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Ian Stewart
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How can I get drivers to slow down in my neighborhood? What’s Vision Zero all about? Why does it take so long to get a sidewalk/bike lane or a reduced speed limit approved? Welcome to the Mechanics of Transportation – a podcast that will answer these questions as well as introduce you to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with. Plus, there's a new sub-podcast called RVA Bike Scene in which Sean Yeager and I talk about local events and happenings in the Richmond Va bike scene.  Support my efforts by buying me a cuppa: https://buymeacoffee.com/ian_stewart

  1. RVA Bike Scene - Holiday Show

    4D AGO

    RVA Bike Scene - Holiday Show

    Send us a text On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his last Cyclocross race of the season; why the fame "Idaho Stop" or Safety Yield is important and how to ride when it's cold out. We mention these:  Buy Me a Coffee  IanStewartCycles If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.  And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    30 min
  2. Cat's Last Cap

    DEC 2

    Cat's Last Cap

    Send us a text On this episode, I speak with outgoing Virginia Capital Trail Executive Director Cat Anthony as she takes on a new job at VPAP as their Executive Director.  For eight years she helmed the foundation that keeps people moving on the multi-use trail and has fought hard to keep its mission going--which in part is to make sure everyone has access to this wonderful trail. *Also, if you like locally created and produced podcasts and videos like this, please think about buying me a cup of coffee or sending me some funds via Venmo, as it's just me. Links below. We mention these: The Virginia Capital Trail  The Virginia Access Project (VPAP) Buy Me a Coffee  IanStewartCycles If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.  And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    19 min
  3. Two Turkeys Talk Bikes

    NOV 26

    Two Turkeys Talk Bikes

    Send us a text On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his big win at a weekend cyclocross event, the Chesterfield Bike Survey you need to take and do a call out to you –-- for information on what’s happening! We mention these:  Chesterfield Survey Buy Me a Coffee  IanStewartCycles If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.  And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad. RVA Bike Scene is part of the Mechanics of Transportation podcast and is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    22 min
  4. Fall Tweeds

    NOV 18

    Fall Tweeds

    Send us a text On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about Sunday’s Tweed Ride, hear reviews from Tour de Fall Line and upcoming events.  Also, RABA could use some help with building Christmas bikes for kids this Friday.  We talk about these  things:  RABA VACyclocross Tour de Fall Line If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.  And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    22 min
  5. Tweed Ride, Cyclocross Chat & More

    NOV 11

    Tweed Ride, Cyclocross Chat & More

    Send us a text On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his trip up to NoVa to race and other past weekend races. And looking forward we talk the Richmond Marathon and Sunday’s Tweed Ride – with an interview with Andy Nishida, head of the Art Deco Society. We talk about these two things:  Tweed Ride Tour de Fall Line If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82 or you can  now buy me a cup of coffee.  And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    35 min
  6. RVA Bike Scene: The one about Cyclocross & Bike Commuting

    NOV 6

    RVA Bike Scene: The one about Cyclocross & Bike Commuting

    Send us a text On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his stellar finish at his weekend race, my Virginia Capital Trail ride on the Tour de Quy and bike commuting. Plus, we talk about the future events happening in the region (links below) If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Tweed Ride Chesterfield Transportation Survey Fall Line Trailblazer (hikes) Tour de Fall Line Tour de Quy Bike Commuting with Phil Riggan Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    21 min
  7. Strong Bikes Build Infrastructure

    OCT 28

    Strong Bikes Build Infrastructure

    Send us a text On this week's episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about an upcoming meeting with Strong Towns, who will talk bike infrastructure on Wednesday (10/29) night; how volunteers are needed to help build bikes for kids this holiday season; and of course upcoming cyclocross events at Chimborazo. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    21 min
  8. Holiday Bike Build 2025!

    OCT 25

    Holiday Bike Build 2025!

    Send us a text For the second year in a row, I visit Andrew Mann from the Richmond Area Bicyclist Association as he and a team of volunteers start building about 100 kids bikes for the holidays---in all they'll build about 400 or so. They can use some help too--go here to RABA.  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support my efforts by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  You can also send me a tip via Venmo–which the link is in the show notes. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let me know. Thanks. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.  And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

    20 min
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How can I get drivers to slow down in my neighborhood? What’s Vision Zero all about? Why does it take so long to get a sidewalk/bike lane or a reduced speed limit approved? Welcome to the Mechanics of Transportation – a podcast that will answer these questions as well as introduce you to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with. Plus, there's a new sub-podcast called RVA Bike Scene in which Sean Yeager and I talk about local events and happenings in the Richmond Va bike scene.  Support my efforts by buying me a cuppa: https://buymeacoffee.com/ian_stewart

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  • Creator
    Ian Stewart
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Mechanics of Transportation
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    The Mechanics of Transportation

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