Bicycle Talk Episode 301

Bicycle Talk Episode 301: June 27th, 2022:  Ron’s Rant:  Study: SUVs, pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do . Really? On a positive side:  Last week was the 300th episode of Bicycle Talk. Ron reflects on program and thanks all who made it happen. Mechanical minute and cycling tips:Why you don’t want to pass cars on the right. Ron gives the obvious reasons.   Content: Vehicle weights, costs of road maintenance, and how would you tax a bicycle for the infrastructure damage anyway? PeopleForBikes releases its sixth City Ratings for best US cities for biking. I cannot continue without talking about a sensitive but powerful political item. Roe:  Ron talks about the USA Women’s Nationals and riders taking the knee on the start line.And of course the 2022 TDF!  Cavendish, Alaphillippe, Pogacar, and Roglic. A big exciting race this year.  More local events this week. The boom Box Parade.  Lots of great cycling coming up soon. and finishing points