image via PAULI recently spotted one of these flatbed racks by PAUL locked up in front of my gym - and the owner was raving about it to me. What a functional beauty! California-based bike...
A snap shot taken on a recent evening commute along the Hudson/West Side Greenway -- where the sail boats have started to appear. Oh, how I adore bike commuting. New Yorkers... dont forget, today unt...
Last Friday SoHo experienced cuteness overload. In honor of Sephoras Big Pink Bow fragrance launch, Broadway was lined with models in pink tulle skits, Hello Kitty herself, and a row of Hel...
Now that the Cherry Blossoms have all dropped their pedals, the lilacs are in full bloom this week along the West Side Greenways Cherry Walk (100th to 125th Street)!!! They are so fragrant Ive been f...
via DARGELOSDARGELOSs lightning vest, belt pouch and awesome convertible backpack/tote (above) will be among other accessories for sale at THE LITTLE BIKE SHOP - a pop up shop at The New Amsterdam Bi...
This bike in SoHo caught my attention for two reasons... (1) the bikes awesome colour scheme - especially like the yellow pedals matching the Ulock and (2) the seat cover ad by Spinlister, a new onli...
After Sundays all day rain came... this balancing driftwood sculpture. Love coming across random things like this on my bike commutes.
Two nights in a row this week I helped out people on the West Side Greenway with flat tires -- yes, I always carry a bike pump. But it got me thinking back to visiting Stockholm years ago where they ...
FTLOBs reader Nathan Wills sent over a helmet hes been developing which integrates front and rear lights into the helmet itself. You can check out more about the Torch, including a video of the desig...
Its not the first time seeing a company giving away free waterproof bike seat covers as a form of advertising, but I spotted this one in Brooklyn -- not Europe! With the increase in cycling and thus ...
Lauras grandmother was given this adorable bicycle as a 4 year old living in France in the 1950s. She held on to it and passed it down to her three kids who rode it in the 70s and 80s.Jump to 2012, o...
I came across these tiny (measuring at just 3.5" x 2" x 2") emergency kits for her in a gold pouch at JCrew today. The Minimergency® Kit are made by Ms. & Mrs. and include these serio...
photograph by Aaron P. Bernstein for The New York TimesJeanne Daprano age 75 photograph by Aaron P. Bernstein for The New York TimesPhilippa Raschker age 65Michael Appleton for The New York Time...
Joe Nocella, owner of 718 Cyclery, sent out the following message about their bike shop mechanic, Krys Blakemore:On March 15th, Krys was hit by a car here in Brooklyn. After major surgery, she is una...
Having growing up in Washington DC, cherry blossoms hold a special place in my heart - but who doesnt love the sign of Spring to come with their delicate pale pink flowers whose pedals rain down?! Si...
Neon, acid, electric, day glo... LOVE it! It is no news that bright/high visibility apparel and accessories make sense out on the streets/bike paths -- particularity at dusk and dawn. But not long ag...
Kimberly of the NYC Bike Train commuting home north bound this weekTHIS SUNDAY is Daylight Savings!!! (Yeah, have to pitch myself to believe it.) What a delight it will be to start putting dark eveni...
This Wednesday Adeline Adeline, "a very nice bicycle shop" indeed!, is hosting the author Steven Rea with his first East Coast presentation about the book Hollywood Rides A Bike...Wednesday, ...
A nostalgic look back to some things Ill miss about living/biking in Brooklyn over the years.In no particular order...The cheerfully painted bike barrier on Flushing Ave. A section nearby with d...
Weve moved! Yes, it may seem rash but my husband and I left Brooklyn, home for the past 10 years, to the northern tip of Manhattan. Brooklyn, youve treated me well with your growing number of bike la...
My review of Fyxation’s Session 700 Tires is up over on Commute by Bikes site!
At a NYC Bike Coalition meeting at Transportation Alternatives last night, I was surrounded by fabulous NYC cycling ladies including Adeline Adeline, Nona, Susi, Liz, Julie, Anita, Kim of Biketrain -...
FTLOB reader Ileana Montalvo starting riding a bike in NYC last year (!) and has shared two great knitting projects for winter riding... an extra long cowl + calorimetry headbands. You can find the p...
While not a huge cereal eater, Ive always found Kashis Heart To Heart Cereal irresistible. Am I the only one who sees those little circles as bicycle wheels amongst all those hearts!?I incorpor...
This being the warmest winter cycling weather in recent memory, Ive only had to dip into my real hardcore gear for (very small) handful of days! Since December Ive found myself relying on a these acc...
Food + bike combined! Loved spotting this glowing 79 Schwinn last night in front of SOUVLAKI GRs Lower East Side brick and mortar outpost. I always find it nice to see little white lights still...
one beautiful bike calendarThe list below was originally compiled by Glen, from NYC Bicycle Shows, of 2012 popular recreational rides in the NYC area... Ive added a bit to it and plan to keep u...
French designer Raphaëlle Bonamy created this column of drawers which integrates the ♥ bicycle-chain ♥ as the pulley mechanism to open and close each compartment. I also love how this totally e...
I did a review of Fyxations Gates Pedals and Straps for the website Commute By Bike... heres the link!
In time for Valentines Day... this nice little design comes as a set of two (temporary) tattoos. Available at Tattly and designed by Jennifer Daniel. via SwissMiss
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