Ride Your Bike!
ACTION-PROJECT / 24th SEPTEMBER – 4th OCTOBER / CITYSPACE
Do you feel that getting around in Tallinn by bicycle is not very convenient? Would you like to take part in something new and exciting that combines green thinking, collaboration and high technology? If yes, come and take part in the project „Ride a Bicycle!“ which is organized by Plektrum and Allianss Architects.
„Ride a Bicycle“ combines the technology of m-positioning, media art and sustainable thinking in order to demonstrate where bicyclers actually ride in Tallinn and where bicycle roads are needed. By sending an SMS your anonymous route will be recorded on a digital map of Tallinn and if your friends also join there will already be enough information to prove to the city planners that bicyclers prefer other routes to Pirita.
The piece of art that is created from the movement of the bicyclers and resembles a ball of yarn can be seen on video screens in Forum center, Estonian Academy of Arts, Rotermann Quarter and Vabaduse Square – hence you can help create an interactive piece of art where movement works like a brush. Simply use your imagination to draw different shapes in the city space.
As a result of the project we will put together a report which will be presented to the city councillors and planners to create more bicycle roads where they are most needed!
Ride your bike!
24th September-4th October / Cityspace
Do you feel that getting around in Tallinn by bicycle is not very convenient? Would you like to take part in something new and exciting that combines green thinking, collaboration and high technology? If yes, come and take part in the project „Ride a Bicycle!“ which is organized by Plektrum and Allianss Architects.
How does it work?
24th September-4th October / Cityspace
Here you will find the essential information how does the m-positioning work. It's super easy actually - send an SMS with keyword ADD to the number 9595 ride your bike!
What is m-positioning?
M-positioning or possing determines your position by ascertaining the location of your mobile phone with three mobile phone towers. Since they are often located very far from each other the accuracy of m-positioning can vary from a few dozen to a hundred meters.
A car and bicycle race
1st October 8.30-10.00 / 3 different trajectories
On Thursday morning precisely at 8.30 drivers and bicyclers start the race from three different locations in Tallinn in order to get to the finish line in Vabaduse Square without breaking any traffic rules.
Big gathering of bicycles
3rd October 14.00-16.00 / Vabaduse väljak
The Plektrum Festival project „Ride a bicycle“ ends on Saturday, October 3 with a big gathering of bicyclers in Tallinn city center, Vabaduse Square. The idea is to come together, be seen and leave a mark in the Tallinn everyday life.
