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Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:51:41 -0000

thanks for that, Beaux, I know and love that video, as I've been following NOLA (and the cycle scene) for quite some time, I posted about the film Trouble The Water last year. A few readers of mine from New Orleans actually started their own cycle videoblog because of Amsterdamize Bicycle TV. One of them is Kate, who runs A View From My Bike.

I'd certainly love to post more about New Orleans and its (cycle) vibe.
Cheers,
Marc

Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:43:36 -0000

I wish, Beaux, I so wish I could!

Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:41:25 -0000

hahaha, sssssshhhhhh, not too loud :)

Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:41:01 -0000

I figured that, like so many others before you ;), although it has been listed since on the side of the blog ('Publications, mentions & conferences'). Yes, they contacted me and asked how I liked to be credited etc, so all good. Earlier, I had helped out the Dutch Consulate in NYC for the NY400 event, so I thought I'd go along with this one, too :).

Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:23 -0000

I feel quite the same, Adrienne, a slight edge for SF, though...yeah, hills and everything, I know, right?! :)

Re: A Bike’s (Just) A Bike

mindcaster — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:07:54 -0000

you should...mail me when you do, we'll have a drink and watch people on bikes go by :)

Re: New York State Of Mind

mindcaster — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:27 -0000

ah, my favorite post of the NYT, nurtured with my photos :)

You never know, Steven, I'll be sure to give you a heads up.

Re: A Bike’s (Just) A Bike

mindcaster — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:09:16 -0000

Honestly, Adrienne, I chose to put that one up for you, hoping for a response like that. No, seriously!!

Re: Night Cycle Silhouettes

mindcaster — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:24:48 -0000

thanks, Robert!

Re: A Bike’s (Just) A Bike

mindcaster — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:23:32 -0000

cheers, André, it/she is :)

Re: A Bike’s (Just) A Bike

mindcaster — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:22:46 -0000

thanks, Anthony!

Re: Life On Three Wheels

mindcaster — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:48:09 -0000

use any profanity you want, as I do the same when I read up on the anal discussions about what not ;)

Re: NL In Teh 50’s

mindcaster — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:46:51 -0000

and we (Dutch) still do, Toni :), it's just that 'Cycle Chic' isn't about 'chic', it's about just hopping on, whatever you're wearing, as cycling is not complicated, far far less than it's made out to be by the industry that tries to sell you stuff ('gear'). A lot of countries have lost touch with the normalcy in cycling along the way.

Re: Conference Of Eight

mindcaster — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:08:05 -0000

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

Re: Conference Of Eight

mindcaster — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:04:43 -0000

that would be perfect!

Re: Conference Of Eight

mindcaster — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:03:42 -0000

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

Re: Conference Of Eight

mindcaster — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:58:26 -0000

:)))

Re: Conference Of Eight

mindcaster — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:57:46 -0000

I have found my purpose in life, Daniel...to keep these videos coming ;)

Re: Yanks Call ‘M Tanks

mindcaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:21:27 -0000

Thanks for your take, Adrienne, lovely and sane as ever :). 'Time' is indeed the operative word, however boring that sounds. I'd hate to see 'tribes' dominating the discourse and playing field again, too. I can even see it already happening with 'Cycle Chic', a marketing word that many people take the wrong way. So yeah, that will never really represent the real thing: just ride & show 'm how it's done :)

Re: Yanks Call ‘M Tanks

mindcaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:18:48 -0000

I think I know where your discussion went off course...the salesman was right about the Flying Pigeons not being safe for SF. They (and their brakes) or of inferior quality. From what I attempt to filter from your story about your discussion with him is that he mistakingly put these on par with your mention of 'Dutch style bikes'. Adding that that order must have ticked them off quite significantly, financially and regarding their reputation. It's only natural he'd then steer the conversation towards what he has in stock, he is a salesman after all. So the fact that you were being smart about your Batavus wouldn't have helped things along, you were both talking different worlds :).

I do agree that 'normal bikes' are hard to get your hands. Easy to explain with a long history of 'sporty' bikes cornering the market. Of course these stores try to jump on the bandwagon as much as they can, it will take more time for them to realize it needs more than just a few add-ons.

Yes, sure sounds like My Dutch Bike is making an effort. As with anything, people want change 'now', but that has always proofed wishful thinking. Patience is a virtue :).

Re: NL In Teh 50’s

mindcaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:02:43 -0000

thanks for that macfred, I noticed your plug in my stats early on, so much traffic! :)

Re: NL In Teh 50’s

mindcaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:01:48 -0000

I think you'd be surprised how many, Wilma, I would too :)

Re: NL In Teh 50’s

mindcaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:04 -0000

now now, Frits, that's a bit cynical isn't it? I know post-war economic growth has eluded us on many fronts. And sure, the last few decades people's decision-making process has been steered by policy measures that range from economic ones to urban design, but shouldn't we applaud the fact that we've come to a place where nobody thinks less of it, people actually enjoy riding and that this is still growing? Last year 12,5% more people cycled to the train station and since 2007 there have been more bike than car movements in the Amsterdam.

Re: Yanks Call ‘M Tanks

mindcaster — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:18:27 -0000

Last weekend I met someone at lunch from SF/My Dutch Bike who's doing a trainee ship at Workcycles :).

I say: go for it! Goes nicely alongside newamsterdamize.com ;)

Re: NL In Teh 50’s

mindcaster — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:17:43 -0000

happy to, macfred! And uhm, Utopia starts anywhere, right?