October 18, 2010Leave a Comment
“August Hunt,” an Estonian rock band, released this video of “Thomas Malthus On Surnud, Mu Arm.”
It’s a catchy anthem on a sobering topic, and it features bicycles!
October 16, 2010Leave a Comment
After a couple nights of adjustment (not that any of us feel adjusted, I think), and an opening ceremony I’ll post a little more about later, we finally got a chance to do what we came here for – ride. I took an unplanned dip into a river yesterday, camera in pocket, so I’m sans ride photos for the moment. But I’m sure that my excellent co-contributor – Beverly Garrity of Strong, Light, and Beautiful – will be along shortly to help illustrate the afternoon.
October 15, 20105 Comments on LAB members! Help put these candidates on the upcoming ballot
(Full disclosure: I’m working with LAB Reform in an effort to put some reform-minded candidates onto the League’s board of directors. We’re asking LAB members to sign the petition to put John Brooking, Eli Damon, and Khal Spencer on the upcoming ballot.)
The League board changed their bylaws in July this year. The change permits 7 of 15 board members to be appointed rather than elected by the membership. This weakens the members influence.
October 15, 20101 Comment on Peter Jacobsen & Vision Zero
Peter Jacobsen is the public health expert who published the famous “Safety in Numbers” study in 2003, in which he found that increasing the number of cyclists doesn’t lead to a corresponding increase in traffic fatalities. His project these days is promoting “Vision Zero” — a new traffic safety philosophy that emphasizes human life and health over other benefits.
October 15, 20103 Comments on Electric unicycle
Focus Design’s “SBU v2.0” self balancing electric unicycle. I think I’ve seen this in the Jetsons. It’s like half a Segway with twice the cool.
October 14, 20107 Comments on Touchdown Taipei
Made it into Taipei last night, and after a 14 hour flight here, I didn’t have enough cogency to put the words in order. I did, however, have the energy for a bit of a walk. Today’s agenda includes a brief look at Taipei (more time for that later), a flight to Taitung*, and a bit of recreation.**
But mostly, I want to ride my bicycle.
*Airport code “TTT”. Alas, I was hoping for a team time trial. I’d make Bev drag us all to the finish.
**and also, waiting for my soul to catch up.