Past Shows

Mon 06/09/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

June 9th 2008, the average price for regular gasoline in California hits $4.47 /gallon and cyclists celebrate!

Today we interview Bill Roe, of Tandem Properties about his cross country adventure on the Lincoln Highway, and his book "All the Way for Lincoln Way: A Cross Country Bicycle Odyssey".

Also a some classic folk from Pete Seeger and a reading of Arhtur Miller's "My Best Friend" from "My Bicycle & Other Friends"

 



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Mon 06/02/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

VELOlution today, public affairs, bicycle affairs, bicycle culture, bicycle politics.  Two courses on the menu today.

Antipasti: Interview with Jeff Magh from Milwaukee, WI on his recent bicycle tour through Africa, his perspectives on African culture and politics from the saddle of his wheeled steed.

Entre: Discussion with Davis City Council Candidate (Incumbent) Stephen Souza on his visions to improve bicycle infrastructure in Davis, to reduce the City's Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and how to pay for it all without new taxes.

Dessert: A little poetry and music in homage to Utah Phillips.



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Mon 05/19/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

VELOlution, KDVS 90.3 Davis.  Today's guest is a character straight from the future of folklore, a talented artist, musiciain, and traveler

He's an inspiration, car free for fourty years, he's toured on every continent from the arctic to the antarctic

He's a man with a bike, a guitar, and a story about  America before we feared ourselves

Michael Starchild


 



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Mon 04/28/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution
John Neves, the City of Davis Bicycle Officer joins us in studio today to talk about bicyle laws, policy, education.  Are fixies legal? Does a rolling stop count as a stop? What's the story with BUI? Does the bicycle ease public distrust of law enforcement in our police state? And what days does Officer Neves patrol and what days is he off?

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Mon 04/21/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

WOO HOO!  IT IS FUNDRAISER TIME!!!

If you love us like we love you (in that sweet platonic way.....or maybe not so platonic).......

CALL IN AND PLEDGE!!! 

***I am going to play some BRAND NEW music!!! Never heard on KDVS!!!!******** 

Our Premiums Include:

Awesome Velolution T-shirts (see images) Bike Record Design;

One-on-One time with a Minister at the Bike Church

AND- for every dollar we raise during the show we have all pledged to ride a mile!  So $300 = a new ass for Siobhan!!!

 

Bring the LOVE KDVS listeners!

 

-Siobhan 



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Mon 04/07/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution
In studio guest - Unofficial community nominated extrodinary executive director of the Davis Whymisical Society - Peter Wagner

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Mon 03/31/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today!

Rebroadcast of March 3rd show where Siobhan talked to Alon Rabb and Lauren about the class at UCD called 'Sociology of the Bicycle'

Because it was a fun show.

 Enjoy!

Siobhan 



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Mon 03/24/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today- we talk safety and The Church.  Suprise!

But really, we'll talk with Darach and Eric from the Bike Church.  Darach is newer and Eric is older :)

We'll talk about new plans for the community based Bike Church....

and we'll discuss saftey too, a topic in my mind lately since an aquaintence wrote a term paper on bicycling safety.

 

So- if you want to know what we think is safe v unsafe, tune in!

 

Siobhan 



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Mon 03/17/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we'll have a Guest Host!

Jonathan Wooley, who is in line to be a future host, will join us today for the show- so tune in and show the love!

We'll be talking with Dr. John Pucher (Rutgers University).  Last week John gave a seminar at UC Davis about learning from European cities about cycling (policy, etc).

So, we thought it would be fun for our listeners to hear what he has to say as well!

As always- feel free to call in with questions!

Photo Caption: "This is John!" 

 

Siobhan & Jonathan 



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Mon 03/03/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we'll talk to Alon Raab and student about his class 'The Sociology of the Bicycle'.

Also, Alon will read from his book!!!!  About bikes!!!!

 

Come on, you know you want to listen :)

 

 

Siobhan 



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Mon 02/25/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

This is a repeat of Jan 4th show..........because I am in North Carolina, trying not to get into any fisticuffs for being a tattooed hippie :)

 

Enjoy! 



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Mon 02/18/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we'll talk to Sydney Vergis- she's running for Davis City council- on a green platform!

 

We will talk aout how green Davis is, and how green-er it could be!

 

Go to sydneyvergis.com for more info on Sydney....... :)

 

Siobhan 



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Mon 02/11/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today:  Bicycle short Stories!

I will read:  'Taming the Bicycle' by Mark Twain

and I will play: 'I stole my Bicycle' by Todd Walton, read by Todd Walton

 

Yay!  Settle into your chair, or onto your bike seat- let's take a literal ride!

 

Siobhan :) 



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Mon 02/04/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we'll talk to Shannon Still, a member of the Davis Bike Club - and all around cycle-friendly guy!

(not to mention a new Dad!)

 

We'll chat about DBC, a little history, some events, and what it is like to ride with a posse.

 http://www.davisbikeclub.org/

Check it out, tune in!

 



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Mon 01/28/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today:  Chris Congleton talks about his research about bicycling on campus   (Part of our new Series: "Yes!  You can get a degree in bicycles!")

Then, we'll talk with Chris (and some others) about FOCUS THE NATION.  Coming up on JAN 31ST!!!!

You can pledge to have a car-free campus (only for a day though) at UC Davis' focus the nation website:

http://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/focus/carfreecampus.html 

*and check out the rest of the site while you're there!

 

Also check out the national site:

focusthenation.org

 

 



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Mon 01/14/2008 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Little Wing is subbing for DJ Ted and Siobhan today but they will be back next week! So sit back and enjoy some salsa, afro beat and other African rhythm based tunes.



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Mon 12/31/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Oh it almost the New Year!

 Today we'll talk about the use of the bike in 'art' films; we'll chat with Gracie about her Unicycle tour

 http://onewheelforlife.blogspot.com/

 

; and we'll talk about some New Years resolutions on personal and city wide bicycle levels!

Our music will be based on some listener suggestions today, and will be suppourted by myspace (cringe).

 

Neat o' wesite of interest:

http://www.bicyclefixation.com/pe_artracksla.html 

The City of Los Angeles- combining ART and BIKE RACKS.  My favorite are the racks that look like bikes, hence today's photo.

 

 CALL FOR ART:

Sac Bike Kitchen and the Brick House Art Gallery are having a bike themed art show!  April 12th, 12pm to 10pm.  If you have bike art, bike inventions/innovations, bikes you've built- contact Dave Dave at 916-457-2502 and he'll help you figure out how to join in the celebration! 

 

Bike Pornography:

Screening at  734 N street, 8:30 pm, wear whatever you want!

 



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Mon 12/17/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

UC Davis Women's Basketball: The Aggies return to action after Finals hosting the St. Mary's Gaels. 

Due to the game, VELOlution will be preempted at 5:30 PM

 

Focus the Nation

http://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/focus/ 

 

Specialized's Innovate or Die Contest!  Check out the entries here:

http://www.youtube.com/groups_videos?name=innovateordie&page=1 

 

 

Holiday Gifts this Week:

Make your own - http://bicycling.about.com/b/2007/12/17/bike-chain-key-ring-fun-and-easy-to-make.htm

Or buy somethin' - http://www.bikegifts.net 

 

 



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Mon 12/10/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we'll talk with Tara Goddard- the City of bicycles *new* Bicycle Co-ordinator.

What does the Bike Co-ordinator do?

What are Tara's plans for Davis?

 

E-mail Tara at:  tgoddard@cityofdavis.org 

 

Tune in!

 

*The photo is a guy on a bike!  Chased by a big DOG! 

 

*Today's Hodiay Shopping Item for the Cyclist you Love:

https://www.resourcerevival.com/store/retail?category=9 



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Mon 12/03/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Davis-Woodland E-Way/Bikeway

To quote Anderson Cooper "What's up with that?" 

Plans for a bikepath from Davis to Woodland have been floated for many years, but never built. Now Tom Cosgrove from Lincoln is proposing a path for bikes and GEM cars.

Tom will be our Guest today to talk about the E-Way/Bikeway: plan and potential.

 

"Our picture is of the Chandler Bikeway in North Hollywood. Part of the CRA/LA's Mixed Use Project.  Learn more at http://www.crala.net/internet-site/Projects/North_Hollywood/priorities.cfm" 



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Mon 11/26/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Riding accross America!  (and hauling campus compost! but not all at once)

 

Derek Downey is our guest with his cycling partner Sarah.

They'll tell us about cycling across the country (c'mon! Who doens't want to take a break and cycle around?!)

The Ups, the Downs, the fun stories.

 

Check out their BLOG:

www.cyclingextravaganza.blogspot.com

for pictures and more details of their trip! 

 

Tune in! 



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Mon 11/12/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Today we will have as our Guest : Craig Calfee of Calfee Designs!

(www.calfeedesign.com) 

We'll talk to Craig about his present company (Calfee Designs) and about frame building in general.

We will also discuss Craig's founding and continuing involvement in The Bamboo Bike Project (www.bamboobike.org) 

Tha Bamboo Bike Poject aims to provide a better bike for those in poor rural Africa, as well as establish a local/sustainale bike building inducstry in Africa- centered around the bamboo bike.

(In the photo you can see Craig on a recent trip to Ghana in June 2007.  Photo from bamboobike.org) 



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Mon 11/05/2007 5:00pm
6:00pm 		DJ Ted & Siobhan VELOlution

Urban Cycling!

Today we talk to our guests Tom Denton and Bill Breslin.  Both have done time in cities larger than Davis as cyclists and messengers.

So what are the differences?

What can we learn from larger cities in terms of improving cycling and safety is good ole D-town?

 

Tom and Bill are both graduate students now in the math department here at UCD- so you can tell your mom that being a messenger doesn't mean you will drop out of lofe ;) 



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