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Bike Talk

BikeTalk
Los Angeles
Biking Infrastructure
New York City
Urban Planning
Bike Advocacy
E-Bikes
Traffic Safety
Cycling
Bike Lanes
Cycling Infrastructure
Biking
Congestion Pricing
Bike Infrastructure
Bicycles
California
Cycling Advocacy
Ciclavia
Community Engagement
Public Safety
Traffic Violence

We are a bike advocacy and culture podcast based in Los Angeles, Ca.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes541Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Cyclocross is alive and spinning, Nick’s daughter Penelope demonstrates from Northampton’s 35th annual Cycle-Smart event www.nohocx.com/news/2026/10/30/event-preview-35th-cycle-smart-northampton-cyclocross-presented-by-shiftgear. 0:51 Minneap... more

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West Hollywood bike lane opponents failed to postpone a protected bike lane laist.com/news/transportation/west-hollywood-fountain-avenue-bike-lanes-vote. Taylor urges them to “tweak“ anything that’s not working rather than spend the next 2 ye... more

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Toronto’s successful, popular bike lanes are being ripped out by the provincial government of Ontario, though the province itself found that removing lanes would barely reduce congestion, whereas keeping the lanes would reduce crashes www.cbc... more

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"Grandma" Beverly Shelton of Families For Safe Streets www.familiesforsafestreets.org/ demands a Traffic State of Emergency in Los Angeles www.streetsareforeveryone.org/blog/los-angeles-traffic-violence-emergency-declaration along wit... more

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Recent Guests

Brett McGraw
Minneapolis cyclist who rides car-free in Los Angeles
Episode: The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
Daniel Langenkamp
Safe-streets advocate and board member of the League of American Bicyclists and Families for Safe Streets
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Dave Shellnutt
Toronto cyclist, protester and biking lawyer
Episode: The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
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Episode: The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
Lo Sontag
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Episode: The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
Caron Whitaker
Deputy Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists
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Episode: They Ride Bicycles In Iowa 26/43
Ryan Fonseca
Journalist for The Guardian
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Matt Olson
Member of Bike Walk Berwyn
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Episode: They Ride Bicycles In Iowa 26/43
Josh Sprague
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Hosts

Taylor Nichols
Host of Bike Talk with involvement across Bike Talk / CRSP / LA Eco-Village Institute.
Nick Richard
Co-host with frequent affiliation to Bike Talk and related organizational collaborations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Talking about biking…

    I enjoy this podcast. When I was younger I enjoyed riding my bike very casually. I truly had no idea, until recently, how big the cycling world actually is. This podcast is very informative and I love how they have guests speak on politics of getting more rights for cyclists. They have a good formula for mixing that with actual cycling advocates and adventurists going out there and experiencing the world on a bike. It’s motivating me to back out there and start riding again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyDee80
    United States3 months ago
  • Must listen podcast

    I wrote a review for Bike Talk in March, 2026. Somehow, the rating shows as 3 stars - NOT INTENTIONAL ! It is definitely a 5 Star podcast.I love this show even more now. Taylor’s trip across the US (and the wonderful interviews that go with it) keep me waiting for the next episode to drop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baltimore-Fred
    United States4 months ago
  • Entertaining and Informative

    Thank you for making the world a better place. Appreciate the stories, insights, and updates!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mast8ce
    United States5 months ago
  • Consistently excellent show, covering bicycle stories from LA to Chicago to NYC.

    Bike Talk is the one podcast I never miss. It is about more than bicycle advocacy, although Nick and Taylor have lots of bicycle advocate guests and that is always informative. It is really about the joy that riding a bicycle can bring to EVERYONE. From children to people with disabilities, older people, people who never learned to ride until well into their adulthood. All these groups need places to ride safely, without fear. There is a lot going on across the country and Bike Talk somehow cov... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    escalator66
    United States5 months ago
  • Liberating

    The in-depth nature of bicycles and culture doesn’t get spoken about enough, Bike Talk on every episode has guest speakers who are educated and practiced in what they discuss about bicycle culture and how it impacts everyone’s life.

    Nick and Taylor aren’t hosts full of themselves, they are here to tell the ever unfolding story of the bicycle.

    The opinions of lawmakers, politicians, blue collar, white collar, everyone has a seat at the Bike Talk Table.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimSoulsurfer
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality mix of travel stories and policy depth.
Some listeners feel interview pacing could be tighter in longer episodes.
Consistently informative and action-oriented for advocates and sponsors.
Engaging, insightful guests and practical city-level takeaways.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
Q: What do we learn by looking back on the World Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Traffic Violence?
Langenkamp says it highlights the preventable scale of road deaths and creates an opportunity to demand safer cars, drivers, roads and speeds, along with better post-crash care.
The Bicycle Is The Message 26/44
Q: What's your thought on sharrows? You've been riding around LA, you ride around Minneapolis all the time.
McGraw says sharrows can work on streets with controlled traffic volumes and speeds, such as Portland neighborhood greenways, but prefers protected infrastructure where possible.
They Ride Bicycles In Iowa 26/43
Q: Can you explain what's happening at the Department of Transportation with this idea of scrubbing woke information off of their websites?
Ryan Fonseca says experts see decades of road-safety research being ignored or removed, while federal policy emphasizes driving and reduces attention to pedestrians, cyclists, and multimodal safety.
They Ride Bicycles In Iowa 26/43
Q: Is there a war on bikes?
Caron Whitaker points to federal actions including pressure to remove bike lanes and funding priorities that favor car traffic, despite evidence that bike lanes improve safety and do not cause congestion.
Vote For Bikes 26/41
Q: Why is this plan the right plan?
Byers says the Fountain Avenue plan supports slower vehicle speeds, wider sidewalks, shade, and a bike lane while creating continuity with neighboring streets and accommodating different ways to travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bike Talk

What is Bike Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bike advocacy and culture show rooted in active urbanism, safety, and multimodal mobility. Across recent episodes, the hosts guide conversations that blend travelogues, on-the-ground advocacy, and policy analysis with guests ranging from city officials and transportation researchers to shop owners and community organizers. Topics frequently center on protected bike lanes, bike-share governance, Open Streets, and the trade-offs between car-centric design and safer streets for all. Notable is a strong emphasis on real-world projects, cross-city collaboration, and the role of public engagement in shaping multimodal infrastructure. The show often ties personal riding experiences to broader systemic issues, making it valuable for listeners who... more

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1. Brett McGraw
2. Daniel Langenkamp
3. Dave Shellnutt
4. James Pocrass
5. Lo Sontag
6. Caron Whitaker
7. Ryan Fonseca
8. Matt Olson

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