http://www.bicycling.com/culture/people/these-young-mechanics-are-the-next-generation-of-bike-repair?cid=soc_BICYCLING+magazine+-+bicyclingmag_FBPAGE_Bicycling__ Culture people These Young Mechanics Are the Next Generation of Bike Repair Don't let their age fool you—these wrenches have some serious maintenance skills By Caitlin Giddings March 10, 2016 Nayla Hale (left), 16, and Khori Wilson, 13, told us about their journeys from repair newbies to master mechanics. Photograph by David Johnson On... Continue Reading →
Vintage Photo Monday
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90-Year-Old Cyclist is Unstoppable!
http://www.bicycling.com/training/age/90-year-old-cyclist-unstoppable Training Age This 90-Year-Old Cyclist is Unstoppable! Lan Yin Tsai, 90, has become an unofficial icon of the 160-mile Bike MS City to Shore ride held each fall in South Jersey. Here's how her bike has helped her stay forever young. By Molly Hurford October 19, 2015 Why a dress and heels? "It's what... Continue Reading →
In fuel-starved Yemen, women turn to bikes
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/women-yemen-peddle-right-bike-1871266777 In fuel-starved Yemen, women turn to bikes #YemenCrisis With fuel running out and Saudi-led airstrikes resuming, a young activist led a group of women out on bicycles across the city A Yemeni woman mounts a bicycle in front of the Saleh mosque in Yemen's capital (Bushra al-Fusail/MEE) Nasser Al-Sakkaf Wednesday 20 May 2015 13:10... Continue Reading →
Don’t ride alone – Come Ride w/ Us! Bike for adventure. Not just commute.
Ride for ladies, women, sistas, femme, trans, queer, gender variant folx. All ages. All levels. All riders. Pre-ride basic repairs offered. Sunday February 21st Noon at Lil Bobby Hutton Park/De Fremery Park @ 16th St and Adeline St Oakland, Ca Short ride to the Berkeley Marina and back or where ever!
Minerva’s Lilies – sisterhood, magic, mothers
http://casimirtv.com/minervas-lilies-personal-portrait-sisterhood-magic-mothers/ Minerva’s Lilies | A Personal Portrait of Sisterhood, Magic and Mothers 4 weeks ago by Alix-Rose Cowie <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/153076417">Casimir presents: Minerva’s Lilies by Amirah Tajdin</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/casimir">Casimir</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> Casimir presents a new short film by director-to-watch Amirah Tajdin inspired by the idea of sisterhood, magic, femininity and heartache. Shot against... Continue Reading →
Kittie Knox – Breaks the Rules
http://www.bicycling.com/culture/tips/we-dare-you-break-the-rules We Dare You: Break the Rules Sometimes, rules are meant to be ignored—as in the case of Kittie Knox, a racial pioneer in the sport of cycling By Nicole Blades December 16, 2015 Kittie Knox was born to a free Black father and white mother in Boston in 1874, when cycling was bursting out... Continue Reading →
This could be us but your bike’s broken!
This could be us but your bike's broken!! Come out and ride! Need repairs? Contact Hard Knox Bikes for in-home or drop-off repairs. Click HERE for more repair details. Ride with us in Oakland!! Get to meet up with wqtpoc bike riders in Oakland. Kids and youth welcome. If you want to ride with your... Continue Reading →