note: this episode features a single microphone due to logistical difficulties.  we apologize for the audio quality, but we will return to our usual microphones soon!

Naomi Fast lives on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, and is an advocate for bicycling options in a community that isn’t always tailored to safety for human-powered options.  She talks about getting started on a no-car lifestyle, getting into and out of the suburbs, advocacy, and those little pass-though links you can discover in a gnarled web of cul-de-sacs.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar

2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis

2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party

Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party

Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party

Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party

Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

Dec 15: Group Ride to Bike Craft

Dec.15 and16 Bike Craft

Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submit your film by January 20 to be part of the collection

Boise, ID – January 18

Los Angeles, CA – January 27

Hood River, OR – February 12

Arcata, CA – March 15

Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines

From the slate.com: Minneapolis Confronts Its History of Housing Segregation

From chi.streetsblog.org: How Can Biking Stay Joyful in the Midst of Winter?

Fine Print

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