The seeds of the ÜBCC were planted by an interaction that occurred while working as a bike messenger in Philadelphia. An automobile driver rode up next to me at a stop sign and shouted, “Aren’t you all Uppity!! Riding your bike in the street!!” This stuck in my memory for many years. Later on, while living in San Francisco, a classmate was run off the road by a FedEx truck while riding her bike. We became curious as to why people feel compelled to harass or harm others riding bikes. Citing absurd views and scary encounters, we decided to look out for each other. The Üppity Bike Commüters Collective was created. Featuring 5 core members: Professor Crank, Dr. K, The Unicorn, Notorious D.A.V., and Mr. Bubble(S.)
Sharing the realities experienced by our community, the Üppity Bike Commüters Collective celebrates the agency afforded by bicycle transportation. Presently and historically, bodies freely moving and interacting in shared public spaces is/has been contested. Turning the tables on a Tragedy of the Commons and a variety of other nonsense: The ÜBCC (ÜBC) proclaims our perspectives on bicycles as necessary for a true democracy. Plus, the ÜBC promotes the bicycle as a catalyst for creating community, autonomy, and solidarity. By publicly interacting with and signifying multiple scenarios through stickers, posters, and t-shirts, The Üppity Bike Commüters Collective fosters dialogue, reveals cultural mechanisms, and acknowledges lived experience. Go get your friends and ride on!
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