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#BikeNYC Tweetup this Friday

newamsterdamize — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:15:44 +0000

I’ll be there with my Dutchy!!

With summer in full swing, who wants to ride a bike like Lance Armstong? This is why we’re swinging by Adeline Adeline to show you some stylish rides, an opportunity to meet other #bikeNYC’rs and catch up on some refreshing refreshments.

Please join us at 6:30 at Adeline Adeline, 147 Reade St (btw Greenwich & Hudson), TriBeCa.

After 7:30 or so, and possibility weather dependent, we’ll head up the west side greenway to a little port of call with drinks, food and sunset on 70th street, pier i cafe.

*btw, a few people will be meeting up at Kiva Cafe, just a few doors down from Adeline Adeline, around 5:30 or so for tea and crumpets.

**what’s a tweetup? it’s a physical gathering of NYC cyclists who also use social media. you can see our on going conversation at #BikeNYC.

ps -> facebook event page here.

NYC Summer Streets 2010

newamsterdamize — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:13:15 +0000

On August 7, 14, & 21, Park Ave will be car free from the brooklyn bridge till central park. Oh yes!

…his suggestion, “April 4th, 1898″

newamsterdamize — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:23:35 +0000

Today, we asked “#BikeNYC, does [the first weekend in April] work for NYC’s first tweed/tweet run?”

@BikeSnobNYC chimed in with 4 April 1898 AND did so on his blog! After tonight’s Ignite NYC #8, Brooklyn Edition, the gang of @NewAmsterdamize will be buying a few pitchers of NYC beer!

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.

a #BikeNYC funeral

newamsterdamize — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:38:28 +0000

this should be a hoot! the crazy radicals at Time’s UP! are hosting a funeral for the recently deceased Bedford Ave bike lane.

Time’s Up! Bicycle Funeral Procession & Vigil for Bedford Avenue Bike Lane
Sunday, December 13, 2009
2pm – Meet on the Brooklyn side entrance of the Williamsburg Bridge
3pm – Ride will end at a Vigil for the bike lane at Bedford Ave & Wallabout St

the ULTIMATE dutch commuter?

newamsterdamize — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:40:53 +0000

are you looking for that perfect dutch with all the bells and whistles? some might call this bike ugly, but others will rave about it being the creme-de-la-creme of commuting haas. not only does it have splash guards, rear O lock, tire pump, heavy duty rack, shocks, dyno, enclosed chain guard, and quick-adjust ergonomic handles… it’s comes with a Nuvinci Hub! this hub is the ultimate in “gearing” exuberance! it’s two gears and an infinite selection between the two…

this batavus retails for $1,500 and up! for $800 + $75 in shipping, this sucker is a steal!

ole days of copenhagen

newamsterdamize — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:52 +0000

calling all sweet & tender hooligans wearing pompadours w/ smith shirts.

newamsterdamize — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:56:47 +0000

Wear: 1. pompadour 2. glasses 3. Smiths t shirt (sharpie version ok) 4. anorak 5. pins/badges

Bring: 1. yr bike 2. Smiths mix tape 3. boombox 4. money for a pint 5. a Smiths song you know the words to

Fans of all levels are welcome to attend. Best pompadour, best Moz costume, and winning trivia team gets a prize.

Still don’t get it? Watch.

ps – newamsterdamize has nothing to do with this ride, but it sure does look sweet! thanks @bikewobble

“…olsen gets around on her bicycle — or by kayak.”

newamsterdamize — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:20:03 +0000

“In Hamilton, Mass., where the couple owned a 3,600-square-foot house, they had to drive to everything. In Rocky Neck, Ms. Olsen gets around on her bicycle — or by kayak.” – From the Fast Lane to the Bike Lane – Photo: Jodi Hilton for The New York Times

folding locks, any good?

newamsterdamize — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:02:30 +0000

in new amsterdam, there’s only one way to secure your ride – “the chain.” wether it be On Guard, Kryptonite, Abus or a rinky-dinky home improvement brand chain, new amsterdam lives by the chain.

with a new ride in the family, i’m interested in a lock i don’t see too often – the folding lock from OnGuard (top) or Abus (bottom). on the whole, Abus and OnGuard look like spitting images of each other, but i’m really wondering wondering how they stack up against the chain.

according to the british bike site, bikeradar.com, the Abus folding lock has three stars and the OnGuard isn’t rated. so how do these things stack up against the chain gang?

Rickshaw Sukkah, why not?

newamsterdamize — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:39 +0000

shabbat shalom, welcome to NYC’s one and only rickshaw sukkah.

Q: what happens when a modern dutch bike borks a bike rack?

newamsterdamize — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:57:06 +0000

A: BUB‘ed

can you believe that they are going to start selling this bike at $550 in the USA? it’s a damn dirty shame that they are getting rid of the front internal drum breaks and dynos to shave off $400 from the price. USA’rs should wise up and realize that front dynos are one of god’s best damn inventions. every bike should have one.

Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride 2009

newamsterdamize — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:10:26 +0000

check out this epic 50 mile ride down the brooklyn waterfront. ps – disregard the lyrica and check out Velo Chic NYC’s ride

BikeNYC’s first tweetup!

newamsterdamize — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:19:02 +0000

load d’em up! it’s time for #BikeNYC’s first tweetup. next wed, 5 Aug 2009, we’ll depart at 7:00 pm from BicycleHabitat / Rev. Billy’s Mayoral HQ. we’ll then ride over to the west side greenway & up to Pier 1 Cafe for burgers & beverages.

show up around 6:15 pm & enjoy @BicycleHabitat’s sponsorship with Charlie, BH’s proprietor, looking over ya bike, 15% off of accessories & free cold bevvies!!

thanks @BicycleHabitat & don’t forget to use #BikeNYC for all of your NYC, biking, cycling, twittering needs.

for those of you coming from midtown, @brooklynbybike suggests meeting us at Pier 1 Cafe and saving a few tables. the ride from @BicycleHabitat should arrive before 8pm. if anyone has any questions, please call +1.646.867.2263. now pray for good weather.