Detroit, reborn as Bike City

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from Grist:


Detroit, reborn as Bike City (VIDEO)

by Sarah Goodyear
7 Jul 2011 5:36 PM


Watch: http://www.grist.org/biking/2011-07-07-detroit-reborn-as-bike-city-video


Wow. This video by Alex Gallegos about people riding bikes in Detroit is just beautiful. Folks of all ages coming together, building community, staying healthy, connecting with each other, making their city better and enjoying their lives -- all through the power of the bicycle.

As one bike-shop owner points out, there aren't a lot of bike lanes in Detroit, but because the city is so underpopulated, there are a lot of car lanes that can be put to better use.

My favorite part of the film may be the guy who lost 70 pounds and beat high blood pressure and diabetes by starting to ride: "I don't have to shoot insulin no more because I ride my bike like I ride my bike."


http://www.grist.org/biking/2011-07-07-detroit-reborn-as-bike-city-video

[SharonRB]

1. Great story.

Just posted a link on my Facebook page.

[Systematic Chaos]

2. My fingers are crossed that Las Vegas will go this way soon.

That or just implode the whole thing and forget about it. :P

[kestrel91316]

4. You'll die of heat stroke or 3rd degree burns most days in Vegas trying to bike.

[Systematic Chaos]

5. 9 months out of the year it's perfect for it.

You might catch an odd stormy day during the winter where a lot of dust blows around and/or it pours rain for a few minutes here and there, but as someone who used to bike or walk a lot of miles around this city in all seasons, I still stand by what I said. All the more so because most people in this town drive like maniacs.

[phantom power]

3. Pedal City?