EPISODE 86: Two Wheels Good with Jody Rosen
Added 2022-05-31 10:30:01 +0000 UTCHello, War on Cars supporters!
We're closing out Bike Month in the best way possible, with an interview that's all about the bike. Jody Rosen, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins us to talk about his brand new book, Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle. It's a great read and deserves a spot on your summer reading list.
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- Aaron, Sarah and Doug
EPISODE 86: Two Wheels Good with Jody Rosen
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According to Jody Rosen, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people use bicycles — for transportation, recreation, and their livelihood — than any other vehicle. In his new book, Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle, Rosen attempts to “de-quaintify” the bike, from its invention in 1817 to its current status as a virtuous machine that can save cities and the environment. Spanning centuries and hopping continents, Two Wheels Good weaves connections between various bike booms and asks readers to consider an expansive and inclusive definition of "bicycle culture." Plus, was there really a War on Horses?
LINKS:
Buy Two Wheels Good and books by other podcast guests at our official page on Bookshop.org.
Follow Jody Rosen on Twitter.
Read Sidewalks by Valeria Luiselli, which contains the essay Manifesto à Velo Jody mentions in the episode.
Pick up some official War on Cars merch at our store.
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This episode was recorded by Walter Nordquist at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. It was produced and edited by Doug Gordon. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Our logo was designed by Dani Finkel of Crucial D Designs.
