The Bicycle with Tim Harford

<p>Invented in the mid-1800s, bicycles have had enduring popularity. Across cultures, they have been embraced, promising freedom and mobility at a low price point.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Today on the show we are joined by Tim Harford, host of the podcasts Cautionary Tales and The BBC’s 50 Objects That Defined The Modern Economy.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tim and Dallas discuss the history of the bike, from the invention story through to bicycle booms, the C5 Sinclair and the rise of dockless bike sharing schemes.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Listen to the episode of Cautionary Tales about the Sinclair C5 here: <a href="https://timharford.com/2022/04/cautionary-tales-the-false-dawn-of-the-electric-car/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://timharford.com/2022/04/cautionary-tales-the-false-dawn-of-the-electric-car/</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>