Skylar Franke and I sat down in Victoria Park to chat and dive into topics like traffic, commute times, the significance of walkable communities, and the realities of housing in London. And, of course, the upcoming international Car Free Day when London buses will be FREE to ride during the entirety of the day! As per usual, it's A LOT of great stuff! And if you’re interested in urban planning, active transportation, or simply making London a better place to live in, you’re going to love this conversation. –––––––– This episode's guest: Skylar Franke (London, Canada Ward 11 City Councillor) Host: Ben Durham 🌟 Join my Patreon to get ad-free videos, behind-the-scenes content, and support the production of these podcasts: https://patreon.com/bendurham Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca/ Check out https://bendurham.ca to ground yourself and see what I'm up to.

Dan Cameron is a father, scientist, musician, and advocate for safer streets, and we're sitting down with him to chat on Episode 6 of the Wheels and Beyond Podcast.

Dan is an avid cyclist who regularly rides his bike in London, Burlington, and Hamilton, and has experienced cycling in cities like Toronto, Washington, DC, London (UK), and Winnipeg.

Recorded in Doidge Park in Old North, London, Ontario, Canada. This episode delves into Dan's unique commuting routine, which involves combining a collapsible Brompton bike and a VIA rail train ride to travel between London and Hamilton, where he works at McMaster University.

We explore Dan’s thoughts on urban cycling, the challenges, and joys of biking in various weather conditions, and his passion for creating safer, more bike-friendly communities.

We also touch on the concept of hygge, the charm of cobblestone streets, and the inspiration behind School Streets—initiatives aimed at making streets safer for children around schools. Tune in to hear more about Dan's lifestyle, his commitment to sustainable commuting, and his insights into urban planning and cycling advocacy.

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This episode's guest: Dan Cameron

Host: Ben Durham

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Welcome to episode 5 of the Wheels and Beyond podcast. Today I'm joined by Tamsine Gervais, an urbanist and student in the Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning program at Fanshawe College, and the founder of Strong Towns London. Tamsine is passionate about the ways our environment shapes our lives and dedicated to creating spaces where people want to be. In our conversation, we dive into her journey from moving to London, Canada, eight years ago and falling in love with the city—flaws and all—to her advocacy for active transportation, which recently led her to buy her own commuter bike. We also explore her future plans, including pursuing a master's in urban planning to turn her passion into a career. We cover a variety of topics including Tamsine's early fandom of the popular urban planning channel “Not Just Bikes,” her experiences commuting around London, the city's stellar staff and services, bike valets, and the growing interest in Strong Towns London. Tune in to hear how Tamsine and Ben met through their shared interest in urbanism, the founding of Strong Towns London, and Tamsine's thoughts on how city planning can transform our communities for the better. –––––––– This episode's guest: Tamsine Gervais Host: Ben Durham 🌟 Join my Patreon to get ad-free videos, behind-the-scenes content, and support the production of these podcasts: https://patreon.com/bendurham Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca/ Check out https://bendurham.ca to ground yourself and see what I'm up to.