One of Memphis’ biggest problems continues to be its bicycle unfriendliness. Between the lack of bike lanes and greenways, the oblivious or downright hostile motorists, and the fragmented suburban sprawl, Memphis has not lived up to its bicycling potential. But, as usual in this city, where the powers-that-be have failed, the grassroots take the lead.
Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop was founded in June of 2002 with the mission to promote the most energy efficient form of transportation known to science. From the weekend pedaler to the worker looking for a cheap commute, the shop has helped more than 1,500 people build or rehab a bike to fit their needs. The community that has grown up around the shop was given a huge boost this year when Memphis was chosen to be one of the hosts for the 2009 Bicycle Film Festival. Today, Revolutions stays true to its original mission: teach a man to ride, and he’ll go where he wants.
Music - “Never Enough” by Pezz
Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop
Bicycle Film Festival
Anthony Siracusa
Kyle Wagenschutz
Pezz
On a side note, when I went to film all this bike stuff, I felt compelled to make sure that I did all the filming on my bike. Woot!
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