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Unusual 1940's Bicycle Movies from Europe Aug 06, 2008

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This was found at YouTube. Not sure the details of the video since it was posted in a language I can't seem to translate. But check out all the trick bikes, recumbents, and interesting competitions.
I especially like the tandem with trailer races. There are some definatley ideas that could be introduced to the 21st Century.

RE: Road Rage - a Song Jul 29, 2008

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xtra.newsweek.com linked to a video I posted to YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFiwir... .
I didn't shoot the video and am not the only who posted it but it's not gone a bit viral and I am getting a lot of comments. I thought I'd make a response with some comments and a I just wrote song.
Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

Pedal Power on CBS Sunday Morning Show Jul 27, 2008

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USA - CBS News Sunday Morning ran a thorough piece on bicycle transportation and covered Portland extensively including a brief segment with yours truly and my boyz rolling the “bike train”. There is also some great coverage of Portland Transportation Commissioner (and mayor elect) Sam Adams, Alta Planning’s Mia Birk, and visit at Clever Cycles.
Sorry the footage is a bit grainy. I pulled from the show from my old VCR and Channel 6 doesn't come in so well at my house.
(CBS) "Pedal Power" is coming into its own these days, as Americans of all ages are coming to realize biking can be practical, economical, and good clean fun - or should we say, good GREEN fun? Our Cover Story takes us from California to Cambridge, and is reported by Serena Altschul:
See the full story at CBSnews.com.

The Bicyclist 29: DIY Jul 16, 2008

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Zack and The Demon SUV play baseball. Steve makes t-shirts to make few bucks and Conrad drinks another beer.

Sunday Parkways "Ciclovía" in Portland Jul 07, 2008

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PORTLAND, Ore. - It's taken me way too long to post this great video by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. of Streetfilms.org. There so many bikey friends, from Aaron Tarfman and his transportation trike, Linda, Timo, and Coach Dan with the 411, and Jonathan Maus Channeling Gil Peñalosa and so many smiles from young and old.
Portland's first Sunday Parkways was a huge success with tens of thousands of Portlanders converging on the North Portland streets, parks and sidewalks. Don't be surprised if this kind of event, originally started in Bogotá, becomes a mainstay all over the world.
Here is the write up from Streetsblog:
Despite a very dreary and damp first half of the day, Portland's first Ciclovia-style street closure, Sunday Parkways, was a smashing success with countless thousands of city residents participating. It was like a giant community block party with walkers, bikers, joggers, bladers, families, and pets filling the 6 mile course.
There were plenty of fun activities in four northeast parks that were linked by the circuit, which was opened to bikes and pedestrian traffic only from 8 AM to 2 PM. For cities planning their own Ciclovias, here are some things I liked about Portland's event: knowledgeable volunteers, lots of fun chalk messages on the ground, easy to follow directions, lots of music & entertainment, and a huge number of bike stations for bike repair.
If you want more Sunday Parkways be sure to let people know.

Get Behind the Bike Box Jun 30, 2008

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This video is not intended to be viewed by children and the language is foul.
PORTLAND, OR - There have been a lot of bike box videos uploaded to The internets latley. But how are bike boxes being recieved by your average Joes?
Well, I got my hands on some footage a couple jokers shot right down on Hawthorne Blvd. by the liquor store. I think I know who the biker chick is but I won't name names.
Anyway, this once again proves that Portland is much more fun because of bicyclists.
My advice to the bike box curious: get a bike and get busy in the bike box.

Sprockettes Dance Party Jun 25, 2008

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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Sprockettes Mini-Bike Dance Team is hosting a "Bicycle Bash" this Saturday and I thought this would be a great opportunity dig through my old tapes and pull out some footage from the Dance Party Ride they hosted last June at Pedalpalooza.
You can see this video and many others on the big screen at the"Bicycle Bash" along with all sorts of other entertainment. Check out the 411 straight from their site:
The Sprockettes Bicycle Bash is just over 2 weeks away.
Save the date: June 28, 2008
Announcing the Sprockettes Invitational Bicycle Bash! Music, DJ Gray, art gallery, silent auction, raffle, and of course….performances by your favorite bicycle dance troupes. Food and drink will be available for sale with “Sprockettes specials”. No outside alcohol please.
Doors open at 8pm. Entertainment starts at 9pm. Party until 2:30am.
Location 606 SE Madison, Portland OR.
Tickets are $5 at the door. Advanced tickets are available online at Brownpapertickets.com and at all of our upcoming shows (see below).
Guaranteed fun with your hometown homegirls!

Depaving Day at Carfree Conference Jun 19, 2008

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From Streetfilms.org
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Towards Carfree Cities VIII kicked off Monday in Portland, Oregon with an exciting community event. Hundreds of conference participants helped break and remove asphalt from a 3000 square foot parking lot. Depave.org is the mastermind behind the Fargo Garden Project. They promote the removal of unnecessary concrete and asphalt from urban areas. Depave.org will continue to work with Goldsmith Properties to transform this now asphalt-free site into a community greenspace. Once completed, the site will be used to educate the public about pavement removal and storm water drainage management. Notice an example of Depave's work in this video at founder Arif Khan's house.
Music by Reptet and Dreamtime Stilters.

Do What I Like at the Carfree Conference Jun 12, 2008

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Plus CrankMyChain! is going to be live webcasting from the conference so check the live feed here or at carfreeportland.org.
Check out the schedule and the feed at stickam.com/carfree.
The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from around the world who work to promote practical alternatives to car dependence. The conference attracts professionals, advocates, and community leaders who focus on the creation of sustainable transportation systems and on the transformation of cities, towns, and villages into human-scaled environments rich in public space and community life. The fundamental role of the conference is to share knowledge and assist the practical work of conference participants, whether it be organizing community events, promoting urban cycling, or building the carfree cities of the future.To learn more, contact the conference team at http://www.carfreeportland.org

The Bicyclist 28: American Pastoral Jun 11, 2008

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The Bicyclist crew hits the road, hits the bottle and takes a hit or two.

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