Maddy Novich — @cargobikemomma on Instagram — is in good traffic this week to talk raising and transporting a family by bike. Maddy moves throughout New York City daily via one of her many cargo bikes. We discuss the relationship between parenting and car-reliance in the U.S., and how parents can begin replacing car trips with bike trips sooner than they might think.
In the episode, you might just find your next minivan. Hint: it's not a Honda Oddessey.


We discuss:
00:00 Meeting Maddy, @cargobikemomma.
02:01 How and why Maddy's family started biking everywhere.
06:03 How to gain confidence on a cargo bike or e-bike.
11:21 Cargo biking in different American cities.
14:54 The deeply-rooted relationship between parenting and cars.
27:25 Biking inspires independence, autonomy, and self-sufficiency in children.
29:22 Biking with kids in New York City.
33:08 How parents benefit from their kids biking.
34:46 Preventing e-bike theft using routine activity theory.
43:09 Bike and cargo bike recommendations.
48:58 Wrapping up.


For context:
On routine activity theory (via Simply Psychology).
Different styles of cargo bikes (via Momentum Mag).


Connecting with Maddy:
On Instagram, @cargobikemomma.
Maddy's newsletter.


Connecting with me, Brad:
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