This Wednesday Adeline Adeline, "a very nice bicycle shop" indeed!, is hosting the author Steven Rea with his first East Coast presentation about the book Hollywood Rides A Bike...
Wednesday, March 7th, 6-8pm
Adeline Adeline
147 Reade Street
(between Greenwich & Hudson)
Tribeca, NYC
Looks like we're in for lots of beautiful monochrome bike love featuring Bardot, Bogart, Hayworth, Novak, and many more ♥
image via Adeline Adeline
03 March 2012
29 February 2012
Brooklyn bike-goodness
A nostalgic look back to some things I'll miss about living/biking in Brooklyn over the years.
In no particular order...
In no particular order...
The cheerfully painted bike barrier on Flushing Ave.
A section nearby with designs by Taliah Lempert.
Mosaics on a bike lane barrier in downtown Brooklyn.
Biking by his awesome tree in Prospect Park.
Checking out DARGELOS' latest designs at the Brooklyn Bike Jumble.
Meeting up with Maid Marian Muffins in DUMBO.
Testing out NYC Bike Share bikes.
Joining in on Park(ing) Day on 5th Ave.
718 Cyclery's new location on the 3rd Avenue bike path
Watching the NYC Marathon from 3rd Avenue.
Outdoor screening of Bike Shorts + the history of the velodrome exhibition at the Old Stone House.
Heading back to Brooklyn after a bike-related event with the stylish Julie of Adeline Adeline.
The view of the Williamsburg Bridge from northern side the Manhattan Bridge bike path (soon to be reopened to cyclists.
The view of the Brooklyn Bridge -- and the new jewel box-like Jane's Carousel from the southern side the Manhattan Bridge bike path (soon to be closed to cyclists).
Running into Amy, of the dance troupe Heels on Wheels, with a basket full of groceries one cold winter night.
Pop-up complimentary coffee stop by Brooklyn Roasting Co. and Transportation Alternatives on the Manhattan Bridge bike path.
Being handed a Valentine from Time's Up at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge bike path.
Spotting hot pink handle bars in the snow.
This bike path marker on Kent Ave.
+++ my daily commute along the beautiful Prospect Park West bike lane!
27 February 2012
hello, northern manhattan
23 February 2012
review of Fyxation’s Session 700 Tires
17 February 2012
thank you, Bicycling magazine
At a NYC Bike Coalition meeting at Transportation Alternatives last night, I was surrounded by fabulous NYC cycling ladies including Adeline Adeline, Nona, Susi, Liz, Julie, Anita, Kim of Biketrain -- more to come on that!, and Caroline of TA.
It was also at the meeting where I got my hands on the March issue of Bicycling magazine! Awesome seeing a strong woman grace the cover + to top it off I was TOTALLY flattered to have been included in their 'LOVE' Venn diagram...
16 February 2012
bike friendly knits via the Lower East Side
FTLOB reader Ileana Montalvo starting riding a bike in NYC last year (!) and has shared two great knitting projects for winter riding... an extra long cowl + calorimetry headbands. You can find the patterns and details about the yarns she used on her blog: www.loisaidanest.com
Thanks for sharing, Ileana!
14 February 2012
a lovely breakfast on this Valentine's Day
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I incorporated Janet Attard's bicycle stencil with a photograph I took to create the image above.
+ + + check out this super sweet Valentine via Mission Bicycles... a friend of theirs rode 27 miles around San Francisco (burning 1,135 calories i.e. 45 milk chocolate HERSEY'S KISSES) to create a bike ♥ heart ♥ map for his girlfriend using this GPS app...
09 February 2012
mild winter wardrobe adjustments
♥ armwarmers i.e. socks for your arms
I love theses by DeFeet, they never slide down your arm and they easily fit under most clothing + made using CoolMax® Eco Made™, a materials derived from recycled plastic bottles
♥ fleece vest
So versatile - I've been wearing one on top of a long sleeve but when it gets really cold I like keeping one in my commuter bag as a backup layer. Mine is ancient and from Mountain Equipment Co-op -- if I were to buy a new one I'd look for one that had a longer back panel
♥ headband
The moment its below 60° I wear one by Pearl Izumi. I find it to be essential + it helps to protect your eardrums when the wind is strong
+ just in case the temperature does drop dramatically by the time I leave work in the evening, I like to keep these readily available in my commuter bag:
♥ windproof jacket
Which you can throw on top as an extra buffer - but so compact can remove and stick it in your bag the moment your warmed up enough
♥ extra pair of wool socks
Hiking liners are great since they are thin for layering. I haven't even touched on those rare snowy NYC days but these are also super helpful to have around in case of slush/rain. (I ♥ Smartwool)
image sources from above: DeFeet arm coverings / Pearl Izumi MicroSensor headband (the same version I have) / retro Patagonia fleece / SmartWool hiking liners
20 January 2012
Greek goodness @ SOUVLAKI GR
Food + bike combined! Loved spotting this glowing '79 Schwinn last night in front of SOUVLAKI GR's Lower East Side brick and mortar outpost. I always find it nice to see little white lights still up post-Christmas.
+ if you've never tried their Greek Fries... they are AMAZZZZING!
19 January 2012
pencil it in... 2012 Bike Rides in/around NYC
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| one beautiful bike calendar |
The list below was originally compiled by Glen, from NYC Bicycle Shows, of 2012 popular recreational rides in the NYC area... I've added a bit to it and plan to keep updating. Let me know if you know of anything that should be added below!
♥ 2012 BIKE RIDES IN/AROUND NYC ♥
February 26
SPIN-FOR-SIGHT
Spin-a-thon, exclusively benefiting research for Usher Syndrome Type III hosted by Rebecca Alexander at The Sports Club/LA Upper East Side
May 5
The 14th Annual Blessing of the Bikes
Ride to this FREE EVENT at St. John the Divine in NYC
May 6
BIKE NEW YORK/The Five Boro Bicycle Tour
40 mile, all five boroughs + traffic-free ride for 32,000 cyclists
May 12
18 mile ride by Transportation Alternatives
May 20
The Bloomin’ Metric
25 - 62 mile ride options along scenic roads of Fairfield County Connecticut
May 20
Bike MS: Traffic Free Ride
13 mile ride through the Massapequa Preserve
June 3
18 - 20 mile ride by Transportation Alternatives
June 3
6th Annual Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge
5 - 50 mile ride options in Stone Ridge, NY benefiting the new High Meadow Performing Arts Center
June 3
Bike Boat Bike
25, 50, 65, 106 and 137 mile options ending in Long Island's East End
June 3
Tour de Cure NYC
7 - 100 mile ride options, 100 mile ride ends at Bear Mountain benefitting the American Diabetes Association
June 8
Bike to the Beach NY
100+ mile ride benefitting Autism Speaks from Union Square, NYC to Westhampton Beach, NY
June 8, 9, 10
Get Your Guts In Gear
150 mile ride through the Hudson River Valley to raise funds and awareness for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
June 16
Ride to Montauk
30, 70, 100, 145 mile ride options
June 24
Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge
25, 50, 62 mile ride options on North Shore's Western Long Island benefitting the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center
July 8
5th Annual Tour de Queens
http://www.tourdequeens.org
18 to 20 mile ride exploring northeastern Queens organized by Transportation Alternatives
http://www.tourdequeens.org
18 to 20 mile ride exploring northeastern Queens organized by Transportation Alternatives
July 15
Mansion Ride for Autism
16, 40, 62 mile ride options only Long Island's North Shore
July 22
Harlem Valley Rail Ride
25, 50, 75, 100 mile options
July 27, 28, 29
The Farm Ride(s)
In and around Amherst, MA
July 28
The 4th Annual Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ridehttp://brooklyngreenway.org
40-mile ride from Newtown Creek in Greenpoint to Rockaway Beach via the Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts organized by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
August 12
Discover Hudson Valley
15 to 100 mile ride options in the Hudson Valley
August 18
The Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnée
64 - 160K ride options celebrating 300 years of carriage roads in Franklin County, MA
August 26
The Ninth Annual North Fork Century
25, 50, 70, 100 mile options on Long Island
September 2
The Golden Apple
In and around Westchester, NY
September 9
23rd Annual NYC Century Bike Tour
http://www.nyccentury.org/
15 - 100 mile ride options -- the only "urban" century tour in the U.S., the NYC Century is Transportation Alternatives' premier annual bike-event.
15 - 100 mile ride options -- the only "urban" century tour in the U.S., the NYC Century is Transportation Alternatives' premier annual bike-event.
September 9
Bike MS: East End Ride
25, 50, 75 and 100 mile route options ending in Southampton, NY
September 21, 22, 23
Braking the Cycle -- Boston to New York
10th anniversary of Braking the Cycle, benefiting the HIV/AIDS services of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Fully-supported, 3-day ride from Boston to New York City
September 22
ESCAPE NEW YORK
50, 65 or 100 mile ride options from Manhattan into Bergen and Rockland counties hosted by the New York Cycle Club
September 23
Cycle For Life
32 - 62 mile ride options around Brooklyn benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
September 23
Tour of the Hamptons
25, 50, 70, 100 mile options fundraising for Make-A-Wish Foundation
September 29 @ 11:59PM
Bike the Night -- The Night Ride
Evening long ride on the Long Island Sound ending at the beach -- at dawn!
September 30
Bike New York Twin Lights Rides
30 - 100 miles tour through the back roads of Monmouth County, NJ
September 30
Bike MS New York City
30, 50 or 100 miles including the FDR and West Side Highway October 5
Seagull Century
100 mile ride along the scenic roads of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties benefitting Women Supporting Women, Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer’s Association
October 14
Bike the River Valley
30, 70, 100 mile options in Hudson River Valley
October 21 (TENTATIVE)
Tour de Bronx
Organized by Transportation Alternatives
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Cycle EXIF Bicycle Calendar 2012... thirteen of the world’s most beautiful custom bicycles, from builders including Bishop Bikes, Feather Cycles, Icarus Frames, Fast Boy Cycles, Pereira Cycles and Stanridge Speed. |
18 January 2012
chest of drawers by Raphaëlle Bonamy
French designer Raphaëlle Bonamy created this column of drawers which integrates the ♥ bicycle-chain ♥ as the pulley mechanism to open and close each compartment. I also love how this totally evokes an image of a tall jewlery box overflowing with necklaces. Check out the video below...
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| via Daily Tonic |
12 January 2012
Fyxation Pedal and Strap review
11 January 2012
lovely links
10 January 2012
Downton Abbey's bicycles in 1917
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