Hey Folks - today is a very short holiday episode. We'll start with how to fight back against the overturning of Roe V. Wade, then finish off with some amazing clips of riders telling me what biking means to them. This seemed like a great show

More Events, Racing Part 2, Dirt!: Featuring the Hustle Hive

Jun 18th, 2022 1h 14m

Welcome folks to Episode 13! I have a great episode for you folks today. For Bike News, I will update you on Porter Square and tell you about 3 exciting upcoming events!. For Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert, I sit down with Gabby and Bridget fo

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Big Question: How Do I Integrate My Bike Into Everyday Life

Jun 3rd, 2022 49m 12s

Today, we'll be doing a deep dive into one specific biking topic. I'm calling it the Big Question. Listen in as Amy Ingles and I discuss how you can start using your bicycle to do more things in your life, especially those last mile rides to th

Bay State Bike Month and Rides Galore: Featuring Galen Mook

May 12th, 2022 1h 19m

Welcome folks to Episode 12! I have a great episode for you folks today. For Bike News, I give some positive infrastructure news and highlight some of the many May rides happening. For Friends on Bikes Eating Dessert, I brought back Yari, to d

Rides, Racing, and Inclusivity: Featuring Meg Cater

Apr 23rd, 2022 1h 43m

Welcome back folks Episode 11of the Randonnista Podcast! I’m your host, Laura, and this is the podcast that strives to bring humanity and human stories back to the conversations around bicycles. In today’s episode I have some big news to share

Music, Mental Health, and Riding with Kids: Featuring YT

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 38m

Links coming soon!Hello everyone! I realize it’s been a couple of weeks since my last show and I want to address this lapse for a moment. In light of Women’s History Month, I needed to take a moment for myself and focus my attention elsewhere.

Black Futures, Cooperative Community, and Cannabis: Featuring Saskia VannJames

Feb 26th, 2022 1h 28m

Welcome to today’s show folks! Bike News: For my cohost, I have a friend that I’ve been trying to get on for a while, Leandrew Belnavis, who came and helped me talk about Black Past and Black Futures with our cycling heroes Kittie Knox and Majo

Wheelie Kids, Zwift, and Bike Giveaways: Featuring Lonnell Roberts-Wells

Feb 10th, 2022 1h 33m

I have another great show for your today! Bike News: For my cohost, I brought back Tiffany Cogell to discuss the article, “The REALProblem with the Wheelie Kids” which as you might have guessed is actually everyone else’s attitudes. Friends on

Winter Riding Part 2, Messengers, and Stylish Bike Gear: Featuring Gabriel Mendez

Jan 27th, 2022 1h 32m

I have another great show for your today! [02:22] Bike News: I brought in my friend and fellow bike instructor Randi to discuss the frustrations around people dismantling bike lanes, but also the joy that more women seem to riding. [17:19] Frie

Winter Riding, Endurance Training, and Body Positivity: Featuring Liz Rock

Jan 13th, 2022 1h 40m

2022 is going to be the year of intention (that sounds cheesy doesn’t it? This is a longer episode but I go more in-depth into the segments and why I made this show today. [06:19] Bike News: My co-host Greg Hum helps me break down the latest an

2021 End of Year Wrap-up: Featuring PQ

Dec 30th, 2021 1h 3m

In this episode, PQ and I take a look back at 2021 and talk about personal biking wins, our favorite infrastructure wins, moments that made us hopeful, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022.Thank you to PQ for joining me for this episode. T

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Mini Episode: Happy Holidays 2021

Dec 23rd, 2021 5m 13s

Just popping in to give a quick announcement about some holiday schedule changes and say Happy Holidays to all of my amazing listeners, guests, and bike friends out there!

Media Portrayals, R4BL, and Youth Cycling: Featuring Peter Cheung and Tiffany Cogell

Dec 9th, 2021 1h 34m

This episode dives into the secret behind the scenes lives of two major advocates in the Boston area. Thank you to Peter Cheung and Tiffany Cogell for talking to me and giving me a sneak preview into their long-term project to start a kids raci

Bike Dogs, Adventure Dogs, and More Dogs: Featuring Stacey King and Priscilla

Nov 25th, 2021 1h 19m

I decided to have a little fun since this episode launches on Thanksgiving. We’ll chat about Cranksgiving, getting an old friend on a bike, and DOGS! The moment you’ve been waiting for is here and I have a whole chat dedicated to bike dogs.Than

Climate, Snacks, and Building Movements: Featuring Yari DeJesus

Nov 11th, 2021 1h 36m

In this episode we chat about some new biking infrastructure, snacking while biking, starting your own movement, and then round everything out with a fun game!Thanks to Jay Diengott aka PQ aka Chef Jay, Yari DeJesus and Bridget Copes for joinin

Elections, Courtesy, and Biking Infrastructure: Featuring Vivian Ortiz

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 54m

For our inaugural episode, we talk about the importance of elections, why you should be more courteous on the road, and I convince a friend that they should join the world of biking!Thanks to Galen Mook, Bridget Copes, Vivian Ortiz, Amy Kennedy