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DecoBike Is Fun

Posted on 25. Jul, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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Miami Beach is preparing to unveil its bicycle sharing and rental program this September, and the good people of South Beach are doing their part to make utility cycling even more attractive (by pointing out the benefits of healthy living and green transportation alternatives, of course). DecoBike, a 24/7 automated system, will serve the City of Miami Beach with approximately 100 solar powered stations with membership options as well as hourly and daily rentals. Check out the video to learn more about how DecoBike will improve the quality of life in the City of Miami Beach!

A note on helmets and bike sharing: the DecoBike website does encourage the use of helmets for safety while riding, despite the fact that the producers of this video chose not to depict these riders in helmets.

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Bike Move – Barcelona Style

Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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Here is a fun video to enjoy over the weekend of a group of bike movers in Barcelona. A group of friends with some very cool cargo bikes get together to move flats (apartments) by bicycle. Very cool!

It’s great to see that bike moves are so popular around the world from Boulder to Barcelona!

Readers: Have you ever done a bike move? We’d love to hear about your experience.

Moving House With Bicycles in Barcelona from Copenhagenize on Vimeo.

Via Copenhagenize.

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Rialto Bike Police

Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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At Utility Cycling, we’ve written about many different services that can be accomplished on bicycles, including the work that police officers perform in our communities. We’ve discussed the benefits and training that officers experience in bicycle patrol programs, and this video from the Rialto PD provides an additional perspective on how bikes can add elements of stealth and efficiency to patrols.

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Amsterdam Loves Bikes

Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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Here is a fun video for you to enjoy on your Friday afternoon. This is Amsterdam, and this is my bike! Ok…well, I’m not in Amsterdam, but I sure would like to be!

Via Velo Mondial

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Joyride

Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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Check out this promotional video via Bike Portland for Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet by Mia Birk. Birk has played a major role in making cycling as transportation more mainstream in Portland and throughout the U.S. in the last 20 or so years. Joyride is sure to be a good read.

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Barclays Cycle Hire

Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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Bike sharing systems are gaining momentum around the world, with more and more options springing up in cities around the world. The Bike-sharing Blog just posted the two videos below for the new Barclays Cycle Hire in London, which will launch later this month. Not only do the videos sum up some of the important aspects of bike sharing, they are pretty entertaining. Enjoy!

How it Works:

Cycle Smart:

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Bike for the Gulf

Posted on 27. Jun, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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In light of the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, 62-year old Malik Rahim of Houma, Louisiana, has found a utility cycling cause and charity ride. Malik is currently training to ride from Houma to New Orleans to Baton Rouge and then on to Washington D.C., all the while advocating on behalf of wetland restoration. His website – BikefortheGulf.org – is not active yet, but check back there soon for something more up-to-date. Good luck, Malik!

Via Cyclelicio.us.

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Inspired Street Trials in Edinburgh

Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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Cycling as a form of self-expression can be powerful and uplifting, and the artistry that Danny MacAskilldemonstrates on his bike ranges from captivating to electrifying. Filmed in the very bicycle-friendly city of Edinburg, this video shows off a little bit of the area’s bike culture, but more than anything, it is inspiring to watch MacAskill’screativity and dedication to his bicycle.

Lots of good stuff from Inspired Bicycles.

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The Journey is the Thing

Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Melanie Colavito.

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A ghost bike is a memorial set up in a place where a cyclist has been killed on a public roadway. A ghost bike is often painted white and left in spot where the accident occurred as a reminder to all to share the roads.

The video below, called The Journey is the Thing, documents the making of a ghost bike for Christophe Le Canne, who was killed earlier this year in Miami. Beware, the video is not a cheery one, but it is certainly a powerful reminder of the importance of ghost bikes and the need to make our streets safe for all to share.