Hello and happy Sunday! Well I was busy enjoying Independence Day last weekend and didn't get an update out. But I did go for a nice long ride!. So, let's dive into issue #5 from my little side project Proton Cycles, working to improve lives one bike at a time.
via WZZM13 I love a good bike mashup. And this one comes from my home state of Michigan - so even better. The book bike will travel to various events to help get more books out into the community. Check out the video below.
via The Drum I work in advertising so a good bike ad is right up my alley. And this one's pretty good. Let's face it, bike repair, even for those of us who ride a lot, can sometimes feel like a mystery if you've never attempted to work on a bike. Fettle sets out to make it all easy. Watch and enjoy! The fact this only has 1,362 views is a crime!
Nice story about this gent Billy Bradford who buys old bikes, fixes them up and then gives them away. “I spend money on bikes, I spend money on parts and I give them away. It’s a terrible business model,” Bradford laughed. Pretty nice work - just a guy in his garage fixing up bikes and giving them out to people like a 17-year old who's bike was stolen. You can learn more and support Bad Business Model Bikes.
Community Library unveils new book bike
Englewood community holds Roll N Peace bike rally
Folks from Englewood neighborhood in Chicago hosted a bike ride to promote positivity in the community. Riders toured the area and rode through crime hot spots to deter violence. Since launching in 2018, the event has grown from 300 cyclists to 2,000.
Fettle TV spot demystifies bike repair jargon
A bicycle built for transporting cargo takes off
I think cargo bikes are cool and have so many applications in densely populated urban settings. So I was excited to share this article from NYT. Until - wah-wah - it's behind a paywall. Why NYT? Why? Don't you want more people to know about the difference bikes can make? Wouldn't promoting new forms of biking be a public service? Save the paywall for the in-depth reporting please.
How to build 300 miles of bike networks in five American cities in just 24 months
via Momentum Mag
A project called The Final Mile was a two-year partnership between PeopleForBikes and Wend Collective to accelerate the installation of complete bike networks in five U.S. cities. And they did it! In total Austin, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Providence constructed 335 miles of new, safe, and connected bikeways from concept to completion in just 24 months. How'd they do it? Well, sounds like a lot of partnership, smart strategies that bring together multiple forms of transit and infrastructure, and apparently don't oppose car driving. Need those car owners to buy in.
Bad Business Model Bikes restores and gives away bikes to the needy
Lowrider bike club spreading Mexican-American price and combating cultural stereotypes
Saul Vera is president of Chelu Lowrider Bike Club. His group celebrates lowrider culture and bikes at the same time. His bikes even have hydraulics! Not only does Chelu make eye-catching bikes, they do non-bike stuff too. They host fundraisers, toy drives, and community potlucks.
Ales and Trails raises money for local bike trails
via SpectrumNews1
You KNOW I love bikes and beer. So this caught my eye. Ten beer makers came together to generate support for an extended trail system in Cincinnati.
And now for a solar powered ice cream electric bike
via electrek
It's an ice cream bike, that's solar powered. Cince the ice cream e-bike is low powered, the 170 watt solar panel on top is likely going to be enough to keep it fairly well charged. Just check it out.
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