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Behold: the ultimate tool for transforming our cities, the humble camera

by Tom BabinBikes, People May 17, 2016May 17, 2016Comments are Disabled

For all the work that goes into making streets safer and more welcoming for cyclists, consider perhaps the greatest and most under-appreciated tool of this transition: The ubiquitous camera. Street photography is nothing new, of course. From Henri Cartier-Bresson to Robert Frank, impromptu moments from city life have always been at the forefront of photographic …

If it ain’t broke: Why is everyone trying to fix cycling with gimmicks?

by Tom BabinBikes May 3, 2016May 11, 20168 Comments

There’s something about the simplicity of the bicycle that seems to make everybody want to improve it. Kickstarter is filled with bike ideas, from bizarre bike lights to bizarre bike carriers to bizarre bike blankets (yes, that’s a thing). There’s nothing inherently wrong with this — most industries would kill for this spirit of innovation. …