Monday, October 5, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Attn. Los Angeles, The Next Big Race
The First Annual La Vuelta de Los Angeles
Saturday October 3rd, 2009
Registration begins 12pm @ Five Stars Bar 267 S. Main St.
$10 entry fee (includes custom race package!!)
All day BBQ and vegan food provided by Vegan Goodies
Race starts @ 4pm!!
Gold Sprints provided by Jim C. and Orange 20
Live music and DJ's all night
Saturday October 3rd, 2009
Registration begins 12pm @ Five Stars Bar 267 S. Main St.
$10 entry fee (includes custom race package!!)
All day BBQ and vegan food provided by Vegan Goodies
Race starts @ 4pm!!
Gold Sprints provided by Jim C. and Orange 20
Live music and DJ's all night
Ride Naked?
"The Philly Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds of carefree cyclists traversed Center City on Sunday for the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride. Very few people actually started the race naked, but some said they might dare to go bare as the ride progressed. Many wore swimsuits, underwear, some women went topless, and others with carefully applied body paint. Organizers hoped the event spotlighted the vulnerability of cyclists, to make drivers aware of the need to share the road, and to make people feel better about their bodies, whatever their shape or size."
Hundreds of carefree cyclists traversed Center City on Sunday for the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride. Very few people actually started the race naked, but some said they might dare to go bare as the ride progressed. Many wore swimsuits, underwear, some women went topless, and others with carefully applied body paint. Organizers hoped the event spotlighted the vulnerability of cyclists, to make drivers aware of the need to share the road, and to make people feel better about their bodies, whatever their shape or size."
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Coolest Thing Ever
Would you ever guess that getting around via bicycle was faster than a helicopter? Well it is! Read below...
Being the business hub of South America and one of the largest cities in the world has its bitter side: São Paulo has been drowning in a sea of automobiles (6 million and counting) for quite some time, and the future doesn’t show any signs of improvement. Insufficient buses and subway lines, together with private vehicles mostly with single occupants, compose a scenario of daily chaos, with frequently over 80kms (50mi) of traffic jams in the main avenues.
This car-centric urban transport model is showing signs of exhaustion. The average São Paulo inhabitant spends almost three hours a day stuck in traffic jams. That’s about 15 hours a week – or almost 2 working days. Apart from the economic and psychological damages, let alone the carbon footprint, this situation is a true hindrance for the city’s development and for the well-being of the people who live in it.
It was in this scenario that the São Paulo Intermodal Challenge was held. The challenge was simple: to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible – during rush hour – using the mode of transportation of your choice. The goal was to raise awareness regarding a number of alternatives to cars, and to promote the World Carless Day, by proving that avoiding traffic – and its consequences – might just be a matter of choice.
The means of transportation chosen ranged from cars, bikes, motorbikes, and a helicopter to buses, metro, their own feet and even a wheelchair. Contrary to all forecasts, a biker won the challenge, with a total time of 22 minutes – more than 10 minutes faster than the person on the helicopter, who spent a total of 33 minutes and 30 seconds between going to the heliport, waiting for takeoff clearance, flying and landing.
The car came way behind, with a total time of 1:22– slower than the runner, who took 1:06, the bus (1:11) and just 10 minutes faster than the person who chose to walk the whole path (1:32).
Being the business hub of South America and one of the largest cities in the world has its bitter side: São Paulo has been drowning in a sea of automobiles (6 million and counting) for quite some time, and the future doesn’t show any signs of improvement. Insufficient buses and subway lines, together with private vehicles mostly with single occupants, compose a scenario of daily chaos, with frequently over 80kms (50mi) of traffic jams in the main avenues.
This car-centric urban transport model is showing signs of exhaustion. The average São Paulo inhabitant spends almost three hours a day stuck in traffic jams. That’s about 15 hours a week – or almost 2 working days. Apart from the economic and psychological damages, let alone the carbon footprint, this situation is a true hindrance for the city’s development and for the well-being of the people who live in it.
It was in this scenario that the São Paulo Intermodal Challenge was held. The challenge was simple: to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible – during rush hour – using the mode of transportation of your choice. The goal was to raise awareness regarding a number of alternatives to cars, and to promote the World Carless Day, by proving that avoiding traffic – and its consequences – might just be a matter of choice.
The means of transportation chosen ranged from cars, bikes, motorbikes, and a helicopter to buses, metro, their own feet and even a wheelchair. Contrary to all forecasts, a biker won the challenge, with a total time of 22 minutes – more than 10 minutes faster than the person on the helicopter, who spent a total of 33 minutes and 30 seconds between going to the heliport, waiting for takeoff clearance, flying and landing.
The car came way behind, with a total time of 1:22– slower than the runner, who took 1:06, the bus (1:11) and just 10 minutes faster than the person who chose to walk the whole path (1:32).
Vending Machines Get Cool Products!
"Springtime’s Bike Dispenser allows you to rent a RFID-equipped (Radio Frequency Identifcation) bike from one vending machine, ride it to your destination, drop it off at another vending machine and walk away." Now if that doesn't increase people riding their bikes then I don't know what will! Even cooler about this creation is that it would cost the same as any other form of public transportation. And it even looks cool!
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