BFF09 Week Edit pt. 1 from John Prolly on Vimeo.
Here’s a new video of Prolly and friends in NYC. Found over on the Ben’s Cycle blog.
I was riding home from a party late the other night and a few of my friends were chiding me about how bright I was lit up. Frankly, I was glad to hear it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out riding and suddenly caught up to cyclists riding around at night with just one light, or even none at all. If I didn’t see them from a block away and I was only going 15-20mph, how are drivers going to see them at 25-35mph (or faster)?. So, I’ve got a pair of red flashing tail lights on my backpack, and quite often I’ve got a third light zip tied to the back of my helmet. Lately, that light has been the new SuperFlash Stealth tail light.
If you’ve been using an old SuperFlash, you can skip the rest of this review. It’s the same light with a new “stealth” color scheme. For the benefit of those who aren’t so familiar, the SuperFlash combines a ½-watt super-bright red LED with two regular-strength red LED bulbs. Planet Bike claims this setup can be seen up to a mile away. Perhaps more importantly, the SuperFlash casts a bright red glow in multiple directions, making you visible from different angles. I also like the fact that Planet Bike kept things simple with three modes—steady, flashing and off.
The plastic casing is pretty much as good as any. It’s durable, weatherproof, and offers the standard choice of clipping it to your person or mounting it to your bike. The on/off switch is fairly well concealed, which makes it difficult to accidentally turn it on or off. I know that sounds pretty trivial, but I’ve got one light with a big, fat on/off switch that occasionally gets flipped to “off” on the ride home, and another light that often gets accidentally turned on and left overnight. The latter is less of a safety concern, but certainly a battery killer.
Speaking of batteries, Planet Bike claims the SuperFlash gets 100 hours of run time out of the two supplied AAA batteries. The SuperFlash retails for $30. Visit www.planetbike.com for more info.
Hårda bud is a comic about a bike messenger in Göteborg, Sweden. The artist, Anders, asks:
Have you always wondered about the everyday life of a bike messenger? You have bought a brand new shiny fixie and a messenger bag. But still lack that deeper insight. “Hårda bud” is the blog for you.
Bring $2 and your regular shoes to 4100 NE Roselawn this Saturday, June 27th, in Portland. Visit backyardblam.blogspot.com for more info.
Urban Velo is celebrating the release of issue #14 with a series of events including the Pittsburgh screenings of the Bicycle Film Festival. Come see us at any of these events and get free copies of Urban Velo and free stickers.
The BFF Comes to Pittsburgh - July 2-4
For the first time, Urban Velo and BikePGH are bringing the Bicycle Film Festival to Pittsburgh. Co-sponsored by Enrico’s Tazza D’oro and Trek of Pittsburgh, with screenings at The Andy Warhol Museum.
July 2 - Black and Gold Sprints
Come to Pittsburgh for the film festival, stay for the roller racing! Hosted at OTB Cycling Cafe.
July 3 - Afterparty at the Brew House
Join us for free booze and a multi-DJ dance party down on the Southside. Group rides from the Warhol to the Brew House led by the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club.
July 4 - Bike Polo Tournament
A less-than-serious holiday polo tournament. Random team assignments.
The Joyride Art Show is part of the currently running New York Bicycle Film Festival. ANIMAL has some excellent preview coverage of the art, which is only on display through 9pm on Sunday. Get it while you can.
The exhibition…takes place across multiple venues between Houston and Broome Street, a move that festival founder Brendt Barbur hopes will lead people to literally joyride among the various installations, performances, and parties in the neighborhood. ANIMAL got a sneak peek of the show while it was still under construction, so preview the work after the jump before you go see it tonight.
Check out animalnewyork.com for more images.
July 11th brings the Double Down to Austin TX, an all-ladies alleycat that benefits the Yellow Bike Project. 6pm at the Texas State Capitol.
The riders for the 42Below sponsored 42Ride across the United states have been selected, the ride is ready to get underway on June 25th. Stay up to date via the welikebike42 Twitter feed as a diverse group pedals across the country and take part in a small challenge to benefit the Alliance for Biking and Walking to the tune of $42,000 if 100,000 people sign up as followers.
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