Marcia van Putten
A key figure in the Dutch cycling movement, whose experiences and activism are central to the episode's narrative.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 44min
De Fiets Is Niets
Delaney Hall, a producer with a knack for weaving narratives, joins Marcia van Putten, an activist from the Dutch cycling movement. They dive into the transformative journey of the Netherlands from car-centric chaos in the 70s to a bicycling paradise today. Marcia shares her childhood fears of urban danger, sparking a movement for safer streets. The discussion highlights how passionate activism, including protests after tragic accidents, reshaped urban planning and embedded cycling deeply into Dutch culture.
