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#NoBro, keeping it classy!

newamsterdamize — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:47:17 +0000

Dmitry keeps spotting the good ones…

universal advice to #bikenyc jerks.

newamsterdamize — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:51:49 +0000

here’s two great posts from the bicyclette blog. i just love the last paragraph…

She’s so hot she’s making me a sexist. Bitch (NSFW)

I ride my bike everyday. I know the difference between a cruiser with a coaster break and a fixie. I call it a saddle, not a seat. I am no mechanic, but I can change a tire and fix a flat. Just because I ride in a dress and I like pink bikes, does not mean I am any less of a cyclist than, let’s say, these dudes.

However, plenty of male cyclists, and specifically tumbleloggers, would have you believe this is the case. To them, any woman who dares to ride in her everyday attire must be a fashion-obsessed dummy, as if riding in an attractive outfit and and being a committed, impassioned cyclist are mutually exclusive. For instance, Dottie from Let’s Go Ride a Bike writes of a demeaning experience at a Chicago bike shop:

I don’t have to add commentary, I’ll simply repeat some choice quotes from the guy assisting us [at the bike shop].

“You girls aren’t dressed for test riding bikes.”

“You can’t ride that bike in a skirt…I’m just trying to save you some embarrassment.”

“You girls should stay on the sidewalk…be careful out there, girls.”

“How was your photo shoot?”

Responses from the bicyclette’s readers…

This post is SO true. The amount of looks I get from fellow cyclists on the road is ridiculous.

Just because I decide not to wear lycra and go down the road at Tour de France speeds does not make me anything less of a cyclist.

Bicycles come in many different shapes and sizes. My bike is of a minority in my area: it has no gears, a sprung saddle, and yes, even a pretty basket on the front. It still has two wheels, two pedals, a saddle, and yes, even handlebars. It doesn’t make me any less worthy of cycle lane space.

In the short time I’ve had my bike, I’ve been overtaken viciously, been shot abuse at, and even told by a fellow cyclist to get a proper bike.

My bike is a proper bike. Its type was around before you were even born. If it wasn’t for the design of my bike, you wouldn’t have your streamlined contraptions. So have a bit more respect.

“i’m going to ride my bike till i get home…”

newamsterdamize — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:05:19 +0000

this video is beyond dope. thanks @danlatorre!

Adeline’s #BikeNYC Labor Day Sale

newamsterdamize — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:12:15 +0000

While it is the LAST weekend of summer and we’ll all be battling hurricane earl, Adeline Adeline is having their first sample sale! If you’re not on their email list, you should. I’ve been told that you’ll see further sales will be posted on the mailing list and on @AdelineNYC‘s twitter account.

Since this is an “in-store” sample sale, you won’t be seeing too many of these items around their website. Check out this laundry list of great goods! I’ve bolded a few of the really special items…

Batavus Breukelen and Breukelen Step-Thru, $1035
Stainless Steel Disc Lock, $11.90
Basil Kavan II Pannier, $191.25
Soma Front Alloy Rack, $33.98
ThinkSport Sunscreen, $12.00
Minnehaha Medium Saddlebag, $55.25
Wire Mesh Basket (Black or Silver ), $10.20
Lezyne Alloy Patch Kits and Knog Patch Kits, $8.50
Minoura Bottle Cage Mounts (Handlebar or Seatpost), $9.35
Trinity Helmet, $59.50
Predator and selected Nutcase Helmets, $34.00
Bensimon Lacet and Elastique Shoes, $46.75
FastRider Shopper Deluxe pannier, $59.77
FastRider Kidshopper Luxe pannier, $89.66
Sunlite Wire Basket with Handle, $45.89
White Lift-Off Front Basket, $8.93
Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit, $115.00
Sunlite Round Heavy-Duty Mirror, $9.16
Dimension Bike Handle, $25.49

Happy hunting!

the bakfietsen invasion of #BikeNYC continues

newamsterdamize — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:56:31 +0000

This weekend on Governors Island, Julie, owner of Adeline Adeline (aka @adelineNYC), and her family ran across another bakfiet. Then @noneck ran across @naparstek and his bakfiet. If this invasion is true, we couldn’t be happier!!!

ELLE.com’s Street Chic of #BikeNYC Easy Riders

newamsterdamize — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:34:38 +0000

With her rack, basket and bell, here’s Jessie Liu properly represting #BikeNYC’rs in ELLE Magazine’s Street Chic Easy Riders! you go girl! Btw, this gallery has a nice collection of low step city bikes!

#BikeNYC hosts Couchcrash ‘10 on Governors Island

newamsterdamize — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:22:21 +0000

Governors Island is a small island located off of the tip of Manhattan. It’s one of those places where you go to get away from it all and this Saturday, that’s exactly what we will do. Once on the island, we will picnic and lawn game till our hearts burst with couchsurfing love.

We’ll be joined by Couchsurfers who are attending CouchCrash 2010 and NYC area cyclists who use twitter and other forms of social media to connect with each other. If you’re on Twitter search for #BikeNYC.

Note the following:

Bring food, a blanket, portable water, and be prepared to share.
We value style over speed. Dress to impress.
You MUST repackage all adult beverages. The ferries are know to have check points that check for more than that. Be mindful of the rules.
If it rains, you are on your own. Visit @NewAmsterdamize for the latest updates.
When in doubt call or SMS NoNeck’s hotline at +1.646.867.2263.

This event will have four meeting points.

1. Bike Ride – 11:30 am – Meet at the Williamsburg/Greenpoint Greenmarket at 11:30 am. We will promptly leave at Noon to catch the 1pm ferry in Lower Manhattan. This route will take us over the Williamsburg Bridge and down the East Side Greenway. No need to dress sporty, we ride wicked slow. At the farmer’s market, we will meet in front of the Red Jacket farm stand at the intersection of Union Ave and Driggs Ave. We will promptly leave at NOON!

2. Manhattan Ferry at Battery Maritime Building (WE WILL ride to this ferry landing) – 12:50ish – 1:15ish pm – Since the Brooklyn ferry only takes 20 bikes at a time, meeting at the bottom of Manhattan is ideal for any large group of cyclists. If you are meeting us there via Subway/own bike path, look at GI’s website for the most up-to-date info.

3. Brooklyn Ferry at Atlantic Ave (We WILL NOT ride to this ferry landing) – 1:00 pm – Meeting at the end of Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. While I could outline all of the ways to get there, I advise you look at GI’s website for the most up-to-date info. Since it’s a first come, first serve ferry that only takes 20 bikes at a time, I HIGHLY recommend you get inline and meet us on the island. Note, it takes longer to board the boat than it does to ride the ferry to Governors Island. It’s a GREAT ferry to take to get off the island.

4. Governors Island – 2:00 pm onward – We will be picnicking on the island in Noland Park, in front of the Admiral’s house. If you don’t have a bike, Noland Park is just up the hill from the Brooklyn Landing, and a 8 min walk from the Manhattan Landing. Consult a map if you need further directions.

** Once again, the weather… Since we can’t predict it, stay tuned to @newamsterdamize for the latest updates **

PS – I’ve been roped into this by @noneck. THANKS!

Only in #BikeNYC

newamsterdamize — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:22:24 +0000

Where to begin? Windscreen… front rack… lights… mirrors/lights… paint job… WTF, trailer hitch?

Dudes on Bikes – Holy Shit Nice Bike!

Calling All Hell Cats and Kittens!

newamsterdamize — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:32:20 +0000

I hope my female cycle chic friends show up in #BikeNYC style. Calling All Hell Cats and Kittens!

This Saturday, August 14^th, you better get your little bike-riding butts over to Brooklyn, McGolrick Park, to be exact, to snag a spot in the Hell Cat! all girl bike race. Registration starts at 2 PM in the center of the park, while the actual race, complete with 7 checkpoints and promises of ridiculous tasks to perform at each, will be at 3. For the $10 fee, you will score a sweet t-shirt and a spoke card. From what I hear, there will be some pretty bangin’ prizes, so make this a must-do for this weekend. And if you’re out of shape like me, you can always ride yer ass off Saturday and sleep all of Sunday. Sounds like a plan.

SpokesNYT profiles parents & their NYC cargo bikes

newamsterdamize — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:59:32 +0000

this image will take you to the NYT’s article Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary

glamor moms or not, ole gorge bliss builds beautiful nyc bakfiets! in this must watch video, the Sean Patrick Farrell profiles (aka @SpokesNYT) one mother and her two daughters as they ride around town doing everything they would normally do on a train, in a cab or behind the wheel of a gas guzzler…

i can’t wait to see more bakfiets in nyc. over the last year alone, there’s been a proliferation of shops selling dutch bikes and other urban/city bikes. while the racing and hipster crowd bemoan their existence, i am ecstatic!

if you’re looking for that carry all bike, there are four locations to get bakfiets.

Adeline Adeline – TriBeCa, which features Workcycles, built in NL
HUBStation – West Village, which features modified Worksman Cycles, built in NYC
Rolling Orange – Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, which features De Fietsfabriek, built in NL
Bolognabikes – Brooklyn, hand-built frames built to your specifications.

be seeing you…

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Kid & Cargo in NuAMS

newamsterdamize — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:16:29 +0000

via @AustinHorse: Kid & Cargo #bikenyc

sidesaddle under a tank

newamsterdamize — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:03:12 +0000

found via gunnertime

Don’t put your scarves away yet

newamsterdamize — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:31:51 +0000

“Don’t put your scarves away yet” via velorution

…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!

i’m in love w/ Katzenjammer’s ‘A Bar In Amsterdam’

newamsterdamize — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:49:50 +0000

i’m in love! – thanks Kristin

“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

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

the waltz of the bikes

newamsterdamize — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:05:00 +0000

just a reminder that there is a thing called summer. (via Change Your Live. Ride a bike!)

now that’s a bag!

newamsterdamize — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:26:45 +0000

San Francisco Halloween Keg Ride from Mission Workshop.

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!

Stocking stuffer tip – Bright Bike v2.0

newamsterdamize — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:19:04 +0000

are you looking for an inexpensive stocking stuffer for your fav #BikeNYC’r? well, don’t look to further than michael mandiberg‘s bright bike kit. in a matter of 15 mins, you can light up the night and make everyone’s sprits bright!

how she rides in this weather

newamsterdamize — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:06:59 +0000

Being a firm believer in making bike riding a regular and normal part of one’s life I wear my normal clothes but add some extra layers to the ensemble. Today’s forecast is clear and cold! Sunny with wind at 22 mph gusting to 31. The ensemble today will be quite ordinary. The addition of a base layer is the critical difference. – from why she rides, a new #BikeNYC’r

photo from Chicago’s Let’s go ride a bike

holding fast to toe clips?

newamsterdamize — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:59 +0000

i’m no speed demon. the extent of my exuberance extends from the top of the bridge to the bottom. other than that, i’m in the slow lane looking at the city. as an avid supporter of nyc based products, i’m quite excited to see that Hold Fast is a Brooklyn foot strap manufacture. while they cater to “freestyle” cyclist, i’m wondering if these suckers will hold up to my dress shoes and flip flops…

ole days of copenhagen

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

beer goggles = mighty fine rack

newamsterdamize — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:52 +0000

via amsterdamize

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

in winter you can never have too many hats

newamsterdamize — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:49:29 +0000

i’ll take all three of these – the pegasus from chari & co nyc.

“…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

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.

scream w/ me

newamsterdamize — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:59:08 +0000

“Scream With Me” from Xtracycle on Vimeo.

i’m doing some research on what to do w/ two cruiser frames, and this little girl’s testimonial is all i need to convince me that an xtracycle is in my future.

how to get more cyclist? design for women.

newamsterdamize — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:34:21 +0000

Although researchers have long examined the bike infrastructure in Europe, they have only just started to do so for the U.S. In a study conducted last year, Dill examined the effect of different types of bike facilities on cycling. The project, which used GPS positioning to record individual cycling trips in Portland, compared the shortest route with the path cyclists actually took to their destination. Women were less likely than men to try on-street bike lanes and more likely to go out of their way to use “bike boulevards,” quiet residential streets with special traffic-calming features for bicycles. “Women diverted from the shortest routes more often,” Dill says.

Scientific American: How to Get More Bicyclists by Linda Baker

another bike cupholder

newamsterdamize — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:33:23 +0000

if you’re like @noneck and can’t commute without your morning coffee, you’re going to like chari & co’s new $20 solution… the flinger cup holder.

via hipster nascar

fixies r 4 tricks

newamsterdamize — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:08:35 +0000

every morning, i ride over the wburg bridge and have to deal with countless fixies racing up and down buzzing me like i’m some kinda of mile marker. in my ideal world, fixes and unicycles would be vanquished to bike polo and interpretive floor dance competitions… after watching these two women, i’m extending my exemption to ballets or operas… (h/t bikehacks.com)

Pimp My Ride Amsterdam Style

danlatorre — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:09:07 +0000

What can New Amsterdam learn from Amsterdam? This video from De Telegraaf shows us many things…

Right on. So, what did we learn from our fellow cosmopolitans in Amsterdam?

Chain guards: cool ones exist, keeps your everyday clothes clean. no special clothing/accessories needed.
Fenders: must have, keeps your everyday clothes clean. no special clothing/accessories needed.
Bell: must have to keep your fellow humans aware. Being heard– one of the best ways to *avoid* trouble. (There’s a reason it’s legally required.)
Front & rear lights: Being seen– one of the best ways to *avoid* trouble.
Skirt Guard: for the ladies, for everyone, keeps all your longer jackets, rain ponchos, or skirts & dresses clean and avoids potentially getting them stuck and torn up into your rear wheel. no special clothing/accessories needed. (noneck’s note: my bike has a skirt guard and it’s great for when my partner, who does wear a skirt, sits sidesaddle on nights when she doesn’t have a bike.)
Internally geared hub: low maintenance & reliable, all you need are a few gears for the low hills and bridges in this city. Yes, gears– keeps your ride easy and not a sweat fest… why ruin your awesome everyday clothes?
Basket & rear rack: how else to simply bring food & drink to hang w/friends, carry your bag or purse, etc– say goodbye to the giant lame sweat spot on your back. no special clothing/accessories needed.
Kickstand: protect your ride from dings & dents when you stop to hug to a friend.

Watch again and learn if you didn’t see all these points of bicycle wisdom… style over speed baby.