Monthly Archives: August 2009

Unusual Tandem Bicycle

I saw this unusual tandem bicycle in Santa Cruz last week. I’m trying to figure out some of the weird features of this tandem. For example, How does that big ring inside the timing chain stay in place? What is that extra set of cranks under the stokers bars for? Russ suggests these might be read more »

San Jose Bike Party last Friday

I wasn’t there but know some people who were, and by all accounts the changes the Bike Party organizers made resulted in a much smoother and more lawful ride. Wirehead’s video demonstrates some of the vibe of last Friday’s bike party — much mellower than some of the other recent rides. Wirehead has some more read more »

Josh Brolin rides a bicycle

Actor Josh Brolin rides his bike in between takes while filming a new Woody Allen movie in London, UK.

Carlos Leon rides a bicycle

Madonna baby’s daddy and personal trainer Carlos Leon is spotted biking around in the Lower East Side in NYC.

Evolution of an Amsterdam Road

No matter where you stand on the facilities debate, I think you’ll find the beginning of this video interesting, which shows how Amsterdamsestraatweg — the road to Amsterdam — has changed since its beginning in 1812 as Napoleon’s Imperial Route Number 2. The sidepath reminds me of the two way sidepath along West Cliff Drive read more »

Friday roundup

Don’t forget, the Tour of Utah finished up this Sunday. Check here for a list of resources. The three day Tour of Ireland started today. Steephill.TV Tour of Ireland dashboard. The photo is Brit Russell Downing of CandiTV-Marshalls Pasta winning Stage 1 of the Tour of Ireland. How many Snickers bars are contained in the read more »