Author Archives: bikepeacenyc

About bikepeacenyc

Just another NYer who is happier when on a bike. Gezellig fietsen. Advocate for Liveable Complete Streets.

Push Off (with Poesies)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

Time: September 11, 2014 afternoon Place: Madison Avenue. Upper East Side, NYC An stylishly dressed young woman patiently waits to cross the intersection She surmises her surroundings Pushes off when the timing is appropriate Gives herself a little extra oomph to … Continue reading →

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Detroit and the Slow Roll (Part 2- The Ride)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

My hunch proved to be correct, the guys with the cool bikes were headed to Slow Roll. As they crossed the intersection, a mother and daughter drafted into the flow.  The crew was from the Southwest side of Detroit. They … Continue reading →

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Detroit and the Slow Roll (Part 1)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

I love Detroit. It’s my hometown. Sort of. I grew up in an east side suburb of Detroit. Moved to NYC 25 years ago but Detroit has never left my heart. The city has been through some hard knocks for … Continue reading →

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Relaxed Attitudes

Posted on July 30, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

Noticing a lot more relaxed and upright cycling in NYC this summer. A nice trend. Keep up the good work.

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Detroit on My Mind

Posted on July 10, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

For the second month in a row, Saks Fifth Avenue is featuring bicycles in their window displays. Last month was a tip of the hat to Father’s Day. This month, it’s an homage to summer travel. This month’s windows feature … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

Let freedom ring. Pass along the love and teach someone you know how to ride a bicycle. Gently nudge them on as they find their independence. When you give kids safe space to ride, they own it. All our public … Continue reading →

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Thanks Dad.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

A slightly belated Father’s Day post. For all the Dads who taught their kids to ride a bicycle. Who carried them home when they were to tired to pedal anymore. Who knew the best kind of family SUV to get … Continue reading →

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Signs of Life

Posted on April 11, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

A sign that a city’s effort to make cycling accessible to everyone is succeeding? Parents transporting their most precious cargo by bicycle from A to B. Whether it’s by cargo bike. A gentle nudge along the way. Or keeping a close watch. *** … Continue reading →

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New Amsterdam

Posted on April 6, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

Some days if you squint your eyes and imagine cycling infrastructure everywhere with different buildings in the background,  you could almost pretend you were in another city. A city where riding a bike is nothing out of the ordinary. Where no one … Continue reading →

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Tipping Points- Look for it in the Little Things

Posted on March 26, 2014 by bikepeacenyc

Sometimes when you’re looking for signs of progress towards a healthy cycling ‘culture’, it’s the little things that indicate we’re on the right track. In places where cycling for transportation is as normal as getting out of bed in the … Continue reading →

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