Bicycles transform, liberate, and ennoble people the world over. All of us who ride for work, health, or pleasure (or for all of these reasons) can understand what it is that makes other cyclists get onto the saddle. That’s why it’s so interesting to hear what other cyclists have to say about their bikes and the way they use them. It’s surely why I’ve been enjoying a short radio series called the “Bicycle Diaries” from the BBC. It’s a fascinating look at how the bicycle is used in the present day. In the words of the BBC…

 
Using a lot of leg power, the Bicycle Diaries journeys into three different places around the world to discover the communities and people for whom two wheels are better than four.

 
It’s a fascinating series. If you’d like to listen to the past two episodes, visit “The Bicycle Diaries” page at the BBC. The concluding part airs this Friday, the 30th of January—check the BBC’s programme guide to find out when you can listen in live, or simply visit the linked webpage.

 
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