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Guests: David Shellnut; Bill Nesper
Every time I think our issues with cars vs cyclists are getting so much worse, which of course they are, I come across something that is even more dreadful!
Seems that Canada – a place where I would have thought cyclists would be not only safer but encouraged – is definitely not that!
In my conversation with David Shellnutt, The Biking Lawyer, I learn that there is not only open hostility to cyclists, but the police seem to be complicit in making cyclists “pay” for infractions while drivers’ who have been issued tickets find themselves with no consequences whatsoever.
Besides his busy law practice helping cyclists in a multitude of ways, David 
shows up to speak at club meetings, litigates anti-racism in the courts, sides with survivors of sexual violence and assault, and helps to feed the needy.
Our conversation runs the gamut from what The Biking Lawyer does to the legislation that is coming up in early 2026.
You can find and follow him @ The Biking Lawyer on social media as well as read his blog on thebikinglawyer,ca.
And, he did indeed meet up with our Oshawa Bike Club Friends that Saturday.
In the second half of the show, we feature the first of our holiday giving 
segments with Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.
The LAB does some great things – from offering a multitude of helpful options to get involved on a local or national level to helping make our communities more bicycle friendly, which in turn makes them safer. The LAB also hosts the National Bike Summit where, as a delegate of your community, you have the opportunity to make your case for legislation directly with the officials who can make those votes happen.
With the end of the year upon us, I like to highlight non-profits that benefit the cycling community or organizations with bicycle charity as a focus – be it local, national, or worldwide.
Today is the first of those segments. I’m highlighting the 145-year-old organization that originally lobbied for paved roads – only in those days, it wasn’t for cars but rather for bicycles.
Now in 2025, the League of American Bicyclists is still doing the hard work of keeping bicycles and bicyclists in the forefront of the transportation department and in 2026 the 5-year transportation bill will again be up for re-authorization.
A few years ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days in Washington with the LAB’s National Bike Summit. From the many breakout sessions to the Day on the Hill, the Summit is a well-oiled machine and something that makes you feel as if your participation really does matter.
Go to BikeLeague.org to take action, sign up for the e-newsletter, check out the map of bicycle friendly communities, universities, and businesses, and so much more. And if you are not a member, perhaps you’d like to join. Or, maybe make a donation to help keep the League’s work going. It’s a worthy cause.
One other item before I sign off today.
The National Bicycle Dealer’s Association is looking for 2,000 cyclists to take a consumer survey. It’s anonymous, fairly comprehensive, and is meant to help bike shops learn what you want and need from them . Here is the link to the survey.
This episode was going to be an audio with commentary for my Substack. But, as often happens when I speak with 
We read or hear about corruption from a lot of places and when I came across a story from
planner for the City of Cleveland.
Scott Tong is one of my favorite NPR hosts. Most days, along with Robin Young and several other 
that parking in general is poorly managed by most cities?
For more information about the organization and ways to get involved in improving parking, transportation, and equitable options in your area, log on to 
This episode of the podcast offers up a short discussion with Bicycle Retailer’s Editor-in-Chief, Steve Frothingham, about U.S. Customs and the seizing of containers from Taiwan manufacturer Giant.
at the ports, I rang up Steve Frothingham, at BR&IN.
Then I have a very interesting conversation with PRX’s “The World” global Transportation Correspondent, 
sustaincharlotte.org. And, how about a scavenger hunt with other cyclists in October? You can help Sustain Charlotte to meet its $90K goal and take a spin around the city with 
My first guest is a photographer – but not just any photographer. She’s a cycling photographer who follows mostly women’s racing, often on the back of a motorcycle.
Transportation Planner for the 
Scott Reigle has been the Senior Transportation Planner in Broome County where Binghamton, NY is located for over 30 years. When it comes to transportation – by any means – he knows the area inside and out. 
The editor graciously sent me Issues #1 & #2 and I was hooked, promptly subscribing to future issues.
act. And when you are into editing and creating magazines, that’s what you do.
Sometimes, the most difficult part of a conversation is getting the correct pronunciation of someone’s name. Such is the case with my second guest… ready? Kevin Schoenmakers. Took me a couple of tries, but I think I got it.
controversial Democratic nominee, 
I’m not sure how I didn’t know about Michigan Adventure Racing. The organization seems so together, and Mark Van Tongeren, the founder and producer of these events seems to be the best kind of ride director.
races for those who like to go wild,” to the clever event names,
extraordinaire Paul Swift. In my conversation with him back in February, he mentioned the work that Jim is doing and the fact that Jim will be the keynote speaker at a professional fit symposium at the Tour de France next month. I thought I’d nab him first.