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Mundo with lighting

May 19, 2008

The Mundo is fun at night. I added two headlights, Plush Red Down Low Glow, and a Cateye taillight. Mundo with lighting

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Human Power, the writing’s on the wall

And today coming back from the beach I passed Mona Caron’s new mural in progress in Noe Valley and saw this cool little detail: In it, a gym currently at the corner of 24th and Church is replaced by a Pedal Power center, which people pedaling away on energy-harnessing bikes. On the roof of the […]

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SHAKE YOUR PEACE! returns to Utah, touring by bicycle under human power

May 13, 2008

Sustainable Rock ‘n Rollers are back in Utah, touring by bicycle and using their Human Powered P/A system sponsored by Rock the Bike. Above, Sonya Cotton and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! front man Gabe Dominguez sing a duet on Park City TV.

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Street performing at KFOG Kaboom last night

May 11, 2008

Had a great time performing with Ken the mad scientist, Joel, Zori, Mafi, and Daniel last night at the KFOG Kaboom. We had completely sustainable sound — solar charged keyboard amp, and human powered vocals. We performed about 2 hours in an area filled with tailgaters, for tips, food, and fun.

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You said it, not me.

May 9, 2008

Seen on my way to work yesterday.

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Band schedule for Maker Faire this weekend.

May 3, 2008

What’s up SF Cruisers, Have you heard about the Maker’s Faire happening this weekend? It’s a big event at the San Mateo fairgrounds, featuring inventors, crafters, and interactive artists from around the Bay Area. This is Rock the Bike’s second year at Maker’s Faire and this year we are producing the Pedal Powered Stage. With […]

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Mundo waiting faithfully at the parking.

May 1, 2008

All I got to say is it’s been a long time since I’ve had a bright red bicycle and it rocks! This Mundo is a cheerful little guy. Kind of a cross between a monarch butterfly, a gazelle, and a hippo. The single speed is great. On Wednesday I carried 100 pounds 1.4 miles up […]

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A couple straps was all it took.

April 30, 2008

  Hauled a Mundo and another box to FEDEX yesterday on Rock The Bike’s cheerful new utility bike.          

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Rubies roll with the down low glow in “I Feel Electric” video

April 28, 2008

In the new Mattias Johansson video for the Rubies song “I Feel Electric”, the three members of the group first appear standing over cruiser bikes tricked out with the Down Low Glow.

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BionX, Solar Recharge

April 25, 2008

First a simple intro: I want to talk with people with more experience using the bionX system to expand their range and success in commuting. Details to come as soon as I figure out how to click “submit” and get it to work Frances, Omaha

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Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2008

Just in time for the busy Earth Day and bike-to-work advocacy season, we set up our Fender Blender to be easily towed to events behind another bike. Now clients won’t have to throw it in an SUV if they’d rather bike it to their event.

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Wednesday Night Lights (The “Last Wednesday of the Month” Rochester Bike Cruise)

April 21, 2008

Posted by Adam Durand Time: 04/30/2008 – 20:00 On April 30th, meet us at Dogtown Hots a little after 7PM for veggie/vegan or meat hot dogs and pie. Or, if you want to skip the grub, catch up with us at 8PM outside of Dog Town – that’s at 691 Monroe Ave. From there we head […]

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The Roller Derby Ride w/ the South Bay Cruisers

April 18, 2008

Posted by Wild Johnny Time: 05/17/2008 – 16:15 The Roller Derby Ride w/The Southbay Cruisers!!! Music, Bikes, and Roller Derby Girls-what more could you ask for? WHO WE ARE: The Southbay Crusiers are a bicycle stereo amplified social ride based in Hermosa Beach. We bike, skate, and blade the southbay cities once a month. (Learn about […]

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Midnight Ridazz of Los Angeles Mourn Glo Rider

April 16, 2008

Mark Nealy, commonly known as glo rider passed away in March of this year. Known as the guy in his recumbent bike who shot many pics and videos of the midnight ridazz, and experimenter with neon lights. The Midnight Ridazz held a ride in his honor last week. Here is a link to pics from […]

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Bicycles take to the Freeways in Los Angeles…

April 11, 2008

a daring new group is now planning for rides on LA’s 405 freeway…. http://www.midnightridazz.com/viewStory.php?storyId=1185

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A baby-jogger based sound system with beautiful form.

April 8, 2008

Most trailer based and baby jogger-based sound system look like this: It’s really refreshing to see one that creates a new form, the audacity to use a front-firing 15″ subwoofer! Yet it still doesn’t look like a big bubble, thanks to the clever sheet metal work. “Thumper”

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