Beauty and the Bike

Beauty and the Bike

Welcome to the KZread channel of Moving Films. We began our life in 2009 in Darlington with the project Beauty and the Bike. Being happy cyclists ourselves, we realised that girls and women in Britain rarely use a bicycle, whilst a bike is a must for teenagers in many other European countries. So we decided to document the individual reasons. The website is at www.bikebeauty.org.

Beauty and the Bike was filmed in Darlington, UK and Bremen in Germany. In 2016 we founded a cycling blog for Bremen, at www.bremenize.com. Here we are working with other advocates for a transport transition to make the cycling city of Bremen an even better place to live.

Meanwhile, in southern France, we are documenting the development of a European cycle route, in an area more known for the Tour de France than everyday cycling. EuroVelo8 runs from Cadiz in Spain to Athens in Greece, and passes through La Provence Verte. Eurovelo8.org will launch in 2021.

Platz Da Aktion Nov 2020

Platz Da Aktion Nov 2020

The Cycle Streets of Bremen

The Cycle Streets of Bremen

Bremenize Teaser

Bremenize Teaser

Magic Roundabout

Magic Roundabout

Newcastle Cycling Campaign

Newcastle Cycling Campaign

Homage to Auto*mat, Prague

Homage to Auto*mat, Prague

Homage to Auto*Mat

Homage to Auto*Mat

La Bella y la Bici

La Bella y la Bici

BikeBeauty Deutsch.mov

BikeBeauty Deutsch.mov

Welcome to Darlington

Welcome to Darlington

Beauty and the Bike Short

Beauty and the Bike Short

Trailer

Trailer

Lauren Pyrah's Story

Lauren Pyrah's Story

Harri and Ricarda

Harri and Ricarda

Lauren in Bremen

Lauren in Bremen

Kate in Bremen

Kate in Bremen

Sofija arrives in Bremen

Sofija arrives in Bremen

Why Do Girls Stop Cycling?

Why Do Girls Stop Cycling?

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  • @johnchampion7819
    @johnchampion7819 Жыл бұрын

    It's always going to be a trade off between providing cycle lanes and the costs involved. It's the same in every town and people should be realistic. In Newbury, where I now live, an enormous amount has been spent on cycle lanes and you're lucky if you see any cyclists using them. I'd rather see some of the money spent on repairing potholes, which are a danger to every road user.

  • @charlesmair26
    @charlesmair26 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting place.

  • @eugenegilleno9344
    @eugenegilleno93443 жыл бұрын

    Those people making bad comments have never lived anywhere else to make a comparison - and personally, those people who make derogatory comments are probably themselves the only bad people in Darlington. They are just trying to bring the rest of the town down to their level. 😀

  • @Ganaderiaymuchomasjoseluis1224
    @Ganaderiaymuchomasjoseluis12243 жыл бұрын

    En Colombia la bici es lo máximo. Simplemente amamos la bici.

  • @vikramadoddamani
    @vikramadoddamani3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. After three years.

  • @BeautyandtheBike
    @BeautyandtheBike3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, sorry about that. We're slowly moving over a series of films we make for the Bremen blog bremenize.com to this channel. They have been shot over the past four years, but in future all new films will be uploaded here. Most of them are not time-dependant, so hopefully you can enjoy them all the same. Cheers!

  • @ev4612
    @ev46123 жыл бұрын

    Get your baps out, pet!

  • @nancynicolesummerfield5555
    @nancynicolesummerfield55554 жыл бұрын

    Is there anywhere this is available to rent online? I would like to use this as a source in my research project for my university

  • @BeautyandtheBike
    @BeautyandtheBike4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nancy. The full film is available to buy on DVD at www.bikebeauty.org. We are working on making downloads available, hopefully will come soon. Hope this helps

  • @TSTRRRRRRRHWJWJSIWIWJWJWJWUWUS
    @TSTRRRRRRRHWJWJSIWIWJWJWJWUWUS4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not british but i hate this place and i live here and there are some horrible people here. i want to move to any North England town that is better! crap town!

  • @vidkardavila514
    @vidkardavila5144 жыл бұрын

    Yo tengo 5 bicicletas y las uso todas no me molesta que otros opinen mal al contrario digo pobres son los que no tienen una

  • @jomscp
    @jomscp4 жыл бұрын

    en el RU es la sede de las brompton y ninguna vi. aqui en Mexico ha subido desmasiado el pasaje para 2020 ando investigando comprarme una brompton pero estan por los cielos y es la unica manera que me dejen abordar el metro en la cdmx diario poseo una bennoto plegable pero es mas voluminosa que la brompton y no me atrevo ingresarla al metro aunque no es caro el boleto de metro lo que me hace caro es el pasaje en la combi a 12.50 solo al metro cdmx (22 km) desde ixtapaluca, estado de mexico. por cierto todas bellas en sus bicis.

  • @Franz80
    @Franz802 жыл бұрын

    Otra opción que puedes buscar es la marca Bikerton, son las pioneras antes que Brompton por cierto que tengo una y en Puebla es poco común encontrar alguna rodando. Que bien que consideres andar en bici.

  • @jomscp
    @jomscp2 жыл бұрын

    @@Franz80 Mi bennoto se pliega como las q me haz escrito bikerton. (goglie, porque no las conocia) y para hacerla mas compacta solo las brompton y poderla ingresar al metro, rtp, metrobus, trolebus, cablebus. pero es un sueño todavia ... tenerla aqui en mexico estan $$$$$ y pues ... a lo mejor los valen pero no para mi todavia. seguire cuidando mi bennoto plegable la quiero mucho. saludos

  • @Paul_C
    @Paul_C4 жыл бұрын

    Funny to see just the body shape of those who cycle and those who don't.

  • @amanduswestin9211
    @amanduswestin92115 жыл бұрын

    People in Darlington need to find out about this serial abuser so I'm going to share this link in the comment section of videos, post etc on different social media that have any connection to Darlington and I ask you who reads this to do the same! kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2Zt2c2BcrOumbw.html

  • @brucewmclaughlin9072
    @brucewmclaughlin90725 жыл бұрын

    A helmet keeps your head round when your neck is broken. I broke my helmet when I landed in a ditch having too much speed on a corner . Helmet broke, not my scull , so yes it is your choice to wear or not wear a helmet.

  • @UltimatumNo5
    @UltimatumNo55 жыл бұрын

    I think one of the clear problems with this documentary is their commentary on the behaviour of British motorists when driving around cyclists. Sometimes, there is frankly not enough space for bicycles, pavements and cars - shared spaces which have revolutionised Darlington town centre are an improvement, and while I agree it is safer for cyclists to be away from both pedestrians and people, the road is better with comparable speeds. Cyclists should also take responsibility for wearing high-vis gear, safety gear and learning highway code. I live in London now - bloody nightmare and feel far more unsafe where they have bicycle lanes on road. WTF

  • @patricksymo3816
    @patricksymo38166 жыл бұрын

    Nice place, bad people

  • @sabrinabrazzil
    @sabrinabrazzil6 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5enrZh9lZu6hsY.html

  • @litalino273
    @litalino2736 жыл бұрын

    Todo esto es muy bonito e inspirador pero actualmente las leyes no protegen al ciclista En mi país es raro el mes que no atropellan mortalmente a alguno y el conductor por ir bajo sustancias que alteran su comportamiento en menos de 24 horas ya están en casa Es muy triste ver lo barato que sale una vida humana

  • @xmiXTO
    @xmiXTO6 жыл бұрын

    Lindas!!!

  • @iuriiilin6567
    @iuriiilin65676 жыл бұрын

    Safe yourself and children on the road for few dollars. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lquLqbB8qdrgls4.html

  • @cameronryder617
    @cameronryder6176 жыл бұрын

    I live in darlo I ride my bike every where and never have the problems there complaining about

  • @debo2518
    @debo25186 жыл бұрын

    Cameron Ryder its a perfect town isn't it.

  • @thatguywithacomputer3107
    @thatguywithacomputer31075 жыл бұрын

    @@debo2518 it's not

  • @lftdv
    @lftdv6 жыл бұрын

    Moving away from Darlo is the best thing i've ever done, I have memories of growing up there that I cherish but they are because of my family and friends, nothing good ever happens there, shit town full of shit people.

  • @scotty8949
    @scotty89495 жыл бұрын

    Mickey Luv 😂 Good riddance. Sounds like what you don’t know could fill a library 📚

  • @memeagain4106
    @memeagain41065 жыл бұрын

    I'm from London and met a beautiful woman from Darlington, she had lived in London for a few years.... shes lovely.. better then the shallow trash that we get in London

  • @UltimatumNo5
    @UltimatumNo55 жыл бұрын

    Bye bye, won't miss you.

  • @dragonwingsandtail
    @dragonwingsandtail6 жыл бұрын

    Not a single one wearing a helmet, and if they fell off it would be someone elses fault! *rolls eyes*

  • @dragonwingsandtail
    @dragonwingsandtail6 жыл бұрын

    More to the point, at least nobody stole their bikes when they left them not locked up

  • @jonsanchezavendano4895
    @jonsanchezavendano48957 жыл бұрын

    Una historia cierta y preciosa, que chicas mas valientes y libres. seguir con la bici, yo vivo en mi pais Eusklaherria y hay muchos caminos de bicis, en Euskera ( Bidegorris ) .

  • @jonsanchezavendano4895
    @jonsanchezavendano48957 жыл бұрын

    Y ami me encanta ir en binci. tengo mi propia mountain bike, al vivir en un pueblo de 4.113, mi pueblo Ugao, voy asta la ciudad 12 km en bici si quiero comprar algo alli, quedar con mis amigos o ver la ciudad

  • @jonsanchezavendano4895
    @jonsanchezavendano48957 жыл бұрын

    mi bici es una TopBike

  • @jonsanchezavendano4895
    @jonsanchezavendano48957 жыл бұрын

    Ademas mi bici esta personalizada pormi, tiene muchas pegatinas, os animo chicas aque lo hagais, dare un pequelo toque vuestro de personalidad, por ese motivo lo hice :)

  • @dalewildey4102
    @dalewildey41027 жыл бұрын

    They are talking about mandatory helmet laws here. People that want to wear helmets should. As they are free to do so. People that choose not to, should be free to not wear one. Thanks for worrying about others "safety" but it's none of your business whether I wear a helmet or not. We need cycle infrastructure to be safe.

  • @tarquinmidwinter2056
    @tarquinmidwinter20567 жыл бұрын

    Great here in the Netherlands. Motorists are considerate of cyclists because they too are cyclists who just happen to be driving cars at the time. Tomorrow they will be on their bikes again, and will expect (and get) the same consideration from other motorists.

  • @tarquinmidwinter2056
    @tarquinmidwinter20567 жыл бұрын

    Of course high heels aren't suitable for cycling, but then they're not suitable for walking either, and women still walk in them.

  • @madmatmp
    @madmatmp7 жыл бұрын

    The UK isn't designed for Bicycles. Those riders are at such risk. It only takes an idiot and they can and do end peoples lives. Be careful.

  • @sthephaniefiestas8672
    @sthephaniefiestas86727 жыл бұрын

    its perfect! its inspiring

  • @jaydogfooty1720
    @jaydogfooty17207 жыл бұрын

    I bloody live here

  • @katiexoxo3525
    @katiexoxo35258 жыл бұрын

    Good old scruffy Darlo

  • @adamalghattas4662
    @adamalghattas46625 жыл бұрын

    youtu.be/addme/D78SPWKCFLPFBoInfXGOi0XS57Hmmg

  • @eugenegilleno9344
    @eugenegilleno93443 жыл бұрын

    Katie Xoxo ....have you lived anywhere else ? Darlington is a better place to live than Stockton or Darlington by far.

  • @BoilerRoom4
    @BoilerRoom48 жыл бұрын

    "Liberating" was the word that made me weep (on the inside). Here in Australia, Mandatory Helmet Laws have all but killed cycling. I'm sure that the women featured in this video would not cycle if they had to squash a helmet over such lovely hair. If the issue of MHL's arises in Britain, remember this: It can no longer be sensibly disputed that MHL's reduce cycling rates among all age groups. (This leads to a lack of driver awareness, which increases the likelihood of an accident). It can no longer be sensibly disputed that MHL's have a negative health impact on society. (There is a negative financial impact as well). A typical cycling accident can no longer be sensibly compared to being hit on the head with a hammer. (The "hammer" analogy is used by pro-helmet safety advocates). Well done, Boris! Well done, London!

  • @allgoo1964
    @allgoo19648 жыл бұрын

    Are there pedals for high heel shoes or high heel shoes made for the pedals?

  • @arturothecook
    @arturothecook8 жыл бұрын

    Al final de los 70's yo era el único que iba al colegio en mi bicicleta. Originalmente de una sola velocidad cuando la recibí de regalo. Al tiempo la convertí a 5 velocidades y la usé hasta el final de la carrera de medicina. En mi último día de me ejercicio profesional supervisado en un pueblo lejano uno de mis pacientes que debía ir bastante lejos a trabajar su plantación me ofreció comprármela. Se la dejé un precio mas simbólico que otra cosa. Un par de años mas tarde regresé de visita y aun seguía por allí y luciendo casi como nueva como yo la mantuve por mas de 8 años. Hoy en día voy a trabajar en varias bicicletas. Poséo 5 y una de ellas es Tándem (para dos) luego que me divorcié ya no tuve nadie mas con quien rodar así que la convertí en bicicleta de carga quitándole los pedales, el asiento y el manubrio para que no se burlaran de mi por andar solo.

  • @bertilandreassen9396
    @bertilandreassen93968 жыл бұрын

    Darlington is a nice town. Been there twice.

  • @thatguywithacomputer3107
    @thatguywithacomputer31075 жыл бұрын

    Not really I live in Darlington and it's a shit hole

  • @maxcampbell6247
    @maxcampbell62475 жыл бұрын

    mark1080ponpc how is it bas

  • @eugenegilleno9344
    @eugenegilleno93443 жыл бұрын

    ...you obviously live in the wrong side of town.

  • @davidjohnrobert5336
    @davidjohnrobert53368 жыл бұрын

    @transonicbuoy1 What an utterly derogatory and disgusting comment I was born in Darlington and still live here and there are some beautifully natured people I have many respectable friends and yes there is riff raff that reside in Darlington just as there is in a lot of places around the UK. Your a bigger moron than anybody I have met in Darlington with your small minded views tarring everybody with the same brush you utter prat

  • @WmCRobison
    @WmCRobison9 жыл бұрын

    Because of the title I wasn't going to watch this at first. Glad I did. "What we need is alternative routes so they can get their confidence back, then they can use the main roads." At the moment I am in Vancouver. The bike lanes, protected bike lanes and cycletracks has me saying "DAMM, why did I leave my bike at home. You can see the difference, with people going about their daily lives on bikes, yes there are still lots of cars but traffic better.

  • @miz4535
    @miz45359 жыл бұрын

    William Robison Reply to your earlier comment. If you get people cycling because of infrastructure it does not mean they will be willing to cycle in traffic. The infrastructure is crucial - as can be seen from people who leave the Netherlands and stop cycling.

  • @WmCRobison
    @WmCRobison9 жыл бұрын

    Michal Zadrag I do agree with you is infrastructure by its self is not enough. We also need to do traffic calming, and much better driver continuing education. A couple of reasons I disagree with you. First, protected bike infrastructure is not universal through any city in the Netherlands. Second, the experience of Vancouver: "People who are not confident in traffic will start to cycle in those protected lanes," said Coun. Heather Deal, who is also the city's liaison to the Active Transportation Council. "And then you slowly start ratcheting it up and you see the numbers start to explode." www.cbc.ca/m/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-bike-lane-traffic-hits-record-high-in-june-1.3166162 Riding in traffic is about strength and confidence. Then again I don't think our opinions are that far apart.

  • @BernieCarpenter
    @BernieCarpenter9 жыл бұрын

    This wouldn't work in Australia. Great work Mandatory Helmet Laws.

  • @CountOfWoodlands
    @CountOfWoodlands9 жыл бұрын

    Harri is so immensely beautiful, elegant, lovely and fair.

  • @ladu2104
    @ladu210410 жыл бұрын

    Классное видео! мне понравилось, умничка!) Вообще уважаю труд тех кто делает видео, и ведет свои каналы. Я сама веду канал и знаю, как это непросто - записывать ролики. Так держать!

  • @georgec2894
    @georgec289410 жыл бұрын

    I hope the success of British Cycling has and will continue to inspire both participation and facilities for cyclists. I do agree that helmets are a must - no exceptions.

  • @miz4535
    @miz45359 жыл бұрын

    George Corbin Well then you'll be disappointed. Almost no one wears helmets in the Netherlands. They are no must, they are a piece of plastic that is distracting us from what makes cycling safe: good infrastructure.

  • @georgec2894
    @georgec28949 жыл бұрын

    Michal Zadrag I can partially see your point, but there's lots of instances where it won't matter how good the 'infrastructure' is - you'll be thankful you're wearing a helemet. For example, oily, icy road surfaces; crashing due to the incometancies of other cyclists/road.

  • @miz4535
    @miz45359 жыл бұрын

    George Corbin Promoting helmets decreases the cycling modal share which is more detrimental to health than not wearing one. Look at the effects of Australia's helmet laws. I'm not saying that a helmet won't provide any protection, but what ever protection is does provide probably won't be enough against death or brain damage.

  • @georgec2894
    @georgec28949 жыл бұрын

    Not sure of your precise meaning of 'detrimental to health'. If you mean cycling's low modal share decreases the likelihood people would want to cycle on busy roads (and therefore improve health/wellbeing) then I agree. I don't think it needs to be a law: let the individual decide. Helmets need to be made cool and society needs to reduce the value of appearance (hair etc.) so a larger demographic wants to wear one. Personally, as someone who races, I would never start a race without one - even if I was allowed to! If I'm travelling at 70 km/hr+ down a sinuous, off-camber descent with oil, ice, gravel etc. on the surface I'd rather wear a helmet than sit at home petitioning for the road to be made safer. Why not improve the road-share and infrastructure aimed at cyclist and wear a helmet?

  • @miz4535
    @miz45359 жыл бұрын

    George Corbin I mean that people cycle less so their health suffers as a result due to helmets giving the impression cycling is dangerous and by making it more inconvenient. Of course with your style of cycle a helmet might be a good idea, but most people wouldn't do that. If we are talking about using a bike as a form of transport, then it isn't really all that important. Race car drivers use helmets in races, but not in their day to day driving. aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/true-safety-lies-with-design/

  • @MrLodgey81
    @MrLodgey8110 жыл бұрын

    what the fuck am i doin with my life sat here watching shite like this

  • @CountOfWoodlands
    @CountOfWoodlands9 жыл бұрын

    phil lodge nice girls, very soothing, relaxed music. That's what mattered to me.

  • @barrygrant7638
    @barrygrant76387 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    What do you think of the new Pendleton bikes at Halfords?

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    Interesting how different we are. I agree with everything in the video, but I really get a buzz out of cycling at 35 mph, even to the shops. 15 feels way too slow in comparison :) Hills are the best. Current maximum is 45.6 miles an hour or so. Looking to beat 50 at some point.

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    comfort position.

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    Actually girls will prefer the Dutch bikes because their goal isn't to ride like a lunatic. Dutch bikes are easy to maintain, safer, upright and more comfortable riding position, very easy to mount and dismount, suitable for skirts and dresses, sturdy, solid and reliable. Like the new Pendelton range; inspired by Dutch design. Most of the women who come into our shop are looking for a Pendleton.

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    Fixies are only a fashion concern to hipsters. I think girls look really good on those dutch inspired cycles - see pendleton bikes.

  • @Hirotoro4692
    @Hirotoro469211 жыл бұрын

    That's a crock of bull. The current trend is hybrid city commuter bikes which aren't road bikes nor MTB. They're designed for comfort and safety, not speed, but work well on roads, paths and even light trails. This is what the country should be doing. Not all this bollocks about racing bikes.

  • @davespark10
    @davespark1011 жыл бұрын

    hahaha xD love that mentality...

  • @EmiriSuchuwato
    @EmiriSuchuwato11 жыл бұрын

    I hate Darlington, I live here and it's a piece of shit!

  • @adamalghattas4662
    @adamalghattas46625 жыл бұрын

    youtu.be/addme/D78SPWKCFLPFBoInfXGOi0XS57Hmmg

  • @pinkypink908
    @pinkypink90811 жыл бұрын

    full of GIPOS