Listen to “What? A Bamboo Bicycle?”

Written by Jeff Greenwald
Narrated by Jeff Greenwald

A bicycle made of bamboo might look a little silly—brown and fat, with swollen joints. But Craig Calfee, a respected pioneer of carbon fiber bicycle frames, swears by their strength, flexibility, and ecological value.

Written by JEFF GREENWALD

Introduction by CHRIS EGUSA

Narrated by JEFF GREENWALD

Produced by CHRIS EGUSA

Music by Mike Snowden / Blue Dot Sessions

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Jeff Greenwald is a writer, photojournalist, and stage performer. He is the author of nine books, including Shopping for Buddhas and The Size of the World, for which he created the internet's first travel blog. His latest book is 108 Beloved Objects.