cycling

Gino Bartali - The Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation

Mark Perzel — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:29:29 +0000

Mark Perzel learns the story of Italian cycling superstar Gino Bartali, the man who not only won the Tour de France in 1938 and 1948, but to this day holds the record for longest time span between victories. Bartali's secret efforts also helped save Jews in Italy during World War II. Aili & Andres McConnon discuss their book Road to Valor: A True Story of World War II Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation which recounts Bartali’s inspirational life.

The Dangers and Benefits of Urban Biking

Thane Maynard — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:14:53 +0000

Eben Weiss, better known as Bike Snob NYC, is an author and blogger who writes all about urban biking. His newest book, The Enlightened Cycler, is out now and he discusses the benefits and dangers associated with urban biking with Thane Maynard.

Cybercycling

Ann Thompson — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:33:00 +0000

An increasing number of studies show so-called cybercyling helps keep the mind sharp. Ann Thompson, in this week’s Focus on Technology, goes to a Fort Thomas assisted living facility to see if the seniors there are embracing it.