Category Archives: Music

Bringing the Ghost Bike to Film

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

The central theme of the terrific new movie Hearts Beat Loud may not be about cycling, but it is a critical component of the film. In fact, this may be the first motion picture ever to include a scene with … Continue reading →

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Good night, sweet Prince

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

One of the last photos of this musical genius and icon is of Prince riding his bicycle. Rest in peace and thank you always being true to your Midwestern hometown of Minneapolis-St. Paul.    

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Backtracking by bicycle in the video for “Rewind”

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Here’s a music intriguing music video by the Indie band Flint Eastwood out of Detroit.  It utilizes a bicyclist’s trip being rewound as its primary focus. Terrific song and band! Cheers!

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Vintage 1950s handlebar-mounted bicycle radio

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

Could you imagine trying to keep this bulky, square box safely fastened on the handlebars of your bike? It’s a 1950s Arvin 514Y23-13 AM bicycle radio/horn with a reflector that I acquired in 2013 for inclusion in my transistor radio … Continue reading →

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More images of Ireland

Posted on October 6, 2013 by

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