Hubkeep

A free mobile app that helps you quickly find a parking spot for your bicycle or scooter. Launching in New York and Vilnius, Lithuania.
Built by @eugenijusr.

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@stevevance It took me half a year to go across town and check out who makes these, but I finally did it. These are called Retention Sockets and are manufactured by a UK company:
https://t.co/Oee1lIRoY4

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Starting today Hubkeep is available on Android too!
Get it here: https://t.co/WweDQm1yLw

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When none of the bike racks are cleared from snow one can always resort to using a good old sign post.

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Casey is back on team bikes! For a moment there I thought we lost him.

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More bike parking should be architecturally sheltered like that. Such a small thing to consider when designing a building, but such a big difference for those who use it.

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A mirror is one of the cheapest upgrades you can get for your bike that'll make your life easier. It's literally a lifesaver sometimes.

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@the_transit_guy More recent rail & tram map with the 2nd metro line.

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@merlinfulcher Oh that's cool, only now did I notice they're different aperture. There are also vinyl and microphone shaped ones somewhere in Kaunas.

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@stevevance Better yet have the mounting bolts safely hidden below ground. Bike racks should be permanent street constructions, not some temporary afterthought.

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@ZWheelz @jahorne Nice way to put into perspective, but what kind of an ebike has a 5kWh battery? Most are like 500Wh and that weighs around 7lb.

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Eliminating just one piece breaks the cycle. However doing so seems ridiculous unless you see the whole picture. And that orange pill is pretty hard to swallow.

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@Tellythecairn @bikenewyork This arterial exit into a residential area used to be a very dangerous place until it was put on a diet with a proper raised crossing.

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@Tellythecairn @bikenewyork Other side of the world, but a very familiar situation. Mirror doesn't do much, feels like you're about to die each time regardless. Narrowing the road down to a minimum and raising up the crossing to cycle path level could help.

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Here are some unique looking bike racks for you to start off the week.

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Say what you want about @CitiBikeNYC, but they make for some pretty damn nice street photos.

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U-rack vs wheel-bender side by side. Guess which one people prefer? Stop building these.

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Agreed, we need more safe bike parking. 🚲

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Finding parking in New York City was bad even before Covid. Now it's an absolute nightmare https://t.co/wMMwNpksWQ via @citylab

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A perfectly decent bike shelter ruined by the fact that the racks are simply bolted to the ground. This is Decathlon, pretty sure they sell wrenches here.

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[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

When it comes to creating modal shift, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of sufficient, sheltered, and secure parking facilities.

They are a critical competent of any cycling network, and without them, infrastructure investments will never fulfill their true potential.

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It’s a great day for cycling! Just like everyday.