Mundo with lighting
May 19, 2008
The Mundo is fun at night. I added two headlights, Plush Red Down Low Glow, and a Cateye taillight. Mundo with lighting
Continue ReadingHuman Power, the writing’s on the wall
And today coming back from the beach I passed Mona Caron’s new mural in progress in Noe Valley and saw this cool little detail: In it, a gym currently at the corner of 24th and Church is replaced by a Pedal Power center, which people pedaling away on energy-harnessing bikes. On the roof of the […]
Continue ReadingSHAKE YOUR PEACE! returns to Utah, touring by bicycle under human power
May 13, 2008
Sustainable Rock ‘n Rollers are back in Utah, touring by bicycle and using their Human Powered P/A system sponsored by Rock the Bike. Above, Sonya Cotton and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! front man Gabe Dominguez sing a duet on Park City TV.
Continue ReadingStreet performing at KFOG Kaboom last night
May 11, 2008
Had a great time performing with Ken the mad scientist, Joel, Zori, Mafi, and Daniel last night at the KFOG Kaboom. We had completely sustainable sound — solar charged keyboard amp, and human powered vocals. We performed about 2 hours in an area filled with tailgaters, for tips, food, and fun.
Continue ReadingBand schedule for Maker Faire this weekend.
May 3, 2008
What’s up SF Cruisers, Have you heard about the Maker’s Faire happening this weekend? It’s a big event at the San Mateo fairgrounds, featuring inventors, crafters, and interactive artists from around the Bay Area. This is Rock the Bike’s second year at Maker’s Faire and this year we are producing the Pedal Powered Stage. With […]
Continue ReadingMundo waiting faithfully at the parking.
May 1, 2008
All I got to say is it’s been a long time since I’ve had a bright red bicycle and it rocks! This Mundo is a cheerful little guy. Kind of a cross between a monarch butterfly, a gazelle, and a hippo. The single speed is great. On Wednesday I carried 100 pounds 1.4 miles up […]
Continue ReadingA couple straps was all it took.
April 30, 2008
Hauled a Mundo and another box to FEDEX yesterday on Rock The Bike’s cheerful new utility bike.
Continue ReadingRubies roll with the down low glow in “I Feel Electric” video
April 28, 2008
In the new Mattias Johansson video for the Rubies song “I Feel Electric”, the three members of the group first appear standing over cruiser bikes tricked out with the Down Low Glow.
Continue ReadingBionX, Solar Recharge
April 25, 2008
First a simple intro: I want to talk with people with more experience using the bionX system to expand their range and success in commuting. Details to come as soon as I figure out how to click “submit” and get it to work Frances, Omaha
Continue ReadingFive months in to the Pleasant Revolution tour, The Ginger Ninjas reach Chiapas
April 24, 2008
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Continue ReadingHappy Earth Day!
April 22, 2008
Just in time for the busy Earth Day and bike-to-work advocacy season, we set up our Fender Blender to be easily towed to events behind another bike. Now clients won’t have to throw it in an SUV if they’d rather bike it to their event.
Continue ReadingWednesday Night Lights (The “Last Wednesday of the Month” Rochester Bike Cruise)
April 21, 2008
Posted by Adam Durand Time: 04/30/2008 – 20:00 On April 30th, meet us at Dogtown Hots a little after 7PM for veggie/vegan or meat hot dogs and pie. Or, if you want to skip the grub, catch up with us at 8PM outside of Dog Town – that’s at 691 Monroe Ave. From there we head […]
Continue ReadingThe Roller Derby Ride w/ the South Bay Cruisers
April 18, 2008
Posted by Wild Johnny Time: 05/17/2008 – 16:15 The Roller Derby Ride w/The Southbay Cruisers!!! Music, Bikes, and Roller Derby Girls-what more could you ask for? WHO WE ARE: The Southbay Crusiers are a bicycle stereo amplified social ride based in Hermosa Beach. We bike, skate, and blade the southbay cities once a month. (Learn about […]
Continue ReadingMidnight Ridazz of Los Angeles Mourn Glo Rider
April 16, 2008
Mark Nealy, commonly known as glo rider passed away in March of this year. Known as the guy in his recumbent bike who shot many pics and videos of the midnight ridazz, and experimenter with neon lights. The Midnight Ridazz held a ride in his honor last week. Here is a link to pics from […]
Continue ReadingBicycles take to the Freeways in Los Angeles…
April 11, 2008
a daring new group is now planning for rides on LA’s 405 freeway…. http://www.midnightridazz.com/viewStory.php?storyId=1185
Continue ReadingA baby-jogger based sound system with beautiful form.
April 8, 2008
Most trailer based and baby jogger-based sound system look like this: It’s really refreshing to see one that creates a new form, the audacity to use a front-firing 15″ subwoofer! Yet it still doesn’t look like a big bubble, thanks to the clever sheet metal work. “Thumper”
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