Archive for the “Cycling” category
Don’t be a Jerk
by jpreardon on April 19, 2011
Take the Bike Smart Pledge!
John Leguizamo’s Urban Cycling Tips
by jpreardon on May 7, 2010
In this video, John Leguizamo gives us a few pointers on how to keep the rubber side down on the mean streets of New York. In the process, he almost gets doored by one of New York’s Finest. via Streetsblog
Two Wheeled Tribes of New York
by jpreardon on April 25, 2010
All sorts of cyclists inhabit our streets and parks. Learn how to identify five of cycling’s subgroups, visually and aurally, with this handy feature from the New York Times. They really should have featured a delivery guy–pictured with his silent (…)
Long Island Cuesheets
by jpreardon on April 25, 2010
The Long Island Bicycle Club has a collection of cycling cuesheets for rides on Long Island and beyond. I have not ridden any of these yet, so I can not attest to their accuracy, or the quality of the rides (…)
Stylish Cycling in Copenhagen
by jpreardon on January 7, 2009
If you’re looking for some fashion ideas for your next bicycle excursion, check out Copenhagen Cycle Chic. It’s no surprise that in a city where over 30% of its residents cycle daily, those riders know how to look good while (…)
NYC Bike Survival Tips
by jpreardon on September 24, 2008
Newcomers, and even more seasoned riders, can benefit from this short guide on how to survive in New York City on a bike. The apt title (Welcome to the Jungle) says it all. Hey, if you can make it here, (…)
A Sampling of NYC Bike Locking Habits
by jpreardon on April 29, 2008
May is Bike Month NYC. To get things started, Hal Ruzal and Kerri Martin take a look at how well New Yorkers lock up their rides. There are several good locking tips in this video. One, however, isn’t that great. (…)
Bike Sharing in DC
by jpreardon on April 27, 2008
Washington D.C. will be the first U.S. city to have a widespread bike sharing program. Next month, SmartBike DC, will make 120 bikes available around the city. They hope have 1,000 shared bicycles on D.C. streets in the future.
U-Haul (via bike)
by jpreardon on February 23, 2008
Moving sucks. You have to find a bunch of boxes, throw all of your possessions in said boxes, rent a crappy truck, bribe your friends with beer (still cheap labor), put the cat somewhere for a couple hours– the list (…)
(Un)secured Bike Parking
by jpreardon on January 21, 2008
This photo by Bill Cunningham of The New York Times serves as a reminder that locking your bike to scaffolding is not a great idea. Check out the rest of the bike-themed slide show here: On The Street | On (…)