In this episode of No Fixed Agenda, hosts discuss the pressing issue of e-bike safety among youth, particularly in Southern California's coastal areas. They highlight the rise in accidents and fatalities involving young e-bike riders and the lack of effective safety training. The conversation features Grace Guerra, co-founder of Chain Reaction, a nonprofit dedicated to educating kids aged 12-17 on safe e-bike practices. The episode delves into the origins and goals of Chain Reaction, the challenges of getting parents and kids to take safety seriously, and potential collaborations with schools and e-bike manufacturers to make safety education mandatory. Grace shares stories from initial pilot classes and outlines ambitions to make Chain Reaction a primary resource for e-bike safety education.

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start

00:21 Phone Call Interruptions and Anxiety

02:17 E-Bike Safety Concerns

03:16 Personal Stories and E-Bike Incidents

04:26 Impact of E-Bikes on Kids and Parents

07:57 Nonprofit Efforts for E-Bike Safety

09:10 Challenges and Solutions for E-Bike Safety

11:22 Community Involvement and Future Plans

40:42 Juvenile Hall Experience

41:26 Scared Straight: A Personal Story

43:30 Helmet Safety and Dark Helmets

47:05 Challenges in E-Bike Education

48:07 Engaging Schools and Parents

53:45 The Role of Law Enforcement

01:06:22 Future Goals for Chain Reaction

01:16:56 Conclusion and Call to Action