CrankMyChain! Cycle TV

It's been a few months since I've posted anything from Mike Amb's, Project Pedal. He's posted the random clip here and there and then WHAM! here comes a real episode where Mike spills his guts in high definition Watch Di_def Here: http://www.vimeo.com/610377. WARNING: there is no bicycle content here. Check out previous episodes at projectpedal.com or in the CrankMyChain archives.

Here is the Amb's text:

64 days was the exact length of Pedal's production, the number of days we were out on the road. It feels really exciting to be releasing episodes again, I've been editing and filming the last few nights till 5 in the morning, and although it's been hell on my cold, I've had a blast doing it.

I'm anxious to get started on part 2 - when Amanda and I originally began writing the production related episodes, we were expecting to fit everything into 3 cuts. But that doesn't look to be the case any longer - we're finding we have a lot more to say, and many different layers of the whole experience to cover.

We'd love to hear your feedback - it will help greatly in deciding what questions to answer in what order. Thanks for watching

BOSTON, Mass. - I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to post a bike video by Acclaimed bike videographer Lucas Brunelle. Perhaps, jealousy? Nah. Just laziness. But, this cold snap we are in here in Portland kept reminding me of this video as I have been walking the kids to school. I don't think the Willamette River is any danger of freezing up like yet but it's fun to imagine.

If you have not seen this video (produced in 2002) it it's a real treat with some kick ass music by the band The Police. I miss the Police. Are they just to old and famous to make music like this anymore? I digress.

Here is the text from Brunelle's site.

In a rare chain of weather patterns the Charles River froze over to form a perfect surface for raging around on bikes - watch us speed down this frozen river in the middle of the city.

CYBERSPACE, WWW - We've got a ton of comments on Aaron Tarfman's Transfomation Trike SEE IT HERE

So I'm putting up this video response on YouTube.

Unfortunately, Aaron's invention did not win Specialized Bike's Innovate or Die contest but the winner also had a great invention and Aaron's Trike has had a ton of exposure and discussion. It seems it's really bringing out the ire of folks who don't think human power is a viable transportation option.

It is.

PORTLAND, Ore - It was cold and snowing but the streets were just wet. It was my first ride on 16" wheels and though I've always loved zoobombing now I finally get it.

The camera was a secondary, perhaps tertiary (there's a fancy word for ya), consideration as I'm sure you can tell by the sickmaking video-- but perhaps it caputures the feel.

At the end of the video is a promo for Mini-Bike Winter #5. Dude, you gotsta, gotsta go.

Oh, in case you heard the Portland bicycle economy story on American Public Media's, Market Place, or Oregon Public Broadcasting, you can see briefly see reporter, Ethan Lindsey, towards the end of the bombing run. A fine fellow he is.

ZOO BOMB!

NEW YORK CITY, NY - More bike boxes are coming to Portland. Former prize fighter, Clarence Eckerson, of Streetfilms shows us how to use 'em.

From Streetfilms Blog

"The NYC DOT has been quietly rolling out dozens of bike boxes all over Gotham. It’s really quite remarkable. But since the majority of riders seem not to know what they are or how to use them just yet, StreetFilms thought this would be a fun way to educate cyclists to love and cherish the Bike Box."

PORTLAND, OR - Happy new year. Here is a little taste of summer to help you through these grey rainy days. It's the 2007 Night Ride.

The 2008 Night Ride also features the Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, fire jugglers and a disco party rest stop just to mention a few of the activities.

Just think... we'll soon be riding around at twilight with and thousands of well lit strangers and friends all dressed in pajamas and costumes.

Mark your calendar for July, 7.

Apparently, the producers of The Bicyclist (Craftmaster Independent) have decided to give a us a bonus episode just in time for Christmas. Enjoy the trip.

Zack shares his dark side, hot tub and a plate of brownies with Conrad.

I'm still partial to the Transformation Trike but here's another entry to Specialized Bicycle's Innovate or Die Contest that caught my eye. I'd love to see the Disco Trike get pimped out like this with ground effects, custom cabinets and especially a power generator. Hey dad, what are you doing after New Years??

The Choprical Fish was created by Bike Rapper Paul "Fossil Fool" Freedman for street parties in San Francisco. Not only does the bike look and sound great it can generate it's own power.

Currently, I use two (AC charged) motorcycle batteries to power the Disco Trike so I love the idea of self-powering the system straight from the disco trike grid.

Find out more info about the Choprical Fish at http://www.rockthebike.com

The Transformation Trike is an invention submission to Specialized's innovate or die pedal powered machine contest. It is a multi-use human-powered vehicle designed for use as a cargo hauler and people mover. The cargo capacity is 350 lbs and can accommodate one, two, or three drivers working in tandem.

The Transformation Trike is designed to be rugged and use off the shelf components to ensure longevity.

The Trike was invented by Aaron Tarfman http://www.yourbodypower.org , fabricated by Bill Stites http://www.stitesdesign.com , video by Dan Kaufman http://www.crankmychain.com

Black Rock City, Nev. - Astor Place got rebuilt at Burning Man but what if spirit of Burning Man could be rebuilt in New York City?

Streetfilms takes up the important and harrowing task of exploring the subject. Thanks for doing it, guys, but can I come next time?