Amsterdamize » night life http://amsterdamize.com With love, from the certified Bicycle Capital of the World Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:08:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Things I Saw While Cycling http://amsterdamize.com/2008/08/21/things-i-saw-while-cycling/ http://amsterdamize.com/2008/08/21/things-i-saw-while-cycling/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:48:24 +0000 Amsterdamize http://amsterdamize.com/?p=246 Last night I pedaled my way downtown to meet a friend. As I approached Leidseplein, which is known for its buzzing business in the evening, I saw people dancing to what turned out to be the Lindy Hop, some in vintage style clothing. Accompanied by a live singer/bass player, it was good fun. Sure enough, a bike was also part of this scene. Part promotional (link to the Lindy Hop website), part coat hanger, part sound system (speakers in the front basket & panniers), these people found good purposes for an old transport bike. Lovely. Also, it’s no wonder James Howard Kunstler used Leidseplein as an example in his 2004 TED presentation of a public space where people want to be.

Lindy Hop on Leidseplein

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