Monthly Archives: August 2010

Happy Bike Stories

Lelas is one of the bike newbies I see on the bus nowadays. She told me that before two months ago, she never rode a bicycle anywhere, nor did she do much exercise. She picked up a second hand mountain bike for a commute and began riding the Highway 17 bus ‘over the hill’ from read more »

9 day, 60 mile traffic jam

Everybody’s talking about this epic traffic jam on the highway in to Beijing. This almost looks like something out of the Onion: A nine-day traffic jam in China is now more than 100 kilometres long and could last for weeks, state media reported Monday. At least some drivers have complained that roadside vendors have increased read more »

Cüratorial Biomega: LDN & NYC

I’ll repost Biomega’s breathlessly enthüsiastic press release here for your education and enjoyment, but first the quick highlights on these chainless bikes: Laminated carbon fiber monocoque make up the frame of the LDN, which has a shaft drive, and reminds me of Trek’s 90s era “Y Frame” mountain bikes. The NYC has a more traditional read more »

New Zealand Cycle Chic

They call it “Frocks on Bikes“! These “Frockolicious” bikers organize group rides and fashion shows to encourage women to bike while working to dismantle the stereotype that bikes are only the domain of the ultra skinny and lycra clad.

Turkish Coca Cola Ad

Features lots of people having lots of fun on lots of bicycles. With English subtitles. Coca-Cola “Bicycle” from McCann Erickson Istanbul on Vimeo.

Bike Party

The San Jose Taiko drum ensemble were a nice treat a last night’s bike party!