Tag Archives: Xtracycle

Rolling with the Pleasant Revolution our Pedal Powered Musical Inspiration

Posted on June 4, 2010 by larken

Our main role models for pedal power are the five bands who comprise the Pleasant Revolution. May 20th we hosted them at our Bike Salon at 3rd Ward to put the finishing touches on their mobile pedal powered system and hosted the first ever NYC Bicycle Music Festival, which was played at the amazing [...]

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B& o’B at 3rd Ward’s Bluegrass BBQ

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Travis

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

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Travis

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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big loads on ordinary bikes

Posted on August 22, 2009 by larken

Xtracycle saved our life with our fleet of Radishes. And our electric Mundo makes hauling our trailer atleast easier for Travis.
This is an amazing slide show that Shira found…
http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/03/extraordinary-loads-on-ordinary-bikes.php
Lets get WorldBike to visit everywhere, or lets get these folks to teach us how to strap and haul!

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Band of Bicycles in the Xtracycle Gallery

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Travis

As the Director of Heavy Lifting of the Band of Bicycles, I often find myself carrying quite a load or helping others find the optimal method for hauling what’s in need of hauling.  I get a lot of practice with all of the wonderful discarded, dismissed, and underappreciated items that show up on the side [...]

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Governors Island Composting and Camping Excursion

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Travis

Earth Matter, Inc. launched its composting program on Governors Island in collaboration with the Added Value farm and Band of Bicycles during City of Water Day, July 18th, 2009.  We collected and carted food scraps to the farm by Xtracycle, and surfed the back of the Radishes on the car-free island on the return journey.  [...]

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July 16th ride to Brooklyn Bike Shop

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Travis

Band of Bicycles moseyed on over to Brooklyn Bike Shop (1342A De Kalb) last Thursday after some food, tunes, and system tests at our 3rd Ward home base.  Seabeast rocked the shop with accompaniment from Baby Willis, Aubrey sang about how she really felt about her last relationship, followed by an aria from Natalya.
Photo set [...]

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Mid-June Pedal-Powered Adventure!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Travis

Greetings bicycle-machine riding lovelies,
I write to you today amid whistling wind and soggy skies, watching the heart-shaped leaves of morning glories flutter.  That can only mean one thing: it’s June!  And that means it’s time for rides, adventure, exploration, and pedal-powered excitement.
Here’s what we have in store for you in the next few days:

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Band of Bicycles at Crest Fest with 3rd Ward.

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Travis

[ June 14, 2009; ]

Info and photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockthebikenyc/sets/72157619796176706/

http://cresthardwareartshow.com/home.html

www.3rdward.com

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