Ghost Bike Project (Sydney)

Comment by yogi on January 13, 2009 at 12:08pm

How To (http://www.ghostbikes.org/howto )

Ghost Bike memorials are very easy to create and require only simple supplies available at any hardware store. Groups in different cities use slightly different techniques, so you should certainly feel free to adapt to your own needs, skills, and situation. We try to salvage as much material as possible, paying only for paint, a lock, and a chain, with a total cost of about $20 per memorial.

Bikes: We usually get free “junk” bikes from bike repair shops or friends’ basements. We strip each bike of non-essential parts (cables, grips, brakes) and recycle them; this makes it easier to paint and also less attractive to thieves.

Painting: There is a very detailed guide to painting bikes at WikiHow, but the basics are:

* Degrease & clean the bike before painting;
* Apply 1 coat of primer (2 coats on tires, seat, and any rusty areas);
* Apply 1 to 2 coats of flat white spray paint evenly from all angles;
* Let dry for 24 hours before handling or installing.

Safety note: spray paint is toxic. Wear a mask and gloves and never use spray paint indoors. Always use name-brand, waterproof, rustproof paint.

Plaques: Most groups use stencils to create plaques. Painting by hand, silkscreening, and other printing techniques all work just as well. Most hardware or art supply stores sell pre-cut stencil letters. There is a detailed guide to making stencils at Visual Resistance.

Installing: In New York City, street signs are on nearly every corner and make a perfect location for installing plaques. Signage varies from city to city, so you may need to alter the following for your particular circumstances.

Standard-issue sign poles have pre-drilled 3/8” holes spaced 1 inch apart. We bolt the plaques into place using ¼” bolts and nuts, then bend the bolts or mar the threading with vice grips. Bending or otherwise damaging the bolts makes them harder to remove.

We lock the bike in place just as if it was a functioning bike. Keep in mind that if you ride or wheel the bike to its destination you are likely to wear the paint of its tires; it’s better to carry it.

Comment by yogi on January 13, 2009 at 12:35pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_bike

Comment by yogi on January 24, 2009 at 7:10pm

Dear Yogi,

Thank you for sending us this update. We'll include it on the site.

Thanks again for your support.

Best,
Leah Todd
NYC Street Memorial Project
www.ghostbikes.org/new-york-city

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:06 PM, wrote:
> "yogi" sent a message using the contact form at
> http://www.ghostbikes.org/contact.
>
> http://www.sydneycyclist.com/group/ghost_bike_project_sydney
>

Comment by LeeH on January 26, 2009 at 4:49pm

g'day yogi

found this on my travels

http://www.urbanvelo.org/issue11/urbanvelo11_p56-57.html

Comment by yogi on November 3, 2010 at 12:56pm

Comment by Peter O'Neill on November 11, 2010 at 10:25am

Samoa Tsunami Relief Ride
Come along and join the fun or sponsor a rider, it all helps.
Help us raise much needed funds for the victims of last year’s Tsunami.
All funds raised for this cause are directed back to the people of Samoa via ‘Let’s Help Samoa’ charity
ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO THE PEOPLE OF SAMOA NO ADMIN COSTS ARE DEDUCTED
http://www.sydneycyclist.com/events/cycle-samoa-holiday-charity
http://www.sydneycyclist.com/group/samoatsunamireliefride
This is a charity bicycle tour in Samoa April 10 2011 with a second ride in July 2011.

Comment by yogi on January 17, 2011 at 12:53pm

some photos of Konrad's Ghost Bike

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/crapulon/GhostBikeKonrad?feat=embedwebs...

Comment by yogi on May 15, 2011 at 10:45am

Hit and run.
A ghost bike

"It also serves as a reminder to people of what happened," he said. "It's also a weight on the driver's conscience. If they drive by there a lot, hopefully one day they'll fess up to what they did."

The death of Hedrick, a former New York City bike messenger, has triggered a groundswell of support from Charlotte to New York to London - and a call to find his killer.

 

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/14/2295482/tribute-to-cycl...

Comment by baa baa on July 21, 2011 at 9:15am

Critic says memorials for dead cyclists become eyesores over time

http://www.suntimes.com/6532422-417/critic-says-memorials-for-dead-...

Comment by PeterT on July 21, 2011 at 1:58pm

I guess it should meet whatever is the 'standard' in that council, state, country for any memorial that is on public property. If flowers and teddy bears stuck to the poles for victims of other 'accidents' can are deemed to be eyesores and should be removed after a period of time I've no issue for the same 'standard' to be applied to Ghost Bikes.

 

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