{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Active Towns","title":"Cycling in Paris: Past & Present w/ Mark Cramer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5d0e2798\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3366,"description":"In this episode, I connect with Mark Cramer, who is an American living in a northern suburb of Paris, France, for a discussion about how many years ago he happened upon a fun group of cyclists completely taking over the streets of Paris, with the support and assistance of the police, and how this chance connection led him down the road of becoming a regular bike commuter, traveling throughout the Paris region. Mark is also the author of the book Old Man on a Green Bike: Chronicles of a Self-Serving Environmentalist and they talk about how to encourage more people of all ages to ride more often.Now that he's retired, he has taken up exploring the countryside on his beloved green bike and reflecting on how profound an impact riding has had on his life, health, and well-being. If you'd like to learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of his book: Old Man on a Green Bike: Chronicles of a Self-Serving EnvironmentalistAdditional Helpful Links:The Active Towns Landing Page for this episode - For more photos and links An article about Mark and his book in Cycling Industry NewsMark's interview on the Bike Talk PodcastThe cycling group that Mark mentions: Mieux se Déplacer à Bicyclette <Google translate page> Bike touring near Paris and using trains - an annual pilgrimage Mark makes, to pay tribute to Van GoghActive Towns Podcast Episode featuring Alissa WalkerActive Towns Podcast Episode featuring Chuck Marohn, Founder & President of Strong TownsSTROAD definitionJaywalking Defined - Peter Norton on Active Towns PodcastJohn's Active Towns Paris Profile VideoRyan Van Duzer's Active Towns Episodes #1 and #2 the VideoIvan Illich, Energy and EquityJohn DeGraaf - books why working less is betterValencia Paseo SystemMAMIL - Middle Aged Man in LycraFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by \"Buying Me a Coffee\" or by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon2. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a \"thumbs up,\" leave a review on Apple...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Tkybtmzf0KYuip-R8cMTYcCT6L7ETI0NTQv5EY_NCCI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzgwNjcvMTY0NTE5/MDIxMi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}