amsterdamize
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- 31.Dec
- 2008’s Last Moves
I ran/rode my last errands, some Champagne and food for tonight’s party downtown. It was even colder than earlier this week and I noticed this slippery white stuff on the streets, which I vaguely remember seeing in yesteryears. Luckily, I had my camera on me to verify this with you.
Are these the characteristics of [...]-
- 22.Dec
- Cyclus Hiatus
Unless something extraordinary (or cute) happens, I’m taking a break from Amsterdamize until after New Year’s.
I leave you with a 2-for-1 post. First, a few pics of the cycle tour I embarked on with my dad yesterday. He showed me all the new parts of my hometown Houten, which is known for its groundbreaking urban [...]-
- 18.Dec
- Ride With Me
My bike, Mr Freight, needed some periodic maintenance yesterday, and today I picked it up and went on my way for a few appointments. It was quite warm (10 degrees Celcius), the sun was shining and I thanked the Mighty Teapot In Space / Flying Spaghetti Monster that I didn’t need to be stuck in [...]
bicycle tv
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- 20.Dec
- The Untouchables
Anneke, commenting on David Hembrow’s blog, led me to the original music video of ‘Op Fietse‘ by Dutch band Skik, which is the song that, and rightly so, was used for one of the best Bike To Work promotional ads on Dutch TV.
Skik are from the rural province Drenthe and they sing in the local [...]-
- 04.Dec
- Sinfonia Cyclissimo
I have shown you many different impressions of cycling in Amsterdam (oh, Paris and Copenhagen too, I’d almost forget) over the last six months. Some targeted at a certain topic, some for ambiance, and quite a few just to express myself.
This city is a place where people want to be, not just because they have [...]
photos
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- 25.Dec
- Pedalestrians
A quick post, a quick fix before popping in a DVD, going to bed and see the family tomorrow.
People doing their last minute shopping, what else on December 24, 4 in the afternoon. And by what other means of transportation than their bikes. Whether a pensioner, a family with kids, or whoever, it doesn’t matter. [...]-
- 17.Dec
- The Joy Of Foggy Recollections
Borderline freezing, moist and no wind. That’s when a city blanketed in Boring Grey gets interesting…when blurred by fog. Certainly midway the morning, between rush hour and lunchtime.
Riding along the canals and in between it seems the ordinary sounds have a different ring to them. Suddenly I’m very aware of the rattling of the chain [...]
cc (in the) news
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- 18.Dec
- So, 16 Years Later, What Gives?
Some anticipated but still very good news from the Dutch Bicycle Council (Fietsberaad):
Amsterdam: for the first time, more trips by bike than by car
“In Amsterdam the bicycle is the most widely used means of transportation. In the 2005-2007 period Amsterdammers averaged 0.87 trips per day by bicycle and 0.84 by car. For the first time [...]-
- 08.Dec
- Macro Economics…
…or just a no-brainer. Anyway, you can count on continuous positive cycling related news, when sites like this one start running these items. Or realize there’s always a flip side to a worldwide economic meltdown. Yin and Yang, if you will.
From iStockAnalyst (or check The Herald for a more detailed report): Cycling Switch ‘Will Give [...]-
- 05.Dec
- Fresh Cycling Statistics From The Netherlands
Via Henry’s blog (I’m grateful he translated it):
Fresh Cycling Statistics From The Netherlands
These statistics about cycling just in from the Dutch RAI, “branch organization for mobility”…
There are 19.1 million two-wheelers in the Netherlands (and 16.4 million people). This includes 634,000 motorcycles and about 500,000 mopeds and scooters, thus about 18,000,000 bicycles. Of course could pretty [...]
travel
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- 10.Nov
- AMS IN CPH [Update]
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning, one cycle day Sunday afternoon, already 3 days of Copenhagen in the bag, time to write up some of what happened to yours truly.
Mikael picked me up at Central Station, after a very interesting and eventful train ride through La Nuit L’Europe du Nord. I dropped off all that is [...]-
- 06.Nov
- A Trip To Copenhagen
I’m taking a trip to Copenhagen between November 6th and November 11th.
Visiting a few friends, exploring the city on my own bike, meeting with iBikeCPH. Hoping for good / reasonable weather and great views :)
I’m staying at the Cab Inn City Hotel on Mitchellsgade 14.
more cc
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- 20.Dec
- Utrecht Velo Moments
From Rotterdam we go to Utrecht, about 45 kilometers south of Amsterdam and smack in the middle of the Netherlands.
I was born not far from it, went to high school here and when I walked into the city for an appointment yesterday, I realized it really has been years since I last set foot [...]-
- 10.Dec
- Gus The Grunt
Reader Dave from Minneapolis introduces his new pride and joy: Gus The Grunt
My new, sturdy steed was delivered today, which was nice because I had to run some errands. I just snapped a couple of shots for you. One, of course, is of Gus the Grunt. And because he’s an industrial sort of guy, [...]
off the lane
- 03.Dec
- Pedal It, Maestro!
From Make:Blog, via Califaudio:
Neil Feather demonstrates his unusal pedal based instrument.‘The Melocipede‘ is a bicycle-based roto-zither. It has 14 strings (strung hub to rim) and 8 (1.5v ) motors and 4 magnetic pickups. The pickups run through a mixer as the melocipede is pedaled in both directions and bouncing plucking etc.happens. It sounds alternately like [...]
- 22.Nov
- A strange new form of bike parking
I ran into this bike parking near Oregon Health & Science University’s South Waterfront buildings quite by accident:
From Biking
I’ve never seen anything quite like it before, and I’m not sure how practical I think it really is, in terms of space management or useability, but it’s definitely unique and different.
From Biking
There are just all these [...]
future
- 06.Dec
- Boston Tea Party?
This is not the first story of its kind that I’ve read about. More and more professionals and individuals alike are breaking through the barriers, challenging the status quo, taking control of their own habitat. And that’s no small thing in Boston, as I’ve been told so many horror stories from people who’ve tried to [...]
encounters
- 05.Oct
- Weekend Rinse & Nap/Wrap Up
It was a weekend of finding time for naps in between engagements. That must sound very ’senior’ to you, I know.
The switch from summer to fall certainly has some ramifications for my bio-clock and such. I just need my naps now. Early darkness, rainy days, wind, all that jive, it doesn’t help my physical ‘momentum’ [...]
cc classics
- 26.Nov
- Because My Bike Was Parked There
The Roaring 60’s in Amsterdam. Provo, the White Bicycle Plan, the traditional societal/religious pillars were crumbling down, the young were restless and hungry for social justice.
On March 10, 1966, the royal wedding of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus had instigated harmless protests around town, but that got out of hand through forceful intervention by [...]- 29.Sep
- THE Bicycle Scene
As I spent most of Saturday evening and Sunday purposefully disconnected from my laptop, I only just found out about Paul Newman’s death. I always liked him, a great actor and filantropist.
Being a movie buff of sorts, I remember this particular scene from Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. I looked on YouTube for [...]
rules
- 08.Sep
- Amsterdamize : Unwritten Cycle Rule #1 : Be honest [Update]
I wrote an introduction to this topic a while back. Now that I’ve established sort of a blog framework, highlighting the essence and cherries of cycling in Amsterdam (and the Netherlands), I’d like to actually act on what I promised: giving the out-of-towners a few handy (and probably life/face saving) tips before they hop on [...]
day job
- 12.Oct
- HierMagHetWel.nl
Shot and edited 3 videos for HierMagHetWel.nl, a site that lists all the cafes, clubs and restaurants that have facilitated smoking areas, after the smoking ban in the Netherlands kicked off on July 1.
Fun to shoot, met some great people and I will certainly return.
The next step is to execute a fun online campaign.
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