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Here are some of the goodies we discussed:

Juiced Bikes - Fat Tire Class 3 bike that David has (RipCurrent S) and likes a lot

Cycling Matters - The absolutely brilliant site created by Mark’s friend for biking in the Philippines.

Victoria, British Columbia - A LOT of bike traffic. Counter had thousands shown today and seemingly everyday

Porsche ebikes - This was the inspiration for our conversation. They’re new and unbelievably expensive and have me dreaming of a Volksrad instead.

Specialized - Daryl’s bike I think??

Biking/Bike Racks/Manila Moves - Mark will have to correct me, but this is the article I marked about it. And Pasig City is installing bike racks in public areas to promote biking as a mode of transport. Daryl thought businesses in Coral Gables had to split the cost for bike racks, but it turns out they are FREE. Even Coral Gables wants to promote biking for transport. Would be really nice if San Francisco wanted to do the same.

Bikes on LA Metro? - Yes - unless it’s a fat tire e-bike and then, no.

Cheap ebike for teens - Schwinn from Wal-Mart

Harley-Davidson ‘Serial1‘ Ebike - I think bike pros panned this, but I think it looks cool and most of our group agreed

Ebike for the masses - Jetson Bolt Pro at Costco for $349.99! I saw an older gentleman checking it out and that’s awesome. More people on bikes!

Mamachari Bike - This is the most awesome, wholesome thing. All these moms hauling their kids on bikes. And if that’s not enough, follow @2wheels3hearts for this mom navigating Metro Manila with her 2 babes in tow.

What is the best ebike for food delivery?

Work bikes - Coaster Cycles is manufacturing bikes for ALL major carriers in the US. If they bring you a package, soon it will be on a Coaster Cycle.

Trikes! - They are an outstanding option for hauling kids and helping the disabled bike too. We just need to ensure that the roads are accessible for them. See here in this video from @tricyclemayor

Bikes for the disabled - Van Raam seems to be the premier manufacturer for a wide range of accessible bikes.

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Some of the great info from our discussion

Talking about your city’s or good cities for Bike Infrastructure:

  • Chicago & Salt Lake City

  • Miami isn’t so safe, but the police ride along for Critical Mass and there is The Underline

  • Tokyo & Kyoto have safe biking and respectful drivers. Unique bike lanes. Mamachari bikes

  • Iloilo Philippines - beautiful and very bike friendly

  • Amsterdam & Copenhagen of course

  • Paris!!

Pedego bikes of San Diego elicited discussion of having rental programs for tourists that are underwritten by manufacturers so that people can really try the bike and part of the rental fee can go towards a purchase.

RAGBRAI - It’s on for July 2021! What is it? RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is more than just a bike ride. It is an epic seven-day bicycling adventure that tests endurance, showcases community and builds lasting friendships. The longest, largest and oldest bicycle touring event in the world it is one-third bicycling, two-thirds fun!

Weel - Self-Balancing Bike that will be released hopefully in 2021.

ANWB - The organization that every country should have. It’s like AAA, but since it’s the Netherlands it was founded for bikes!!

Everyone’s Rideout - the group that had 1000 cyclists biking thru the streets of SF and none of the SF bike advocates knew a thing about it. It was glorious!!

Discussion of Idaho Stops. You know my opinion…