Very Badly Hurt (CJSR radio show #20200206)
Trump says that the impeachment process by the Democrats has “very badly hurt our nation.” Bless him. On the Bike Report with CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman we talked size, and fat shaming. Spurred by an article on bicycling.com that talks about how identifying as fat cyclist could shift the dialogue, and get more people cycling. We also heard that 13 people were out riding their … Continue reading Very Badly Hurt (CJSR radio show #20200206)
Crossing Lines (CJSR radio show #20200116)
With epic cold hitting Edmonton, dozens of centimetres of snow befalling Newfoundland, and wild fires blazing in Australia, Sir David Attenborough releases a statement saying that “The moment of crisis has come,” talking about the climate emergency. On the bike report with CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman we talked how we can adapt our layering to still get outside, and be active, as illustrated … Continue reading Crossing Lines (CJSR radio show #20200116)
Precipice (CJSR Radio show #20200109)
On today’s CJSR show, we chatted to Karly Coleman, our bike traffic reporter, about whether dedicated lawyers to bicycle injury is a good or bad thing. We could fault the benefits of having legal specialists on cycling’s side, we were not sure if their need for business could lead to an increase in litigations, and potentially even a rise in calls for bicycle licensing.It was all … Continue reading Precipice (CJSR Radio show #20200109)
We Met at the Bike Rack at Staples (CJSR radio show #20191219)
Our final show of the year saw much merriment of Christmas music, two piano recital’s from my 5 3/4 year old son, and CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman suggesting a massage as a fine gift of the cyclist in your life. We also talked how a study has found media bias in collision accounts against vulnerable road users. These are tunes we played:Hey Rosetta! … Continue reading We Met at the Bike Rack at Staples (CJSR radio show #20191219)
Reduce, Reuse, Cycle (CJSR radio show #20191212)
CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter asks if the joke response to how many bikes one should I own is n+1, where n is how many you currently own, is irresponsible within our state of climate emergency. We talked about how Bike Edmonton facilitates the education, tools and parts to refurbish any worn bike. And mentioned a chap who refurbished a bike to make an epic trip, … Continue reading Reduce, Reuse, Cycle (CJSR radio show #20191212)
Plummet Springs (CJSR Radio Show #20191205)
With Alberta’s Moody’s credit rating falling this week, citing “structural weakness in the provincial economy that remains concentrated and dependent on non-renewable resources”, to which the province responded deafly with how the “inability to gain market access for Alberta’s energy continues to affect our province”, we looked to find some positive news. Karly Coleman, CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter told us how city’s around the world … Continue reading Plummet Springs (CJSR Radio Show #20191205)
Better than Anger (CJSR Radio Show #20191128)
As we head into the Christmas season, we’ve been reminded that you must counter hatred and anger with love and hope. So we wondered if there was a gift we could give to premier Jason Kenney to help lift the angry fog that seems to surround him. A weighted blanket was suggested. Your thoughts? With CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman we talked about districts … Continue reading Better than Anger (CJSR Radio Show #20191128)
For a Rest (CJSR radio show #20191121)
Yesterday we lost John Mann of Spirit of the West after nearly a decade of living with early onset Alzheimer’s. On the bike report, with CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter we talked about movies, and how cycling can be an important character, with discussion around the classic movie Breaking Away being remade to feature a women’s bike race instead of the male Little 500 race the original … Continue reading For a Rest (CJSR radio show #20191121)
Cookies and Milk (CJSR radio show #20191107)
Thank you to everyone who donated to CJSR last week. Your donations during FunDrive allowed us to hit our target of $105,000. Thank you. When CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter joined us today she told us about an 82 year old man who has ridden his bicycle 1,000,000 miles in his lifetime. We’re inspired, in awe and part of us wonders if setting a goal like … Continue reading Cookies and Milk (CJSR radio show #20191107)
FunDrive 2019 (CJSR show #20191031)
Joined by CJSR’s bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman, we presented two hours of reasons to support the station during our annual FunDrive. Dial 780-492-2577×0 or go online at www.cjsr.com to support the community station that understands the value community adds to our city, gives safe places for the under-represented to flourish and plays music you may not hear anywhere else. The Auto Pilots – “Weightless” … Continue reading FunDrive 2019 (CJSR show #20191031)