Making Movement Easier with Chris Boardman - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

In Greater Manchester alone, inactivity-related illness is costing the NHS £500,000 a week. In fact, there are 250 million car journeys every year in Manchester that are less than one kilometre. And it’s not just Greater Manchester, the situation is the same across the UK.  I delve into the reasons behind this with former Olympic gold medallist, Chris Boardman in this week’s episode.

Chris, who is now cycling and walking commissioner for Greater Manchester, has a refreshing approach to empowering people to be the architects of their own health. He believes enabling people is key and explains how he is using this approach to build a high-quality, safe, dedicated cycling network across Greater Manchester. We also discuss how we can all build movement into our everyday lives and where to get started. Chris’s mission is really inspiring, I hope you enjoy hearing about it!

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Episode Highlights:

Why does Chris think that we should move more?
What tips does Chris offer to help us include more movement in our daily lives?
How did Chris become an Olympic gold medallist?
What is Chris’s role now at Transport for Greater Manchester?
What research has Chris and his team performed around Manchester to look to improve the walk and cycleways?
How has Chris taking inspiration from other countries with successful cycle networks?
What are the important factors in creating a cycle network?
Hear how Chris thinks that making walking or cycling the easiest option for everyone is the best way to change habits.
What initiatives has Chris seen are a great way to change habits?
How can involving your local residential or work community make a difference?
What are Chris’s views on cycle helmets and clothes while cycling?
What are Chris’s hopes for Greater Manchester’s transport system in the future?
Hear how the success of British competitive cycling has had an impact on organised cycling events across the country but not on everyday commuter cycling.
What are the cost and health benefits of improving walking and cycle networks?
What are Chris’s top tips?

'It’s not just about encouraging people to change, we have to enable them to.'
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Find out more about Chris:

Twitter      Website

Transport for Greater Manchester – Made to Move plan

The Bee Network

Boardman bikes

Further learning:

The Daily Mile
Parkrun
The Guardian – Boardman shows path to break cycle of Manchester’s car commuter hell
Manchester Evening News – This is how a Salford Quays junction could look if a cycling plan goes ahead – and it includes more space for cars
The Guardian – Manchester makes a Beeline for new Dutch-style cycling network
The Independent – Chris Boardman says Manchester will overtake London for cycling as masterplan is launched

Dr Chatterjee’s resources:

Parkrun – A Celebration of Community with Nick Pearson
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan
Now available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear
Pre-order Dr Chatterjee’s NEW book The Stress Solution.

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