On the roof

Shoveling ! Since they're calling for another 5 - 10" soon, figured I
should lighten the load up here.

NYC Converts Parking Meters Into Bike Racks

The NewYork Post reports that 225 parking meters will be converted to
bike racks. Meters on the Upper East and West sides, Park Slope,
Riverdale, and Ridgewood will have their heads removed and be turned
into bike racks. The new racks will replace every third or fourth
meter.

The NYC Transportation Commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan told the Post
that cycling increased by 26% in 2009. Currently NYC has one bike
rack for every 30 cyclists according to Transportation Alternatives.

John Brunow
bikes@Vienna
128 Church Street,NW
Vienna,VA. 22180
703.938.8900

A Path To Our Door!

Well, John and Tim did some shovelling, and now there's a path to our
front door. At this point, Tim is planning to be at the shop from
noon to 5:00 pm on Monday. Watch this spot for updates. And it
wouldn't hurt to call before heading our way.

Closed Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7

We're going to closed for the weekend.  The storm has turned out to be what was predicted.  The volume of snow and the colder temperatures forcast for the first of the week make us believe it will take more time to clear streets and parking lots.  Please call us before coming to visit on Monday.

We hope you are safe, dry, and warm.

One Less Car Symposium

It looked like a daunting trip early this morning with the new snow
and then foggy, but the trip was't bad. Bruce Wright of FABB and
Susan Stillman of the Vienna Bicycle Advisory Committee braved the
trip with me.

The turnout for the symposium was strong despite the weather . People
were excited to talk about alternative transportation.

The photo shows a new sign for exhibits and a flashy yellow Brompton.

Watching the snow. Are we going to the One Less Car Symposium?

Like many people in this part of the world, I'm watching the snow fall.

I'm trying to estimate if I'll be able to go to the One Less Car Symposium tomorrow.  The snow is coming right down, we'll see.

I'm taking a Nihola Family Trike to display.  I found our easel and had a sign made.  Over there to the left is the flyer that I got put together as a handout.  I had to learn a bit about a software package I have not used before.

There are five other people car pooling with me.  This will be a good symposium on bicycling and pedestrian issues.  Now if the snow will stop falling ...........

Catrike Musashi

With drums pounding, Catrike announces the new two wheel model,
Musashi. Go to the Catrike home page to experience the video.

http://www.catrike.com/

Brompton US Championship set for March 20 in Philadelphia!

bikes@vienna announces the excitement and wackiness of the Brompton World Championship is coming to America! Soon! Saturday, March 20th is the Philly Phyler Collegiate and USA Cycling Race Weekend in Philadelphia. Today Brompton announced the first annual Brompton US Championship (BUSC) will be held in coordination with the these events and  limited to 100 riders. The prize for the ...fastest man and fastest woman in the competition will be flights and entry into the BWC in October.

This competition is for riders dressed in business attire riding a Brompton bicycle.  It will cover a six mile closed course.  In addition to prizes for the top finishers, just as they do in the Brompton World Championships, Brompton will provide prizes for the Best Dressed.

The traditional "Brommie Promenade to the Race"  will depart the Amtrak 30th Street Station at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 20th.  Brompton plans to have an afternoon pub reception following the awards ceremony.

You won't be surprised that bikes@vienna's own Tim Fricker is already registered for the event. Take the link below to learn more details about the event.

Brompton US Championship

An Interesting Video About Catrike

If you have fifteen minutes then you should watch the video It's A Catrike.  Even if you not interested in trikes or cycling in general, you should still watch a person with a dream.  A person who is an example of pursuing the American Dream.  Paulo Camasmie tells the story of his journey from Brazil to America and his progress in building his company.

It's A Catrike is two segments on YouTube.  Here are the links:

It's A Catrike Part 1  and  It's A Catrike Part 2

Thanks to Geoff Steele for seeing the video on The Recumbent Blog and being thoughtful by sending a message.