Learn about bike sharing in Mexico and the World Hardcourt Bike Polo championships. Just a few things to discover in the fascinating world of bicycle culture, which comes to life in Urban Velo magazine.
Check it out online, Here.
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Not all participants of the New York City Marathon get to experience the race by the heart-pounding action of running all five boroughs. Here’s one Guardian reporters experience as a bicycle escort for the wheelchair riders.
Amanda McGrory of the US crosses the finish line to win in the women’s wheelchair division of the ING New York City Marathon, 6 November 2011. Photograph: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images
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This Saturday, November 5th, there having a launch party. From their owner Joe Nocella:
So apparently if you hit and kill a cyclist with your truck, and then abandon it, you won’t be charged with anything. This seems to be the case of the recent tragic death of a 30 year old artist, Mathieu Lefevre who was killed by a flatbed truck in East Williamsburg. Yesterday his family gathered for a press conference at 1 Police Plaza, demanding an investigation into Mathieu’s death and other cyclists killed. From Gothamist.
Read more: here. This weekend is the Philly Bike Expo:
Check it out: www.phillybikeexpo.com *Show Hours* Awesome video of Stephen Bilenky chatting about the exhibitors at the Philly Bike Expo: here. It’s Halloween time in NYC–on bikes. As far as events: Here’s what we know so far: 1) Time’s Up–pirate ride along with the Occupy Wall Street movement against corporate greed. Friday, October 28th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Aarrrrgh-walk the plank you scurvy dogs–The richest 1% bankers who knowingly tanked our economy, stole our jobs, our homes and our future prosperity-got bailed out and then asked the rest of hard working America to front the bill. It’s time for them to Walk the Plank! Time’s up, known for putting on a pirate event or two, are heading over to rally with the occupyers, so start your Halloween early and ride like a pirate. Details: OCCUPY WALL STREET PIRATE RIDE Pirate Ride ***************** **This is the Halloween Critical Mass so you are highly encouraged to decorate your bikes and dress in costume for the most festive CM of the year!! More info: here. *****************
Friday October 28th starting at 8pm and going until late. C-Squat is located at: Entrance is a sliding scale starting at $9.99 Come join Time’s Up annual Halloween party featuring Scariest costume prizes! Free Valet Bike Parking. ***************** 4) Annual Halloween messenger style alleycat race. A legendary tradition dating back to 1995. (according to cyclehawk messenger Squid) One of NYC’s oldest Alleycat races; The Annual Halloween race, 10/29/11 2:30PM Registration- Brooklyn Base of the Williamsburg Bridge. 3:30PM Start 5) then the madness continues in Bushwick, BK 8th annual BikeKill!-Saturday, October 29th.
Youall know where and when it is. One of NYC’s oldest Alleycat races; The Annual Halloween race, 10/29/11 2:30PM Registration- Brooklyn Base of the Williamsburg Bridge. 3:30PM Start
A dirty finger told me, Bike Kill 2011 is coming October 29th…stay tuned. Wanna get down and race some track bikes and lick some wheels like Prolly? Anita Singh and her gang (brooklynbybike.com) held the third annual Tour De Taco. Here is a quick recap of the event.(photos)
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