For Those Who Ride

This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about E-bike rebates! I had the pleasure of interviewing Elijah Sinclair, a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.  

In this episode we discuss:

• What e-bike rebate programs are.
• The impacts of these programs.
• How residents of Massachusetts can apply.
• How you can push for a similar program in your state. 
• And so much more!

Learn about the e-bike program here: https://ma-ebikes.masscec.com/

Connect with Elijah:

[email protected] 

https://www.masscec.com/ 

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about North America’s first cargo bike share! I’m joined by Cargo B Co-Founders Dot Fennell and Zack DeClerck

In this episode we discuss:

• What Cargo B is.
• What it brings to the bike share / mobility landscape.
• The successes of their first year. 
• And so much more!

Connect with Cargo B here:

https://www.ridecargob.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ridecargob/

https://bsky.app/profile/ridecargob.bsky.social

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about cargo bikes! I’m joined by cargo bike expert Shawne Martinez to dive into all things cargo. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What a cargo bike is.
• Why you should try one. 
• How Shawne made the switch.
• Tips and tricks for getting started. 

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about utility riding and why you should give it a try! I had the pleasure of being joined by Advocate and Founder of Queer Gravel - Abi Robins!

In this episode we discuss:

• What utility riding is.
• How Abi found themselves as more of a utility rider rather than hobbyist.
• Why you should try it. 
• How you can get started.
• And so much more!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e001295
• https://abirobins.substack.com/p/you-own-the-road-at-45mph

Connect with Abi:

• https://www.instagram.com/queergravel/
• https://www.queergravel.com/

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Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!

You can check out out website at www.forthosewhoride.com

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about the work of Austin Bicycle Meals. I sat down with org Co-Founder Kelly Wourms to explore how ABM delivers critical supplies to their unhoused neighbors via bicycle.

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of being a good neighbor.
• The power of community partnerships.
• How you can get started by implementing your own version of ABM in your community. 
• And so much more!

Check out the handbook here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHIS6Fn_W_ecTYZ8OplHk1_SA0l5fhVO/view

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is all about building bike culture! I was fortunate to be joined by John Yeast, the Event and Experiential Marketing Coordinator at New Belgium Brewing. 

In this episode we:

• Discuss New Belgium’s born on a bike history.
• The reasons businesses should be active participants and curators of their local bike culture. 
• What it takes to be a Platinum Rated Bicycle Friendly Business
• And so much more!

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is about bike commuting! I’m joined by commuter and advocate Jes Slavin to share tips and tricks for riders of all experiences. 

In this episode we:

• Share reasons to try bike commuting.
• Dive into tips to make your commute better.
• Help you get started bike commuting. 
• And so much more!

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This episode of For Those Who Ride is about E-Bikes! I’m joined by Owners of The New Wheel Bike Shops, Brett Thurber and Karen Wiener. 

In this episode we:

• Debunk some E-Bike Myths.
• Explore the value of E-Bikes. 
• Share tips for people looking to buy an E-Bike.
• And so much more!

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This Episode of For Those Who Ride is all about the power that riding a bike has on our mental health. I’m joined this week by Zach Goulding, LCSW and host of the podcast “Ride This Out”. 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• The power of bilateral motion.
• How bike riding lowers our stress.
• How Zach is implementing bike riding in a clinical therapy setting.
• And so much more!

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