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Dream L.A. bike map

Found this droolworthy map-set of a potential bicycle network in the Los Angeles metro area. Being originally from LA maybe I find this extra exciting though…

Don’t be deceived though, this is purely conceptual (ie fantasy). The LA Bike Working Group is trying to draw attention to LA’s severe lack of a cohesive bike network

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This network would rival the kind of connectivity that has only been available to drivers on the extensive freeway system. Keep on dreamin’

Click to see the complete set of maps

Found via Inhabitat

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Report: fun! Was a huge turnout, although not the 400+ as RSVPs on Facebook, but still around a none too shabby 150. Despite the crowd, it was strangely orderly, not reminiscent of a critical mass ride at all. Groups were broken off of the main crowd, maps were provided, and everyone made the rounds to four different taco trucks in Oakland’s Hispanic dominated Fruitvale district. I hardly ever get down to East Oakland so it was nice to see a new side of my city

Cyrus from californiatacotrucks.com gives a pre-ride pep talk

Mass of bicycles crowds the Fruitvale BART station

East Bay Bicycle Coalition co-sponsored the even with Oaklandish

A taco truck owners dream; these guys were rolling in cash yesterday

“Hey man, what’s with the camera?? I’m here for tacos, not photos!”

My lovely girlfriend Kendra at taco stop numero dos. Check out her bike tube earrings

Bonus shot: riding home through Oakland’s Little Saigon we found this gem:

Well that’s it! Another successful taco truck ride, more to come I’m sure

21.Feb.10 Uncategorized Comments (0)

Mobile bike cafe in Nagoya, Japan

Cute. CharRie, the owner, said in a blog post: “I always wished to make people happy with my hand brewed coffee on bike. My dream has come true on Valentine’s Day!”

Neat little idea and well executed. Check out the blog post for more pictures and info

Found via UrbanVelo by way of Candy Cranks

19.Feb.10 Uncategorized Comments (0)

Seattle’s Mayor Mike McGinn bikes to work

Seems like the most down to earth mayor ever!

No better way to understand the current state of our citys streets than to be out in them. This mayor gets it

Thanks StreetFilms for another fantastic video

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Dan’s interesting articles, February 16, 2010

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Witness Grabs Keys from Hit-and-Run SUV Driver

http://www.news10.net/news/article.aspx?storyid=74393

Hardcore. Gives me the warm and fuzzies to know there are people out there who still care and are watching out for all of us…but unfortunately at the same time, you can’t help but be saddened at the seemingly never-ending stream of news related to bicyclist injuries and deaths at the hands of motor vehicle operators.

Found via Streetsblog SF

Update: Couple Praised After Saving Hit And Run Victim

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Very nice brazed porteur rack build

Rack build by Duncan Cycles.

I’ve had recent interest in building my own rack similar to this so I quite enjoyed peeking through the build process pictures. Looks like some very nice work

Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/sets/72157604138214903/

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