← 99% Invisible
99% Invisible podcast cover

October 25, 2022

The Safety Bicycle

Jody Rosen joins us to talk about the evolution of the bicycle, how it became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1800s, then a symbol of protest, and a lightning rod for political controversy. And we’ll find out what’s next for the bike, in a world built for cars.

Also available on Apple Podcasts