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Another CicLAvia, and another amazing day in Los Angeles.
Hope to have more pics and a full report up soon, but for now... Presenting the the Star Wars Bike Trailer.
It appears to be some sort of Bob trailer converted, with the help of some cardboard, paint, a subwoofer and a car battery, into a stylish and geeky music trailer that frankly sounded pretty amazing:
Thinking of commuting by bike? Want fitter, happier, more productive employees who take less time off work? Looking to improve the quality of life for your family?
"Spokes People" is the perfect documentary to watch for this reason, and a great video to share with your employees, coworkers, friends, or family members who are considering taking the leap to commute by bicycle.
Full of commuting facts, statistics and real stories from individuals and families who bike for transportation, even those who haven't mounted a bike in years might find themselves inspired to leave the car at home and bike the drive.
If Americans biked to work once a week, the effect would be comparable to taking 48 million vehicles off the road daily.
"Spokes People" a Bike-umentary from Nic Christie.
Based in the one of the world's "most dangerous cities to ride a bicycle" the audience learns to appreciate just what it's like to ride in traffic.
FeaturingKerri Caffrey of CommuteOrlando.comRodney Youngblood Jr - a major airline mechanicJesse & Angie Ross - a couple who is living "car lite" and has two childrenKitzzy Aviles & Jason Buckner - enthusiasts who travel to work in a "bike bus"and the uniformed motorists of Orlando, FL
Directed & Edited by Nic ChristieExecutively Produced by Robert Seidler, Seidler Productions
In conjunction with The Art Institute of Jacksonville's Digital Film Program
Street artist Ernest Zacharevic painted these interactive pieces in Malaysia, using the city's physical objects as basepoints. The most popular, showing two little ones having an utter blast on a bicycle, has been a major photo opp destination where visitors have taken some pretty creative snaps themselves. Anddddddddddd DOPE.
Invisible Bike!
Dope indeed! We'd love to see more bike-related street art. Have a tip? ---> Contact.
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Remember the O.G. Carmageddon, way back when it was a threat to the mobility of all Angelenos, sure to commit an entire city to Gridlock, sequestering us all to our homes?
Now it's back with a vengeance and "Carmageddon II" promises to turn carmageddon, into "carmaheaven". Mayor Villaraigosa released a PSA today encouraging Angelenos to plan ahead, avoid the area, and stay local!
Thanks, Mayor Villaraigosa, for encouraging Angelenos to get out and enjoy a car-free weekend! Now can we just shut down the 405 once a year and have one big city-wide CicLAvia? *fingers crossed*
