How Sweet it is...Velo Chocolat in Paris.

http://www.mylittleparis.com/operations/video-velo-chocolat/

Minneapolis Cycling - Purple Rain Hail or Shine.

As featured in this streetfilms video, Minneapolis, Minnesota is not only famous for being the hometown of Prince (aka T.A.F.K.A.P.), but it deserves a love symbol for its bike friendly initiatives and its citizens that brave the weather - purple rain, hail or shine.

http://www.streetfilms.org/major-bike-mojo-in-minneapolis/

Which Pannier? THAT is the question.

Ahhh...which Pannier....THAT is the question.
I've just come across Queen Bee Creations in Portland, Oregon. They do "hip" bags for mums and dads and have started selling panniers. It's great to see some diversification out there in the offerings to cyclists...for those of us who try hard not to wear the shiny stuff. Trust Portland, Oregon to come up with such great designers. Oregon is decades ahead of New South Wales in terms of cycling infrastructure and the design obviously follows suit.

Chicken A La Bike...

I subscribe to New York Times' Fashion & Style updates and their Urban Eye updates. Amazing how things go full circle. I see these gorgeous, retro bikes and accessories in their Whose Bike Are You Wearing? article and I gush.  Then, I check out dc.streetsblog.org and see the Ugandan entry for the Bikes at Work Where You Live photo submission  (about 20 chickens hanging off every bike rail on the way to be sold at the weekly market ) and I bet the fellow featured riding to market just wants a powerful electric bike, not a fur covered saddle. Still, each to their own. That's the beauty of bikes...

Boulder - Bike Friendly City Built Foot By Foot, not Mile by Mile

I wonder how long it will be before Sydney can produce a video like this one, from Boulder, USA. This Colorado town has miles of wonderful bike riding opportunities. Gary Lacy, former Boulder City Planner highlights the philosophy - "Build it foot by foot, not mile by mile". There's hope yet. Somehow I don't believe the ubiquitous Sydney one-finger salute - shared endearingly between cyclists and drivers - is used as widely in the progressive town of  Boulder. There are some great strategies here. Well worth watching in full!

Is Unicycling the New Black?

OK, so if two wheeler cycling and vintage-a-rama are all the rage right now, I reckon unicycling is the new black. No, no not just for the Leave it to Beaver types (as featured in this 1960s ad).  I did but notice a few at the Sydney Spring Cycle 2009. My observation...Who needs pilates and core muscle exercises when you know how to unicycle?

Now then, what can be more fun than unicycle HOCKEY! Here's a youtube link to some unicycle hockey at this year's Sydney Spring Cycle. Haven't tried it myself. Anyone...Anyone???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD595RESv4s

If you're interested, the Australian Unicycle Society has a 'wheely good' website (pardon the pun...theirs not mine ;-) ) with lots of facts for anyone interested in ditching a wheel. http://www.unicycling.org.au

It will only be a matter of time before the pennyfarthing makes a popularist comeback. A world where the Hummer and the pennyfarthing can co-exist? Hmmmm....

Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone talks about Integrated Transport for a Connected City

Taken from City of Sydney, What's on newsletter:


16 September 2009 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 PM)

From his groundbreaking congestion charge, to changing the way Londoners bought their tube tickets, Ken Livingstone took on the challenge of transforming London's outdated public transport system.

At this City Talk, the former Mayor of London talks to Sydney about greener, better and more accessible transport systems and how we must change the way we get around our cities to deliver a more sustainable future.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP will outline the Sustainable Sydney 2030 plan for integrated transport for Sydney and how the City is working with the State and Federal Governments to make it happen and to create new public spaces and calm, green streets for cyclists and pedestrians. The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government will provide the Federal perspective.

The speakers will then be joined in a panel discussion by Robert Whitehead, Director, Marketing & Newspaper Sales, The Sydney Morning Herald and Dr Garry Glazebrook, Senior Lecturer, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology, Sydney where they will discuss how a 'connected city' can be delivered to the future residents of Sydney.

City Talks are a series of free public presentations, presented by the City of Sydney and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Tickets are FREE, ESSENTIAL and available from Ticketmaster on 136 100 or online.

http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/City-Talks-2009-Integrated-Transport-For-A-Connected-City-tickets/artist/1355717


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BFF Bloody F..... Funny

I just love the adsurdity of this photo...borrowed from the Bicyle Film Festival (BFF), San Diego. Especially in light of the below article re President Obama. Perhaps a giant coloured foam headpiece in shape of a big "O"??? Or after an hour of riding and sweating he will need a "B" and an "O"..."BO".
http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34292:bike-films-make-their-way-to-sd&catid=103:cycling&Itemid=171

BFF. Bloody F...... Funny.

Fuse Project Cool NYC Helmets

Fuse Project's NYC Helmets cater to urban cyclists' fashion sense while promoting a greener environment.http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/08/nyc_helmet.php

Cycle Friendly Cities. Evolution...Not Revolution

How to create cycle-friendly cities? That is the question. Punctuated in this inspiring Radio New Zealand radio show "Cycle Friendly Cities", is the idea that it's an evolution not a revolution and it embraces the idea that cycling is not just for testosterone laden lycra-clad sporty types but for utility and recreation and commuting ie. just as natural as walking with your two legs. It has taken Copenhagen decades. This interview features Bicycle Culture Consultant Mikael Colville-Anderson; Wellington City Councillor Celia Wade-Brown, and BikeNZ CEO Kieran Turner.

1960s Cycle Chic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fir6neas6I8

Ridiculously hilarious, hilariously ridiculous. There's so much to love about this 1960's clip from Alex Marco, "Le Bicyle, Le Bicycle"....

Velo Liberte

You simply can't watch this Velo Liberte clip and not wan't to ride your bike...or catch the next plane to Paris...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6L-ZC3YPTg&feature=related