Critical Mass and bike movies, Thursday
Posted on August 5, 2008
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Once again, it comes time for the monthly celebration of countersteering, gyrpscopic, and centrifugal force. Critical Mass, Durham’s monthly leisurely-paced group bike ride through town, starts at 5:35pm on Thursday. As always, meet at Major, the bronze bull statue downtown. Confessions of car-addicts will be heard in the Port-o-fess.
After Mass is observed, two-dimensional representations of bicycles can be seen projected on the wall outside Bull McCabe’s. Yes, that’s right, an impromptu film festival of two wheeled life will liven the streets at Five Points.
At 8:30pm or sunset, whichever comes first, local musician and filmmaker Eleni Binge will premiere her latest film, Backpack Drumset. The film is a brief documentary on a car-free drummer whom many of us know — Dave Zielinski.
He is an engineer, musician, and dedicated Durham Bike Co-op volunteer. Four years ago Dave Zielinski gave up cars and embarked upon the self-described “all bicycle lifestyle.” Backpack Drumset explores how life on two wheels, even as a drummer with a kick drum, snare, and more, to transport, is not only possible but a joyful end in itself. The documentary, 12.5 minutes long, features footage and songs from Dave’s band, All Your Science, where he not only plays but masters the Backpack Drumset.
To add to the bike-themed cinematic evening, we’ll also be screening two of my short films, Bull City Bicycles and What is Critical Mass?. Come join us outside Bull McCabe’s for a beer or three plus the reel life on two wheels.
In September, Binge embarks on a nationwide tour with her husband/bandmate Rob playing gigs as Beloved Binge and screening her documentary Seeing Through the Fence. More information on Binge, her documentaries, and Porch Life Productions can be found on her website.
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David Byrne’s bike racks
Posted on August 4, 2008
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Thanks to Adrian for pointing this out
Biking Autopia
Posted on August 1, 2008
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In his 1973 essay ”Autopia,” Dutch novelist Cees Nooteboom wrote that Los Angeles ”mixes images of vulgarity and vitality” and ”conveys the feeling that it stretches to all sides around you, but never looks down on you or presses you down, an open world that forms itself as a unity despite its fragmented appearance.” (NYTimes)
Enjoy these photos from a recent trip, with my bike, to Los Angeles. Words to come later.
pump it
Posted on July 31, 2008
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bike shop’s security camera captures LA temblor
Posted on July 30, 2008
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play in the street
Posted on July 29, 2008
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$17,000 for a Chanel bicycle
Posted on July 28, 2008
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Although the tires on this bike have inverted tread, and thus are able to handle both roads and moderately uneven compact dirt, the Chanel commuter is ideally suited for riding on travertine marble smothered in foie gras while starving African children look on.
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From PurseBlog
When I reported on the $3,500 Hermes bike two weeks ago, I had the feeling that we had not reached the pinnacle in cyclist decadence just yet. Karl Lagerfeld to the rescue! This Limited Edition Chanel Bike is the ultimate in two-wheeled novelty. With only 50 made and less than 20 available in the US, this creation retailed for $17,000, with reseller markups hitting $28,000 already.
At it was the case with the Hermes bike, it is thanks to our fantastic Purse Forum member vernilover that I can present some detailed snapshots of this exclusive piece to our readers.
The Chanel bike aims to impress with very fine detail, like the quilted leather handles, seat (made by the legendary Brooks Brothers), pant guard, even the bike pump is covered in Chanel’s signature quilted leather. The bike also features two quilted flap bags and a jewelry roll behind the seat, all of which are detachable and can be used as individual shoulder bags.
Maybe Karl Lagerfeld will donate any unsold bikes to Bikes for the World.
Thanks to Bryony for the tip.
Bicycle for a Day
Posted on July 23, 2008
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The Perfect Circle from Matthew on Vimeo.
Seen at the Bicycle Film Festival
Matthew Modine rides the streets of New York on a bicycle to tell everyone about “Bicycle For A Day.”
“Bicycle For A Day” is a fun, open and proactive invitation designed to inspire individuals, communities, governments and corporations to take a step towards solving the current environmental issues. BFAD is a global initiative bringing together people who choose to ride a bicycle rather than use gas-powered motor vehicles.
BFAD will debut with small, VIP events during Summer / Fall 2008 that lead up to a gathering at The South Street Seaport in NYC, to mark the “official” BFAD day, September 20th.
This is not a bicycle race! BFAD is a day to demonstrate how doing ONE thing can help improve the environment.
Bicycle Film Festival, Los Angeles
Posted on July 22, 2008
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The What Cheer? Brigade crashes the 2008 Bicycle Film Festival in Los Angeles. Enjoy the video, complete with a monkey playing drums, nudity, infrared, and a blinkie in the tuba.
Bicycle Film Festival, Los Angeles from Phillip Barron on Vimeo.
Ross Harris has a video of Sunday’s block party.
on the wings of… bulls?
Posted on July 17, 2008
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When Durham grows up, will Major have wings?
This winged bull statue (pictured) stands outside Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Other winged bull statues adorn the City of Brotherly Love, next to fountains and atop buildings.
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