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Kind of feeling like this right now

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Awesome shirts from Dark Cycle Clothing

More t-shirt radness here.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/darkcycleclothing

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Way to go Pittsburgh! This is how it should be done.

Local Cyclists Organize Hot Metal Bridge Snow Clearing Party

Check the full story at the BIKE PGH Blog

http://bike-pgh.org/2010/02/local-cyclists-organize-hot-metal-bridge-snow-clearing-party/

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Idiot of the day: Fairfax Virginia County Supervisor John Cook

In response to proposed expansion of D.C. area bike trails and lanes he said, "I don’t believe a bicycle is a transportation device. I think it’s a recreation device."

Full story here.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Bicycle-is-not-a-transportation-device-84959792.html

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Hoima Bicycle

This documentary follows the custom design and build process for a bike that can withstand heavy commercial use in Uganda. A wonderful venture and a great depiction of how bicycles can make a big difference in communities facing transportation challenges.
Part One:

You can watch more of this short film on this YouTube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/WesternID

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The Fender Blender

This is too cool. Totally human powered. You can even purchase additional attachments like a coffee grinder and food processor. Check out rockthebike.com for more details.

http://rockthebike.com/blenders/fenderblenderpro

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Hey kid! Put down that burger and pick up a bicycle!

New study reveals that the fittest kids commute to school on bicycles. Read the article here.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Fittest-kids-ride-a-bicycle-to-school/articleshow/5523761.cms

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Ooooh! I want this shirt:

From Critter Jitters Etsy store

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Seven Year Old Charlie Simpson Rides His Bike to Raise Over $160,000 for Haiti

I nominate this kid for Sainthood status!

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Viktor Predan - From Sweden to Singapore on a Bicycle

An amazing accomplishment. Viktor documented the whole trip on his blog.

http://viktorpredan.blogspot.com/

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We've been thinking about getting a camper and doing some traveling.

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Montreal Gazette's Top 10 Bicycle Friendly Cities in the World

Read about it here:

http://www.canada.com/travel/bicycle+friendly+cities/2445188/story.html

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Relive Adam Greenfield's adventures of going no-car/all-bike last year.

Check it out here.

http://gubbinsexperiment.blogspot.com/

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Upcoming Five and Dime Bike Projects:

- 1967 Schwinn Stingray (custom rebuild)

- 1954 Evans Colson Cruiser

- 1968 Hercules British 3 Speed

- A bunch of 1970's - 80's Schwinn 10 Speeds

- 1955 Skyrider Cruiser

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Bamboo Bike Studio, Brooklyn

http://bamboobikestudio.com/go/home

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Bicycle Projects in Africa and Latin America

Bikejuju has assembled a list of wonderful organizations that are taking the initiative to promote and provide bicycles in economically strapped areas of Latin America and Africa. To read about the positive advances bicycles can make in these areas and check out a list of current organizations that are already making a difference, click here.

 http://www.bikejuju.com/2009/bicycle-projects-in-africa-and-latin-america/

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A Victory for bicycle culture: NYC's recently approved Bicycle Access to Buildings law.

Read more here.

http://gothamist.com/2009/12/10/bicycles_may_now_be_brought_inside.php

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This forkless cruiser is totally blowing my mind right now!

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Check out the Riding Pretty blog

SOLD - 1980's Mens Huffy Omni 10

This bike was yanked from a damp basement a couple of months ago. Under the rust and masking tape (the tape was struggling to hold some important parts together) was an ugly shade of blue that begged, "Sand me."

I took the whole bike apart, sanded the frame down to bare metal, and painted it a custom shade of candy apple red at the request of the buyer.

The buyer, seen in the pictures, also made some wise choices as to the gearing (single speed freewheel), the bar grip (none), and the seat (orginal saddle - a lovely compliment to the new paint). New tubes, tires, and a brake tune-up finished the project. Oh, and check out the wine cork bar plugs...

Special thanks to Ethan (buyer) and Molly (photographer) for making this the best Five and Dime Photo Shoot yet.

$100.00