Tag: bicycle transportation
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Merge, EVO, and SOLID- Bikes from the 2015 Core77 Design Awards
In March, I introduced you to the transportation jury for the 2015 Core77 Design Awards . As mentioned in that post, we had a very talented group, and it was a great experience working with Torgny, Melissa, Rob, and Eric to select the winner, runners up, and notables in our category. Judging the professional and student entries…
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US readers, contact your Representative today
I have a backlog of design related topics that I have been meaning to discuss here at Bicycle Design, but those posts are going to have to wait… at least one more day. This morning, I want to take a minute to mention the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, which was proposed yesterday in…
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Does the bicycle industry need new ideas?
“The bicycle industry needs to move away from unsuitable sporty racing bikes and focus on the needs of non-enthusiasts if cycling is to become a mode of transport used by the majority.” That is the opening sentence in a Design Week (UK) cover story this week (which I discovered via Bike Biz). If you have…
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2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge
I mentioned the winners of the first Oregon Manifest “Constructor’s Design Challenge” last year. For any of you who you missed your chance to submit an entry in 2010, registration is now open for the 2011 Constructor’s Design Challenge. This year’s event, which is sponsored by Levi’s, will take place in Portland on September 23rd…
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Stating the obvious- Commuter bike sales on the rise
Though I generally take what they say with a grain of salt, I subscribe to a few email newsletters that point out design and cultural “trends”. Many of the trend spotters are focused on the home décor and fashion industries, but as you can probably imagine, bicycle content is becoming more and more prevalent all…