Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 23 minutes ago
What is the future of transportation in our cities? The turns have tabled in this special episode. Journalism student Will Bruce (from Fanshawe's Almost 107 radio show) interviewed me (Ben Durham). This is that recording.
A note, this was recorded in 2024. Took me a while to get to the edit. Whoopsies.
We dive into the daily life of biking across the city, even in freezing winter weather. We discuss London's big plans for bus lanes and bike paths, and why these changes are so important for our growing city.
I also share the history of London's streetcar system and what we can learn from cities around the world. You're probably used to that one, though.
This is a conversation about making our city a better, safer, and more affordable place for everyone to live.
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Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at patreon.com/bendurham
Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com
• where to find me •
Website: bendurham.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/bendurham.ca
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⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
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Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you).
Everything I use, in one place (mostly): bendurham.ca/gear-guide
Main equipment used in this video:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio (just not for the ride-alongs any more - too heavy): amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: amzn.to/35Lp9KK
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: amzn.to/3UHoFfo
Audio:
🎤 Shure SM58: amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
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My other regularly used equipment:
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🚲 cargo trailer that I use: amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalia's bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (not in this video, though)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
Stabilization:
🎈gimbal used: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI DJI RS 2: amzn.to/4fw5VHW
or maybe the lighter DJI DJI RSC 2: amzn.to/4frdjo6
Lav mics for the ride-along vocals:
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🐈 dead cat windscreens are pivotal for good audio on bicycles: amzn.to/3JPXD2x
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
💁 Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁 Travel Tripod (very light): amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁 Slightly larger tripod: amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
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WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» bendurham.ca/WAB-yt
What is the future of transportation in our cities? The turns have tabled in this special episode. Journalism student Will Bruce (from Fanshawe's Almost 107 radio show) interviewed me (Ben Durham). This is that recording.
A note, this was recorded in 2024. Took me a while to get to the edit. Whoopsies.
We dive into the daily life of biking across the city, even in freezing winter weather. We discuss London's big plans for bus lanes and bike paths, and why these changes are so important for our growing city.
I also share the history of London's streetcar system and what we can learn from cities around the world. You're probably used to that one, though.
This is a conversation about making our city a better, safer, and more affordable place for everyone to live.
================
Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at patreon.com/bendurham
Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com
• where to find me •
Website: bendurham.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/bendurham.ca
================
⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
================
Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you).
Everything I use, in one place (mostly): bendurham.ca/gear-guide
Main equipment used in this video:
🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: amzn.to/42rCwIu
🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): amzn.to/4b3OPyy
🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio (just not for the ride-alongs any more - too heavy): amzn.to/43HmkFS
👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: amzn.to/35Lp9KK
🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: amzn.to/3UHoFfo
Audio:
🎤 Shure SM58: amzn.to/4f5ckKi
👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): amzn.to/4f5ckKi
🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
================
My other regularly used equipment:
================
🚲 cargo trailer that I use: amzn.to/46eYot4
🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
🚲 Natalia's bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (not in this video, though)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: amzn.to/3udJTEu
👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: amzn.to/40piZXk
👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
Stabilization:
🎈gimbal used: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI DJI RS 2: amzn.to/4fw5VHW
or maybe the lighter DJI DJI RSC 2: amzn.to/4frdjo6
Lav mics for the ride-along vocals:
🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: amzn.to/3XRpu7u
🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): amzn.to/4cDxhKa
🐈 dead cat windscreens are pivotal for good audio on bicycles: amzn.to/3JPXD2x
🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): amzn.to/3ufIcpT
🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
💁 Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod amzn.to/3VQr4Un
💁 Travel Tripod (very light): amzn.to/3L3zS1T
💁 Slightly larger tripod: amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/40qDGoJ
💻 OBS for screen-captures
================
WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on:
» Spotify: bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify
» bendurham.ca/WAB-apple
» bendurham.ca/WAB-yt
