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

by Tom BabinBikes, PeoplePosted on Comments 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 …

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

by Tom BabinBikesPosted on 8 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. …

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Middle-ground fashion: Are we in the midst of transitional North American cycle chic?

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In addition to cheese, trains and museums, Europeans tend to look down on another aspect of North American life: The way we dress on a bike. Cases in point. This image is from my city of Calgary. This one from the Netherlands. Calgary. Netherlands See the difference? I’m not judging their fashion choices (good lord, have …

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