Gothamist: Video of the Day: Grading Your Bike Lock

robingee

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:32:17 -0500

#6- This isn't a news site, it's a blog. Go to CNN.com

Terrie

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:35:11 -0500

Each of those dorks who locked his/her bike to a tree should get automatically downgraded to a C- and a tire deflated. The locks rub the bark and damage the tree, which is already stressed from all the honking.

sonyactivision

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:14:03 -0500

I got an F for not locking my bike, but an A for covering it in shit.

larskungfu

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:46:09 -0500

Hal is the funniest cyclist out there. He gave me a C.

AnonEMouse

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:39:48 -0500

sore... slow news day, huh?

Nick S

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:26:52 -0500

yeah, this video really works to dispel negative cyclist stereotypes.

drewo

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:55:48 -0500

Bad tree karma Speaking of trees, much of this video was made in or around Petrosino Park, the little triangle of asphalt that has long been neglected and forgotten by the Parks Dept. I noticed this weekend that four small trees have been uprooted and removed from the curb area around the park. One of the trees was dead, but the other three, although still young, seemed to be thriving. Now there's just four piles of dirt. Perhaps this is preparation for new plantings, although the three living trees already there had a good few years start. I've heard talk for some time now about a "Million Tree" plantings for NYC (this chatter is especially loud around Earth Day, as it makes for good soundbytes from our "caring" pols) - but all I seen so far are plots of dirt where trees should be.

jt10000

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:52 -0500

That guy Hal is a very interesting persion

Snoopy

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:22:43 -0500

I've always looked at bikers as long haired dope smoking commie fags. Your picture kind of reinforces my concept.

babyhitler

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:06:40 -0500

I'm so scared of that guy who works at Citi Habitat. I know he's a nice guy and all but his drug use is frightening. Still, he's like ozzie osbourne but not rich and less talented.