12:00 PM: Understanding the Tour de France – A Guide for New Fans
The Tour de France, one of the world’s most-watched sporting events, has captivated audiences globally, thanks in part to Netflix’s Tour de France: Unchained. This series has expanded the sport’s reach, drawing even more attention on platforms like Instagram where the official Tour de France account and rising stars such as Tadej Pogačar are engaging fans with behind-the-scenes content. Local enthusiasts are also connecting with the sport in new ways.
In the first hour, we’ll delve into how to immerse yourself in the world of cycling. Our distinguished guests include:
- Jamie Batten, series director of Netflix’s Tour de France: Unchained, joining us from London.
- Cosmo Catalano, a renowned racing commentator and podcast host for The Escape Collective, known for his series How The Race Was Won.
- Andy August, a seasoned bike racer and mentor to professional cyclists AJ August and Magnus Sheffield, and former owner of Park Ave Bikes.
- Scott Page, owner of Full Moon Vista bike shop and organizer of the Rochester Cyclocross race.
1:00 PM: Biking with Kids – Why It’s Worth the Ride
In the second hour, we shift focus to biking with children. From school commutes to family outings, our guests will share their experiences and insights on cycling with kids. Topics will include organizing bike buses for group travel, using electric assist cargo bikes, and the joys of biking with younger family members. Our guests are:
- Meg Hamlin-Black, who regularly uses a cargo bike for her two children.
- Adrian Martin, the organizer behind a Rochester bike bus initiative.
- Marjorie Rolleston, who transitioned to an e-bike four years ago and enjoys biking with her grandchildren in their distinctive orange and blue cargo bike, affectionately known as ‘the Blippi bike’.
- Keith Walt, co-organizer of the Geneseo bike bus.
We invite you to join the conversation by calling 1-844-295-TALK (8255). If you miss the live broadcast, catch the podcast version available on our website.