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Bike Sense: the podcast of The BC Cycling Coalition.Join Host Peter Ladner as he interviews guests to talk about all things related to cycling advocacy, education, and road safety in BC. Listen to stories that can influence changes that make active transportation and mobility safer, more equitable, and more accessible, so we can meet our climate, health, social justice, tourism and economic development goals. Please visit our website at bccycling.ca to find out more about what the BC Cycling Coalition is doing and how you can join and support us.

  1. JAN 29

    The Incredibly Cool Community-Built Bike Lane Sweeper

    A bicycle-towed, electric lane sweeper is quietly changing how cities and communities keep bike lanes safe. Peter sits down with Sunshine Coast engineer and former bike mechanic Cedric Eveleigh to unpack the origin story, the design choices behind his hybrid sweeper, and the grassroots momentum that turned broom-wielding volunteers into a movement with real tools and measurable impact.  Share this episode with your city staff or local advocates to help more people discover solutions that make everyday riding safer. Watch the video that got 5 million views on Instagram HERESee Cedric in action on the Sunshine Coast HEREWatch the Sweeper do its thing HEREGet in touch at cedric@bikelanesweeper.com Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    35 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Cash Grab Or Life Saver? Speed Cameras Save Money And Lives

    Pedestrians and cyclists in BC are killed and injured at a rate that would never be accepted in any other public space. We ask a simple question with a complex political answer: if automated speed enforcement cuts injuries and deaths so reliably, why isn’t it everywhere it’s needed? Dr. Brandon Yau, Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health, helps us unpack how speed and red light cameras actually work, where they’re currently deployed, and what the data shows about their impact. We examine the “cash grab” myth head‑on and discuss how to design a fair program with clear signage, robust technology, and transparent, revenue‑neutral operations that reinvest any residual funds into road safety. Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    29 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    2 Kids, 2 E-bikes, No Car: A Year-Round Cycling Family in Whistler

    NOTE: This episode originally aired in October of 2023. Since then, Brendan and Amanda and family have moved from Whistler to Nelson, BC. They now own a family car, which they mostly use to get to the mountain to ski. They continue to cycle year-round. Peter Ladner brings in son Brendan and daughter-in-law Amanda to expose the reality of life as a bikes-only family in Whistler, BC. We talk ice, snow, studded tires, e-bikes, singing kids, irate drivers, and Whistler's political will ... or notable lack thereof.    Read about the Whistler Climate Action Plan at  www.whistler.ca/climate-action/big-moves   Please feel free to reach out to Amanda Ladner at amandabelle@gmail.com if you'd like to talk Whistler, bikes, or family cycling. Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    37 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Heron Way, Healing Way: An Indigenous-led Path to Active Transportation

    A trail should move more than bodies; it should move history into the open. We sit down with Elder Ruth Adams of Tsawwassen First Nation to explore the Great Blue Heron Way: a bold, Indigenous‑led active transportation route that reconnects communities along the Fraser River and the Salish Sea while reviving stories long pushed aside.  Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    23 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Will Gravel Races Replace Fondos? Keeping Mass Rides Alive in Uncertain Times

    Two beloved BC fondos disappeared this year — and not because riders lost interest. We sit down with veteran organizer and Panache Cycling Sports CEO Jon Watkin to unpack the real reasons: traffic control costs spiralling to double-time rates, six-hour minimums, and newly required engineered traffic plans that turn a single intersection into a budget breaker. Jon explains where safety policy helps, where it overreaches, and how a one-size-fits-all approach can sink small, community-driven rides. From there, we pivot to what’s thriving: gravel. Jon lays out why gravel cycling has become the most welcoming doorway into the sport, and how municipalities and tourism boards, eager to rebuild after the pandemic, are partnering to bring high-quality events to Vancouver Island and beyond. Learn more about Jon's races at www.panachecyclingsports.com Sign up for the BC Gravel Series 2026! https://www.bcgravelseries.com Speed traps on Bowen Island: https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/careers/volunteer-programs/speed-watch (To set up a speed watch program, contact your local RCMP.) Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    24 min

  6. 10/27/2025

    New West Mayor talks Funding Freeze, Speed Cameras, Car Brain, and Safer Streets

    'Slow down cars and save lives' sounds obvious, but how do we actually make that work on the ground? Where does funding for speed enforcement come from, and when fines are charged, where does the money actually land? New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone debunks the myth of the speed-trap 'cash cow' and takes a clear-eyed look at BC’s pause on active transportation funding, the politics of 30 km/h residential limits, and why automated speed enforcement could be the fastest way to real safety gains. Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    28 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Is BC's New Minimum Safe Passing Law Working? The RCMP weighs in

    The width of a queen-size mattress. That’s the picture we keep coming back to when we talk about BC’s new minimum safe passing distance for cyclists. But how can police actually prove a too-close pass, and what tools — from dashcams to clear signage to fines — will result in safer daily rides? Corporal Michael McLaughlin, Media Relations Officer for BC Highway Patrol (RCMP), joins us to unpack what’s enforceable, what’s cultural, and where advocates can focus to move the needle. Bill 24 (safe passing distance legistlation) Share the Road Cycling Coalition (ON) ICBC - Road Safety Road Safety - BC Government  Okanagan Gran Fondo death Cops for Cancer fatality Prince George Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    35 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    BC's Future as a Global Cycle Tourism Destination

    Imagine riding along dedicated trails through ancient forests and pristine valleys, stopping at local cafes and wineries along the way. This vision of cycle tourism isn't just a cyclist's dream – it's a billion-dollar economic opportunity, as Let's Go Biking author Colleen MacDonald reveals in our captivating conversation. Colleen brings unparalleled expertise to the discussion, having completed 150 cycling trips across 44 countries and authored three definitive guidebooks on cycling in British Columbia. Her philosophy is refreshingly practical: build cycling infrastructure for locals first, then connect communities, and finally invite the world to experience what BC has to offer.  Whether you're a cycling enthusiast planning your next adventure, a community planner interested in sustainable tourism, or simply someone who appreciates BC's natural beauty, this episode offers a compelling vision of how cycle tourism could transform our province while preserving what makes it special. ************** To read more about Colleen's adventures, order her books, or connect with her about Cycle Tourism, visit www.letsgobiking.net  Support the show *********************************************** The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

    36 min
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Bike Sense: the podcast of The BC Cycling Coalition.Join Host Peter Ladner as he interviews guests to talk about all things related to cycling advocacy, education, and road safety in BC. Listen to stories that can influence changes that make active transportation and mobility safer, more equitable, and more accessible, so we can meet our climate, health, social justice, tourism and economic development goals. Please visit our website at bccycling.ca to find out more about what the BC Cycling Coalition is doing and how you can join and support us.

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  • Creator
    The BC Cycling Coalition
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bike Sense
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