Utrecht

This is awesome, watch it now.

Watch British Cycling policy advisor Chris Boardman visit Utrecht, host of this year’s Tour de France Grand Depart, to see how the city has made cycling a part of its culture.

De Dutch

City cycling done right

Published on Jan 1, 2015

What is typically Dutch when it comes to bicycling? Here are some traits that could be considered Dutch.
More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/20...

Darcy Lane memorial ride

May 31 @ the Bike Zone 4pm start.

http://vancruisers.ca/calendar/2014-darcy-memorial

Memorial ride for Darcy Lane - Meet at the Bike Zone in Surrey.

What	Surrey Six Out Of Town Event Ride Flying Monkeys
When	May 31, 2014 from 04:00 PM to09:00 PM
Where	Bike Zone, Surrey
Contact Name	Chopper Ron
Add Event To Calendar	vCal  iCal

On Sunday, May 31, 2009 the cruiser community of Vancouver lost a great friend and enthusiast; he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Darcy was a founding member of The 362's and a regular rider of the Thursday night rides in Surrey; a memorial ride was therefore declared for the Thursday, June 4, 2009 after his passing.
It was to be a small gathering of friends that had ridden with Darcy throughout his downhill and cruiser riding years; it was an impromptu but natural decision that was made just days prior to the ride and as such only a handful of people were expected to come out and ride the trails of Green Timbers that Darcy loved so much.
As Thursday approached and we finally made our way to the Bike Zone I was in shock to see almost sixty riders ready to ride and celebrate Darcy's life. A night that would have made Darcy proud....not over how many Kokanee's were drank but of all the people that took time out of their schedule to honor a great friend.
Rest in Peace Darcy and may you always have a tail wind at your back.....
-GBH

Surrealism

well that was surreal

First attempt to create a 360° spherical panorama video using 6 GoPro Cameras in 3D printed mount. And it works! :)
More Information here: jonasginter.de/360-grad-video-mit-6-gopro-kameras/music:
The Custodian of Records
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How a Bicycle is made

The design and manufacture of Raleigh bicycles, circa 1945

How bikes make cities cool

"Fresh from the Kona Productions Crew, How Bikes Make Cities Cool – Portland, is a five-minute mini documentary that explores the thriving bicycle culture resident to one of North America’s most progressive metropolises. Filmed entirely by bike, with support from longtime Kona Portland dealer Sellwood Cycles and resident Team Kona athletes Erik Tonkin and Matthew Slaven, we spent the better part of a week talking to commuters, following kids to school and capturing the friendly vibe and funky nature of a city that embraces self-propelled commuting at the heart of its identity."

Nederlands

This Is How Bike Paths Are Born.

The rest of the world needs to follow this excellent example of how to decrease our reliance upon energy.

Halford's advert

Man, this commercial was annoying, right up until the end.

Colony Farm Cruising

It's Winter, and for most folks riding is season has long passed. But if you don't mind being bundled up, there is some great cycling to be had. Colony Farm is a regional Park with a large system of paths perfect for some winter cruising.

In the Spring and Summer Colony Farm is an excellent Birder's destination. There are many Species of birds who choose to overwinter in the Marshy lowlands. More Photos after the jump.

Just off Lougheed Hwy in Coquitlam

Toyohashi Cruisin

Toyohashi Japan has got some great looking spots to see. The bike riding there looks amazing. It seems there are more forgotten places to immerse yourself in than one would expect. This post features photos from our friend's blog.


Read more at  http://daddyinjapan.blogspot.com

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

The Tynehead East Perimeter Trail officially opens tomorrow check out our write up including a route map for cyclists in the City of Surrey HERE

Rush Hour

Rush hour just doesn't look so bad on bikes.
This is what riding to work is like at 8:30 am in Utrecht, Netherlands

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

Jeremy from BEST just beamed this one over:

TYNEHEAD PERIMETER TRAIL OPENING DAY

Saturday July 16th, 2011

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

the new overpass linking Tynehead to North of the Freeway.

New Surrey cycling Map

If its anything like the Central Valley Greenway, I'm going to love it... More after the jump>>

Sanomagic

Mark just beamed over this article about these amazing bikes built of mahogony. The builder is a ninth generation shipwright from Japan. No word on if the builder plans to produce a Downhill bike in the future.

I know what you're thinking: Wooden bicycles that don't suck? YUP.

http://www.coolhunting.com/design/sanomagic-wooden.php

3rd annual Darcy Cruise

The 3rd annual Darcy Lane Memorial Cruise went down last Saturday night. A huge group of the lower mainland's finest riff-raff showed up for a great evening of story telling, Kokanee swilling and Cruising around Surrey. It was amazing to see the impact one individual had on so many lives. We love you, ya Bastard!

More photos after the jump.....

Darcy's Bench in Green Timbers Urban Forest

Cruisin'

Darcy Lane Memorial Ride

The 3rd annual Darcy Lane memorial ride happens this Saturday May 28th.

1st Darcy Lane memorial ride

Come out for a fun Kokanee-fueled cruise through Surrey, we'll take Darcy's old lap through town and stop at all his old haunts. See you there!

Meet @ 5:30pm at the Bike Zone, #102-15420 Fraser Highway, Surrey

Ride starts around 6pm

More info at Vancruisers.ca

Shoreline trail

We went cruisin in Port Moody today. We parked at Rocky point and took the shoreline bike trail around the Burrard inlet to Ioco and back. It's a really nice alternative to the standard sea wall rip.

Scaper Bikes

Bikes are sweet.


Scrapertown from California is a place. on Vimeo.

Darcy Lane Memorial Ride

2nd Annual Darcy Lane Memorial Ride

Memorial ride for Darcy Lane in Surrey - Meet at the Bike Zone around 6:30 or so, roll out by 7:15.

What	Event Ride
When	Jun 4, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Where	The Bike Zone, #102-15420 Fraser Highway, Surrey
	Excerpt from vancruisers.ca

"On Sunday, May 31, 2009 the cruiser community of Vancouver lost a great friend and enthusiast; he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Darcy was a founding member of The 362's and a regular rider of the Thursday night rides in Surrey; a memorial ride was therefore declared for the Thursday, June 4, 2009 after his passing.
It was to be a small gathering of friends that had ridden with Darcy throughout his downhill and cruiser riding years; it was an impromptu but natural decision that was made just days prior to the ride and as such only a handful of people were expected to come out and ride the trails of Green Timbers that Darcy loved so much.
As Thursday approached and we finally made our way to the Bike Zone I was in shock to see almost sixty riders ready to ride and celebrate Darcy's life. A night that would have made Darcy proud....not over how many Kokanee's were drank but of all the people that took time out of their schedule to honor a great friend.
Rest in Peace Darcy and may you always have a tail wind at your back....."
-GBH

For more info visit: http://vancruisers.ca/calendar

Skinny Tire Ryder

If you only ever pick mud out of your teeth and the thought of showing off your molson muscle in lycra makes you cringe then you might want to skip this, but this weekend was a big one for Canadian cycling on an international stage. Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria and former professional XC racer just became the first Canadian cyclist to win a stage at a European Grand Tour event in over 20 years! The 12th stage of the Vuelta a España, essentially the Spanish version of the Tour de France, saw Ryder make a last ditch attack in the final kilometer after riding with the breakaway all day to take the win.

So, get out your Double-Doubles, put on a Toque, and raise a stubby Labbat to a bright moment for Canadian cycling!

Check news articles here, here, and here.