Épisodes

  • Tweed Ride, Cyclocross Chat & More
    Nov 11 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his trip up to NoVa to race and other past weekend races. And looking forward we talk the Richmond Marathon and Sunday’s Tweed Ride – with an interview with Andy Nishida, head of the Art Deco Society.

    We talk about these two things:

    Tweed Ride

    Tour de Fall Line

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82 or you can now buy me a cup of coffee.

    And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

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    35 min
  • RVA Bike Scene: The one about Cyclocross & Bike Commuting
    Nov 6 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his stellar finish at his weekend race, my Virginia Capital Trail ride on the Tour de Quy and bike commuting. Plus, we talk about the future events happening in the region (links below)

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Tweed Ride

    Chesterfield Transportation Survey

    Fall Line Trailblazer (hikes)

    Tour de Fall Line

    Tour de Quy

    Bike Commuting with Phil Riggan

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

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    21 min
  • Strong Bikes Build Infrastructure
    Oct 28 2025

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    On this week's episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about an upcoming meeting with Strong Towns, who will talk bike infrastructure on Wednesday (10/29) night; how volunteers are needed to help build bikes for kids this holiday season; and of course upcoming cyclocross events at Chimborazo.

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    21 min
  • Holiday Bike Build 2025!
    Oct 25 2025

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    For the second year in a row, I visit Andrew Mann from the Richmond Area Bicyclist Association as he and a team of volunteers start building about 100 kids bikes for the holidays---in all they'll build about 400 or so.

    They can use some help too--go here to RABA.

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support my efforts by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    You can also send me a tip via Venmo–which the link is in the show notes. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let me know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    20 min
  • The One About Cargo Bikes
    Oct 21 2025

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    We talk about Byrd Park cyclocross races (that almost didn’t happen), new trails at Pine Camp and how the news media is noticing the uptick in Cargo Bike usage.

    Links mentioned:

    • Instagram: rva.cargo.bike.
    • GCN video on VOK
    • NPRs story on Cargo Bikes
    • Emily’s Tour de Fall Line.
    • Pine Camp Podcast

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    28 min
  • Winter Cycling, Halloween & Tour de Midnight
    Oct 14 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about the latest upcoming cyclocross races at Byrd Park, the Tour de Midnight charity bike ride, how my Halloween bike tour in search of decorations was a bust and how to dress for winter riding and take care of your bike. Plus, we talk about Chesterfield’s Active Bike Transportation plan.

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks

    Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m at Ian-Stewart-82.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    34 min
  • RVA Bike Scene - Ep. 4 Bike Groups
    Oct 6 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about last week’s Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late, a new outpost for Outpost and how to join a bike group.

    In this episode we mention:

    Girls in Gear

    Black Girls Do Bike

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    You’ve been nerding out about the RVA Bike Scene. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    26 min
  • RVA Bike Scene-Ep 3 - The Aftermath
    Sep 30 2025

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    Coming up on this episode Sean and talk about how he fared or rather survived last week’s Cyclocross race called Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late (Forest Hill Park) as well as the 10-year anniversary of the UCI worlds and an amazing wheelie record. And I have an interview with BikeWalkRVA's Natalie Rainer and with Cyclocross and all around bike racer Maggie Hopkins.

    It's a long one but worth the listen.

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    You’ve been nerding out about the RVA Bike Scene. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m at Ian-Stewart-82.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad, the latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    47 min