Photo by Anthony Rebholz
This is why NYC shouldn't have made it to that top 10 spot in Bicycling Magazine's list of the top cycling-friendly cities in the US. The good ol' NYPD was seen confiscating bikes along the Obama administation's motorcade route this morning. No notices were given, no warnings administered either. They just rolled in and scooped up people's commuters and work bikes. ThisIsFYF was the first one out with the story but you can also head over to Gothamist and enjoy the shit-show in the comments.
Previously:
Bicycling Magazine: America's Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities
Comments
Bullshit!
Posted by: b. taylor | April 22, 2010 3:20 PM
I'm kind of nauseated by this. Granted, I can imagine scenarios where the city isn't given much advance warning of the motorcade route and has to act, in some way or another, to secure it at the last minute. However, what that has to do with commuter bikes? I don't get it.
Posted by: thom | April 22, 2010 3:22 PM
Barack Obama doesn't care about bike people.
Posted by: Andrew | April 22, 2010 3:32 PM
if they're so concerned that the bikes are "secret pipe bombs," then why are they wearing windbreakers instead of full fucking hurt locker gear?
Posted by: blair | April 22, 2010 3:33 PM
should've voted McCain i guess
Posted by: aj | April 22, 2010 3:36 PM
how are they getting them backed ? precinct? fucked up
Posted by: RR | April 22, 2010 3:54 PM
I can't even believe this. Our government is becoming more controlling every day, and stuff like this is seen as acceptable to the powers that be. Pretty disturbing.
Posted by: D | April 22, 2010 4:03 PM
i'm pretty sure its just NYC not caring about bike people not the president
Posted by: Dusty Gorilla | April 22, 2010 4:05 PM
How will they know who owns what bike? And will they be reimbursed for a lock? Surely the nypd is now just as bad as the people they lock up for the same crime?
Posted by: i love bicycles | April 22, 2010 4:06 PM
Ironic.. Obama is there for a speech about Earth Day and they're taking probably the most Earth Friendly way of getting around in NYC. (besides walking.. who wants to do that)
Posted by: Drach | April 22, 2010 4:18 PM
Boooooooo!
Posted by: Luke | April 22, 2010 4:39 PM
nigga stole my bike!
Posted by: anyonymous | April 22, 2010 7:23 PM
That is just wrong! and someone needs to wake up aka
NYPD!
Posted by: Joe | April 22, 2010 7:40 PM
"No State shall...; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or PROPERTY, without due process of law."
Constitution says it: this is simply illegal.
Posted by: Gordon | April 22, 2010 8:37 PM
Where's "Don't steal bikes, bro" when you need him? The fuck.
Posted by: Craig | April 23, 2010 1:02 AM
Bring a picture??
http://gothamist.com/2010/04/23/seized_bikes_are_waiting_for_you_at.php
Posted by: wade | April 23, 2010 1:10 PM
so u condone semi racist comments but u omit mine? i like ur site dude, and i frequent it cuz its a cool site, and ive been riding a track bike for over 12 years, so i enjoy the content u provide, but dont be a pussy.
Posted by: pushakey | April 23, 2010 2:29 PM
? I didn't see your other comment and I certainly didn't notice the "nigga". I've been approving comments via my iPhone and it's harder to read each one before publishing it. Ease up on calling me a pussy too man.
Posted by: prolly | April 23, 2010 2:36 PM
i dig, pardon my loose use of the p word
Posted by: pushakey | April 23, 2010 2:51 PM
I don't think the government is being very controlling, nor Obama hate cyclist, frankly I feel this is a typical case of "bicycle for kids" view.
they're viewed as an unimportant mode of transport that only cost $200 (in their mind), just junk that people can easily buy another day, which is missing the point.
Posted by: Edward Scoble | April 23, 2010 9:36 PM
Looks like things we see here in Brazil: pushing the dirt under the carpet. When the Mr. President go away things return to normal.
Posted by: Renato | May 5, 2010 8:36 AM