Category Archives: dutch bicycles

Hot Times, Summer in the City

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

No matter how you look at it, NYC is always cooler when you’re on a bicycle. Even in a heat wave, it’s still the best way to get from A to B. Join us, you might like it. Sincere. Happy. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a Bicycle is More Than Just a Bicycle

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

Headed up the Harlem Valley Rail Trail this weekend, I came across a family riding bikes together. When the weather is nice, this isn’t uncommon. More than the social aspect of riding together, what caught my eye was that one … Continue reading →

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We Are All Royalty

Posted on July 2, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

Even though things are getting better in NYC, people on bicycles are still second class citizens when it comes to transportation choices – regardless of what certain NIMBYs might say. Then along comes something that reminds me precisely why I … Continue reading →

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June’s Summer Breeze

Posted on July 1, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

Just a few of the ladies of #BikeNYC. Always chic. Always fabulous.

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Sartorial #bikeNYC – The Men

Posted on June 18, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

Attitudes towards bicycles as transport in NYC are shifting . It’s been subtly and slowly changing from a ‘sport & sweat” perspective to the normal idea of ‘just people on bikes’. Since Citibike has launched, it’s becoming even more prevalent- … Continue reading →

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I’ve Gone Dutch

Posted on June 1, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

Social media can be a total waste of time. It can also be a great connector. The #bikenyc community is a great example of making connections in real life via the virtual world. Those who know me, know I only … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on May 24, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

 CitibikeNYC launches on Monday with 6000 bikes. Last I heard, more than 14,000 New Yorkers had already signed up for annual memberships. Soon, no one will blink an eye.  Just add more infrastructure and watch BikeNYC bloom. People on bicycles will … Continue reading →

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Simply Beautiful

Posted on May 13, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

New York, it’s becoming a little bit more New Amsterdam all over again. Gorgeous. Keep up the good work.

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Business Travel

Posted on April 10, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

 No sweat.  Commuting to and from work in NYC is looking better every day.

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Social Biking – Family Time

Posted on March 11, 2013 by bikepeacenyc

W.C Fields was quoted as saying “Never work with kids or animals”. As a performer, he knew these adorable scene-stealers would upstage him without an ounce of effort. When talking about bicycle culture, it’s the opposite. When people feel comfortable … Continue reading →

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