The Urbanist Agenda From Pickup Driver to Cargo Bike Urbanist (with American Fietser)
Dec 22, 2023
Former die-hard truck driver turned cargo-bike riding urbanist, American Fietser, discusses his transition, the transformative experience of Dutch bike culture, embracing electric cargo bikes, practicality vs status symbols of trucks, marketing strategies of car manufacturers, frustrations with Amtrak, and future travel plans, all with humorous disclaimers about promoting anything.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Dutch Bike Culture and Alternative Transportation
01:43 • 15min
Selling the Car and Embracing the Electric Cargo Bike
16:50 • 12min
Trucks as Tools: Practicality vs Status Symbols
28:42 • 12min
Marketing Strategies, Train Journeys, and Frustrations with Amtrak
41:04 • 2min
The Process of Weighing Luggage Before Boarding a Train
43:02 • 2min
Travel Plans, Influencer Status, and Future Move
45:31 • 2min
Meeting Up in the Netherlands and Discouraging Promotion
47:23 • 2min