Makes Grown Men Cry

    The 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!

    46 min
  2. E-bikes Demystified

    07/28/2020

    E-bikes Demystified

    Pedal 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!

    49 min
  3. Is a triathlon for you?

    07/15/2020

    Is a triathlon for you?

    Triathlons 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!

    55 min
  4. Slaying Paper Dragons

    06/26/2020

    Slaying Paper Dragons

    Most 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!

    25 min
  5. 20% Fewer Cars-The Upside To A Pandemic

    06/19/2020

    20% Fewer Cars-The Upside To A Pandemic

    We'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.

    30 min
  6. E Bikes Are Not Cheating!

    05/27/2020

    E Bikes Are Not Cheating!

    The 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.

    27 min
  7. Bike Racing Is Stupid-Fight Me!

    05/20/2020

    Bike Racing Is Stupid-Fight Me!

    For 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 ?

    53 min
  8. BTTR-The Politics of Infrastructure

    01/28/2020

    BTTR-The Politics of Infrastructure

    If 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 bicycle friendly place.

    48 min
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The 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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  • Creator
    Brendan Poh
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brendan Poh
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    Bicycles To The Rescue