Sui generis intersection
andy| February 8, 2010 4:27 pmSometimes, I think civil engineers are out there making fun of everybody…
I wonder what they were thinking when they designed this marvel…
Archive for the 'Travel' category
Daedal Rider Friend
andy| June 30, 2009 10:42 amAfter a great weekend in Yosemite, I checked my e-mail and found this e-mail from my friend Gracie:
Hello friends and family,
For those of you who don’t already know, this week I am embarking on a journey riding my unicycle from Canada to Mexico off-road. At 2,705 miles, this is the longest off-road cycling route in the world. My friend Matt Burney and I will both be on unicycles and leave for Canada this afternoon in an attempt to become the first people ever to complete this route on unicycles. We are excited to ride to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
To follow us on this journey, extensive route info, the blog, and donation info, please see the main trip website: http://divideby1.com.
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Here’s to another summer of crotch soreness!
Rock n roll,
Gracie
I am a huge fan of charity activity, such as biking, running, and, in Gracie’s case, unicycling. So, check her website for the ride information and make sure to send her an encouraging note, as well as donate some money.
Bombinate the Message
andy| May 11, 2009 11:34 amSorry about all the videos lately, but looks like some really good stuff out there.
Propinquity to the Glorious Finish
andy| April 9, 2009 10:55 pmI finally completed my first double century: Solvang Double. Here are some highlights.
- Double century is actually not that much harder than a regular century, provided that you eat and drink all the time and don’t stop too much
- I wish I asked the organizers about the food, so I wouldn’t have to drag stuff with me. Turned out that they had enough vegan options.
- I should have a small tube of sunscreen with me, just in case. On the first rest stop, they did not have sunscreen, so I borrowed some from another rider. Of course I did not apply enough of it, so now I have some funny tans.
- I wish I didn’t spend that much time on the rest stops. I should really just have a quick snack, quick bathroom break, and go.
- I got to get a smaller camera, so I can take it for the rides with me
- I wish I dropped my clothing somewhere around Saint Luis Obispo and pick it up next day.
- Either I have to get a better GPS that lasts longer or I have to finish the ride in less time. The GPS ran out of juice after about 12 hours, so I only have 190 miles recorded.
- Two more and I have the California Triple Crown.
- I will still call this one as a part of Century a Month.
Froward Towards Driving
andy| March 12, 2009 2:49 pmTreeHugger has a great article comparing cars, buses, and bikes. They compare the real estate sacrificed by each mode of transportation.
This image pretty much summarizes everything.
(Image: Press-Office City of Müenster, Germany via TreeHugger)
