{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Active Towns","title":"Just The Boost We Need w/ Jocelyn Vande Velde (video available)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3607,"description":"In this episode, I catch up with Jocelyn Vande Velde, North America Marketing Director of Bosch eBike Systems for a discussion about how she got into the business, the empowering nature of electric-assist bikes, and the importance of high-quality components and battery-based systems.Video version of this episodeThe e-bike revolution is here! Having a little assistance to smooth out a steep hill, make a long ride less daunting, and provide the ability to keep up with a loved one or cherished friend, these and many more are solid reasons why e-bikes are the fastest-selling segment in the bicycle market worldwide. And that doesn't even take cargo bikes and bike logistics into consideration. As I mentioned I am taking the Active Towns Tour to Colorado in Aug/Sept and to The Netherlands for the International Cargo Bike Festival in Oct/Nov if you are interested in potentially tagging along, please drop me an email: john@activetowns.orgHelpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Bosch website- Bosch video Evolving Cities- Bosch video Tracing Sounds- My Madison Slow Roll video- Tern Quick Haul video- PeopleForBikesFour 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 Podcasts, and share it with a friend.3. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform and the Active Towns YouTube Channel4. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:All video and audio production by John SimmermanMusic:Various mixes also by John SimmermanResources used during the production of this episode:- My awesome recording platform is Ecamm- Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteFor more information about my Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit my links below:- Website- Twitter- Newsletter- Podcast landing pages- Facebook-...","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}