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"This is not a bike shop, this is a culture bomb" Plain Bicycle is a 6 part mini-series that asks the question; can bicycle culture be imported? The podcast follows a group of Canadians who travel to the Netherlands to fill a shipping container with second hand Dutch bicycles to bring home to Canada. Host Erin Riediger speaks to the Plain Bicycle Project team and Dutch cycling experts Herbert Tiemens and Modacity’s Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett. Plain Bicycle investigates why cycling ...
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Welcome to The BTI Podcast, where we dive into the world of cycling, the bicycle industry, and the adventures that keep us moving. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, in the cycling industry, or just plain love the ride this is your go-to destination. From the latest in technology and industry trends to thrilling trails and outdoor escapades, we’re here to celebrate the ride and inspire your cycling journey. Join us as we talk with bike shops, industry, nutrition, and epic trails. Brining you ...
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks industry, rad rides, and trade shows. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks New tech, the state of the industry, and hot new brands at BTI. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks With Pedro, Owner of F1 cyclery. A great new shop in the Santa Fe area. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks new year aspirations, running though winter, killer trails, and the state of the industry. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks: nutrition, gift giving, new tech, e-bikes and more. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today we have a special guest: Jon Branch , founder of new bike shop and indoor skatepark Goathead Bike and Skate Shop. The gang also touches base on staying on through the off season, great gift ideas, fun rides, white water, and killer trails here in Ne…
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang discusses winter riding alternatives, their favorite New Mexico trails, land usage, and outdoor stoke! Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks about recent events, new tech, and the state of the industry. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks about the beat of the industry, killer rides, and great products. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the crew talks Sea Otter Classic, the state of the industry, new builds, and epic rides. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today the gang talks about their favorite trials, big wipe outs and recent builds. Enjoy!By Bicycle Technologies International
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Welcome to the BTI Podcast. Where you can keep up with the cycling industry and outdoor stoke! Today we meet the gang to learn a little about their roles in the bicycle industry and at BTI.By Bicycle Technologies International
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The Plain Bicycle Project team is in Europe, about to travel to Utrecht to load a third shipping container with second hand Dutch Bicycles bound for Canada when COVID-19 becomes a global health concern and international travel is brought to a grounding halt. Dutch bicycle policy expert Herbert Tiemens discusses his involvement in the project and th…
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Host Erin Riediger attends the launch of Round 2 of the Plain Bicycle Project. The project team discuss where they see the future of the project going, speak about transportation culture and identity and reflect on what Plain Bicycle means for them. Melissa and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity discuss how their advocacy work helps to encourage more pe…
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Part 4 - Not Your Typical Consumer Experience
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The Plain Bicycle Project team discusses the experience of getting the Dutch bicycles in to the hands of their customers in round 1. A few years later, The Plain Bicycle team launches round 2 of the project and host Erin Riediger follows their progress in real time as the bicycles make their way to Winnipeg and are prepared to meet their new owners…
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Anders Swanson, Leigh Anne Parry and Torrin Swanson travel to the Netherlands to carry out the project. They soon run in to issues with their planned accommodations and locating a bike supply. Chris and Melissa Bruntlett of Modacity speak to the city of Rotterdam and the Dutch philosophy of designing and re-designing their streets. Dan Reihl and Je…
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Part 2 - This Is About Culture, Not Business
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Anders Swanson and Leigh Anne Parry explain how the idea for the Plain Bicycle project emerged from an artist residency trip to the Hague in 2015. Host Erin Riediger investigates what Plain Bicycle culture in the Netherlands is like and why it is important to bring back to Canada by interviewing Dutch cycling expert Herbert Tiemens. Erin speaks to …
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Part 1 - I'm Not A Cyclist, I'm Just Riding My Bike
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Host Erin Riediger meets the team behind the Plain Bicycle Project and begins to unravel why importing everyday bicycle culture from the Netherlands is important. This episode describes Dutch bicycles and what sets them apart from bicycles in North America. Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, authors of Building the Cycling City share their thoughts on Du…
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