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Bike to Work Day, 2008

nicomachus — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:02:55 +0000

People in funny clothes, with funny modes of transportation and funny ideas about how to use roads. Must be a Bikers’ Breakfast.

Bike to Work Day, 2008 from Phillip Barron on Vimeo.

Song: the soundtrack of feathers & reverb, by Nomas.

if you rode a bicycle, you’d be home by now

nicomachus — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:36:52 +0000

The Freeway Ride I on Channel 4 News from RichToTheIE on Vimeo.

Looks like I-40 between RTP and Raleigh, doesn’t it? That’s because Raleigh has some of the worst commuting traffic in the country. Reader Dave Wofford notes, “I bet Raleigh doesn’t tout being on this list.”

The perfect commute is easy, inexpensive and reliable.

In cities boasting such factors, like Buffalo, N.Y., Salt Lake City and Milwaukee, the trip to work is a breeze. But for commuters in Atlanta, Detroit and Miami, the daily grind is just that, thanks to bad traffic, insufficient infrastructure and drivers who resist carpools and public transportation.

Other spots that came out on top include Oklahoma City, Okla., Pittsburgh, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Eugene, Ore. At the bottom: Orlando, Fla., Dallas, Birmingham, Ala., and Raleigh, N.C.

Thanks to Dale and Tino for the heads up on the video set. The Crimanimalz vimeo channel has more.

seaway at sunset

nicomachus — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:37:43 +0000

disobey

nicomachus — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:53:31 +0000

Bull Moon Ride, July 19th

nicomachus — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:51:33 +0000

Durham Habitat for Humanity, the same folks who host October’s Halloween Hundred, now bring you a summertime moonlight ride.

Join Wool E. Bull on Sat., Jul. 19 for the Bull Moon Ride for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. This 17 mile group ride starts at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park at 8:30 p.m. Experience downtown Durham sites including Duke Chapel as the sun sets. Return to the ballpark on the American Tobacco Trail as the moon rises! 12 mph avg. rolling speed with police escorts. Helmets, tail and head lights required. REGISTER

Hat tip to Jack E. for letting me know about this.

reminder, Critical Mass tonight

nicomachus — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:42:35 +0000

By way of reminder that Durham’s Critical Mass is tonight, check out (and vote for) this photo of the week. It’s from a recent Critical Mass in Budapest, Hungary.

hat tip to Dale for the link

As usual, meet at Major, the bronze bull statue downtown, at 5:35pm for the Durham ride.

Yehuda Moon

nicomachus — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:45:53 +0000

Reader Seth tipped me off to this great cycling comic, Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery. From the website, “Yehuda Moon lives on his bicycle, works at the Kickstand Cyclery, and dreams of a day when everyone does likewise.”
I identify with the strip from March 17th (pictured above), as people always ask me why I carry so much stuff to work.

bike lanes on the opinion page

nicomachus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:31:36 +0000

hat-tip to Ellen and Dale.

cyclist killed in Raleigh by drunk driver

nicomachus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:42:39 +0000

Photo credit: 1304bikes collective, via Flickr

Ghost Bike installed in the location Nancy Antoine Leidy was struck and killed by a truck on April 23.

http://wral.com/news/local/story/2782676/
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/crime_safety/story/1048288.html

http://www.ghostbikes.org/
“Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is painted all white and locked to a street sign near the crash site, accompanied by a small plaque. They serve as reminders of the tragedy that took place on an otherwise anonymous street corner, and as quiet statements in support of cyclists’ right to safe travel.”

This is the first Ghost Bike I’ve seen in the Triangle. They’re visually striking and moving to see in person.

Bike to Work week festivities in Durham planned

nicomachus — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:08:29 +0000

From the BPAC website…

Celebrate National Bike to Work Week (May 12-16) with the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.

On Wednesday, May 14, there will be a “Cyclists’ Social” at Tyler’s Taproom Restaurant in the American Tobacco complex, 324 Blackwell St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with free food and giveaways for cyclists.

On Friday, May 16, there will be a “Bike to Work Day Breakfast” at Mad Hatter’s Cafe and Bake Shop, 1802 W. Main St., from 7 to 9 a.m. with free food, coffee, and prizes for cyclists. Mechanics from the Durham REI store will be on hand to provide free safety checks and basic adjustments to your bicycles, as well as handing out water bottles and 15% discount coupons.

Questions? Contact Dale McKeel, Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at dale.mckeel@durhamnc.gov or 919-560-4366; or Commission member Diane Daniel at didaniel@aol.com or 919-286-9293.