Weekly Video Roundup: Right-hook PSA, Red Hook in London, local mountain biking, and more
The best videos from around the web, including a vital PSA from Singapore.
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Here’s how Multnomah County promotes bicycling (video)
“I am so glad I get to share the bike lane with you.”
Dangerous, high-speed pass on neighborhood street caught on camera
Disregard for safety and courtesy on full display.
In new video, Portland Design Works shows ‘Community Works’
Screen grab from ‘Community Works’.– Watch it below – It’s rare that I’ll give Front Page space to a company’s in-house promo video; but I love the latest one from Portland Design Works. The new video by talented filmmaker James Wilson (who has done loads of great work for local bike causes and companies), documents … Read more
Bike N Hike’s new ‘I am Cyclist’ video
Still from video.-Watch it below- Local shop Bike n Hike has launched a new, summer marketing campaign. The first big piece of it is a commercial titled, “I am Cyclist.” The video was shot on location in Portland and produced by Reel Innovative. It features several characters (one of whom is a Bike N Hike … Read more
Best thing I’ve seen all week: Evel Knieval bike commercial
Mr. Knievel, bike salesman for AMF Wheel Goods Before I head home to tend to two sick kids, I thought I’d share an awesome YouTube find. Behold, “EPIC Evel Knievel Bicycle commercial”…
Video: East Portland pump track proves popular with kids
Breathless and tired from riding, this kid is why pump tracks rule.(Still from video – Watch it below) I just watched a video that, in just over one minute, makes the case for pump tracks better than anything I’ve ever read, seen, or heard. The video (watch it below) was shot by Northwest Trail Alliance … Read more
New documentary on RAGBRAI (video)
“A Million Spokes” is a new feature length documentary on the amazing RAGBRAI ride. Check the trailer below:
NYC video goes viral, highlights common bike lane problem
Famed filmmaker Casey Neistat’s latest video creatively tackles the issue of riding in bike lanes in NYC (and getting ticketed for it). It’s so well done that the video has exploded on the web. Watch it below…
PBOT unveils new “Beacon Buddies” animated video
Still from “Beacon Buddies” video produced by PBOT.-Watch it below- The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released a new animated video to educate the public about “rapid flash beacons.” As we reported back in November 2009 the beacons are PBOT’s preferred tool to improve the safety of mid-block crossings. Why? They’re cheap and they work. … Read more
DOT Sec Ray LaHood’s latest “On the Go” talks bike safety, bike-sharing
We’ve got to hand it to US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood. Whether it’s showing panache by hopping up on a table for a speech at the National Bike Summit, or creating a buzz about biking on Huffington Post — this guy understands how to communicate and he keeps bicycles in the limelight while doing so. … Read more
First Look: People for Bikes’ “Bikes Make Life Better” video
Photo from filming of the video in Los Angeles.(Photos © J. Maus) People for Bikes, the national effort by Bikes Belong to raise awareness and support for bicycling, has just released a new video they hope will spread the idea that “Bikes Make Life Better.” The short video, filmed in Los Angeles, uses projection technology … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project