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Stranded!

Band of Bicycles brought their bike-powered awesomeness to Stranded this year with a spin-art safari, in honor of Darwin’s excursions so many years ago.

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WFMU Live Bike-Trailer Broadcast Test Run

Vanessa and Travis of the Band of Bicycles ran a test of the proposed route for the upcoming live radio show with Trent Wolbe of WFMU.  The signal is clear, the road is passable, and nearly everyone we passed gave a smile, cheer, or snapped a photo as we sipped seltzer in style.
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B& o’B at 3rd Ward’s Bluegrass BBQ

The Band of Bicycles rocked some Bike-Blended Blueberry Bluegrass Lemonade at 3rd Ward’s Bluegrass BBQ on August 23rd to the delight of bluegrass aficionados, 3rd Ward first-time visitors, and rain-soaked regular patrons.  We now have a handful of mouth harp experts in the B&.  Some dudes rocked out with the tambourine and bell on my [...]

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Bushwick Farmers’ Market every Wednesday!

[ September 2, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come on down and get your farm-fresh veggies every Wednesday at the Bushwick Farmers’ Market (Linden St. & Broadway, 10-6).  Sample some juice, bread, and honey, and visit the garden.  Bike parking and minor adjustments/repair consultations will be provided courtesy of Band of Bicycles.  Bike repair station coming soon.

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Lopi in the Xtracycle Gallery: towing a canoe with a Radish.

Our very own Lopi LaRoe was recently featured in the Xtracycle Gallery for one of her many feats of towing prowess with her Radish.   Next she will be towing a small boat filled with radishes… stay tuned.

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