Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels

Posted on November 27, 2024 in Vital Victoria Podcast

Greater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedaling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical and mental health, and saving money on transportation costs. But what more needs to be done to keep the roads safe and accessible? And what is the community already doing to encourage more active transportation? 

This month on the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd interviews year-round cycle commuter Niki Sutherland. Niki is the Chair of Capital Bike, a local non-profit dedicated to making cycling an easy and fun transportation option in the region.  

Tune in and get inspired to pump up those tires! 

 

Vital Signs Issue Areas:

This episode relates to the issue area of ‘Sports and Recreation’, which was given a grade of ‘B+’ in Greater Victoria’s 2024 Vital Signs report. This issue is connected to many UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, and Goal 11: Make cities and human developments inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 

Episode 26 Guest:

Niki Sutherland is the Chair of Capital Bike, in Greater Victoria. Originally from Saskatoon, she’s also a librarian for the Greater Victoria Public Library and has over a decade of experience working in the non-profit sector. As a long-time, year-round cycle commuter, she’s ridden in cities across Canada and internationally.  

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