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Get Out of the Bike Lane, Paris Hilton!

2010-03-03T20:54:00Z

Whoo hoo!

It's always nice to see that SOMEONE is enforcing the bike lanes!

Check out Paris Hilton ---

Paris Hilton feels the long arm of the law after driving in the bicycle lane

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 3:56 PM on 03rd March 2010

Hilton had a lucky escape from the law yesterday after she accidentally drove in a bicycle lane.

The hotel heiress, 29, was spotted veering her GMC Yukon Hybrid into the cyclists' lane on her way back from a shopping trip in Hollywood.

After being stopped by police, Hilton was given a stern talking to by an officer, who then let her continue her journey with a warning.

Sorry officer: Paris Hilton talks to a LAPD officer after she is spotted driving in a bicycle lane on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles

The PINK Bicycle at Victoria's Secret. Yay!

2010-02-24T16:25:00Z

While exploring Aventura Mall, I found this adorable bike at PINK! I haven't been to the other locations- are these bikes everywhere? I know that PINK often has people clamoring to buy the goods that they use to merchandise items- I'm sure this bike is going to be a BIG hit!

How freaking cute is this? Oh, and by the way? The bike matches the bras, and the sleep outfits, and more... going along with the FLORAL theme for spring! Can you imagine matching your skirt to your bike? how cute

SHOP THE FULL SPRING PINK COLLECTION HERE!!

The Trussardi 1911 City Bike.. and the Webster, Miami!

2010-02-23T02:08:00Z

I love a nice bicycle!

As we here at No Bikes Allowed support bicycle riding in all of their forms, whether or a $2500 bike, I can't help but feel a little happy feeling when I see a cool bike like this on by Trussardi. YES, it's outrageous and YES it's not or everyone...
But, as a piece of art- it's pretty damn cool! Plus, the bag is removable!

Check it out- here's my pic from the Webster..

After some quick research, I found the bike. They have a page on Facebook (see below), and their own site, as well!

Check THIS out!

Excellence as a point of departure, coherence with its heritage to be able to embrace the future, a continuous search for and study of new materials, and superb Italian craftsmanship are what distinguish each Trussardi 1911 product.

Nearly three decades after the first historic Trussardi bicycle that revolutionized the market with its sleek lines and leather accessories comes the first Trussardi 1911 city bike. Conceived and designed by the fashion house’s Creative Director Milan Vukmirovic, who gives each detail of the Trussardi world a new contemporary twist, the new city bike has a distinctive style that epitomizes the strength and elegance of Trussardi 1911.

The steel frame, which is coated with a special paint to reproduce the nuances of the leather goods collection, is accompanied by bike bags with a camouflage motif that is a hallmark of the fashion house. The Trussardi 1911 city bike is embellished with gold details, and the rear wheel cover is decorated with the brand’s signature greyhounds. Its distinctive style combines design, technology, and style.

With this new bicycle, Trussardi 1911 enriches its range and expands the horizons of a world inspired by quality and care, simplicity and research, imagination and wonder.

The new Trussardi 1911 city bike is sold at the new Trussardi 1911 concept store at Piazza della Scala 5 and soon online at www.shop.trussardi1911.com

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(Click on the LOGO for website)

Berlin on Bike! A Bicycle Tour through a great city!

2010-02-22T00:39:00Z

I love bicycle tours!

What a great way to see a city... I've heard about this "Berlin on Bike" tour, and it's just another reason to get excited about Berlin!

Check it out... click on the logo to go to the website!

Here are a few examples of tours!

Kreuzberg and the Spree

One kilometer of the Open Air Gallery on the remnants of the Berlin Wall, the multicultural and revolutionary romanticism of Kreuzberg, relaxation among the greenery on the banks of the river Spree and a truly bombastic Russian memorial
...more information about the Kreuzberg and the Spree Tour.

Berlin's Oases

Discover unknown Berlin! Berlin is a metropolis with many surprises: country life in the middle of the city, beach bars, curiosities of art, atmospheric and original places - a foray into the secret oases of Berlin.
...more information about Berlin's Oases.

19 km, 4 hours. Tours in English on request, for prices see Reservations/Prices

Bicycle Quote!!

2010-02-09T15:00:00Z

Here's a thought for the day!

The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.

Iris Murdoch, The Red and the Green

Stockholm City Bikes: The Perfect example of WHAT WORKS.

2010-02-09T14:30:00Z

One of the most difficult parts of riding a bike every day isn't just transporting yourself. If you have panniers (check!), a basket (check!), and a cup holder (check!), you can pretty much pedal yourself and all of your goods around town. The PROBLEM is the city planning- how do you bike around without getting run over by a car? Or, in Miami especially, a BUS? Maybe I should buy some rear-view mirrors.
Anyhow, I like to cruise around the Internet and check out other cities and their solutions to urban congestion and city planning. Stockholm is a fantastic example of a bike-friendly city. Okay, so it's a little cold in the Winter, but hey, snow happens.

Stockholm City Bike is a private and public bicycle rental system that is totally rad! You just buy a card and then you can rent the bikes for up to 3 hours at a time- similar to the stations we find in Paris, Montreal, and (supposedly, though I believe it will happen when Bigfoot shows up at the beach!), here in MIAMI!
After we saw Let The Right One In a couple of nights ago, I really have Sweden on the bran...

Below is an excellent article on city planning in Stockholm.

The most interesting part of this article is that it refers to the importance of creating clear paths to public transportation; i.e., trains! I d't expect everyone to ride their bikes to work, especially if you work far away. But, do you really need a car, when it's so easy to bike on up to the train, lock it up safely, and be on your way?
One day, all cities will have this structure...

The bicycle plan, which was updated in 2006, not only makes Stockholm’s car, tram, bus, pedestrian and bicyclist-filled streets truly complete, but also provide Stockholm’s 1 million residents access to transit stops that may have previously been inaccessible by bike. This, in turn, increases transit ridership and decreases the reliance on the automobile and the need for costly road expansion. As the Chicago region is finalizing its plans for a state capital bill, a 2009 federal surface reauthorization measure, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s long-range, 30-year plan (to be released in 2010), bicycle improvements like those in Stockholm should be a key component of all transportation and infrastructure proposals.

(CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE)

This is America and we love our cup holders! Do YOU have one on your bicycle??

2010-02-08T19:36:00Z

Yay!

Now THIS is something that everyone needs- trust me! It makes your bike ride much more enjoyable, plus, it makes your drink portable. Which we love!

i have a Bell cup holder, but I have to tell you- I'm going to be trading it in for this one that I found at Chubby's Cruisers. This new cup holder will hold cans and bottles as well as cups (very important! trust me!). Plus, it's insulated. Holla!

Check it out:

Chubby's Cruisers Bicycle Cup Holder - White

The Ultimate Beverage Holder

TheChubbyscruisers.com Cup Holder mounts on to the handlebars of any beachcruiser or standard bicycle. The Chubbys Cruiser bicycle cup holder isequipped with an insulated lining that will keep drinks cold while youcruise. Expands for taller cups/bottles. Self Leveling Top of Linebeverage container.

BEER, COFFEE, WATER, SODA

* Cruise in California Beach Style

(AHEM- EDITORS NOTE- Cruise in MIAMI beach style!!!

* Suitable for the majority of drink containers
* Fully adjustable multi-use drink holder
* Insulated with neoprene, to keep your drink cold (or hot) 3 times longer
* The fully gimbaled liquid Caddy adjusts for different container heights and diameters.

The LOVEBIKE: A Tandem alternative for a family bike ride!

2010-02-06T21:56:00Z

This is a cute bike, and a new, innovative tandem-style bicycle.

If any of you have ever ridden a bicycle with a kid in tow, you know that it can be a little challenging! You can't turn easily, it's not balanced that well- and, most importantly, you can't see the kid. I don't really love this option! This is also why I prefer the Dutch method of putting the very little ones in a seat in FRONT of you rather than in the back.

The Love Bike is a way to maintain the fun of a bike ride, while you can stil keep an eye on the little one. Though it won't give the same sense of independence- so make sure you spend time teaching him or her how to ride his OWN bike, soon!!

Click on the logo to bring you to the Love Bike website. You know that I am a big fan of new bike ideas- and the 70's feel of the website is cute. Enjoy!

Welcome to the World of the Love Bike
The Cycling Family's Dream Come True

Bicycle Cookie Cutters! A fun way to get your kids riding bikes, a great party theme!

2010-02-03T14:32:00Z

When we were in Maine this past summer, we spent a lot of time with my little goddaughter, who is six years old. One of our summer projects was to get her on her bicycle- not just occasionally, but on a regular basis. As Dursun is Dutch, his NINE nieces and nephews (yes, nine! I am an Auntie to many!) all ride their bikes everywhere!

While this is just a fact of life in Holland- and it's much more difficult to ride your bike everywhere in Maine- I cannot stress the importance of getting your kids on their bicycles! If they start early, they will not only have amazing, healthy exercise on a daily basis, but they will also have the feeling of much-needed (albeit) supervised) independence!

I remember going on long bike rides with my family, when I was very young, and loving it. In fact, my mother used to bike me around Chicago when we lived there until I was four!

Anyhow, this cookie cutter is a great way to get the "bike fever" going in the house. What's more fun than making cookies, other than making BICYCLE SHAPED COOKIES!!!

You can get them at the awesome Cookie Cutter Shop, or check out your local kitchen store. Enjoy!

No Bikes Allowed... on a bus in Miami!

2010-02-01T15:37:00Z

Today on facebook, I read a sad post about this person in Miami who had their Electra Amsterdam stolen in Miami Beach. As I also have an Electra Amsterdam, I immediately felt empathy for this person. WHY do people steal bicycles? There are so many great bikes in the world, can't you just get your own? Also, considering the bicycle was at least $800 retail, I'm sure the owner would rather give the $30 to the crackhead that stole it, and get their bike back!

SO, I digress- the reason that I thought this article was so GREAT for our blog is that the post is an EXCELLENT example of how incredibly UN-friendly Miami can be to the urban cyclist. Said blogger relates their attempt to ride a bus with his bike- and details how the bus driver made no attempt to help, and then proceeded to RUN OVER the bike when it fell off in traffic!

You know what? This has happened to me, too! (Except the unfortunate running-over part). The bus drivers, when they aren't trying to run you over, certainly do not spend one iota of energy to try and help you if you do make the fateful decision to bring your bike on the bus. It's pathetic.

Here's a little indication of this poor commuter's day... and a photo of the stolen bike. Ahhhh.. Miami.

A Bad Start to the Commute

The bike held ok for the ride, swinging back and forth as the driverhit the brakes and accelerated along the route (in that oh-so-softlyway that MDT bus drivers hit the pedals, like they really get a kick ofseeing everything and everyone on the bus swing wildly back-and-forth).I hit the signal for my stop at 135 St & Biscayne,and as we’re slowing down, the bike slipped off backwards from the busbike rack. The locking mechanism of the rack had slipped off the frontwheel and thus the bike was left without anything holding it in place.The bike was hit by the bus (thankfully as it was slowing down),pushing it into the next lane of traffic (the middle one).
The bike suffered some scratches, one of the panniers was scratchedheavily, and both wheels got bent to the point that the bike could notbe ridden. The driver called in and reported the incident, and thenleft.

The rise of the Electric Bicycle: My favorite? The PEDEGO

2010-02-01T03:59:00Z

One of the reasons that I love riding my bicycle is that I feel good about the fact that I am my own personal power source. Another reason I love riding my bike, however, is that I am not driving a car- it's better for the environment to ride a bike. Also, when you are not driving around a huge car, you actually start to reconsider what you are going to buy when you have to bring it home!

The New York Times featured an article in today's (Sunday) times with a great piece about the rise of the electric bicycle. According to the article, over 1/3rd of all the bicycles sold in the Netherlands last year were electric!!

Read the full article at the New York Times:

An Electric Boost for Bicyclists

And then, of course, I thought to myself... hmm... What if I wanted to buy an electric bicycle? What would mine look like? YOu can't roll around town in a bike that looks like everyone else, right? So I was super happy to find the PEDEGO website. Oh my god this one is SO cute!!!
Balloon tires? 15-30 miles per hour? $1875.00? Well... that's not so cute. But hey, it's better than a car!

Are you ready to see the coolest electric bike yet?

Check it out at the PEDEGO website!

Motor	Brushless Gearless Hub Motor on Rear wheel
Power	500 Watt
Gears & Speeds	6 Speed Shimano Gears
Batteries	Lightweight Lithium in a Removable Pack
Shifter	Shimano SIS Index® Shifter
Charger	Smart Charger Included
Amps	10 AMP Hour
Volts	36 Volt
Tires	Kenda 26" x 2.30" K-RAD Urban Tires
Speed	20 MPH using motor power only
Distance	15 - 30 miles per charge(depending on rider weight & terrain)
Throttle Type	Twist Throttle Variable Speed Control
Frame Type	6061 Light Weight Aluminum
Handlebars	Cruiser Style with Promax Stem
Braking System	Avid BB-7 Front Disc Brakes and Dia-Compe Rear Hub Brake
Drive System	Rear Hub Motor (Motor is in rear wheel)
Measurements	Wheel to Wheel -35" W-13" H-39"
Seat	Padded Adjustable Seat Height 33" to 39"
Bell	Standard
Battery Indicator	On Handlebars
Warranty	1 Year

Tavi Gevinson rocking her Schwinn in French Vogue: So perfect!

2010-02-01T02:46:00Z

Thanks to the people over at World of Wonder for posting this awesome photo of Tavi Gevinson chilling in her bicycle basket.
Could this photo be any more adorable?
Tavi is the newest, hottest addition to the fashion world, bringing her 13- year old eye to a very jaded industry. I love it!

This old Schwinn is perfect- it reminds me of the green one that I used to rock when I lived in Park Slope! Now, while I do love those wire baskets, I have to say that she could really use some NO BIKES ALLOWED bike bags on the back!!

Check out the photo:

Read the full article at World of Wonder

Carrie Bicycle Basket: Design House Stockholm

2010-01-29T16:42:00Z

Wow, those Northern Europeans and Scandinavians are ALWAYS coming up with the fun stuff! This Carrie basket isn't new, but I LOVE it!
I'm still debating whether or not to buy this, because I impost some serious wear and tear on my basket... but, then again, that's why I have my bicycle BAGS, right?

Check out the cute green version, and find it at

DESIGN HOUSE STOCKHOLM

Be Swell and RIDE! Check out this Bicycle PIN on ebay!

2010-01-25T22:04:00Z

As you may have noticed, we have been a bit out of touch lately. It's been very busy, as we are in the process of trying to find a new manufacturer as well as investors.. it can be a big challenge, to have a great idea and then to try and execute it!

But now we are back on track and we will certainly be updating our blog more regularly... in fact, the website should go live SOON!!

Anyhow, I was cruising Ebay when I came upon this gorgeous pin. I want it! How cute??
If you decide that YOU want it.. check it out here on Ebay!

Buy this Two-Person Bicycle Shopper on Craigslist!

2010-01-05T02:51:00Z

This is so cute. I had to share!

DAISY BIKE SHOPPER, 2 BEAUTIFUL ALUMINIUM BIKES, JOINED SIDE BY SIDE, WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED, REMOVABLE KIT (takes 3 minutes to separate without tools) AND BECOMES 2 BIKES AGAIN.,IDEAL FOR PEOPLE WITH BALANCE PROBLEMS WHO NEED EXERCISE, ANYONE CAN RIDE THIS BIKE, WITH OR WITHOUT A CO PILOT., IT HAS 2 SHOPPING BASKETS, FRONT AND BACK, RIDE IT WITH YOUR SWEETHEART TO THE STORE AND GET YOUR GROCERIES, RIDE IT ALONG THE BEACH TOO., SEE HOW THE PEOPLE STARE AT YOU WITH ENVY, ITS CHEAP TO RUN AND DOESN'T NEED A LICENSE. call 954 925 1737 Hollywood

BIKE MIAMI and The City of Miami! See you this weekend!

2010-01-04T19:16:00Z

A lot of things have changed since I've lived in Miami. One of them is that the city of Miami is actually acknowledging that a LOT of people ride their bicycles for both commuter and pleasure purposes. I have been watching many additions and I am very excited to see that the city of Miami's website actually has an entire section dedicated to us humble bicycle lovers.

Check this out!

READ MORE AT THE WEBSITE

Miami is committed to becoming a Bicycle Friendly City by 2012. The advancement of bicycle routes and facilities will create a full array of accommodations for cyclists allowing cycling to be an easy alternative to automobile use or for recreational enjoyment of our city. Miami will be a safe place to ride a bicycle creating a more livable and vibrant City for residents and tourists.

And, this weekend...

The Pashley Princess Sovereign Bicycle: Even Lily Cole knows it's sweet to roll around on two wheels!

2010-01-04T19:08:00Z

While I would like to say that it's incredibly easy to maintain a blog, I have to say that it can be a bit of a pain! Especially when your server doesn't respond as we like... but anyhow, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again!

I love a great bicycle- in fact, I'm in the midst of sprucing my own bicycle up in the very near future. I could not replace her- until I am actually living in Holland and rocking the traditional Oma Fiet!

So, Lily Cole rides in style! Check out her bicycle preference... (pic from the Daily Mail!)

And here is the link to Pashley.

Pashley hand builds all of their bicycles! Hmmm... another option...

Jean-Jacques Sempe : Beautiful Ilustrations! And one on my friend's building in NYC!

2009-12-21T02:13:00Z

I totally adore the work of Jean-Jacques Sempe. Born in France, his illustrations are iconic, amazing, and each one is the perfect example of the feelings invoked on a bicycle.
My friend just moved to New York and emailed me right away because he is living above a bicycle shop! AND, there is a beautiful mural on the building, as well- a tribute to Sempe...

Here is the photo (in Hell's Kitchen, NYC!!!)

And one of the many Sempe illustrations... similar to this one!

See more on this great blog

Jim Langly

NYC REMOVES Bike Lanes after Hasidic Community PROTESTS for RELIGIOUS reasons

2009-12-09T14:42:00Z

Wow.

This is the ULTIMATE "No Bikes Allowed" incident.

There have long been disputes between the Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg, Brookyln, and the artists and "hipsters" who live there. But who knew that this dispute would go this far?

The bicycle paths in Williamsburg were REMOVED after the Hasidic community claimed it violated their religious beliefs, due to cyclists wearing small amounts of clothing, and safety- because children could be hit by the bicycles.

WOW.

What has the city come to, once we move forward and then back again, like this? I don't understand- are they going to remove all of the cars from the street, as well? These pose a much more serious threat to children and the elderly. Perhaps they will also have a checkpoint once you arrive in Williamsburg, and you will be required to wear long sleeves and a long skirt, and cover your hair?

It's just a bicycle path.

BIKING = FREEDOM!!!!

Hipsters repaint bike lanes in brush off to Hasids

Hipsters brush off Hasids

By JEREMY OLSHAN and JAMIE SCHRAM

Last Updated: 10:12 PM, December 8, 2009

Posted: 2:52 AM, December 8, 2009

Groupsof bicycle-riding vigilantes have been repainting 14 blocks ofWilliamsburg roadways ever since the city sandblasted their bike lanesaway last week at the request of the Hasidic community. The Hasids, who have long had a huge enclave in the now-artist-havenneighborhood, had complained that the Bedford Avenue bike paths posedboth a safety and religious hazard. Scantily clad hipster cyclists attracted to the Brooklyn neighborhoodmade it difficult, the Hasids said, to obey religious laws forbiddingthem from staring at members of the opposite sex in various states ofundress. These riders also were disobeying the traffic laws, theycomplained. Two cycling advocates were apprehended by the Shomrim Patrol, a Hasidicneighborhood watch group, as they repainted a section of bike lane at3:30 a.m. yesterday, but when cops arrived, no one was arrested and nosummonses were issued, police said. "These people should apply for a job at the DOT," neighborhood activistIsaac Abraham said of the repainting. "You put it on, they take it off-- and they will probably do this again." A Department of Transportation spokesman said: "We will continue towork with any community on ways we can make changes to our streetswithout compromising safety." A source close to Mayor Bloomberg said removing the lanes was an effortto appease the Hasidic community just before last month'selection. Abraham contends the bike lanes put children at risk of getting hit bycars or bicycles as they exited school buses. But Baruch Herzfeld, who has tried to bridge the gap between hipstersand Hasids with a bike-rental program, said safety is not the issue somuch as xenophobia. "They don't want the hipsters in their neighborhood," he said. "It'slike in Howard Beach back in the day when they didn't want black peoplein the neighborhood." The cycling advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has not takensides in the dispute. But bike lane or not, "cyclists have a right to be on Bedford Avenue,"said Wiley Norvell, a group spokesman. Additional reporting by Maggie Haberman and John Doyle jeremy.olshan@nypost.com

Groups ofbicycle-riding vigilantes have been repainting 14 blocks ofWilliamsburg roadways ever since the city sandblasted their bike lanesaway last week at the request of the Hasidic community.

TheHasids, who have long had a huge enclave in the now-artist-havenneighborhood, had complained that the Bedford Avenue bike paths posedboth a safety and religious hazard.

Scantily clad hipstercyclists attracted to the Brooklyn neighborhood made it difficult, theHasids said, to obey religious laws forbidding them from staring atmembers of the opposite sex in various states of undress. These ridersalso were disobeying the traffic laws, they complained.

Brian Branch Price

PALE RIDER: Bikers repainted bike lanes (above) in Williamsburg after they were wiped out amid Hasidic complaints.

Two cycling advocates were apprehended by the Shomrim Patrol, aHasidic neighborhood watch group, as they repainted a section of bikelane at 3:30 a.m. yesterday, but when cops arrived, no one was arrestedand no summonses were issued, police said.

"These peopleshould apply for a job at the DOT," neighborhood activist Isaac Abrahamsaid of the repainting. "You put it on, they take it off -- and theywill probably do this again."

A Department of Transportationspokesman said: "We will continue to work with any community on ways wecan make changes to our streets without compromising safety."

A source close to Mayor Bloomberg said removing the lanes was an effortto appease the Hasidic community just before last month's election.

Abraham contends the bike lanes put children at risk of getting hit by cars or bicycles as they exited school buses.

But Baruch Herzfeld, who has tried to bridge the gap between hipstersand Hasids with a bike-rental program, said safety is not the issue somuch as xenophobia.

"They don't want the hipsters in theirneighborhood," he said. "It's like in Howard Beach back in the day whenthey didn't want black people in the neighborhood."

The cycling advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has not taken sides in the dispute.

But bike lane or not, "cyclists have a right to be on Bedford Avenue," said Wiley Norvell, a group spokesman.

Additional reporting by Maggie Haberman and John Doyle

jeremy.olshan@nypost.com

Rumor Mill: Bike Sharing program in Miami Beach?

2009-11-16T21:53:00Z

Well, yes, it's been a while... but we've been traveling a lot trying to get settles so that we can get our bags produced. Whew!

Anyhow, we are home in Miami now, and there's a pesky rumor around that a company called Deco Bikes is going to provide a bike sharing program. I say, AWESOME! But there IS a lot of work that needs to happen first- hopefully, this will work out for the best!

The only article I have been able to find online is from the realtors who rented them their space... but hey, it's a start, right??