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the pedal project: frm DAA to LON & AMS by bike

newamsterdamize — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:45:20 +0000

The TV Series is 3 part documentary on cycling in Dublin. The main premise of the series will be to look at how a cycling culture can be developed in Dublin and what that might look like. To that end, one programme will be a kind of travelogue where we go on a journey from Dublin to Amsterdam via London by bike, ferry and train. We will follow Ciaran Fallon (the new Cycling Officer at Dublin City Council) on his journey as he meets various people involved in the cycling cultures of London and Amsterdam to see what is happening from a cycling perspective in those cities and what Dublin can learn from them.
– via amsterdamize

btw, there was an American pedal project and you can find that over at “Pedal.” it has nothing to do with this project…

Port Authority Statement Supports Cycling

newamsterdamize — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:52:39 +0000

from today’s century road club association blog…

March 29, 2010 – Bicycling is a rapidly growing mode of transportation and the New York-New Jersey region is facing increased demand for expanded bicycle infrastructure, safer bicycle routes, access to transit connections and secure parking facilities. While we recognize that many Port Authority facilities currently provide some accommodations for bicycle users, we need to prepare more systematically for the growing use of bicycles as a mode of travel within the regional transportation system.

even our unicyclists are cooler!

newamsterdamize — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0000

even our unicyclists are cooler! – photo from @benlim

“the modern san fransiscan”

newamsterdamize — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:25:57 +0000

apparently, san francisco is all WOman! i wonder what “the modern new yorker” looks like?

via I am in like with my bike

“Ghost Bikes” by Daniel Panzer

newamsterdamize — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:05:47 +0000

one NYC’s tragic landmarks are the Ghost Bikes that dot the city’s landscape as reminders of our vulnerability. Daniel Panzer’s Ghost Bikes is a beautiful reminder to be vigilant.

Bike Buddy – Vote early & Vote often!

newamsterdamize — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:09:50 +0000

Transportation Alternatives needs you and your friends to vote for BikeBuddy. This new program is a kin to a biking version of Meetup.com. Imagine networking with fellow commuters who use the same bike paths, or discovering someone else’s shortcut across town OR, better yet, finding fellow foodies for a taco run!

All you need is a BikeBuddy! Every day, until Feb 28, TA needs your vote; VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTEN!

Sidenote – @noneck, one of the curators of this site, has been hired by TA to help organize their social media.

the evils of icy roads

newamsterdamize — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:24:02 +0000

this is such a cruel joke, but at the sametime, it’s SO funny to watch. (btw, mute unless you like horrible rock music.) – video discovered by @bikewobble. btw, if you come across a similar situation here in NYC, call 311 ASAP!

a documentary of A.N.T.

newamsterdamize — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:00:40 +0000

“we try to balance function and style” – antbikemike

i’m soooo looking forward to this documentary on American Urban cycling.

Two Wheels + Two Seats + IBM = Nurd Bike Love

newamsterdamize — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:29:10 +0000

NYTimes.com Spokes blog has a nice little write up on two wheel love. Don’t forget the cammio by the IBM 7094. Two Wheels + Two Seats = Love

just watching this stresses me out!

newamsterdamize — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:10:17 +0000

doesn’t this video remind you of #BikeNYC?

an iPhone apps for all BikeNYC’rs

newamsterdamize — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:41:10 +0000

i just downloaded SpokesNYC and am in love! not only do i have NYC’s bike routes in my pocket but a bike rack locator, bike shop finder, bike theft reports from racks, AND color-coded visualization of surface types!!!

btw, also note Ride the City and NYC Bike Maps.

Stocking stuffer tip – T.A.’s giftshop

newamsterdamize — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:53:09 +0000

still don’t know what to get for your fav #BikeNYC’r? stop by Transporsation Alternative’s gift-shop and give something that keeps on giving… Membership or memorabilia!

yarr all idiots!

newamsterdamize — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:11:39 +0000

Cycling’s enemy is not the car; it is the idiot. And idiots travel by foot, car, and bicycle. If anything, the bicycle has more in common with the car than it does with the pedestrian, since the bicycle is a vehicle too. Really, the problem is that too many people don’t consider bicycles vehicles (which is why they tell us to “Get on the sidewalk!”), coupled with the fact that too many cyclists don’t ride like they’re operating vehicles in the first place. Also, try telling a pedestrian who’s been hit by a cyclist that his real enemy is the car. – BikeSnob via @bikingtoronto

update from Biking Rules PSA Festival

newamsterdamize — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:23:28 +0000

just in! BAMcinématek will host the Biking Rules PSA Festival in November! check out the rules and @BikingRulesPSA or the facebook group for more information.