{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Spoke and Sole","title":"If Cyclists & Runners ran the Country","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3863,"description":"Welcome to a completely new take on the election cycle. In this episode of Spoke & Sole, Terrance and Anthony step up to the podium to tackle the real-world issues of gas prices, food inflation, and road safety. But there's a twist: they are debating from the perspectives of two brand-new political platforms—The Peloticians and The Runnercrats.\nWe explore what it would look like if dual-sport endurance enthusiasts set the national agenda. The Peloticians, represented by Terrance, propose solutions like dedicated national bike expressways, e-bike subsidies, and bike-powered food co-ops to lower our reliance on expensive fossil fuels. On the other side, Anthony represents The Runnercrats, advocating for human-powered fast delivery, ending fossil fuel funding, and implementing strict municipal repair timelines to keep our running routes safe.\nBeyond the political satire, we get down to brass tacks about policy changes that would actually benefit the community:\n* Allowing athletes to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to purchase running shoes, entry-level bikes, and professional bike fits.\n* Implementing tax credits for zero-emission commutes and active gear purchases.\n* Holding cities accountable for infrastructure by allowing citizens to claim reimbursement for pothole-damaged tires.\n* Fostering collaboration across the running and cycling communities to advocate for shared safety interests, rather than fighting over party lines.\nForget the traditional parties—it's time to focus on the issues we have in common to build a safer, more affordable, and healthier world. Lace up, clip in, and let us know in the comments which party has your vote!\nAccess Essential Athlete playbooks and training resources: Essential Athlete Resources.\nGear up with premium heavyweights from the Shield and Recognition Series to represent the dual-sport mindset: 👉 Essential Athlete.\nWatch the Video Session: Catch the full in-studio recording of this episode and make sure you are subscribed...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/n0vQ8hAh7VN5Y2qYmbITdZIPBhlE5bEDFxZX1BQAo5Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNDU5/MDU2YzgzMjBhN2Uy/M2FjMGU3MDQ0Zjli/ODNlNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}