27 May 2010

Transportation Nation


Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation Ray LaHood was on WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show yesterday discussing the Obama Administration's transportation policy and how to integrate bicycle and pedestrian interests - turning the tables on favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non motorized.

Replay the interview [here]

I ♥ podcasts

New York Design Week on Core77

for the LOVE of bikes at Model Citizens 2010 on display w/ Meredith Zuchman's 'GET LIT' exhibit of exquisite apparel exploring wearable light by integrating perforations, pleats and LEDs

Coverage of design + events from this year's fabulous Design Week (including for the LOVE of bikes' bent wood expandable bike basket!) on Core77...
"New York Design Week seems to be bigger than ever, with lots and lots of offsite events. We were especially proud of all the events celebrating new American design. These included Breakable in the Meatpacking district, Cite Goes America in SoHo, Lift Hold Roll, Modern Citizens NYC, The Roll & Hill launch, BKLYN Designs and more!"
Check out their entire New York Design Week photo gallery [here] + thank you, Core77!

26 May 2010

a message brought to you by Schwinn...

Ha - LOVE this!

rear basket perfection

Okay, I think I have found my ultimate dream rear basket... by PUBLIC bikes
"We designed this simple, lightweight rear basket with a spring-loaded quick release, so you can easily attach and remove it from your rack. It instantly clamps onto most standard rear racks, and sits flat when not on the rack. A comfy carry handle makes it ideal for taking into the grocery store. The durable steel construction with a silver epoxy finish ensures you will use it for years to come. It's truly a bike basket you can take with you, or simply remove, in a few seconds."
  • Spring-loaded quick release
  • Measures 12L X 15.75W X 6.75H
  • Carry Handle w/ rubber grip
  • Fits most standard rear racks
A rear basket when you need it - so practical! If you are sans rear rack to accommodate the basket, you can snag this one.

24 May 2010

bike block party 2010

hello, Pink Lady!
the owner drove to Pennsylvania years ago to pick up this beauty after spotting her on Ebay


there was no shortage of vintage Schwinn frames - an amazing sight
(I'm pretty sure that turquoise frame with raccoon tails and leather trim went home a winner)

the all-out Puerto Rican ride and winner of 'best in show'
(do I have the right category?!)

the Trek bike prize which went to the 'worst in show'

the winner of 'worst in show'

Thomas Callahan of Williamsburg-based Horse Cycles with his exquisite collection of hand built bicycles


dreamy Blue Lug perforated white leather saddle at the Affinity stand
capturing the 'Heels on Wheels' bike dance sequence - though they opted for flats that day


Carradice saddle bag love

rim section cut turned-wearable

+ the NYCDOT were out w/ great giveaways including ♥ reflective ♥ bike stickers


The 6th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day was truly lovely - thanks to Marin and Dave from the City Reliquary for organizing!

More photos on Flickr and DARGELOS

23 May 2010

like a glove


Bell's Sweep with rear Geared Positioning System (GPS)

Specialized S-WORKS Road Helmet Pro Fit 360

Giro The Seros with Roc Loc 4® fit system


I was pretty thrilled to read this recent New York Times article, Grown-Up Cyclists Need Helmets, Too, on the advantages of helmet use...

"Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injuries by up to 88 percent and facial injuries by 65 percent, according to a Cochrane Database Systemic Review published in 2000. Bike riders who play against those odds do not fare well in accidents. More than 90 percent of the 714 bicyclists killed in 2008 were not wearing helmets, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety….

People over 30 should be particularly careful because their gray matter is not packed as tightly as it used to be. And I don’t mean that only figuratively. “As you age, your brain shrinks, but your skull does not,” said Dr. Angela F. Gardner, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “That extra space means that the brain can bounce around inside the skull and may be more easily damaged from a blow.”

The article lists factors to consider to when selecting a helmet - a key one being FIT. While performance helmets may not the preferred style for some urbanites - they offer awesome features like being lightweight, have a minimal profile, large vents to help cool you down (hello, summer heat) and the best of all... rear adjustment that cradles your skull ensuring a custom fit - like a glove! If you've never tried on a helmet with a rear adjustment - do try. You'll likely start asking yourself why doesn't ever helmet include such a fabulous feature?!

21 May 2010

screen printed bike love

Birdcycle by Robert Lee (Methane Studios) / 3 color screen print / 24" x 18" / edition 100


Freewheeling by Blanca Gomez / 5 color screen print / 20" x 16" / edition 100

Bicycle (blue) by Eleanor Grosch / 2 color screen print / 12" x 19" / edition 100

Too Small to Fail by Aesthetic Apparatus / 4 color screen print / 18" x 24" / edition 210


The online poster and print shop Poster Cabaret celebrates National Bike Month with their new 2010 Bicycle Print Set. 16 prints by 15 artists / each priced at $25. Lovely!

20 May 2010

PUBLIC bikes' design ride 2010

a rider sporting her brand new matching Nutcase helmet and PUBLIC M3 in 'powder blue'

PUBLIC's founder Rob Forbe's bike with a sweet custom painted bell

PUBLIC's bright cheerful frames in orange

well orchestrated bike parking on Spring Street - reminded me of bicycle corrals in Portland

Design + bikes + ride + drinks, oh my! Last Sunday afternoon, as the sun was beaming and with a light breeze in the air, PUBLIC bikes hosted their first annual Design Ride from ICFF down the West Side Greenway along the Hudson River to Soho for a reception at TreTorn. PUBLIC's brand new bright and beautiful bicycles were on hand which made for a pretty extra marvelous event. I just managed to take a few snapshots... more can be found on Dwell and TreeHugger

bike block party (a.k.a. Bike Fetish Day)

Another fabulous Bike Month event... THIS Saturday is the 6th Annual Bike Fetish Day - a block party for your bicycle organized by the City Reliquary

Saturday, May 22nd
12noon - 6pm (afterparty at the City Reliquary)
Havemeyer Street (b/w) Grand and Hope
Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Biking activities, competitions, bicycle advocacy groups and artists selling their wares. With a BBQ grill and more, how could you miss this yearly celebration of all things bicycle?! for the love of bikes will be there selling Tshirts and (gently) used bike parts alongside DARGELOS - so bike on over and say hello!

Image:
Net Tee by DARGELOS

19 May 2010

roll into work

National Bike to Work Day is THIS Friday, May 21st... love that two of my favorite people appear on TA's publicity for it!

on stage

Nice bike graphics on a flyer I just came across for the upcoming play 'Redhead & Domicella' at The Brick theater in Williamsburg.

18 May 2010

bikes of the jumble

a Joe Bike shipped from Portland by a local family with three little kids

Laura from Swagger Saddles who makes custom upholstered ultra-suede bike seats


the women who sell these vintage bikes can usually be found at the Brooklyn Flea

DARGELO with a selection of wearables including these beautifully minimal bandanas printed w/ reflective ink


New York Bike Jumble's 2nd annual Bicycle Flea Market last Sunday in Park Slope, Brooklyn was a fabulous outpouring of bike love... with great vendors / bicycles / used parts / crowd and the most perfect weather!

Bike Month treks on with the 6th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day from 12noon - 6pm on Saturday (May 22nd) in Williamsburg...
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