Bike To The Future

Introduced over 200 years ago, bicycles continue to change as technology advances and transportation needs evolve. From foldable bikes to electric bikes and from 3D-printed bikes to cargo bikes, innovation in bicycle design is fueled by changes in the ways we live, work, and play.

Bike to the Future showcased 21st-century bicycle design and included urban bikes, cargo bikes, concept bikes, performance bikes, and more. Displayed were a collection of contemporary models from the new millennium, including Philippe Starck’s electric bike ‘MASS’ and Tobias Knockaert’s laser-cut bicycle, as well as prototypes and experiments made with unusual materials to serve a variety of functions. It also presented viewers with the latest in bicycle accessories, including helmets, locks, and bags. (These included the magnetic bicycle light ‘iFlash One’, designed by the Danish studio Kibisi, the ‘Hammerhead’ navigation system, and the ‘Hövding’ airbag helmets.)

Additionally, the exhibition addressed cutting-edge bicycle infrastructure from across the globe, including 15 projects that were part of the 2019-2020 Bicycle Architecture Biennale, as well as local projects like City Studio’s Peachtree Shared Street, Midtown Alliance’s bicycle infrastructure projects, and Peachtree Creek Greenway.