The other day the gf and I were walking through Fort Greene when we came across a brownstone with a makeshift memorial on the stairs.  Flowers, a notebook and pen were surrounding a picture of Aileen McKay-Dalton.  We noted that she had only died the week before.

I proceeded to look up how she had passed away only to find out she had been hit by an SUV on Dekalb Avenue and Clinton Avenue while riding her “pride and joy” Vespa.  Both McKay-Dalton and the driver were taken to the Woodhull Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver has yet to be identified but The Daily News did discover that the SUV was registered to the Department of Treasury and the original case was closed.  It is unclear who ran the red light but a witness says the SUV speed up at the intersection “the way cars sometimes do when it’s a yellow light.”  Currently, there is a petition online to re-open the case and investigate police conduct.  The NYPD stated the would not be investigating or pressing charges as there were no witnesses.

Other sites, including Streetsblog, are reporting that there were at least three known witnesses who came forward.  One of which was a slight distance behind the Ford Explorer before the accident. Tara Simoncic, states “In my opinion, the police were not receptive”.  She asked the police if they wanted her to stay to give a statement.   A police officer at the scene replied, “I have more important things to worry about right now. If you want to go, go. If you want to stay, stay.”

There were two other witnesses, one who had to leave and the other who missed an exam to talk to the police.  The man who left wasn’t asked for any contact information so the NYPD could contact him at a later date.

We encourage you to sign this petition to reopen this case.  McKay-Dalton was the mother of three children aged 8, 6, and 3.

You can look at photos from her candlelight vigil here.

Our condolences to her family and friends.

If you support the Prospect Park Bike Lane and don’t want it to be removed sign this petition from Transportation Alternatives to keep it alive.

Pride Month is upon us and in celebration DOB-C is throwing a Pride Kick-off Benefit Dance Party.

Join us this Saturday, June 5th @ Bar 4 courtesy of Queerespondence and those adorable homos Douglas C. and Lauren G.

$5 Gets you in and a raffle ticket toward a brand new bicycle.  All other raffles are just $1.  Raffle prizes include:

# Goodies from Babeland
# BPA Free bottles from SIGG
# Gift Certificates to Velo Brooklyn (a.k.a Bushwick bike Shop)
# 1-yr membership to Transportation Alternatives
# Dykes on bike-cycles T-shirts
# Gift Certificate to Continuum Cycles
# 2 Prints from our adorable friend Daniel Anthony St. George II
# A signed UH HUH HER photograph via Autostraddle
# Bicycle t-shirt from artist Taliah Lempert
# A gift certificate to the fabulously delicious bar/restaurant Beast
# Bicycle hat from Outlier

And if you rsvp to dykesonbikecycles@gmail.com between today and noon on June 5th you’ll receive 2 extra regular raffle tickets at the door.

20 % of the money raised will go to help the Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Hey Kids,

Sorry for the lack of posts.  We’ve been a bit busy planning this!:

Here are some cool videos to keep you occupied.

The first is a video is by Photographer Sean Stiegemeier. Shot on the Canon 5d.

Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull – May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.

The second was made by aquascript.

Solidarités International: Water talks from La Boite Concept on Vimeo.

Dear Drivers,

Yes cyclist can be dicks on the road but you’re still in a god damned hunk of metal that can do more damage. Try not to hit us on the road. Also try not to drive away when you do.

Meredith of Fucked in Park Slope witnessed a hit and run outside of her home. Luckily she and the guys outside with the cyclist manage to get the plates.

If you see a black pick-up truck with the plates 4028GT call the po po. I’m sure the cops can track this ass-hat down (if they care) Thanks

Much Love

Monday, April 19

4 pm: Big Movies for Little Kids: The Lorax and The Man Who Planted Trees
Cobble Hill Cinemas will be showing two children’s short films: The Lorax (25 min.) based on the Dr. Seuss tale and The Man Who Planted Trees (30 min.), a film based on Jean Giono’s short story. $6.50 admission. Cobble Hill Cinemas, 265 Court St.

Tuesday, April 20
Earth Day Take Action for the Earth Event with Axiom
Join the law firm Axiom and the Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy’s Green Team in a volunteer effort to beautify Brooklyn Bridge Park. 6 pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Main St.

EARTH DAY! Thursday, April 22
10 am-2 pm: Celebrate Earth Day at The Block Institute with lessons for adults and children on the future of natural resources and how we can preserve them. 376 Bay 44th St., off Shore Pkwy.

Continue reading…

Spoke & Art will ride again for Asbury Park’s Night of the Arts on April 17th meet@7pm on the corner of Mattison and Bond (Asbury Park).

http://www.spokeandart.com

***after-party***
Awesome Socks Dance Party with DJ’s Atom Worth, Rob None, Zero and Special Guests.
Dress your feet to impress on the dancefloor. (no shoes)
@asbury park dance and yoga
***Butt Spin and/or Headstand contests may occur

$3 suggested donation.

Dig it.

IMPORTANT: THE AFTERPARTY IS A CLOSED EVENT, YOU MUST RSVP VIA FB TO ATTEND. (there are some rules downtown that we have to follow, it is a formality, if you think you’ll show, just say you are attending here)

POTLUCK: bring a snack and/or beverage of your choice!!!
Night of the Arts ride Saturday April 17th 7pm on the corner of Mattison and Bond, Asbury Park, NJ. Afterwards, the Awesome Socks Dance Party! We will dance to the sounds of DJ’s Atom Worth, Rob None, and Zero at the Asbury Park Dance & Yoga Studio. RSVP via FACEBOOK or by emailing citizen@spokeandart.com .

Benefitting Transportation Alternatives Bicycle Advocacy

May 6th, 7pm
NYU’s Wasserman Center Auditorium, 133 E. 13th Street, 2nd floor

As urban cycling expands by leaps and bounds, how is bicycle culture changing? The image and ethos of commuters, racers proponents of “cycle chic” and outlaw cycling vie with each other to define what it means to be an urban cyclist. Transportation Alternatives brings together leading pundits of bicycle culture — David Herlihy, “Bike Snob” and Caroline Samponaro — to debate the critical bike culture controversies: Do cyclists need to rehabilitate their public persona? To what extent should safety trump convenience and style? Will protected bike lanes segregate cyclists? Is Critical Mass a boon or a liability for the bike movement? What can be done about sexism in the cycling community? Explore these topics at the Bike Culture Summit with our panelists:

• David Herlihy, author of “Bicycle” and “Lost Cyclist” (forthcoming, May 2010), is the foremost U.S. historian of bicycling.

• “Bike Snob,” the popular and elusive blogger, will make a rare public appearance at this event, following publication of his long-awaited book on bike culture in late April.

• Caroline Samponaro, Director of Bicycle Advocacy for Transportation Alternatives, is a longtime New York City cyclist and cycling activist, and is a co-founder of the Freewheels Bicycle Defense Fund.

This event has been generously sponsored by Kona Bikes, Nutcase Helmets, Brooklyn Bike and Board, Mod Squad Cycles, and Spokesman Cycles. Don’t just buy a ticket, support T.A. even more by choosing the ticket and book option. Choose either David Herlihy, author of “Bicycle” or Eben Weiss “Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling” when reserving your ticket. Books can be picked up at the event. All proceeds from the Bike Culture Summit will support Transportation Alternatives’ bicycle advocacy work.

Tickets are $15

Don’t forget to join the Dykes-on-Bikecycles at NYC Pride this Sunday. We’ve got 51 people rsvp’d surpassing our goal for 50 but more are always welcome.

MEET UP:

Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 12:30pm
54th st between 6th and 7th ave

No bike? NO PROBLEM!!
For our Pride Rides we need folks on foot to help hold our banner, hand out flyers and flair, and most importantly take pictures or video tape!
If you are interested in any of this please RSVP here or shoot us an email at dykesonbikecycle@gmail.com.  Let us know!

ALL SEXUALITIES, GENDER IDENTITIES AND BIKE RIDING SKILLS WELCOME!

Join us at Mason-Dixon for the after pride party hosted by the girls @ Autostraddle.  We urge you to purchase tickets beforehand for $12.  Price at the door is $15.

SEE YOU SUNDAY!

Happy Pride!

Here is a plug for the Logo sketch comedy show: The Big Gay Sketch Show. I highly recommend it.

I think this bit can relate to most lesbians.

Laugh and Enjoy!