Idea Submission
Manchester Pedal Power
We wish to promote the positive environmental, health, safety and cheap aspects of cycling through pedal powered fun activities for all ages
Submitted by nes.
Manchester Pedal Power is a not-for-profit collective made up of artists, musicians, youth workers, designers, plumbers and engineers. We are part of the I Bike MCR community and within this over the last 4 years have helped to organise many events and activities to help build a strong cycling community in our city. We promote the positive environmental, health, safety and economic aspects of cycling and fun aspect too! We donate our time and our skills for free (we don't get paid for it) so that we can help bring about change that will benefit us all.
We wish to develop a 10-bike sound system that can power up to a 1 kilowatt sound system for bands, DJs and speaker events. It will create a direct relationship between the performers and their audience because when the pedaling stops so will the music. This interaction will create a collaborative experience where the participants become actively involved in the performance and are in control of the power supply.
We shall organise a number of pedal powered events around the city to entertain and educate. These events will take place in a variety of venues and aimed at people of different ages and backgrounds. For example we shall power a school disco in a primary school (the head teacher is already very excited at the prospect); club night aimed at young people and community events where we shall encourage an intergenerational and cultural mix. of people. The events will be free of charge to enter in order to make them accessible to all no matter their economic status.
We hope that providing exciting, innovative entertainment in this way will not only be fun but also directly help to tackle the problems connected with energy use and promote thought and discussion around issues such as climate change.
Through this project, we hope to nurture learning and discovery and develop the critical thinking needed to tackle future environmental and social problems. With a positive attitude, we aim to strengthen commitment towards social and ecological change. The project has great educational value and illustrates the desperate need for development of creative ways of living that have less impact on our planet.
Looking towards the future we intend to use the system at community carnivals and festivals in Manchester to help bring the community together and continue education around the issues of health, safety, environmentalism and economics.
awesome!
Posted by rob75 on Oct 11th, 2009
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Posted by richardalderson on Oct 10th, 2009
this is a really worthy and original idea which stands out from the others.
Posted by Lyndon on Oct 10th, 2009
Thsi sounds like a great idea! sounds like a great way to get people active, encourage people to get out on their bikes, encourage sustainability and have a general laugh and a dance at the same time!
Posted by wooodrow on Oct 9th, 2009
Another brilliant, inspirational and inclusive idea from the i bike mcr crew, I'd love to see it.
Posted by Martyn on Oct 9th, 2009
Yes yes, this is a fabulous plan!
Posted by gavaan on Oct 8th, 2009
exellent idea, pedal powered parties!! wheels keep turnin.. over and out.. finchy
Posted by finchy on Oct 8th, 2009
Great idea, I would love to see this idea come to life!
Posted by redseagulls on Oct 8th, 2009
Excellent stuff, if anyone deserves funding it's these guys. Previous events have been fantastic.
Posted by Ronnie on Oct 8th, 2009
this is the kind of forward thinking project Manchester needs to aid the development of a sustainable community. Bicycles rule!
Posted by pooley on Oct 8th, 2009
love it! a party powered by the people! i've had a go on a small one of these before but a massive one would be awesome. cycling events in manchester are real popular, fun and green
Posted by simon4 on Oct 8th, 2009
this is such a good idea, it will get people together using music as a universal language, fantastic!
Posted by voidcore on Oct 7th, 2009
Totally brilliant + inspiring, as always! It's absolutely what this town needs-linking communities, helping the environment, creating friendly social atmospheres + getting fit whilst doing it-GENIUS! All the luck in the world-this one NEEDS TO WIN!!
Posted by wasteinyourspace on Oct 6th, 2009
bring it on! this is just what manchester needs for our ever-growing cycling community
Posted by caroline_topham on Oct 6th, 2009
This looks great a really useful project, centred on young people - linking valuable education, awareness, and a heap of fun and helping make a difference. Should be a brilliant sound too. Good luck!
Posted by miked on Oct 6th, 2009
I can't wait to have a go!!
Posted by clairabelle on Oct 5th, 2009
bikes... but much much much more. this is an absolutely fantastic idea. helping to build communities. empowering people. improving health and well-being. passing on practical skills. preparing for the future. and most importantly FUN FUN FUN.
Posted by benbow on Oct 5th, 2009
Sounds like a briilant idea - good lcuk, would be keen to know how it goes
Posted by paul on Oct 5th, 2009
More excellant work by the I Bike MCR crew
Posted by jeru on Oct 5th, 2009
Its an absolute buzz with bikes! brings all kinds of people together to have the best times ever!
Posted by emmarose on Oct 4th, 2009
bike discos are wicked! manchester needs more bonding time... this is a perfect way to do it. in my opinion its always a huge mood boost :)
Posted by adam_west on Oct 4th, 2009
What a great idea! If this in anything like their other events it will be awesome!
Posted by ash_10 on Oct 4th, 2009
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