Biking Took Off During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Here's Why | One Small Step | NowThis

Since COVID-19 there has been a surge in interest in biking. On this One Small Step, Lucy takes a deep dive into how we can make the U.S. more bike-friendly. This episode is sponsored by Brita.
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The combination of bored Americans stuck in their homes as well as a fear of public transportation’s safety led to a shortage of bikes in the U.S. This interest in biking is great for the climate because biking is a virtually carbon-free way to get around. But just because people are now jumping on bikes, doesn’t mean cities and towns are ready to handle the influx of riders.

To find out how the United States can be more bike-friendly, Lucy connects with biking advocate Doug Gordon, and Shabazz Stuart the founder of Oonee, a bike parking start-up.

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