... just spoke to DARGELOS and the Jumble is indeed ON amidst the grey skies!
Our Cities Ourselves: The Future of Transportation in Urban Life is on exhibit until September 15th at the Center for Architecture in NYC...By 2030, sixty percent of the world’s population will live in cities. Sustainable transportation will be the key to the health of our cities, our own health, and the health of the environment.The exhibition features a number of prototypes including the recumbent-like cargo bike 'Etta' designed by Nick Foley, a recent ID graduate from Pratt Institute. Some nice process shots...
Our Cities Ourselves envisions sustainable urban futures for ten major global cities: Ahmedabad, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Dar es Salaam, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Mexico City, New York City and Rio de Janeiro. In each city, ITDP field offices and international architects propose ideal transportation futures grounded in current conditions. The proposals present safe, vibrant streets that promote social and economic equality, privilege mass transit, bicyclists and pedestrians, and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Photos via Visual Syntax - thanks, Matthew
DC does it again - The Seersucker Social on June 12th was yet another well documented chic cycling event coordinated by the Dandies and Quaintrelles. After meeting at the Meridian Hill park, riding through the city and Rock Creek Park, the post-ride social took place at the exquisite Hillwood Gardens in Van Ness next to Howard University. How brilliantly executed and beautifully attended - with two great videos to admire...
Last month's Bike Shorts screening on the soccer field at The Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn was one lovely evening with some great videos, nice weather, and friends. While Scrapertown by Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari were (well deserving + mega crowd pleaser) the winners that night - I thoroughly enjoyed Streetfilm's Il Ciclista Dolce: Michael Musto and in particular Sara Kinney's Atavistic Urge -- which interviews local frame builders Seth Rosko and Johnny Coast at their Bushwick shop..."Our mission is to introduce Dutch cargo and city bikes as a common part of the Brooklyn streetscape (and beyond). We are promoting a different urban life style; moving from ‘the fast lane into the slow lane’ with closer attention for what is going on in daily urban life. In addition to selling bikes and accessories, we start hosting several events – from movie-nights, to lectures to bike-related events – in this way we would like to become a valued asset to the local community."That's right, a Brooklyn shop with cargo bikes in stock!!!
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"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!
hello, Pink Lady!
there was no shortage of vintage Schwinn frames - an amazing sight
the all-out Puerto Rican ride and winner of 'best in show' 
the Trek bike prize which went to the 'worst in show'
the winner of 'worst in show'
capturing the 'Heels on Wheels' bike dance sequence - though they opted for flats that day
+ the NYCDOT were out w/ great giveaways including ♥ reflective ♥ bike stickers
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
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
National Bike to Work Day is THIS Friday, May 21st... love that two of my favorite people appear on TA's publicity for it!
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
