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Amsterdamize
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10.28.2009
Conference Of Eight
Categories: Amsterdamize, Video

Last Sunday I attended Henry’s annual (6th) “Bike, Beer & BBQ Party” and naturally all who attended arrived by bike. Contrary to international perceptions these bikes don’t all look the same. Hardly, far from it.

The bicycle parking in front of the Workcycles shop on Lijnbaansgracht showed a nice cross-section of Amsterdam’s individuality on two (or more) wheels, ranging from aging, often beat up but relentless classics, spray painted/decorated Oma’s, to home-made bakfietsen with internal sound systems. You could name it, or just make it up, it was there. Lovely to watch and appreciate as decor/backdrop for a splendid get-together of customers, friends, friends of friends and family.

I had just finished my first beer of the day when I was directed outside and asked to get on a bike. Sure, but what could be so special? I quickly found out.

Soon more bike party related information…

  • Wow, that looked like fun.
    Now I am so wishing I could be in Amsterdam. Looking at the streets made me remember my time there and sigh. :-)
  • I have found my purpose in life, Daniel...to keep these videos coming ;)
  • It's all of a master plan to get me so melancholic I end up bicycling across the water up to Amsterdam, right? ;-)
  • This made me smile. I just love how everyone was laughing, smiling, working together. Lovely.
  • :)))
  • There is a very famous conference bike in San Francisco. Ours is equipped with karaoke and a disco ball. Ours does not have a child seat.

    Oh, and after you call a lady a "bastard" to get her to work harder to move your butt, not only do you have to let her window shop, you have to take her back to the shop and wait patiently while she looks around for an hour all the while contemplating that other guy's anus hair.
  • I think I'd like yours better, and now I need to find a pic of that!

    hahaha, obviously I didn't call Daniela a bastard, I wouldn't dare!...I wouldn't be able to handle all those punishments you mentioned :-p
  • Wilma
    There is some talk about acquiring a conference bike in Spokane; I know there is one in Seattle already. I've been wanting to rent that one for a family outing ever since I first saw the little promotional film!
  • that would be perfect!
  • Sean
    This was so much fun to watch. Thank you. I actually showed it to some co-workers at my company today (in New York City), and they were gleeful at the fun depicted. "Look, that guy is drinking beer from a REAL glass!" "Hey, look how fast they're going now!" None of us have been to Amsterdam before and we were amazed at how calm the streets seemed to be, and how safe and fun the city seems to walk or bike around. The tourist board should thank you.
  • thank you, Sean, that is so cool to know!

    It was a Sunday in the Jordaan area, which is a quaint neighborhood and quiet in most parts on a day like that. Busy as nothing else on any other day, but still safe and fun to stroll and ride through, just like the rest of the city, you'd all love it, I'm sure.

    Cheers,
    Marc
  • Aâârg... I missed that...
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