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New York has been very public in celebrating it's adoption of painted bicycle lanes in Manhattan - however I think that in North America, Montreal deserves some special attention for it's pioneering bold move to create curb- separated (very permanent), bi-directional, bicycle lanes right through the downtown area. Montreal has been quietly installing these lanes in their downtown for a number of years - well before lanes in Manhattan, or planters on Vancouver streets.
For engineering schematics see page 44 and the appendices of this:
ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/page/arr_out_fr/medi...
A resident friend of mine (normally a driver) commented to me that an increase to respect/watch out for/accept cyclists by drivers had been tangible over the last few years - something she was still surprised by even though she was one of those who found herself being more aware of cyclists.
As of December 2009, the closest thing that I have seen to this in the Americas are some of the Ciclorutas in downtown Bogota www.flickr.com/photos/83423898@N00/3139669132/in/photostream . Otherwise I feel the concept is much more European, - such as seen in Seville Spain www.flickr.com/photos/adrimcm/5786731273/in/set-721576267...:
Temperature: a crisp +1 degree Celsius
Time: 9:30 am
Enabling cycling makes it a lower hanging fruit for all - including for those who may already have a car parked in the driveway. Bike commuting can be an inexpensive and efficient way to work physical activity into our increasingly sedentary lives - imho in a more logical way than the evening or after-work gym schedule.
Day 14 of the March Photo Challenge: Treasure.
I was considering taking a photo of the rose test gardens during my bike commute. But then I was going through this tunnel of gorgeous trees, and I realized the answer was right in front of my face. Going through this part of my ride really makes it all worthwhile. It's peaceful, smells amazing, and shelters me from the rain drops. Trees are a priceless treasure!
My commuter is ready for the holidays! I've wanted to do something like this for a few years now and I've finally done it. I commute year-round in Chicago, IL and I think I'll spread some smiles and chuckles come December. Missing out of frame is a helmet that will feature a Santa hat in a few days.
Lights are Taotronics TT-SL037 33' LED string lights. They are wound around every individual tube and secured with zip ties. Power is provided by 3 AA batteries in a generic holder, just like the ones you'd see in physics class, which is stored in one of the side paniers The portion of the cord that plugs into the lights was removed the AC>DC converter and attached to the battery box to make use of the included dimmer which works great! At full brightness I ought to have power for roughly three hours, though the rechargeable batteries I have aren't in the best shape.
Bike and parts:
-2010 Trek Soho S 15" w/
Original fork, frame, brake handles, cranks, and bottom bracket
-SRAM Apex dual pivot brakes w/ Kool Stop road pads
-Velocity Aero8 Deep V 700c wheels
-Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x28c tyres
-Vuelta SE 55t chainring
-White Industries 17t ENO freewheel
-Sella Royal saddle
-Topeak Explorer rack
-Topeak MTX paniers
-SKS Urban42 Velo fenders
-Bontrager Flare 1 taillight
-Cygolite Metro 550 headlight
Spring Bike To Work Day Santa Cruz May 12 2011.
I handed out a few Zero Per Gallon & 53 Miles Per Burrito stickers to the good biking boys and girls. Please visit www.cyclelicio.us/
The perfect time of year for riding a bike.
Red & white checkered button down - TJMaxx
Purple cardi -H&M
Red-orange belt - Gap outlet
Purple cord skirt - AE, gift
Boots - Banana Republic
Pendant - Anthropologie
Brown cord jacket - thrifted
Bike - 1968 Raleigh Sports
Helmet - Nutcase
I rode my bike to work today, so when it came time to eat lunch, I had to either hoof it or bike it. I opted to walk, but since my work boots are not suitable for walking, I had to don my Shimano bike shoes (see top left) for the hike. I am not in shape enough yet to lug my D80 along with me on my bike commute, but I really missed it today. Still, I couldn't go for a walk without taking a few snapshots, so my Palm Centro had to fill in to document the occasion. None of these images really stands on its own, so I made them into a mosaic.
6/365
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
All remixed:
Black shirt dress - H&M
Pendant - Anthropologie
Scarf as belt - my grandmother's
Silver sandals - Target
Bike - Electra Hawaii
Helmet - Nutcase
Tube adapter medium left side version (in driving direction) for rear seat stay tube. Classical standard installation for sports bikes.
Klapprad mit permanenter Lichtinstallation und VELOGICAL Felgendynamo Trekking
Folding bike with dynamo light installation and VELOGICAL RIM dynamo Trekking
"There I am getting my free coffee on National Bike to Work Day. More importantly, there's the GloWire over my left shoulder - the rest was woven through the bungee straps on the back of my Smart Alec, but I like having the extra on the front for extra visibility." -- Trina Cook
At the levee that leads onto the Yolo Causeway.
Hosted by Bike Davis (formerly known as Davis Bicycles).
This "piste cyclable" connects a residential area with the downtown core in Montreal.
For engineering schematics see page 44 and the appendices of this:
ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/page/arr_out_fr/medi...
New York has been very public in celebrating it's adoption of painted bicycle lanes in Manhattan - however I think that in North America, Montreal deserves some special attention for it's pioneering and bold move to create separated, bi-directional, bicycle lanes right through the downtown area.
Montreal has quietly been installing them for a number of years (certainly well before Manhattan).
As of December 2009, the closest thing that I have seen to this in the Americas are some of the Ciclorutas in downtown Bogota www.flickr.com/photos/83423898@N00/3139669132/in/photostream . Otherwise I feel the concept is much more European, - such as seen in Seville Spain www.flickr.com/photos/adrimcm/5786731273/in/set-721576267...:
A resident friend of mine (normally a driver) commented to me that an increase to respect/watch out for/accept cyclists by drivers had been tangible over the last few years - something she was still surprised by even though she was one of those who found herself being more aware of cyclists.
Temperature: a crisp +1 degree Celsius
Unveiled at the Specialized Global Product Launch, the Source 11 is a belt-driven, internal drivetrain bike with dynamo hub powering LED lights. $2600.00
Post soon on Bike Hugger
Damon & I have started meeting each other in San Jose after work, midweek, for pub crawling and dinner. Sometimes we stop off to buy records. In fact, we're going out again tomorrow. I have started to LIVE for these nights.
I blogged it, too.
Yellow ruffle top - Sam & Max, via TJMaxx
Black capris - Younique Jeans, via TJMaxx, remixed
Black flats - Kenneth Cole, remixed
Bracelet - gift from friend, remixed
Lots of bikes on the day before Earth Day 2009 in our school's bike rack area. So great to see this!
Tube adapter medium left side version (in driving direction) for rear seat stay tube. Classical standard installation for sports bikes.
Klapprad mit permanenter Lichtinstallation und VELOGICAL Felgendynamo Trekking
Folding bike with dynamo light installation and VELOGICAL RIM dynamo "Trekking"
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
Spotted on my ride home. This is an introduced plant (for cattle feed) that can be quite invasive. It is also pretty, bee-friendly and a good nitrogen fixer, so it should get somewhat of a pass.
Velogical dynamo Trekking (silver) tube adapter short left side version (in driving direction) for rear seat stay tube. Classical standard installation for road bikes.
Cycling with the Velogical rim-dynamo in winter on roads with snow. Due the design of the special bracket the dynamo is still working properly without slipping.
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Brake boss adapter left side, front installation (in driving direction); VELOGICAL dynamo Trekking, Andreas´s sportive commuter bike
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
Cable connection for velogical dynamo and charger in parallel connection with Thermistor.
Preparation please place a piece of shrink tube before connecting the cables.
Put cables together as follows:
a) 1st light-cable headlight + 1st cabel dynamo + 1st cable charger (connect 3 cables together);
b) 2nd cable headlight + 1st cable thermistor;
c) 2nd cable thermistor + 2nd cable charger + 2nd cable dynamo (connect 3 cables)
place shrink tube exactely over the cable connection points, shrink and ready.
plugless connections with shrink tube are easy to open just by pulling (never by cutting), these cable connections are very durable and resistant against oxydation effects by humidity, this way of cable connetcing is longtime safe, safer than with plugs, just test it.
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad", "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit",
Status quo pre series, detail information coming soon
Velogical dynamo Trekking (silver) tube adapter short left side version (in driving direction) for rear seat stay tube. Classical standard installation for road bikes.
Randonneur mit permanenter Lichtinstallation und VELOGICAL Felgendynamo
Randonneur bike with dynamo light installation and VELOGICAL RIM dynamo
"Umbau Elektrofahrrad, leichtes Pedelec"
Stadtradler: "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit"
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