{"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.\nMark 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.\nNow 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.\nIf 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 Environmentalist\nAdditional Helpful Links:\nThe Active Towns Landing Page for this episode - For more photos and links\nAn article about Mark and his book in Cycling Industry News\nMark's interview on the Bike Talk Podcast\nThe cycling group that Mark mentions: Mieux se Déplacer à Bicyclette <Google translate page>\nBike touring near Paris and using trains - an annual pilgrimage Mark makes, to pay tribute to Van Gogh\nActive Towns Podcast Episode featuring Alissa Walker\nActive Towns Podcast Episode featuring Chuck Marohn, Founder & President of Strong Towns\nSTROAD definition\nJaywalking Defined - Peter Norton on Active Towns Podcast\nJohn's Active Towns Paris Profile Video\nRyan Van Duzer's Active Towns Episodes #1 and #2 the Video\nIvan Illich, Energy and Equity\nJohn DeGraaf - books why working less is better\nValencia Paseo System\nMAMIL - Middle Aged Man in Lycra\n\nFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:\n1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by \"Buying Me a Coffee\" or by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon\n2. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a \"thumbs up,\" leave a...","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}