Cyclists of New Haven

A Choice of Vegetables

Photo by J. Travers (NHDot)

You'll notice a few additional places to lock up your bicycle this morning.  In the photograph, that's Allan Appel (left, in fishing vest), from the New HavenI ndependent, writing his story on Department of Traffic and Parking intern Ben Green (right, leaning on broccoli sculpture).  Ben helped to design and install these custom-made bike racks, which are meant to look like a squash, carrots, and broccoli (from left to right).  Ben also helped to integrate the new ParkMobile application into the #Nhvparking landscape.  Jim Travers, the director of that department, shared accolades for Ben's proactive role in the department this summer.

If you're looking for real squash, carrots, or broccoli, then look no further, because Claire's Cornercopia is adjacent to the new bike racks.  In fact they were designed to work in conjunction with the vegetarian restaurant, giving a sense of comprehensive cohesion to the semi-urban landscape, as bike racks that look like vegetables was an intentional decision.

Maybe there'll be a fish rack in front of Miyas, a coffee bean rack in front of Willoughby's, or a pizza rack in front of Pepe's or Da Legna.  Although in that case, I'm not sure how one would lock up their bike to a pizza.

You'll find the new bike rack on the corner of Chapel St. and College St.

Special thanks to Jim Travers for providing the inside scoop pic of Ben with NHI reporter Allan Appel
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Casa Del Bicycle

More proof there's hope for the future (location undisclosed)

The future of bicycle repair and education is here, and no further details are available until we know what the heck is going on.  A fellow known only as "The Goatville Cyclesmith" (seen on streets such as Orange in the summertime) is developing a plan for a state-of-the-art bicycle educational classroom and facility just to the east of Downtown.  It's not ready to start yet, but the man behind it is Joel LaChance, a former schoolteacher who says that nylon string, essentially fishing line, is the best material for transmitting sound along a tin can phone line.

Expect big things to follow, also with the emergence of a new bicycle coffeeshop in the same neighborhood, opened by cycling enthusiast Ryan Taylor.  He intends on opening up in the next few months as well.  Might as well get used to the idea of calling Goatville "Cycleville" because bicycles are going to be big in the future.   Ryan's shop is going to be located on East and State.

Comments:  Would you be interested in learning how to repair your own bicycle at this location?

Bike To Work Friday

The Mayor Johnny D has decreed that you should ride your bike to work tomorrow.  Should you decide to take up this challenge, there will be breakfast at 151 Orange Street, in front of the Devils Gear Bike Shop.

CT Transit will be demonstrating how to use the bus to transport your bicycles.  Video may follow.

Friday, May 17th - 7:30-9:30am
Bike To Work         151 Orange St.

See Calendar for details.

Bike Polo Shenanigans

The "137* Bike"

This is the 137 bike, it's a concept for a bike sharing program.  137 is the combination on the lock.