Bike Walk Wichita Podcast

With so much going on in Wichita and the region, we are excited to share this podcast to help keep you informed, inspired, and entertained. At Bike Walk Wichita, we have been looking for ways to share all of the amazing stories that we hear from people whose lives have been changed by becoming involved with biking, walking, and active living. This podcast will help us do that. If you know of a story we should cover, email us at –> BWW Podcast Email link

Browse our episodes below, or subscribe to our podcast on Podbean ( https://feed.podbean.com/bikewalkwichita/feed.xml) to have the latest episode in your inbox! New episodes will be published at the beginning of each month and will be shared on all of our social media sites. 

Hello Bike Walk Wichita friends! Tune into this month’s episode to hear from SG County Commissioner Ryan Baty, several events you’ll want to get on your calendar…including Tour de Wichita, and a pro-cycling update!

Hello Bike Walk Wichita friends! Tune into this month’s episode to hear exciting updates from ReCycle, advocacy, and several events you’ll want to get on your calendar…including Tour de Wichita!

Hello Bike Walk Wichita friends! Tune into this month’s episode to hear from our good friend and newly appointed BWW Board Member, Denise Romero! Kim and Aimee also highlight sponsor Amigo Construction and share events to get on your calendar. 

Tune in to the January podcast episode as Kim and Aimee reflect back on all of the amazing achievements made in 2022 and share upcoming events.

Tune in to the December podcast episode to learn more about how the City of Wichita maintains our streets, bike lanes, and paths from Aaron Henning, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities. Kim also shares our holiday events and news.

Tune in this month to hear upcoming fall and winter events, BWW updates, and our response to the McLean Blvd improvements.

Tune into the October episode to learn about the City of Wichita’s approach to engineering bike/ped infrastructure, a list of walks to kick-off Walktober, rides, and discussion on the recent McLean Blvd road modernization.

Fall is in the air and the community events are picking up! Join Kim + Aimee for bike/walk advocacy updates, BWW’s BIG Move announcement, and upcoming events.

Tune into this month’s episode to hear from City of Wichita Park & Recreation Director, Troy Houtman, as he shares the opportunities and struggles with managing ICT’s park system. Kim and Aimee also share August events and a mental health moment.

Tune into the July episode for upcoming events, Tour updates, an interview with ReCycle Shop Manager Kevin, and the volunteer spotlight!

Kim + Aimee briefly catch up with Michael Negrete Cruz, one of our Sister City Cyclists from Tlalnepantla, Mexico for a brief interview.

Wichita City Councilman Mike Hoheisel joins the podcast team to share what’s happening in Southeast Wichita, District 3. Kim and Aimee report back from Bike Month ICT and also share upcoming walks + events, a mental health moment, and shine the spotlight on this month’s special volunteer. Full show notes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Shelley Rich from the Health & Wellness Coalition and organizer of Bike Month ICT joins the podcast team to share what’s on the calendar for May! Kim and Aimee also share upcoming walks + events, a mental health moment, and shine the spotlight on this month’s special volunteer. Full show notes at: www.bikewalkwichita.org/podcast.

Hello sunshine! Spring is here and our calendar is filling up! BWW’s Advocacy Chair Alan Kailer interviews District 6 Council Member Maggie Ballard, we share upcoming events to get on your calendar, and we shine the spotlight on a community partner working in NE ICT. 

Join us for the March episode where Kim and Aimee introduce two new BWW staff members: Cierra Rhodes the new Fairmount Bike/Walk Connector and Kevin Williams the new ReCycle Shop Manager! Upcoming events, highlights, and our special volunteer spotlight finish up the episode.

Join us as we step into 2022…a year that is going to be filled with highs and lows, so please make sure you are prioritizing your physical and mental health! Kim and Aimee share January events, share an update on cycling’s racing scene, and we shine the spotlight on this month’s special volunteer.

Join us as we step into 2022…a year that is going to be filled with highs and lows, so please make sure you are prioritizing your physical and mental health! Kim and Aimee share January events, share an update on cycling’s racing scene, and we shine the spotlight on this month’s special volunteer.

Happy holidays everyone! For our December episode Alan interviews Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis, Kim + Aimee share upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar, plus we’ll share report outs from Operation FireFly and the World Day of Remembrance events; and we will shine the spotlight on this month’s special volunteer.

Tune in this month as we interview local school teacher and bike adventurer Linden Moore and learn about his health journey and recent bike adventures. Kim and April share updates from the amazing fall events around town and we shine the spotlight on this month’s outstanding volunteer. 

Fall is here and we are excited to gather for our annual Wheels to Reels fundraiser on Oct 7 at Starlite Drive-In, hope you can join us! In this episode, Alan interviews Sedgwick Co Commissioner Lacey Cruse, Kim shines the spotlight on a special volunteer, and kick-off Walktober!  Tickets at www. bikewalkwichita.org/wheelstoreels 

A hint of fall is in the air, so tune in as we share a list of upcoming events to get on your calendar, Aimee catches up with friend and local racer Zak Hall, and Kim shines the spotlight on one of our volunteers helping make the magic happen. We’re all in, join us! Save-the-Date: Oct 7th for Wheels to Reels!

Tune in to the August episode to learn more about our newest Sedgwick County Commissioner Sarah Lopez, share upcoming events, and shine the spotlight on two outstanding volunteers for August. 

Looks like this KS summer is going to provide plenty of adventures! Tune in to hear about our summer book club launch: Bicycling with Butterflies, meet BWW’s newest team member April, and so much more! Summer is here and our calendar is heating up.

Tune is as we dry out after a wet Bike Month ICT! Alan interviews Wichita’s newly appointed City Councilman Jared Cerullo to represent District 3, Kim and Aimee discuss the proposed Broadway road diet, share upcoming events, and shine the spotlight on our June volunteer!

May is Bike Month ICT! Tune in to learn about the fun adventures we have planned this month, including Bike BINGO, Bike to Work Day Lunch, and our Walking Wednesday series. 

Elijah interviews Barry Carrol, founder of Bike Walk Wichita and current Chair of the Wichita Bike/Ped Advisory Board. Tune in to hear the story behind BWW.

Spring is here and a rush of outdoor adventures has filled our calendar! The Walking Wednesday series kicks-off, Bike Month ICT is just around the corner, so check out our Facebook page or calendar for details. Alan interviews City of Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple to learn more about his thoughts on biking/walking/transit and economic recovery as businesses reopen. Tune in and let us know what you would like to hear about in future episodes We’re all in, join us outdoors or online!

The sun is shining and our volunteers are rolling out the events! Kim and Aimee catch up with REI Store Manager Ian Erickson to learn more about their community engagement and what fun plans are on the horizon. Roni shines the spotlight towards our expanded ReCycle Shop. We’re all in, join us outdoors or online!

We are rolling towards spring + picking up our pace, so tune in to hear exciting event announcements, including our Valentine’s Day Heart Ride + Walk and the Motherload documentary! Alan Kailer, BWW Advocacy Chair, catches up with Wichita City Council Member Jeff Blubaugh to discuss his past support for biking/walking and a few of the connection opportunities + barriers for moving around southwest Wichita. We’re all in, join us! 

Happy New Year everyone! Tune in as we kick-off 2021 with BIG plans, the 20in21 Health Challenge, reveal our plans for a permanent HQs, upcoming events to get on your calendar, and Roni shines the spotlight on one of our volunteers helping make the magic happen. We’re all in, join us.

Tune in for an in-depth interview with Wichita City Council Member Becky Tuttle as she discusses why she is passionate about biking, walking and active transportation. Becky also makes an exciting announcement about Bike Share ICT, Kim and Aimee chat about winter riding, and Roni shines the spotlight on a longtime BWW volunteer who goes above and beyond to help residents get outside and active!

Bike Walk Wichita turns 10 this year; join us as we look back at some of the highlights, transitions + celebrations with BWW’s First Lady Nancy Carroll. Roaming Reporter Aimee catches up with Nathan Jung, owner of Continental Cycling and we shine the Volunteer Spotlight on Jack Murphy. 

Aimee and local racers Jeff Usher + Zak Hall recap the start of the 3-week Giro d’Italia race with Bike Walk Wichita Members+.

Bryan Frye shares his enthusiasm and optimism for Wichita’s path to become a more bikeable, walkable livable city. We share fall walks + rides you’ll want to get on your calendar, and finally we shine the spotlight on one of our volunteers.

Catch up with what our volunteers are up to with this episode that features our Workgroups. From Advocacy to Education, Pedestrian, ReCycle, Women, our Workgroups  are where the magic happens, it’s where our friends come together with a shared passion and get things done.

You are invited to our annual social event on Sunday, September 20th! Visit with your Bike Walk friends, enjoy live music, and food + drinks. 

Finally, we shine the spotlight on one of our wonderful volunteers and highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar.

Alan interviews District 3 City Council Member James Clendenin. Kim lives in that district, and is especially excited about the new bike lanes + improvements recently installed on Mt Vernon and the improvements being made to Clapp Park! It is good to hear that we have a strong supporter of biking and walking in Mr. Clendenin.

Our #BikeWalkLove campaign continues, asking residents to take action and share messages of appreciation with city staff + leaders.

Aimee has been missing the pro race season, and came up with a fun way to celebrate the return to the Italian roads and the Giro later this fall. Finally, we’ll shine the spotlight on one of our wonderful volunteers and highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar.

Kim put all 3 of her dots on one Master Bike Plan project years ago. In this episode she talks about what those 3 dots represent to her: patience, relationships and action!

Our #BikeWalkLove campaign fits all 3 dots, asking residents to take action and share messages of appreciation with city staff + leaders.

Aimee catches up with Zak Hall to find out how the pandemic has impacted the bike race scene + his training. Finally, we’ll shine the spotlight on our newest ReCycle Coordinator and will highlight a few upcoming events you’ll want to get on your calendar.

Tune in to hear from Wichita City Council Member Cindy Claycomb! Cindy shares how the city is working to shift gears during the pandemic and how resident engagement is key to helping them make informed decisions.

Tune in as we kick-off Bike Month ICT and share a story of how BWW changes lives every day. This episode was recorded virtually to maintain our safe distancing during COVID-19. BWW is shifting gears and going virtual for classes + weekly rides/walks exploring ICT. Finally, we highlight one of our awesome volunteers and certified cycling instructors, Aura, who is committed to helping more people ride safely in ICT.

Tune if for a special episode with Council Member Brandon Johnson! Many of you are familiar with Johnson’s years of advocating for Northeast Wichita, health, and underserved neighborhoods. Join Bike Walk Wichita’s Board President Alan Kailer as they discuss interests and the future of Wichita.

Image courtesy of The Community Voice, a long-trusted, local publication covering a variety of topics.

– In the midst of these tough times, it is important to remain active for a variety reasons. Kim + Jack discuss the health, financial, environmental, and community benefits biking + walking provide. Now more than ever a good dose of nature is important!”

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