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Interbike 2008: Shifts in Bike Biz

Michelle in Sheila Moon on Raleigh Roadster photo by Richard Masoner

Model Michelle Candido in Sheila Moon Athletic Apparel on Raleigh Roadster. Photo by Richard Masoner

The overall impression from this year's Interbike industry trade show is that the bike biz is swinging slowly but surely in a direction that serves utility cyclists, transportation cyclists, commuters.

Find us at Interbike...all 9 ...er 10 of us!

 


T minus 7 hours.

Find the Momentum posse at Interbike booth #5370 (next to the media centre)
Amy Walker, Mia Kohout, Talia Fanning, Ron Richings, Wendell Challenger, Dave Niddrie, Susan Pinkney, Michelle Candido and myself Tania Lo in Vegas representing Momentum.

fashion show

Accompanied by Sarah Murray of the Honey Mustard styling the Urban Legend Fashion Show at the Venetian Ballroom G at 5pm on Thursday September 25.

 

Make it your last meeting and enjoy a beer courtesy of Interbike!

If someone sends us a picture of each one of us at Interbike, I will send you a year's subscription :)

BC's Sam Whittingham wins cycling Decimach prize at over 82 mph (132 Kmh)

Sam Whittingham at 132 Kmh

Sam Whittingham at 132 Kmh

 

Sam Whittingham, who lives and works on Quadra Island, BC  has won the $25,000 Decimach prize, riding his Georgiev designed enclosed recumbent bike at over 82 mph or 132 Kph at Battle Mountain, Nevada.

Sam has become well known as the builder of Naked Bicycles, and winner of the grand prize at this year's Handmade Bicycle Show in Portland, Oregon.

 While many admired his craftsmanship, few were aware that he has for several years been the fastest cyclist on the planet.

 With his latest success that will likely change.

 

Inspiration from the Past

This was found by Ron Richings in one of his fantastic internet searches.

I can't understand anything said. (If some one does please comment) But it does not matter the images are clear. All the funky bikes we play with now were around 70 years ago! if not even earlier. It is great to see people having fun on their bikes so long ago.

Pedal Power on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning, Reid Orvedahl produces a piece on the current wave of cycling in North American Cities.

Pedal Power

With Gas Above $4 A Gallon, More And More People Are Trading In Four Wheels For Two

For the full story go to: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/27/sunday/main4297624.shtml


Bikeosphere 2008 recap

Bikeosphere July 18 2008 in Vancouver Canada


Video production by Demalagatio

If you have trouble viewing it in the viewer above you can also go to one of the following links:

http://blip.tv/file/1102563
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edoqyU-bOgo

Momentum Magazine’s Bikeosphere
Art & Fashion Show
July 18, 2008

In order or appearance:

Michelle
Fumblin’ Foe Ruffle Blouse (Scout)
Fluevog black operettas

Nutcase
Dot Helmet
Electra Mixte bike (Mighty Riders)

Jackie
Swrve cotton HB knickers (On the Rivet)
Pascale Mark vest
Sweet Soul Designs blouse (Scout)
Fluevog Bass Minstrel red flats
Erin Templeton red bag
Blue Electra Amsterdam bike

Jesse
Swrve cotton riding jeans


London prepares for their bikeshare, the Times sheds some ups and downs

With many major cities in North America engaged in expression of interests, request for proposals to install their own bikeshare program. It is interesting to read about the ups and downs that Paris' Velib program is experiencing.

 

I find it pretty incredible that they have set the stage for all of us to learn from. While Charles Bremner, in today's The Times, from the UK chooses to dwell on the negative, I think the real story is that the bikeshare program has increased bike modeshare by numbers we could only dream of!

 

Here are some highlights:

  • cycle traffic has jumped by 70 per cent
  • vélibs are used for
    120,000 trips a day
  • vélibs have been taken on a ride 27 million times
  • the city of Paris has made about €30 million profit in the first year

 

The article even mentions that accident rates for cyclists are down 20% but instead focuses on 3 tragic cyclist deaths.

Sunday Parkways in Portland

Portland, Oregon

Sadly, my week in Portland ended today. But before leaving, I had the priviledge and pleasure to participate in North America's first-ever Ciclovía event. My experiece today was uplifting and hopeful, and it restored my faith that we too, in North America, can once again reclaim our streets for fun, family and community. As Gil Peñalosa from Bogota says, "don't just do this once - do it every Sunday."

 

Here was the view from my handlebars.

 

View from handlebars

 

Freak vs Bowie vs Prince

Portand, OR

 

What happens when a Freak Ride gets together with a David Bowie vs Prince ride? You get a mobile dance party!

Dance Party

Lady in Red

Group of 4

Looking Good

Live Free or Drive


A Momentum gal’s
adventure in
Portland, USA to visit the Car Free Cities Conference.

Having been to Portland
only once before for the North American Handmade Bike Show in February, I was
eager to accept an invitation to set up a Momentum table at the Towards Car
Free Cities Conference
for a chance to also take in some action during
Pedalpalooza. Sad to go without my ladies – Amy and Tania – I was happy that Jodi
accepted my invitation to join me on my adventure. Thanks again to Meghan
Sinnott
for inviting Momentum to be a part of this great event!

Are you ready for the Cycle Messenger World Championships?

Events start today!

Kicking off the morning at Steam Whistle the organizers of CMWC all stood up in front of a small crowd of media to announce that the CMWC was ready to rock our world!

CMWC stars show there stuff at the Media Launch outside of the Steam Whistle Brewery

Toronto Recognaissance Day 1

I arrived in Toronto Monday morning. How do I know I’ve crossed the rockies?

Just check out the line up at Tim Hortons at 7am at the airport…I thought it was a security check line…

Aiport Security? Nope...just the lign up for old Tim Hortons

 

Gas Prices Are Up? I Hadn't Noticed

Robert Ariail Editorial Cartoon

Robert Ariail Editorial Cartoon

 

Apparently gas prices have gone up. I hadn't noticed. I ride a bike. Of course I do notice the news and the fact that the local sandwich shop has raised it's prices. But the price of gas for my transportation itself does not affect me or my fellow cyclists and I just wish that more people would wake up to that fact and wake up fast.

Petal Power!

petal power

petal power

 

This photo was sent in by Lorraine Chisolm of Vancouver.

Taken on Mothers Day, it's a nice taste of the end of spring on the Bikeway.

Thanks Lorraine!

B:C:Clettes vs. Sexy Back - Helmets are in and the B:C:Clettes make them sexier than ever!

B:C:Clettes on tour 2007 from 7-how-7's flickr photostream

The B:C:Clettes, an all lady, bike inspired, street-performance collective, hailing from Vancouver, BC, whose performances are a celebration of bikes and those who ride them have put together a fun and sexy Helmet Safety/Music Video.

If you have trouble viewing please trying using FireFox.


Enjoy!


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