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Where bicycles go to die

Cruising around the Gowanus area this weekend I ran into this pile of stripped bicycles and busted up car radios. Hmmm… could there be a criminal element in the area?

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5 Responses to “Where bicycles go to die”

  1. Matt Says:
    May 4th, 2006 at 8:11 pm

    Is that near the intersection of Douglass and Bond? If so, there is a sketchy spot right next to the C-Town that looks almost like a tiny little bicycle dump. There’s always a group of people hanging out and drinking beer. Nobody seems to be selling, repairing or mending any bikes. Very odd.

  2. Tam Says:
    May 4th, 2006 at 8:33 pm

    This was actually closer to 3rd avenue and 6th/7th/8th street - someplace around there.

  3. Stephen Says:
    May 10th, 2006 at 3:12 pm

    Those bikes have beached themselves. That’s where they go to die in peace.

  4. liz Says:
    May 10th, 2006 at 3:50 pm

    And when other bikes pass, they pause and caress the rusted frames, recognizing their own kind and their own mortality.

  5. Bob Says:
    November 25th, 2006 at 11:47 am

    It is such ashame to see bicycle dicarded in this manner, after all, bicycles are a great way to help us stay healthy and fit. A bicycle is also ‘green’ friendly - no fuel, no noise and, apart from excellent exercise, is a great and inexpensive way to get around. I do hope some of these bikes are returned to good use.

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