Have you ever wanted to ride your bike more for transportation? Many of the benefits we get from cycling as a sport–exercise, endorphins, being social, getting outdoors–we can also get from cycling as a means of getting where we need to go. Plus, the added benefit of helping the environment.
In this episode, I interview Lisa Corriveau, better known as Spokesmama. She’s a blogger, cycling advocate, and bicycle educator. More importantly, she’s somebody who knows pretty much everything you would ever need to know about bicycling around town.
We discuss:
- How Lisa got started bike commuting (she’d never owned a car!)
- Her involvement as a cycling educator teaching cycling to kids and adult women
- Organizing bike to school or bike to work activities
- How to find good routes for biking safely
- Recommended bikes and gear for commuting
- The benefits of biking as a means of transportation
- Biking in inclement weather
- Bicycling with children
- Cargo bikes and electric bikes
Where To Listen
Learn More About Bike Commuting
- Ultimate Guide to Bike Commuting (For Women)
- 9 Best Commuter Bikes For Women
- 7 Upgrades to Convert Any Bicycle To A Commuter Bike
About The Host
Kristen Bonkoski is a USA cycling and NICA coach, bike educator, and founder of Femme Cyclist.
She’s also the host of the Femme Cyclist podcast and runs Rascal Rides, a website about biking with kids.
She’s been riding bikes for more than two decades and is passionate about empowering women on the bike.
IG: @femme_cyclist
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A podcast for women who love bicycles! We we celebrate all forms of riding and all forms of women, so whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, or bike commuter, you’ll find your community here. Each week we’ll week bring you interviews from inspiring women, and offer tips and tricks to help you thrive on the bike.