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Dishwasher, OWNED by bike

2010-05-03T08:05:00.003-05:00

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Have Bike. Will Deliver.

2010-03-15T16:22:00.003-05:00

Sustainability in ACTION one bike delivery at a time. Now delivering in Midtown, within 2 miles of 41/Yale, Promenade Mall, OU Schusterman. Will pick up restaurant food, beer, groceries and LEGAL pharmaceuticals. Delivered by bike right to your door. Big FAT cheesy grin GUARANTEED! Tips fuel cycling projects, bringing pieces of Portland to Tulsa, one delivery at a time!

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Top Ten Reasons Why Tulsa Should Be Platinum Bike-Friendly City, NOT Bronze

2009-05-20T18:58:00.000-05:00

1) Under the authorities both Oklahoma State Statutes, Title 47 and Tulsa Revised Ordinance, Chapter 37, there are almost 5,000 bike lane miles WITHIN City limits; (Engineering)

2) According to a recent Complete Our Street study, there are over 100,000 non-motorized Tulsans, 20% of the commuting public, exceeding Portland's measly 6% ridership;

3) The City's Public Works Department has expended all of its federally allocated funds specifically for non-motorized travel on non-motorized-only trails; (Engineering)

4) It is also Public Works policy to include wide outside lanes during the preliminary design of roadway projects; (Engineering)

5) Instead of ghetto-ing bike issues into the traditional bicycle advisory committees, the City discusses bike issues within the larger context of the Tulsa Transportation Advisory Board;

6) As the Ozone Alert season gets underway, cycling will be a major player in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) to achieve attainment for air quality by March 2013;

7) Tulsa voters elected two active cyclists to the City Council;

8) Bike-to-Work Day always enjoys increased attendance every year;

9) Tulsa Municipal Judge Burk Biship held that bicycles are exempt from the minimum speed rule, because bicycles, operated as human-powered vehicles, can not operate at the posted minimum speed. Bicycles allowed on all controlled-access roadways, except where prohibited on the turnpikes.

10) Last, and certainly NOT the least, Biker Fox RULES!

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Top Ten Pedalpalooza Picks

2009-05-05T18:45:00.002-05:00

With Portland Pedalpalooza just around the corner, 11-27 June, here's the top ten picks:

1) World Naked Bike Ride! 13 June

2) NoPo Sunday Parkways 21 June

3) Multnomah County Bike Fair 27 June

4) Bowie v. Prince Mobile Dance Party 19 June

5) Cirque du Cycling Parade 13 June

6) Bike-In Movies at Hawthorne Hostel 26 June

7) Breakfast on the Bridges 26 June

8) Loud and Lit 26 June

9) Celebrate Waterbreak 23 June

10) Homeless Hotspots 14 June tied with Bikini Bike Wash 24 June

Apologies to the other 112 EQUALLY amazing rides that didn't make the list for whatever reason. Hey, it's the top TEN, right?

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How to Roll the BA, WITHOUT Really Trying

2008-08-13T20:40:00.002-05:00

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Go Greyhound, and Leave the Stabbing to US!

2008-08-06T16:06:00.001-05:00

By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press Writer 36 minutes ago

TORONTO - Greyhound has scrapped an ad campaign that extolled the relaxing upside of bus travel after one of its passengers was accused of beheading and cannibalizing another traveler.

The ad's tag line was "There's a reason you've never heard of 'bus rage.'"

Greyhound spokeswoman Abby Wambaugh said Wednesday a billboard and some tunnel posters near a bus terminal in Toronto are still up and would be removed later in the day.

"Greyhound knows how important it is to get these removed and we are doing everything possible," Wambaugh said. "This is something that we immediately asked to be done last week, realizing that these could be offensive."

Vince Weiguang Li, who immigrated to Canada from China in 2004, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old carnival worker Tim McLean. He has yet to enter a plea.

Thirty-seven passengers were aboard the Greyhound from Edmonton, Alberta, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, as it traveled at night along a desolate stretch of the TransCanada Highway about 12 miles from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Witnesses said Li attacked McLean unprovoked, stabbing him dozens of times.

As horrified passengers fled the bus, Li severed McLean's head, displaying it to some of the passengers outside the bus, witnesses said.

A police officer at the scene reported seeing the attacker hacking off pieces of the victim's body and eating them, according to a police report.

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How to Roll a Busy Two-Laner, WITHOUT Really Trying

2008-07-30T19:34:00.007-05:00

1) Move TOWARD the double-yellow, AWAY from the motorist's blind spot on the right side;
2) Wave motorists through on the right;
3) Quit impersonating the 'MO in spandex. Be VISIBLE!

Joe, THANKS a million for holding the v-cam! Suckaaaaaaaaaa!

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Cop Gone WILD, 29 July 2008

2008-07-30T18:42:00.001-05:00

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Help Wanted: Bike Delivery Drivers

2008-07-29T10:46:00.003-05:00

Joe Momma's Pizza wants to hire bicycle delivery drivers to deliver pizzas from the new Downtown location. They want apps in August. So, what are the job requirements? Hmmmmm.....let me guess: 1) Nab lotsa tips; 2) See #1; 3) See #2. Actually, I looked up other bike delivery driving outfits.

It's probably not a bad gig, especially if you impersonate the Playboy Playmate of the Month. But, PLEASE, no Santas need apply. ALREADY dun to DEATH.

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Bicycle Music Festival

2008-07-18T15:42:00.001-05:00

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Down-low GLOW!

2008-07-18T15:37:00.000-05:00

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Rice Likes BIKES!

2008-07-13T14:35:00.002-05:00

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Portland Bike Parking

2008-07-10T18:21:00.003-05:00

One of the most ANNOYING chores of biking PDX is finding parking. I suppose it's probably a nice problem to have. Too many bikes, NOT enough parking. The mentality is the same as for car parking. If you build it, they will come.

This shot is at the corner of 10th and Couch. It's really not this bad. This shot is just a bunch of zoobomb bikes racked up for the next suicidal zoobomb event.

While on a visit to this PDX bike shop specializing in zoobombers, this shot is the quintessential zoobomber, if there is such a dude.

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How to be a Jerk, WITHOUT Really Trying

2008-07-10T18:12:00.006-05:00

On the way back from the bus station, I stopped at the local QT for a sandwich and drink. There was NO bike parking. I could have simply leaned my bike against the outer wall. There was plenty of space. But, what the hell? I simply squatted a car parking space, to deny some other jerk the spot. I hope QT is taking NOTES on How to do Bike Parking, WITHOUT Really Trying.

Next time, I'm bringing a lawn chair to do a REAL parking spot squat.

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What Works.

2008-07-09T15:12:00.000-05:00

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The Ice is Melting! The Ice is Melting!

2008-06-27T11:52:00.000-05:00

Robert Roy Britt
LiveScience Managing Editor
LiveScience.com Thu Jun 26, 10:55 PM ET

Arctic sea ice could break apart completely at the North Pole this year, allowing ships to sail over the normally frozen top of the world.
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The potential landmark thaw - the first time in human history the pole would be ice-free - is a stark sign of global warming, according to an article Friday on the web site of the The Independent, a London newspaper.

"Symbolically it is hugely important," said Mark Serreze of the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center in Colorado. "There is supposed to be ice at the North Pole, not open water."

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Easter Bunny on a Bike!

2008-06-22T22:20:00.001-05:00

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PDX Pedalpalooza!

2008-06-11T10:35:00.020-05:00

Outdoor Mobile is proud to send Tulsa's very own Santa to the Portland Pedalpalooza! Santa will arrive at the PDX Greyhound Station, 550 N.W. 6th, on Friday, 12 June, at 1645 PDT. Immediately upon arrival, Santa will bike in the SantaCon Critical Mass.

Stay tune to this post for pix!

PDX Dispatch, 2344 PDT, 19 June---I'm finally able to get to a wifi'd connection. There is a HUGE backlog of blogging. It has been backed by all the kewl PP stuff I NEED to do. Be that as it may, here goes.

Portland DESERVES the League of American Wheelmen's Bicycle-Friendly City Platinum status. Before PDX pats itself on its collective back, there is baggage. As one keynote speaker noted, PDX now finds itself playing in the Olympics of the world's most bike-friendliest cities.

PDX has certainly come a LONG ways. But, it still has a long way to go.

Northbound M.L.K., PDX.

The Greyhound bus finally rolled into PDX on Friday the 13th. And, true to it's reputation, strange stuff, annoying stuff happened. My trusty Bike Friday was still somewhere between KCMO and Boise, Idaho. Whatever.

I missed the SantaCon Critical Mass. But, somehow, managed to win the lottery for a nice warm bed at the PDX Rescue Mission. The hostel on Glisan had no vacancies. I am doing PP on not just a half-baked, last minute whim on Wednesday the 11th. It was more like a quarter-baked proposition with the attendant budget.

Ok, so it will be an adventure. I need to do more research into homelessness for another project anyways. Whatever.

At 0500 Saturday the 14th, I got the B-Friday and rolled to the day version of WNBR to start at 1400. At 1330, five men including myself were looking at each other. The questions: Is this all that's gonna show? And, more importantly, who's gonna strip first?

At 1350, a whole swarm of bikers showed up. Immediately, the clothes went OFF. At 1400, WNBR hit the road. I stayed behind, fully clothed, with camera in hand, incredulous at the reality of the spectacle. In Oklahoma, the naked spectacle would have netted the whole group FELONY indecent exposure and branded for life as registered sex offenders.

What more should I say about WNBR, World Naked Bike Ride? OFF da FRIGGIN' hook! I am one of those people who don't find a whole lot of enjoyment from biking naked, unless the possibility exists for getting arrested. There seemed to be little chance of the PDX Police Bureau busting over 1,000 naked bikers.

The official PDX ordinance on public nudity is naked, ok. Doing the dirty, while naked is NOT. Of course, Oregon statutes do not criminalize public indecency. Free speech and all that.

I arrived early for the pre-party. It was the usual crowd of the insiders, friends of friends, and lost souls who really needed some assurance and support from some stranger, playing the Booze Nazi. That was me.

The automatic reaction of whoever is in charge of whatever PP event is to put the early birds to work as volunteer. That seems to be how stuff gets done around here. So, I'm game.

Someone assigned me to keep the alcohol out of certain areas. No cameras, either. I was not going to break that rule again. During the daytime version, I committed the worst faux pas. I clicked pictures of naked people in public while I was fully clothed. On the nighttime version, professional photographers went briefless while clicking. That image will haunt me for sometime.

As Booze Patrol, I really didn't have much to do, except to encourage the few wandering souls without a friend for naked support. 1,000 drunken motorcyclists in one place are sure to cause a whole lot of problems. But, 1,000 drunken bicyclists just get naked.

Jonathan Maus of BikePortland introduced himself to me. As a professional journalist, I am sure he is fairly jaded. But, even he commented, "This is CRAZY!"

The actual ride went on for an hour, beginning from an industrial warehouse, in the Northwest. Since I didn't go, and fully clothed, I assumed the ride meandered around the condo district, 23rd Street restaurant row, and Downtown. Even the homeless were taking about WNBR the next day.

Next day came soon enough at 5 a.m. I did not sleep. After WNBR wrapped up, I rode around town in the early a.m. as the sun rise. I needed to crash somewhere. And, finally, hit the grass near Lovejoy Station, a rent-control condo development.

One of the burning PDX issues beyond bicycle access is housing. Developers can't seem to build condos fast enough in Downtown. There are not enough beds for the homeless.

A few weeks prior, the homeless encamped at City Hall to make their presence known. The lame duck Mayor Potter and cronies tolerated the direct action, until the public defecations finally got out of hand.

Apparently, the bicycle community inspired the homeless direct action. After bicyclists took over City Hall for one of their street parties, other groups got the same idea. 2,000 students protested the war in the Spring.

PDX has a weak Mayor form of municipal government. City Commissioners are elected at-large. With enough warm bodies, just about any local special interest mafia group can make significant changes, sometimes to the annoyance of the rest of community. Everybody needs a high threshold to stay sane.

Sanity is certainly not a virtue when City Hall kowtows to the bicycle community. PDOT is on their way to increasing the number miles of bike lanes. While they seem to be fairly benign, bike lanes created their own set of problems of the legal variety.

Bike boxes are probably over-the-top for an Okie used to just cutting to the front of the traffic jam at the traffic lights. The danger is in the civil courts. If a bicyclist is not in a bike lane or bike box during a collision with a motor vehicle, he/she may not be entitled to damages.

22 June:
I am totally sloshed on red wine, blogging from a free hotspot, BeulahLand on the corner of 28th and Burnside, PDX. I am waiting for Harold and Kumar to start at 2145. I left my cam at Angela's place. It has all the pictures from today's Sunday Parkways. I'll post the pix later. So, stay tuned, people.

Right now, I am like TOTALLY sloshed. It's kinda hard to type. If you guys have pix of the silly Santa rolling today, BRING it! I got to ride not just one, but two, tandem 'bents. OMG! WHAT a HOOT! Thanks a whole bunch, Aaron! I'm like TOTALLY hooked on 'bents now. I NEED one that folds and goes into a Samsonite suitcase.

I bet BIKEPORTLAND will probably scoop me with today's Sunday ParkWays. I hope Jonathan is about as sloshed as I am. Probably not, DAMMIT.

I am gonna deferred to BIKEPORTLAND for the write-up. I am like so SLOSHED! Keep the comments comin', people!

23 June:
Most of my day was used on recovering from Sunday Parkways. I must have done 4 or 5 six-mile laps over the course of six hours of closed off streets. Then, I bought 5 liters of red wine, got drunk, and went to bed.

If Pedalpalooza is such a dream vacation, there is still an element of Portland that reminds me of Tulsa. IGNORANT motorists and talk show hosts insisting bikes don't belong. More than the usual number of motorists got a bit too close. I had to really stick out my arm out to make sure they didn't get closer, unless they intend to kill me.

Within the various PP group rides, motorists pretty much behave. But, some motorists want to push the issue when there's an assertive single biker in their way. I'm trying not to hang on to the baggage so I don't pass the crap onto the next hapless soul.

It has occurred to me that one of the reasons why PDX bike activists insist on bike lanes is because they are too nice. They really don't want to 'impede' motorists. There are many times I actually feel for motorists who are stuck behind the various rides.

These rides can get pretty big, take up the whole road, like an 18-wheeler. Yesterday, there must have almost 12,000 on the Sunday Parkways route for six hours.

The great cultural feature of Portland is the diversity of bikers, beyond spandex. Which translates into a wide diversity bikes and bike shops. There is enough bicyclists to support niche retailing. It's not just racing and spandex.

I've noticed a number of purists who have no intentions of exporting their culture. Much of the niche trade stays local. If, by some chance, some aspect of the culture is exported, it's only by accident. The fixie culture is like that.

The tallbikes have made it out of town. Next up are the zoobomb bikes. But, I really need to get with writing for Street Roots. I can't help feeling there's a HUGE connection between housing and transportation.

It is especially obvious in PDX. Every morning, I pass the makeshift encampment of the address-challenged sleeping on the concrete sidewalk. Portland City Ordinance allows overnight camping for people in line to get the early tickets for special events and first dibs to the latest and the greatest electronic loot at big boxes like Best Buy. City ordinance allows street encampments when the Mayor declares an emergency.

Obviously, there is an emergency. There's not enough housing. The City also criminalizes sitting and lying in public places, the so-called anti-sit/lie ordinance. Just because cops wake up some address-challenged person doesn't make the homeless problem go away. It simply makes the person wander around like a zombie and adds to degradation.

As I enjoy the wonderful experience of doing the Portlandish thing, selling Street Roots, on street corners, it occurred to me that the City could either work with the homeless or against them. What goes around, comes around.

If the City cracks down on street encampments further, the reaction will be like several thousand small slivers of glass slowly opening new wounds. It's really not beyond the imagination the homeless will react with small daily acts of passive-aggression. It could either be positive or negative. What will City Hall decide?

Another random thought: One of the really interesting problems bicyclists have in PDX is the shortage of bike parking. Yes, Fred Meyer's Grocery is surrounded by the typical free auto parking. But, there are not enough parking for the crush of bikes at many retailers.

There's also the added danger of bike-on-bike collisions. Be prepared to watch not only for cars, but, also another bike speeding at you from either the right or left at the intersection. They are going fast enough to do major damage. I wonder how the personal injury lawyers will handle that first one.

To Portland's credit, City Hall Tulsa will be asking voters to tax themselves more, $2 BILLION, to pay for street repairs. In the face of the upcoming $6 gas, not one dime for transit, biking, or walking. Though I will be voting NO Road Tax, I think the whole scam is GENIUS. Gooooooooo, Tulsa!

27 June, PDX:
I am in my Backspace "office," Downtown PDX. Catching my breath before leaving for Eugene Sunday afternoon. There are a boat load of pix on my camera I have not uploaded on flickr. So far, I've managed to submit two stories for Street Roots. Hopefully, they publish them, making lots money for fellow vendors to enjoy my spontenous largesse. There are two more in the pipeline. I will only get to read them online.

I am about to wrap things up here in PDX. It's been a whole lotta fun. Lotsa learning. Lotsa mellowing out understanding the why's of bike lanes and bike boxes. I've decided it's probably best to agree to disagree.

There is a real danger of getting hit by another bike. Driving a car is ridiculously laughable, if it weren't so stressful. Imagine stopping for red lights and stop signs every quarter mile. The average traffic is probably no more than 15 mph, citywide. Then throw in the bike traffic.

And, it ain't the average Tulsa bike traffic, where you might see ONE village idiot impersonating Santa on Memorial during rush, once a month. 10% of PDX are on bikes EVERYDAY. Bikes moved 95% of the cargo and catering for Pedalpalooza. The shortage of bike parking CITYWIDE is ANNOYING.

The danger of getting doored on the major bike arterial is very REAL. I've learned to move toward the double yellow, wave the motorists through on the RIGHT. If there's gonna be a dooring, a motor vehicle will crush the door, instead of the door crushing the Santa.

The most STUPID ride I've EVER done was the Wednesday Movie Bike-in. Almost 100 bikes showed up near Steele Bridge. We jammed the east Waterfront bike path, all the way to some secret location. When the sound machine showed up, I finally got some second wind from recovering from the Tuesday night Rocky Butte up-the-Alp d'Arse Ride.

When the crowd finally stopped as some secret location, it seemed like some alien mother ship was about to land in the field for the gratuitous alien kidnapping. After someone hooked up the DVD player to the projector, endless, annoying rounds of creepy B-movie flickered on screen, before the main feature, Twisted Jezebel Sister Gone WILD.

Somehow, I managed a nap amidst the incessant gun fire and the stupid, over-the-top dialogue on the screen. Everyone got their snarky hoots and howls at the really bad feature. FINALLY, the video crunked out. LOTSA loud howls of disapproval. I didn't mind.

It was cold. I simply got up and invented a new dance move, the back ass-ward scoot. It seemed to inspire other zombies to an impromptu dance party. I finally bugged out for a warm bed at around 2330.

Aaaaaah, yet another BEAUTIFUL Pedalpalooza day to come!

My Top Three PP events for next year:
1) Surveillance Camera Road Show---Footage from public surveillance cameras are largely unregulated affairs. The person(s) watching the boob-tube at the business end probably needs MAJOR entertainment. So let's entertain 'em! Don't forget about the private cams either.

2) The Big Creepy Haunted Ride---Bike to the local haunted houses.

3) SantaCon Critical Mass! 'Nuff said.

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NO Road Tax!

2008-06-06T18:42:00.003-05:00

The price of oil has surged to another record high. It is now selling for over $138 a barrel and high gas prices continue to fuel problems for Green Country drivers.

The News On 6's Chris Wright reports some are even choosing to abandon their cars. With gas prices now averaging $3.74 a gallon in Tulsa, driving is simply no longer an option for some people.

Local towing services say that unfortunately, business is booming.

Until recently, when Michael Townshend went out on a call, it was usually because someone had a flat tire or had been involved in a fender-bender. But these days, it's often to pick up an abandoned car.

"We get a call to come tow the car because they can't afford to put gas in their car," said Michael Townshend of Allied Trucking.

The cars then end up on the lot at Jim Rice's Allied Towing. Some of the cars are in perfectly good condition; they just recently ran out of fuel.

Rice says because the owners can't afford gas, they definitely can't afford to pay several hundred dollars to get their vehicles out of impound.

"It breaks your heart, you want to help them, but we have a fixed overhead going out picking these cars up, so we have to charge them what the state requires us to charge," said Rice.

The phone is ringing off the hook these days at Allied, but it's not just the unfortunate who are stranded.

Rice says some drivers are even taking advantage of their AAA membership and opting for a free tow over paying to fill up.

"They get way out to Bartlesville or somewhere and figure I can get my car towed back and don't have to buy the gas, and some of them can't buy the gas," said Rice.

As drivers continue to struggle to fuel up, Rice expects his lot to keep filling up.

"It's just the times we live in, and it's not good and we're all having to deal with it," said Rice.

Rice claims Allied is not exactly benefiting from all the new business. He says that's because his fuel costs have doubled in the past six months.

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How to Beat High Gas Prices, Without Really Trying

2008-05-11T15:21:00.004-05:00

Tulsa, OK---In response to record high gas prices, former Mayoral candidate Paul Tay teaches a two-hour class now available to individuals, businesses, and other organizations.

In the first hour, the class covers 1) Top Three Reasons Why Bicycle Driving is Safer on Memorial During Rush; 2) How to Tame Tulsa Traffic, Without Really Dying; 3) How to Roll Broken Arrow Expressway, Without Getting a Heart Attack; and 4) How to Beat Roadway Bullies, Without Cops.

The second hour is practical instruction driving a bicycle. Bicycles and helmets will be provided to those who do not have them. Reservations required. Class size limited to 5. Fee is $30 person, less than a tank of gas.

Paul Tay is best known for absconding with $225,000 worth of radio advertising in his 2002 Mayoral campaign. He used a bicycle to tow a large billboard, publicizing his campaign website. The billboard appeared on all major Tulsa streets and highways, including Memorial, Riverside, and the Broken Arrow Expressway. Motorists, ignorant of bicyclists rights, called the radio stations fueling the publicity to feverish pitch.

Previously, he served as the City of Los Angeles first Bicycle Program Manager. He managed a budget of over $50 million and 25 public employees spread out over seven different City of L.A. agencies. In coordination with LAPD, Tay conducted research of bicycle-motor vehicle collisions reported within L.A. City Limits. Other related experiences include Bicycle Program Coordinator for the City of Hollywood, Florida. Driving a bicycle, he surveyed 4,000 miles of city streets for a pavement condition study.

Tay bikes the Broken Arrow Expressway regularly from 41st and Yale to Downtown. He lobbies the City of Tulsa to improve street conditions for bicyclists. Currently, he is organizing Oklahoma Bike Action Day.

E-mail: bikebillboards at yahoo dot com

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How to Get Revenge on Roadway Bullies, Without Really Trying

2008-05-06T17:36:00.003-05:00

Bicycle drivers get a lot of crap initiated by motorists. The general motoring public, cops, and the courts are generally ignorant of bicycle rights. But, the vast majority of motorists and cops leave bicycle drivers alone, unless, of course, the bicyclist is impersonating Santa.

Every now and then, motorists turn into roadway bullies against bicycle drivers otherwise minding his own business of going from point A to point B. So, what to do?

Read carefully. I'm about to tell you stuff you need to know. The stuff NO LCI, licensed cycling instructor, will tell.

A very common bullying tactic motorists use is the mean honk and the hard pass. Here's what to do to get some revenge:

1) Note the make, model, and color of vehicle;
2) If you catch the bully at the red, casually roll right up to the driver;
3) Slowly lower your face and look at the bully directly in the eye;
4) Stick tongue out.

Problem SOLVED. Works great every time. If the driver rolls down the window in a good mood, ask for a dollar. For your troubles.

A less common bullying tactic is the motorist stopping in the middle of the road to duke it out with you. Usually it's because he saw you flipping the bird at him. The idiot deserved it. Don't feel bad. But, you still need to react.

I actually love angry motorists who are so boiling mad enough to get out of their vehicles to do battle. LOVE it. LOVE it.

First of all, once the idiot gets out of his vehicle, the fight is pretty much OVER, in YOUR favor. You, my two-wheeled friend, are now in charge. You are faster. He's the pedestrian.

Put traffic between you and the bully, before you wreck his day with rude gestures toward your crotch. If the man is so mad that he forgets to yield to oncoming traffic and gets nailed, oh well.

There are some motorists who don't get out. But, they still insist on bullying. Bicycles are more manuverable than motor vehicles. Use that fact to your advantage. Pick a gap in the oncoming traffic in the opposite direction. Make a U-turn, going the opposite way. Or hop onto the sidewalk, going the opposite way. You get the idea.

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How to drive a bicycle on the expressway, without really dying

2008-04-29T10:32:00.004-05:00

It is possible to manage the risks of driving bicycles on high-speed expressways. In Oklahoma, it is also legal, unless there's a sign posted prohibiting bicycles. I usually drive on the Broken Arrow Expressway to go Downtown, or eastbound to Coweta.

Even though bicycles are allowed to take a lane legally, I usually roll on the shoulder. On-ramps are not much of a problem to cross, when going straight. Motorists getting on the expressway are looking for trouble before mixing in with the traffic. So, what's another bicycle crossing the on-ramp. All you have to do is check your rear-view mirror first. Flip a final look-see off your right shoulder for safe gaps, and cross.

It's the off-ramps that need some attention to details:

1) Anticipate off-ramps at least a quarter-mile out;
2) On the approach, stick your left arm out to slow traffic;
3) Check rear view mirror for safe gaps, before making the cross.
4) Give a thumbs-up and a wave-out to the motorists exiting behind you.

Exit ramps have speed limits. It's your job to encourage motorists to obey the law by slowing them down. When the exit ramp has two lanes, get into the right lane and cross. Works great every time.

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Tulsa Bike Pool

2008-04-29T10:27:00.002-05:00

Bike pools are an online forum where bicycle drivers meet others who are going the same place at the same time. The idea is to share commutes, break the wind, and provide mutual protection. Kewl.

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Beyond Critical Mass: More Cops Gone WILD

2008-04-28T12:01:00.000-05:00

Published April 28, 2008 by The Oregonian
By STEPHEN BEAVEN

By late last week, six bright green bike boxes were installed, and eight more are on the way. But the biggest changes in Portland's efforts to make cyclists safer are far less obvious.

The Portland Police Bureau changed its policies for investigating crashes involving cyclists and appointed a liaison officer to work with the cycling community. The city, meanwhile, is retrofitting its truck fleet with "bike guards" to protect riders. It also invited cyclists and truckers to meet and mingle on Southeast Clinton Street during the evening commute on Tuesday.

Although the bike boxes and other safety measures were on the drawing board for some time, those efforts took on a new urgency in recent months following the deaths of two cyclists in high-profile crashes in October.

Now the city and the cycling community are working more closely to put new policies and equipment in place to make bike lanes and intersections safer for two-wheeled commuters.

"Those two deaths were a catalyst for positive change," said Mark Ginsberg, an attorney who is chairman of the city's bicycle advisory committee. "It has definitely accelerated."

Capt. Larry O'Dea, who heads the Police Bureau's traffic division, plans to meet with attorneys, judges and cycling advocates in May to better understand language in several bike-related state laws. The bureau has appointed an officer who used to be a bike messenger as a liaison to the cycling community.

O'Dea also has begun talking with members of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and regularly attending bicycle advisory committee meetings.

"In being at all these meetings, I'm getting very strong feedback from the bicycle community," O'Dea said. "They want a good relationship with the Police Bureau."

Perhaps the biggest change at the bureau came in February when Chief Rosie Sizer issued an executive order that changed the policy for investigating crashes involving cyclists, as well as pedestrians, skateboarders and others defined as "vulnerable road users."

Before, there was no separate standard for crashes involving such users. Investigations were mandatory only if there were serious or life-threatening injuries.

Now any collision in which a cyclist is taken to a hospital by an ambulance is investigated. The traffic division investigated nine such crashes involving cyclists last month, compared with five in March 2007, O'Dea said.

Ginsberg credits the bureau for building a better relationship with cyclists, adding that it was especially helpful for officers to hand out educational brochures instead of tickets when the bike boxes were initially installed.

But he'd still like to see the bureau pursue reckless and careless drivers more aggressively, even if cyclists aren't injured. O'Dea said he has already asked the Bicycle Transportation Alliance for help in determining where the bureau should focus its efforts.

Cyclist Tim Calvert said he's glad the city is listening to the cycling community and taking even incremental steps to make the streets safer.

The bike boxes are an especially vivid reminder of the changes Portland has undertaken in recent months.

"I think anytime bicycling is elevated on the street level to a more equal status with cars," Calvert said, "it helps both the drivers and cyclists acknowledge that they're both commuters, and they're both trying to get to work safely."

Stephen Beaven: 503-294-7663; stevebeaven@news.oregonian.com

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Habitat for the Homeless

2008-04-27T17:48:00.004-05:00

Bike billboards also serve as basic shelter, transportation, and income for the homeless. Enclosed on all sides by coroplast is a very nice, fairly warm, and dry portable sleeping space.

Look for HftH at the Living Arts ArtCar Weekend, 15-18 May.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Tech Support From Hell

2008-04-22T22:07:00.001-05:00

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Advertiser Spotlight: HOT OILY 4 HAND MASSAGE

2008-04-22T21:06:00.001-05:00

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Oklahoma Bike Action Day

2008-04-22T20:42:00.002-05:00

Oklahoma Bike Action Day occurs the second Monday in February of every year. Concerned bicycle drivers from across the State gather at the State Sausage Factory to meet with their State sausage makers and educate them on relevant bicycle issues. Hopefully, the resulting sausages will taste BETTER.

The first annual OK BAD is set for 9 February 2009.

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Product Spotlight: Up With Bikes! T-Shirt

2008-04-22T20:40:00.002-05:00

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One Day. One Million Bikes

2008-04-18T17:30:00.005-05:00

On 8 August 2009, one MILLION bicyclists will take to the roads of America, Woodstock on two-wheels. If you are a bike blogger, post the banner on your site. Stay tune for more.

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The Official Bike Billboard T-Shirt!

2008-04-16T16:35:00.005-05:00

Unless our clients want us to wear their uniforms, our BB drivers wear this T-shirt to make some extra cash. It has been thoroughly tested. Guaranteed to work, or your money back! Limitations apply. E-mail bikebillboards AT yahoo dot com for details. Buy it here, NOW!

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Have Bike. Will Travel.

2008-04-02T15:22:00.004-05:00

One of the most important part of bike billboards is the driver. He has to know how to take your advertising message, BOLDLY where NO other ads have gone before. In front of motorists during rush on America's most busiest streets and highways. In front of motorists stuck in traffic. In front of your potential customers on busy beach boardwalks.

All you need to do is tell us what kind of campaign you need. Send your requests to bikebillboards AT yahoo dot com.

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Bike Billboards work!

2008-02-25T10:57:00.001-06:00

I own a new French Bistro in Corvallis and I needed some innovative advertising to let people know that my restaurant was new in town. I had one of my employees ride the bike around town for a couple days and after just 3 days we had customers coming in to introduce themselves and welcoming us to the neighborhood while they mentioned that they saw the bike. What a great advertising tool! The reservations have been pouring in since we bought the bike. We've also had numerous people inquire about the bike billboard.

Definitely worth the initial investment of less than $1000. It's already paid for itself 10x over!!

Yannick Merlet
Le Bistro French Restaurant
Corvallis, OR

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The KEWLEST cop on the beat!

2008-01-05T09:54:00.000-06:00

Hey, guys, check this dude out at JOIN TPD DOT COM.

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Oh, CRAP!

2008-01-05T09:44:00.000-06:00

Do you want to make some EASY money to get rid of the Christmas credit card bills, maybe to pay off your favorite bookie threatening to break BOTH your kneecaps, or fly to the Bahamas? Well, go ROB a bank.

Help! Bike Billboards got way over our heads when we agreed to take on JOIN TPD DOT COM. We don't have ENOUGH legs. We need more bike drivers willing to roll on Tulsa streets to promote the TPD recruiting effort, JOIN TPD DOT COM. You provide the legs, the gas, and a few hours of your exercise time. We provide the training on how to drive bicycles in Tulsa traffic WITHOUT really DYING.

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Bike Amici

2008-01-03T22:01:00.000-06:00

If you are a bike lawyer, send us your link. We'll list your website PRO BONO on the right under the "Bike Lawyer" section. If you know of a bike lawyer, make a comment with the link.

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TPD UDE would LOVE this on Memorial during RUSH!

2008-01-03T21:11:00.000-06:00

Hey, how could I POSSIBLY resist?! :-P

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Advertiser Spotlight: Family Bike

2008-01-03T20:58:00.000-06:00

The Family Cycle

This is the three-wheeled recumbent cycle used by Caribbean and Mediterranean luxury resorts, and preferred for its sturdy frame that comfortably supports two adults and has extra space for two children or several shopping bags, allowing a family of four to enjoy gentle, smooth touring.

Unlike typical tandem bicycles, this single-speed side-by-side cycle has two sets of independent pedals that provide optimal pedal power relative to each pedaler's leg strength, instead of the "one-size-fits-all" pedal cycle circumference which lesser bicycles use.

Each softly padded seat has 2" of temper foam, and can be independently adjusted to fit different pedaler heights for maximum comfort, which the recumbent position gently eases pedalers into an ideal recline for lower back comfort that makes it easier to enjoy longer rides.

The recumbent design also ensures a low center of gravity for reliable and consistent stability through turns, while the omni-directional tiller bar allows either the right or left pedaler to deftly guide the front wheel. The three inflatable tires have high-traction treads supported by solid aluminum spokes, and independent coaster brakes provide confident stops without the need for excessive pushing or leaning.

A removable rear-facing jump seat behind the rear axle accommodates two 80-lb. children or six grocery sacks, and adjustable seat belts ensure young riders sit securely, or shopping bags won't slide or topple. The entire frame is tough 16-gauge steel powder-coated for maximum resistance to the elements, ensuring a lifetime of use. And adjustable, removable vinyl canopy provides shade for all riders. Maximum load is 500 lbs. 64" L x 96" H x 36" W. (210 lbs.) ($150)

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Advertiser Spotlight: Conference Room on a BIKE!

2008-01-03T20:48:00.000-06:00

I've seen this before. But, this is the first time I'm able to offer this nifty little number for sale. With this baby, imagine 86'ing all those BORING staff meetings.

Perfect for the law firm with way too much CASH on hand! This one has YOUR name on it, Erik!

The Seven-Person Conference Bicycle

Why be satisfied with a bicycle built for two? The unique and easy-to-maneuver ConferenceBike, comfortably seats up to seven people, sitting in a circle and biking together for an unforgettable riding experience.

Originally commissioned exclusively for Hammacher Schlemmer, American artist and inventor Eric Staller has created what he calls "a symbol for community, a tool for bringing people together."

Almost anyone can ride on this distinctive trike, so you can use it for family reunions, summer gatherings, corporate retreats, outdoor education programs, or taking the neighborhood along for a ride. The frame has an ergonomic design making it easy to get on and off, and has seven sets of pedals that propel the trike forward via a patented transmission system. One person steers, while all seven riders are free to pedal, or not, as the bike moves along.

The vehicle is easy to operate, with Porsche-engineered steering, hydraulic brakes, parking brake and lights. Hand-crafted in Germany, and built to last, The ConferenceBike safely transports a combined weight of 1,400 lbs. Red paint finish is a durable baked-on powder-coat; drive-train is completely covered for protection against dust and rain. Easy-to-access maintenance points. Best for riding on hard level surfaces. Maximum speed of 15 mph. Seat heights are adjustable. 4'H x 6'W x 8' L. (400 lbs.)(Please add $650.00 to regular shipping and handling.)

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Advertiser Spotlight: Bike car

2008-01-03T20:39:00.000-06:00

Whoa, nellie! This is outta SIGHT! I NEED one of these babies, people!

This is the first human powered vehicle (HPV) to have a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the same material found in the fastest high-performance Formula 1 automobiles, making it the world's most advanced three-wheeled velomobile.

Designed by world-renowned designer Michael Goretzky, the customized vehicle combines the low-impact exercise benefits of a recumbent bicycle with the stability of a three-wheeled cruiser and the aerodynamics of a concept automobile.

The velomobile has a headlight, tail light, and turn signals powered by a rechargeable battery. Please note that special conditions and guarantee limitations apply to this product. 28 1/2" H x 30" W x 104 1/2" L. Wheel base is 53". (60 lbs.)

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Advertiser Spotlight: Belt-drive bike

2008-01-03T20:26:00.000-06:00

Look, ma! NO more greasy bike chains! My kind of bike, fo' shure! This is the three-speed bike that eliminates the rust and mess associated with greasy chain-driven bikes because it employs the same lubrication-free Kevlar belt drive technology used in Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 1980.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Love Your Job. Join TPD dot COM

2008-01-03T13:48:00.000-06:00

Do you want to make MILLIONS? Do you want EASY cash to cover your ENORMOUS Christmas credit card bills? Then, go ROB a BANK! Or, maybe roll BATMobile. Naaaaaaaah.

If you have a rap sheet, or even THINKING about GETTING a rap sheet, then, JOIN TPD DOT COM is NOT for you. Tulsa Police Department is definitely NOT for the faint of heart.

There are murders to solve. Rapists and sex offenders to catch. And, God FORBID, chasing down the silly Santa on Memorial during RUSH.

Yes, there's probably enough blood, failed possibilities, and heartache to go around. But, on a few occasions, there are probably opportunities to let loose your inner SUPER hero. Not too many jobs can boast the thrill of getting shot at by the drunken, outta control, reckless bad guy in a stolen Hummer who takes the whole squad on a wild and crazy 100 mph chase on Memorial late at night.

Hey, how about taking some down-his-luck kid Christmas shopping, without getting the third-degree?

AND, you will get to stalk the Santa in the middle of JULY, while tooling around in a pretty snazzy Dodge! Can't beat THAT.

Bike Billboards is proud to announce our newest advertiser! Bienvenidos, amigos! Through generous contributions from concerned citizens who want to see more bike cops, BATMobile will be rolling JOIN TPD DOT COM on Tulsa streets!

We are working with a sign vendor to get nice signs. The quote for 24"X48" coroplast sign, as shown, is $52 plus tax. The new signs will be SPIFFIER, SPORTIER, and overall pretty KEWL. We also have some pretty good Photoshop geeks and OVER-the-TOP copywriters on board! Bike Billboards SAY it BETTER!

Some pretty kewl graphic that'll BLOW the lid off Tulsa's advertising community. Hey, Tulsa Addy Awards, here comes Bike Billboards! Watch yer SIX.

Your kind and generous donation through PayPal will pay for newer signs and also help defray the cost of TAMALES.

Since the cheap help left the State, the price of TAMALES have gone through the ROOF. BATMobile don't roll too well without TAMALES, ya know. Every four-hour, 40 mile, shift burns 4 TAMALES.

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Get Paid To Ride Your Bicycle!

2008-01-02T16:52:00.000-06:00

Want to start your own media company that will BEAT the socks off 2, 6, and 8?

Want to promote your BIG ideas on BEER budget? Or, how about just making enough money for college tuition? BATMobile is your answer! It gets ATTENTION.

Maybe you want to get some exercise while making some CASH to pay off X-Mas credit card bills. How about making some money going green without really TRYING? Motorists actually slow down to read the advertising.

BATMobile is unique and different than other types of outdoor mobile advertising platform. Motorists gloss over advertising placed on roadside billboards, cheap coroplast signs on the side of the road, and even advertising on buses. But, advertising placed on the BATMobile, aka Bike Across TownMobile, gets attention.

BATMobile is now available for purchase. Buy one, two, or a whole fleet. Each unit is affordable. BATMobile is lightweight to reduce driver fatigue. And, it dissembles and ships easily ANYWHERE. BATMobile attaches easily on ANY bicycle.

*Note: Add additional $99 for shipping and handling of wheels. BATMobile uses standard 20" wheels, available at local bike shops. Also, signs not included. BATMobiles are sold BYOB, Bring Your Own BIKE!

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Advertiser Spotlight: Montague Paratrooper Tactical Bike

2007-12-28T16:11:00.000-06:00

The PERFECT bike for the HIGH-octane guy or gurl who love skydiving, mountain biking, AND paintball wargaming, ALL in ONE day!

Please Note: This item is not available for Next Day Shipment. 2 Day and 3 Day shipping is available. Experience the new X-Series, an innovative bike design made from lightweight aluminum which sports the latest in bicycle technology.

The patented FIT (Foldable Integrated Technology) featured in the X-Series preserves the structural integrity and inherent strength of the bicycle frame design and geometry, giving you a no-compromise, high performance bike. This convenient feature allows you to fold the bike in seconds and stow it in your car trunk, boat, plane or closet. No tools are required to fold and unfold the bicycles.

The X-Series can be folded in a matter of seconds by unlocking just one quick release lever. The folded size of the bicycle is 3 feet x 3 feet x 1 foot. The X-Series was designed to fit your active lifestyle! Tough, rugged, and ready for anything, this mountain bike is dropped from the sky to land prepared for action. The speed of unfolding this bike for riding will blow you away. No tools required to fold and stash in your Humvee.

The Paratrooper comes equipped with front suspension, 24-speed EZ Fire Plus shifters, a compass and heavy duty double cage aluminum pedals to tackle the roughest terrain. The Paratrooper Tactical Bike uses all standard mountain bike wheels and components serviceable at any bike shop.

ADVANTAGES Full-size, rugged mountain bike deployable on almost any terrain. A stealth/minimal signature that is second only to a walking soldier. Off body load bearing = transport of increased loads = lesser reliance on resupply. Up to 75 miles daily range with low/no logistic support necessary. Folds to 36 x 30 x 12 in under thirty seconds without the use of tools.

Easy to transport, you can take this bike anywhere you can even jump with it! Low initial cost with little to no maintenance required. Front disk brakes give rapid and stronger braking power. Equipped with industry standard wheels and components serviceable at any bike shop.

SPECIAL FEATURES Montague Folding Integrated Technology (F.I.T.?): Our patented seat tube folding system preserves the structural integrity and inherent strength of traditional bicycle geometry. Unlike all other folding bikes, there are no wobbly hinges and no structural tubes cut in half. Quick Releases: No tools are needed to fold and unfold the X-Series? Bike. Just open one quick release lever on the top tube and remove the front wheel. Folds in under thirty seconds without tools. Safety Lock: Recessed drop out for quick release prevents frame from folding even with quick release not tightened.

Color Cammy Green Frame Lightweight Aluminum 7005 Series Front Chromoly/Hi-Ten Rear Triangle Fork RST® 281RC Suspension 65mm travel, with disc brake mount Spokes/Rims 14G Stainless Steel Spokes with 32 hole Front and 36 hole Back Black Alloy Rims Tires 26 x 1.95" Off Road Knobbies Saddle Velo Mountain Double Density with Comfort Grip.

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Advertiser Spotlight: InStep Bike Trailer

2007-12-28T15:46:00.000-06:00

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Advertiser Spotlight: Tumi

2007-12-28T15:21:00.000-06:00

Tumi is the leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Since its founding in 1975, Tumi's commitment to design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation has made it the brand of choice for the world's most discerning and demanding consumers.

Today, Tumi's award-winning products range from luggage, business cases and handbags to wallets, writing instruments and watches. I like their snazzy bike messenger bags.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Survey Princess

2007-12-28T15:16:00.000-06:00

At SurveyPrincess.com, users can learn how to do online surveys and earn money and prizes. Everyone 18+ who has a valid US email address can join Survey Princess for free.

Survey Princess has been online since 2004 and is one of the leading names in the Survey space. Survey Princess has helped thousands of consumers learn to make money from their home computers by answering online surveys.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Trikke

2007-12-28T15:08:00.000-06:00

You've seen it on those TV infomercials! Trikke is a media sensation with buzz including the front cover of Time Magazine, full editorial article in Playboy Magazine (for those who read the articles) and even celebrity riders like Jennifer Aniston. Ya think it can tow BATMobile? Naaaaaaah. But, I bet it's a whole lotta FUN!

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Advertiser Spotlight: HelmetAudio

2007-12-28T14:59:00.000-06:00

HelmetAudio has all kinds of pretty kewl electronics for bicycling. Check it out!

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Advertiser Spotlight: WPromote

2007-12-27T18:40:00.000-06:00

Wpromote is one of the world’s leading online marketing firms, dedicated to delivering successful and highly targeted search marketing campaigns for clients across a large variety of industries, products and services worldwide.

Each month, Wpromote drives millions of visitors and generates millions of dollars in sales for our Performance Marketing partners. With each of these unique relationships Wpromote quickly becomes a top referrer of traffic and transactions, which is why we are one of the few highly sought after Super Affiliates in the world.

I made $10 just for signing up!

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Product Spotlight: 20 LED MONSTER light

2007-12-27T18:04:00.000-06:00

For its size, this little MONSTER light packs a PUNCH! I used this pint-size monster light during the power outrage. This little number will BLIND with its 20 LEDs. The housing is tough, polished aluminum. Includes 3 AAA batteries and carrying case.

When it gets dark, I count on this little bad boy to see through the darkest neighborhoods while rolling BATMobile. Wear it on your wrist to wave the light in motorists' faces to get their ATTENTION, even if the street is pitch DARK.

Pictured is navy blue, but it comes in other colors too, including camo. Just tell me what color you want, I'll try my best. But, no guarantees on color choice. $15.00. Shipping, $3.95. PayPal only. Thanks.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Guiding Light Video

2007-12-27T10:19:00.000-06:00

Guiding Light Video pioneered Children's Christian products on the internet. We offer a large selection and secure shopping with an easy to navigate product catalog. Our uniqueness sets us apart from other sites since we are Christian oriented. We specialize in great products specifically designed for the needs of children, parents & educators.

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Advertiser Spotlight: GreenCine

2007-12-27T10:00:00.000-06:00

GreenCine has one of the largest libraries of independent, international and documentary films in the world, plus all the new releases available elsewhere. Plus, our Quick Returns software means customers get their movies faster.

Their philosophy is simple: Movies Matter.

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Rates BETTER than bench ads

2007-12-27T09:33:00.000-06:00

Why just put your ads on a bench that doesn't move? Studies show mobile advertising makes bigger impressions on motorists. For about the same rates as bench ads, as low as $80/month, make your message move and in FRONT of motorists' view!

Remember, in a world full of cars, the killer app for advertising is the bike billboard!

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BATMobile Advantage

2007-12-26T17:53:00.000-06:00

If you are in the market for bike billboards, you've seen all the rest, our competition. My Bike Billboard concept is much SIMPLER.

First, BATMobile, aka Bike Across Town Mobile, is AFFORDABLE for ALL your BIG ideas on BEER budgets.

BATMobile is lightweight. Easier on the gas, aka TAMALES! Less fatigue on the driver. Face the facts, people. Bike billboards are human-powered. That means the driver gets hungry and tired. Actually, probably tired first. A small fact the other guys fail to mention.

I know firsthand what it's like to drive a bike billboard. There's the wind, the hills, and the distance. All take a toll on the motor, the driver's legs. So, BATMobile is lightweight, with only extra weight to keep the whole rig from tipping over in the crosswind.

BATMobile is also low-profile. You've probably seen these HUGE bike billboards that tower over 5 feet, sometimes 6 feet, from the pavement. NOT a good thing when there's a crosswind. BATMobile is low to the street, at the motorists' eye-level.

BATMobile can be towed by ANY standard adult bicycle. Remember, BATMobile is designed solely to carry signs. Large signs. They can be made from coroplast. Or they can be vinyl banners. Perfect for low-cost promotions such as tree services.

Whether you want to buy a BATMobile for your business or just want to rent space for your message, you will get the experience of a REAL bike billboard driver.

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Share The Road Campaign

2007-12-24T16:39:00.000-06:00

Share The Road Campaign is ON! As public service, Bike Billboards has been rolling Share The Road signs on the back, the most desirable ad position. All other signs ride on the sides. As motorists encounter BB directly in front of them, the signs can't be missed!

Help me out, people. Since the cheap labor left the state, hot tamales DON'T come cheap. Whydon'tcha guys pitch in at least 5 bucks through PayPal to keep the signs rolling?

Franchise now available

2007-12-23T12:12:00.000-06:00

Ok, guys, you asked for it. I've got it! You too can own and operate your Bike billboard franchise. To make it easy, NO up-front costs. FREE training. Perfect for college kids, or anybody who wants to stay in shape. Part-time work. Full-time pay while getting exercise! If you don't make at least $2,000 a month in less than 60 days, I'll buy you OUT!

Ask me how at bikebillboards AT yahoo DOT com.

BATMobile back in production

2007-12-23T11:53:00.000-06:00

After almost two weeks WITHOUT power, BATMobile is now back in production. If you recall, BATMobile, aka Bike Across Town Mobile, first appeared on the scene in the 2002 Tulsa Mayoral election.

In its latest reincarnation, it has been completely re-designed. First, it's more affordable, at least half the price of ANY other comparable bike billboard on the market.

It's lightweight. While other bike billboards weigh in at least 40 lbs., BATMobile comes in less than 20 lbs.. Why do you want a lightweight bike billboard? Because you'll save on TAMALES, the OFFICIAL fuel of ALL bike billboarders WORLDWIDE! If you've priced out tamales lately, with all the Mexicans SHIPPING out, you guys know what I mean. DAMMIT, the price of TAMALES has gone WILD!

Also, BATMobile knocks down quick and chunked in the back of a SAG wagon, even a VW Bug. Most other bike billboards need an extra large pick-up to tow it back to home base, in case the driver gets a little carried away and goes out way too far out.

It's easy to get really carried away, because BATMobile is a whole lotta fun to drive. You just might forget to stop and turn around to go home to fuel up.

Send e-mail at bikebillboards AT yahoo DOT com for details on how to get one, two, or a whole fleet of BATMObiles!

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Guaranteed EYEBALLS on your ad

2007-12-19T13:27:00.000-06:00

Don't just put your ad on the side of the road. Put it ON the road, in front of your customers.

You choose the time, location, and message. The bicycle billboard delivers EYEBALLS and customers. Got BIG ideas, but, on a BEER budget? The bicycle billboard is your ANSWER!

Our mobile bicycle billboard can be driven along a specified route or parked in pre-determined areas for optimal exposure at specified times of the day or night– you choose!

Our mobility and versatility make it an incredibly effective advertising tool for businesses of every size and scope, because it brings your message directly to your customers at an exceptional value. Use our mobile bicycle billboard for:

* Grand Openings
* Product Launches
* Recruitment
* Conventions
* Campaigns
* Sporting Events
* Community Events

Everyone from politicians to real estate agents, high school groups to community service organizations can utilize this high-impact advertising venue!

Nighttime illumination, sound, and music are also possible, limited only by your imagination. Costumed drivers also available.

Bicycle billboard works great for this guy. He makes over $100 on EVERY ride!

Let's sit down together and make your customers NOTICE your ad! E mail: bikebillboards AT yahoo DOT com.

Key Research Facts:

* 91% of the public notices advertising on
vehicles. 100% notices advertising on bicycles!
* 96% of respondents noticed the words and
pictures displayed on the mobile billboards.
* 98% of respondents felt mobile graphics
created a positive brand image.
* 96% of the respondents felt mobile graphics
had more impact than stationary billboards.

"Billboard displays using motion have been determined to be the most effective advertising in both product sales and consumer awareness."
The Point of Purchase Institute, Washington, D.C.

Product Acceptance and Research, Inc. (PAR) conducted a study of motional ads for the beer industry. PAR examined sales without any point-of-purchase display, with a static display and with a motion display. The results showed that implementing the motion display increased sales by more than 100 percent.

Mobile billboards resulted in an increase in sales 107% verses a 54% increase from static billboards.
Source: Product Acceptance and Research, Inc

Approximately 30% of mobile outdoor viewers indicate they would base a buying decision on ads they see.
Source: American Trucking Association Study

Mobile billboards boost name recognition 15 times greater than any other form of advertising.
Source: European Outdoor Advertising Association

Messages on outdoor mobile advertising have a 97% recall rate.
Source: RYP & Becker Group

The advertising effect of being on the side of a Tri-Action sign is 4.3 times better than traditional advertising.
Source: Capital Comm. Group

6.96% of respondents said mobile outdoor advertisements are more effective than traditional advertising.

In a world full of cars, the ULTIMATE killer app for effective mobile advertising is the bicycle billboard.

Case study:
In less than a month in the Spring of 2002, a bicycle billboard catapulted a NO-name, woefully UNDER-funded Tulsa Mayoral candidate to a household name. Media advertising experts estimate the next-to-nothing campaign generated over $225,000 worth of airtime on local TV and radio. Meanwhile, his campaign opponents spent MILLIONS more to get the SAME publicity!

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Do NOT try this at home, WITHOUT proper training from a professional. The bicycle billboard routinely operates on public roadways and expressways. If you want to be properly trained to operate a bike billboard business, e-mail bikebillboards AT yahoo DOT com.