A lilac coloured frame elegantly entwined with leaves – almost a romantic theme.
Spotted on a bridge over the Prinsengracht – so that’s a tour boat whizzing past in the background.
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Pimp My Bike #16
Posted in bike, tagged bike, pimp my bike on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pimp My Bike #15
Posted in bike, tagged bike, pimp my bike on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In this case the pimping is applied more to the basket than the bike, it’s choc full of plastic tulips!
The full glory of the bike, pink and red frame and a pink polka dot seat cover complement the tulips and complete the look.
Pimp My Bike #14
Posted in bike, tagged bike, pimp my bike on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Since it’s spring it’s appropriate to post a floral-themed bike.
John Lennon’s Bed-in: The Forty Year Anniversary
Posted in Art, Politics, bike, tagged Bed in, John Lennon, peace, protest, Yoko Ono on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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This month is the fortieth anniversary of the “Bed in“, the protest for peace held in Suite 702 of the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. There is a photo exhibition of the bed-in protest in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono used the media attention surrounding their wedding to promote the cause [...]
Pimp My Bike #13
Posted in bike, tagged bike, pimp my bike on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I spotted this elegant, hand-decorated bike in the city in the weekend.
A sample of the artistic detail.
Pimp My Bike #12
Posted in bike, tagged bike, pimp my bike on December 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A bike all decked out for the festive season. Wonder if it will be redecorated with the season – red hearts and pink ribbons for Valentine’s day etc.
Pimp My Bike #11
Posted in bike, tagged bike on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A floral theme; in this case the whole bike isn’t pimped, but the front basket is adorned with flowers;, a profusion of fake flowers.
One bike, two locks
Posted in bike, tagged bike locks, bike theft on October 21, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Bike theft remains one of the most common crimes in Amsterdam – but proper bike locking can deter thieves.
So a huge, city council sponsored billboard has appeared in Amsterdam.
This billboard is on the multi-storey bike park outside central station. It explains how to lock your bike “Park your bike in a rack and use two [...]
Working around a problem
Posted in bike, street scene, tagged bike on September 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Work is being done on the Nieuwzijdsvoorburgwal, the pavements are being replaced.
A couple of people didn’t remove their bikes in time so the workmen hitched them up to the light pole. I think this all happened a week ago – it’s going to be tricky for the owners to retrieve the bikes.
Pimp My Bike #10
Posted in bike, tagged bike on August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This bike is silver, the frame, the pedals, lights and the baby seat are all silver.
Not only will it be easy to find in a parking lot, it’ll be possible to find it on a dark night in the parking lot.
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