Best Cargo Bike Life Podcasts (2024)

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Bike Shop Girl is now Cargo Bike Life! 2:44

19d ago2:44

2:44

I've gone fulltime on promoting cargo bikes, family biking, and the idea of replacing car trips with bike trips. Join me for this weekly podcast all about carlight living. Check out http://cargobikelife.com for the new website, and please let me know what you want to see and hear!By Cargo Bike Life

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NYC REALLY Screwed Up Congestion Pricing (with Doug Gordon) 50:33

1d ago50:33

50:33

New York City was about to roll out congestion charging. The cameras were up, the staff were hired, the metro projects were financed, and thousands of people were lined up to make public transit better ... and then the governor cancelled it on vibes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congestion_pricing_in_New_York_City https://thewaroncars.org/2024/06/…

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Amy Charity and SBT GRVL 48:47

8d ago48:47

48:47

Gravel Racing is moving face and Amy Charity is one of the movers. Amy is the founder of SBT GRVL in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The race started on the back of a napkin in 2018 and has quickly become one of the premiere off-road events in the U.S. After a few short years of success, Amy expanded SBT to Europe and Australia. But before the dirt ro…

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All Trains Need Level Boarding (with Gareth Dennis) 42:43

30d ago42:43

42:43

Level boarding is simple enough: the floor of the train should be level with the platform. But it's not very common, is it? Why? And what can we do about it? Because once you learn the details of level boarding, you'll realise just how important it is. The Campaign for Level Boarding: https://www.levelboarding.org.uk/ Passengers suffer serious inju…

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AJA 34: Wind tunnels, cargo bibs, ti printing, and axle handles 56:22

1M ago56:22

56:22

At this point we've lost track on how many episodes we've dedicated to wind tunnels, but this is at least partially one of them. We've also got great questions about Fatty's new Firefly and the Ti-printed parts Silca created for it, a classic question on the best body position for riding in a strong tailwind, axle handle alignment, and a remarkably…

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Erwin Vervecken and the UCI Global Gravel Series 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

Gravel Racing has gone global, and governing bodies have gotten involved. The UCI is now in its third year of putting on its Gravel World Series. It has more than two dozen races on four continents. Instead of running the series itself, the UCI has turn to a sports group and the point person in that group is three-time Cyclocross World Champ Erwin …

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Some Business Owners REALLY Hate Bike Lanes (with Bike Curious) 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

When a bike lane was installed on Valencia Street in San Francisco, one business owner hated it so much he went on a hunger strike. Bike lanes are almost universally positive for business, so why do some business owners hate them so much? Jon from Bike Curious joins me to discuss. San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new…

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How Japan has Remained (relatively) Affordable (with Life Where I'm From) 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

As housing and transportation prices are skyrocketing around the developed world, Japan has remained (relatively) affordable. I talk to Greg from the YouTube channel Life Where I'm From about how Japan is different - from transportation to housing policy - and about what we can learn from Japanese cities.\ Relevant videos by Life Where I'm From: Ho…

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Time's Tony Karklins and Josh Talk Bike Shops and Carbon Manufacturing 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Tony Karklins is the founder of Allied Cycle, is currently the founder of Time, and has deep knowledge of all aspects of the cycling industry, all the way back to when as a teenager he owned a bike shop. He's the perfect match for a conversation with Josh about bike business, manufacturing, racing and more.…

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John Cobb-Wind Tunnel Pioneer 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

John Cobb may be best known for his bike saddles, but his experience and innovation go much deeper. John may be the first person to take a bike to the wind tunnel, and is likely the only person to crank up the tunnel to 70mph...with a rider in it. Enjoy this great episode with a cycling innovator

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Living with Self-Driving Cars (with Bike Curious) 41:17

4M ago41:17

41:17

For most of us, autonomous vehicles are this nebulous concept that might appear some time in our future, but there are other people living with this reality today - whether they like it or not. In this episode, I talk to Jon from the Twitch channel Bike Curious about what it's like to live in San Francisco, where autonomous vehicles are around you …

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Kimo Seymour and the Life Time Grand Prix 59:55

4M ago59:55

59:55

Life Time puts on what is arguably the biggest and most important pro bike racing series in the US: The Life Time Grand Prix. And one man is in chage of it all: Kimo Seymour. Fatty and Hottie talk with Kimo changes in the race, the "Call of a Life Time" series, aerobars, Keegan's Swenson's chances for dominating the event for a third year running, …

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AJA #33: Wind Tunnels and Wax 50:02

5M ago50:02

50:02

Our recent wind tunnel episodes have triggered a LOT of aero questions from our listeners, and Josh -- with hand hovering over the "It Depends" button -- takes them on. From IRL Burrito Powerups (IYKYK) to the StripChip and the Chain Waxing System to aero chainrings to leg hair stubble as a potential aero advantage to shoe aerodynamics, Josh will —…

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Cars are (REALLY) Expensive! (with RMTransit) 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

Yup. Cars are REALLY expensive, and they're getting more expensive. And yet, most car owners seem completely oblivious to it. Canadians estimated to pay over $1,300 a month to own a car, report finds Car ownership cost me a LOT of money. I'm done. (YouTube) RMTransit: https://youtube.com/@rmtransit Not Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/@notjustbikes …

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Europe Spends More on Roads than Rails (with Real Time History) 38:43

6M ago38:43

38:43

Europe is known for its train networks, and the EU has been promoting trains as the preferred mode of travel. But the train networks are not functioning well, and it's not a coincidence that many EU countries are spending twice as much on roads than they do on rails. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/19/european-governments-railways-road-b…

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Ask Josh Some More About Wind Tunnels (Wind Tunnels Series Part 3) 59:25

6M ago59:25

59:25

Josh answers more of Fatty & Hottie's pressing questions about the surprises people are in for when visiting a wind tunnel for the first time, what happens when key learnings from a wind tunnel session are ignored, how often follow-up questions triggered by a wind tunnel session are actually followed up on, whether it's worth it to bring anyone but…

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10 Years Car-Free (with Mrs. NJB) 46:14

6M ago46:14

46:14

It occurred to us the other day that we have lived 10 years without owning a car. This didn't happen intentionally, we just moved to a walkable neighbourhood and living car-free just made the most sense. In this episode, I talk with Mrs. NJB about what it's been like to live without a car, how it made more sense for us even with two kids, and about…

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Marginal Gains And Windtunnels, Part 2: An Interview with Mark Cote 1:15:39

6M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

An argument can be made that Mark Cote is the father of the Specialized Wind Tunnel. During his tenure at the Big S, he convinced the powers that be that the Big S needed its own wind tunnel — an amazing story Mark shares with Josh. Enjoy this deep dive into Mark's backstory and conversation between Mark and Josh as they swap stories on how they've…

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From Pickup Driver to Cargo Bike Urbanist (with American Fietser) 48:16

7M ago48:16

48:16

Can rural people understand city folk and vice-versa? American Fietser thinks so. He went from being a die-hard truck driver to a cargo-bike riding urbanist, and it all started with a trip to the Netherlands. American Fietser: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFietser American Fietser (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AmericanFietser Not Just Bikes: ht…

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Ask Josh Anything...About Wind Tunnels (Part 1) 55:50

7M ago55:50

55:50

Josh's experiences in wind tunnels have come up in dozens of episodes of Marginal Gains, and we always find ourselves with more questions. In this episode, we're finally giving ourselves permission to ask them, from the essentials of using a wind tunnel to a day in the life before, during, and after testing in a windtunnel. Look, we'll be honest he…

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The Problem with Cities: Skylines 2 (with Cities by Diana) 53:31

8M ago53:31

53:31

City Simulators, such as SimCity and Cities: Skylines are very popular, both among gamers and the general public. But these are just games: they don't accurately model real cities, and that can result in misleading assumptions about what a city is, and how it functions. Cities by Diana: https://www.youtube.com/@CitiesByDiana Not Just Bikes: https:/…

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Darren Murphy: Developing and tuning high-end suspension products 1:00:58

8M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

When it comes to bikes, Josh is usually the smartest person in the room. But Josh will tell you, when the topic turns to mountain bikes and suspension, Josh turns to Darren Murphy of Push Industries. Josh and Darren talk about Darren's journey in the industry, as well as a dive into how advanced bike products are developed, tested and brought to ma…

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Data and Downhill Racing with Nick Lester 1:01:42

8M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

With World Cup races being decided by tenths or even hundredths of a second, many racers and teams are now using sensors and data acquisition to dial their setups. Our guest this show is a leader in this area: Nick Lester and Josh get deep into how Nick and his Downamics team help the world's fastest downhillers get the most out of their suspension…

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Following the War on Cars (with Doug Gordon) 42:10

8M ago42:10

42:10

The "War on Cars" is a phrase that comes up every few years whenever some right-wing politician wants to get elected. But this phrase is nothing new, and has been around almost as long as cars themselves. In this episode, I talk to Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast, who has been following this phrase in the media for several years. https://t…

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AJA #32: Marginal Gains for Commuters, Big Riders, and Motorcycle Chains 43:54

9M ago43:54

43:54

Would your motorcycle chain benefit from an afternoon in the chain wax spa? If you use a gel packet as an improvised tire boot, how much will it affect your bike's performance? When using the Rule of 105, should you be using the rim width at the brake track, or the widest point of the rim as your measurement? And for those of us carrying lunch, clo…

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The Amsterdam Metro ... Kinda Sucks, Actually (with RMTransit) 48:23

9M ago48:23

48:23

Not Just Bikes, normally a champion of all things Amsterdam, talks to RMTransit about why the Amsterdam Metro isn't good enough. And if GVB has their way, it might become even worse. https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/219864/metrolijnen-50-en-53-worden-samengevoegd-30000-passagiers-zullen-moeten-overstappen https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-…

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Xavier Disley with Aerocoach 51:03

9M ago51:03

51:03

Aerocoach's business is to help athletes improve their aerodynamic performance, through testing, coaching, and equipment. Josh and Xavier Disley get into a wide-ranging discussion of aerosensors, hype vs data, the need for wind tunnel standards, and so much more. This is an in-the-weeds episode you Marginal Gainer supernerds will not want to miss. …

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Russ with Path Less Pedaled 56:42

10M ago56:42

56:42

Russ Roca - founder and host of the YouTube Channel the Path Less Pedaled - is our guest. The Path Less Pedaled has become a place to learn about the non-competitive side of the cycling world . Russ has produced hundreds of videos that focus on using bikes to carry stuff, explore, cruise, travel, ride comfortably and yes he has a couple on chain wa…

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The Staggering Ignorance of Traffic Engineers (with Build the Lanes) 51:43

10M ago51:43

51:43

America has Traffic Engineers. The Netherlands has Transportation Engineers. One is concerned with moving as many cars as possible, the other builds transportation systems. In this podcast, I'm joined by Steffen Berr, an American Traffic Engineer turned Transportation Engineer who now lives in the Netherlands. We discuss the myopic approach taken b…

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Rob Britton does Badlands 1:02:21

10M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Rob Britton is an accomplished pro road cyclist who has turned to the off-road scene in the second half of his career. He’s been doing the Lifetime Grand Prix and other mass start events but he is also taking on ultra endurance challenges. This summer it was an event called Badlands: Longer than Unbound XL, more climbing than an Everest Challenge a…

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5 Years Living in the Netherlands (with Mrs. NJB) 1:13:35

11M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Our family has lived in the Netherlands for 5 years now. In this episode, I have a conversation with my wife, Mrs. NJB, about our experiences and how it compares to other places we've lived before. Listen to the next episode early on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/agenda Not Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/@notjustbikes See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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AJA 31: Chain Guards, Speed Wobble, and Why We Can't Have Nice Things 59:05

11M ago59:05

59:05

Josh, Hottie, and Fatty take on your questions in this, our 101st episode of the Marginal Gains Podcast (we forgot to check that we hit 100 episodes -- and 1,000,000 listens -- last time). From contemplating the aerodynamic benefits of chain guards to analyzing terrifying moments of physics in action when riding a high speed descent, to raising our…

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Most Europeans Aren't Chained to their Cars (with Adam Something) 43:35

11M ago43:35

43:35

I was recently asked to comment on a news story in my hometown of Fake London in Canada: a single mom had her car break down and she couldn't afford to fix it, so she asked people how feasible it was to go car-free. In the end, she had to spend $6000 on a new transmission because living car-free was effectively impossible. It got me thinking how cr…

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