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CrankMyChain! is not Dead

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:41:38 -0700

we are undergoing metamorphosis

watch it Wednesday's at noon at http://crankmychain.tv

Porltand Bike Rush Hour on Hawthorne!

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:02:14 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. - I love collaborating with Clarence Eckerson, Jr. You may remember our Sasquatch video. We have a ton of fun talking shop and rollin' tape. In this video are cool bike wheels, Clarence, Greg Raisman, Elly Blue, and bikey SE people (plus a brief shot of the Disco Trike rollin' slow).
Here's more stuff from Streetfilms.org

The first time you visit Portland, Oregon, the gaggles of cyclists streaming over the Hawthorne Bridge during rush hour is a sight you will never forget. It's something other cities need to see and be inspired by.

On a recent vacation there, I couldn't resist cranking out a Streetfilms shortie, so I naturally hooked up with Crank My Chain's Dan Kaufman to capture the essence of the PM rush and talk to cyclists about what it feels like to be a part of the mass of cyclist humanity in Southeast Portland, Hawthorne corridor. As Greg Raisman from Portland's Bureau of Transportation pointed out: 20% of all traffic on the Hawthorne Bridge is bikes. And, Portland's number of cyclists has risen 600% in the last fifteen years and shows no sign of letting up.

Portland Real Estate Tour from BikeRealtor.com

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:21:16 -0700

Here is a video tour of the latest listing from BikeRealtor.com. It's in the Colonial Heights neighborhood in Southeast Portland, which is a great location for anyone wanting to drive less and live more.

Find out more at Bike Realtor.com!

Idaho 'Rolling' Stops for Bicycles in Oregon

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:18:15 -0700

Animation by Spencer Boomhower. http://boomhower.com

The Oregon Legislature is considering passage of a law that would allow bicycle riders to treat stop signs as yield signs. These "rolling stops" would allow bike riders to preserve some of the momentum they depend upon for efficient travel, just so long as they don't infringe on the safety and rights of others.

The law is based on one that's been successful in Idaho for the last 27 years, so it's come to be known as the "Idaho Stop" law.

There's some controversy - and whole lot of misunderstanding - surrounding the proposed Idaho Stop law. Spencer Boomhower ( http://boomhower.com ) does a great job helping clear thing up with the magic of animation.

Music: "Celebrated Shoo Fly Galop" by W.L. Hayden, performed by Lucas Gonze (soupgreens.com and gonze.com). Used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license.

Citizens Opposition and Alternatives to the CRC Rally

webmaill@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:32:44 -0700

Sunday’s Citizen’s Opposition and Alternatives to the Columbia River Crossing rally felt like a sea change. Participants were we greeted by warm spring weather, excellent speeches, and solidarity in opposition to the I-5 CRC crossing as it’s being presented currently.

Several groups and governments from both sides of the river (and aisle) were represented and spoke to the large crowd at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Find out more at http://SmarterBridge.org

Have We Got a Bridge to Sell You! - BSN HACKED!

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:41:36 -0700

In our third snippet from the Bridge Shopping Network things go “all-CSPAN” as the show is hacked live into the Joe Cortright’s formal testimony at the Jan 29th Portland City Council meeting on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC). It's surely not what the BS Network hosts have in mind, as things become wonky and counter-productive to their sales pitch.

Ride you bike to this Sunday’s Citizen’s Opposition and Alternatives Rally 12-noon at Tom McCall Waterfront Park Near the Morrison Bridge. Semi-Organized Rides to the rally are posted here. Find out more at smarterbridge.org. You can also stay up to date at bikeportland.org.

See you Sunday!

Have We Got a Bridge to Sell You! "The CRC Cures Cancer"

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:48:46 -0700

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Have We Got a Bridge to Sell You! "The CRC Cures Cancer"
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"Cures Cancer" is the second in a series of spoofs by the Bridge Shopping Network (BSN) made to promote the Citizen's Opposition and Alternatives to the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) rally, which is being held noon Sunday, April 5th at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park (north of the Hawthorne Bridge). To find out more about the Columbia River Crossing and see better alternatives see smarterbridge.org. The video was produced by Dan Kaufman crankmychain.com and Joe 'Metal Cowboy' Kurmaskie metalcowboy.com.

Have We Got a Bridge to Sell You! - The Columbia River Crossing

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:49:55 -0700

Building Like it's 1959 is the first in a series of spoofs by the Bridge Shopping Network (BSN) made to promote the Citizen's Opposition and Alternatives to the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) rally, which is being held noon Sunday, April 5th at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park (north of the Hawthorne Bridge).

To find out more about the Columbia River Crossing and see better alternatives see http://smarterbridge.org/

Sweetpea, bicycles, Portland, and the DIY Spirit

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:54:21 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore.- This video is about a year old so the information about the National Hand Built Bicycle Show is out of date, everything else is pretty relevant. It features Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles (Portland, OR) and interview with Jonathan Maus of bikeportland.org. Video directed by Daniel Sharp, filmed by David McMurry, edited by Alden Morgan.

I really like the commentary and shots.

Whatever Happened to Critical Mass In Portland, Oregon?

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:27:26 -0800

What does it mean that Portland, one of the best North American cities for cycling, has virtually no Critical Mass? Is it no longer relevant in the evolution of cyclists or has the police crackdown just been so successful? What are the new goals of cyclists?

Booker's Powder Coating for Bicycles

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:13:04 -0800

Portland, Ore. - Pinky Gets a Powder Coat is a short
documentary/infomercial about how my sister got her tired looking bike repainted. Actually, the frame and fork were powder coated -- a different process than painting -- which involves baking a very durable plastic-like coating onto steel, aluminum, and other metals.

Powder coating has become very popular option for giving new life to motorcycles, bicycles, car parts and other metal items like lawn furniture.

Brooker Enterprises specializes in powder coating. Find out more at BrookerEnterprises.com or drop by 3714 SE Powell in Portland (503-236-2565 ). This video was produced by CrankMyChain.tv in association with BikePortland.org for Brooker Enterprises. Video and music by Dan Kaufman.

Bikengruvin - Recycled Bike Art

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:11:38 -0800

Somewhere in Canada - David James recycles bicycles and turns them into objects of art. Enjoy the slide show and music. Want to see more? Check out David's YouTube Channel or the Bikengruvin blog.

Across the Land - Yes We Can!

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:13:45 -0800

A song inspired by President Obama's inauguration speech. Music By Dan Kaufman.

Rep. Boehner Thinks American Families Hate Bike Paths

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:18:28 -0800

Excerpt of Representative John Boehner (R-Ohio) from "Face the Nation" - 1/11/09
See more on the story at BikePortland.org
http://bikeportland.org/2009/01/12/rep-john-boehner-widen-highways-for-american-families/

Breakin' the Rusty Cage

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:24:49 -0800

Yeah it's rusty. It's time to bust out. How about submit a movie to the Filmed By Bike Film Festival.

Also stay tuned to CrankMyChain for live webcasts. Follow twitter.com/pdxktv to see when we are live.

Have a great 2009!

The Bicyclists Trailer

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:59:36 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore. - Craftmaster Independent Films is taking their web series the Bicyclist to the big screen with a feature length film called The Bicyclists.

The main characters are the same but the story is slightly different. Here is the blurb from their site:

Conrad Miller came to Portland to live free, to meet people and to make memories...The Bicyclists coming to the big screen in 2009.

Stay tuned. I'll post again when they screen it.

Head Down - USGP CX Portland Cup 2008 - Presented by Stanley

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:41:23 -0800

Portland, Ore. – The US Grand Prix of Cyclocross made the last stop of the tour last weekend for the Stanley Portland Cup. Mostly dry ground was found Saturday at the Portland International Raceway but Sunday it poured, especially the hour before the Elite Women’s race.

Katerina Nash took both Sunday’s race and the 2008 USGP Championship Trophy while local heroine Sue Butler was cheered to a third place finish and the Sram “Most Aggressive Female Rider” award.

Ryan Trebon of Bend took that $250 prize home and won the day’s race. Tim Johnson claimed the series trophy.

I took home a pair of very wet and muddy boots, some videotape, and inspiration for the song “Head Down”, which is the score for this video. Eric Todd Keeney provided additional footage.

http://crankmychain.com
http://usgpcyclocross.com
http://erictoddkeeney.com

The Transportation Liberation Road Show

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:50:08 -0800

This post is quite a bit longer than typical but I hope you will take the time hook this up to your TV, get comfortable, and watch the whole thing - especially if you have been thinking about going car free or are an advocate for driving less.

Car-free living is a lifestyle choice that yields abundant rewards: freedom from the economic burdens of personal motorized transportation, improved physical and emotional well-being, reduced noise and pollution, and traffic structures that are gentler on the land and its citizens. Communities are brought closer together as people increasingly interact face-to-face, rather than from within steel shells. Liberation from private motorized transportation makes us a richer, healthier, happier people living in cleaner, quieter, friendlier neighborhoods.

In this multimedia workshop, Obbie and RoZ describe the steps on their trail toward Transportation Liberation, and discuss a multitude of pragmatic ideas on how to make driving optional. The program is punctuated by personal narratives (including sights and sounds) of good and bad transportation methods witnessed during extensive research in North America and Europe.

During ten years as a traveling campaigner for sustainable lifestyles, Obbie learned about transportation by experiencing nearly every major American city as a driver, bicyclist, and transit rider. Since RoZ joined him in 1993, they've sworn off car-dependence and have been car-free since 2003. They are based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where they are outspoken advocates for the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians, and for the types of community design that make car-free living both possible and pleasant.

This is the synopsis of the presentation from the the Zs website purplearth.net. I recorded this audio at their presentation the CarFree Conference at Portland State University last June.

If you would like to book the live presentation please contact purplearth.

Cyclocross Crusade Finale - There Will Be Mud

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:19:32 -0800

Cyclocross Crusade Finale - There Will Be Mud

Hillsboro, Ore. – The final race of the Season for River City Bicycle’s Cyclocross Crusade earned double points for the riders and you could tell by the way they were racing. Both the women’s and men’s category A races were very competitive with several lead changes each.

It was a fast and level course at the Washington County Fairgrounds but water from last weeks rain created a monster-slog section through the rodeo arena. I was able to cover the entire course on my bike and decided to ditch the tripod for the Men’s race and really concentrate on following the leaders as much as possible.

I pieced that footage together to create start-to-finish race video of the Men’s category A race and I’m interested to hear what you think about this type of coverage. Please make a comment on the video.

I want to thank River City Bicycles for sponsoring this video (not to mention being the title sponsor for this series and owner Dave Guettler came up with the title of the song for this video). My eternal gratitude and respect goes out to the Cyclocross Crusade promoters, sponsors, and all the officials from the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association.

Video, Edit, and Music – Dan Kaufman

Here are the results for race 8:
Cat A:
1 Kevin Hulick Vanilla Bicycles
2 Sean Babcock Team S&M
3 Molly Cameron Vanilla Bicycles
Women A:
1 Rhonda Mazza Team S&M
2 Wendy Williams River City Bicycles
3 Emily VanMeter River City Bicycles

And the Cross Crusade/OBRA Cyclocross Championships:
Cat A
1 Jason Sager SagerSports.com
2 Sean Babcock Team S&M
3 Chris Sheppard HPChrio Bike n’ Hike Giant
Women A
1 Wendy Williams River City Bicycles
2 Emily VanMeter River City Bicycles
3 Rhonda Mazza Team S&M

Cross Crusade 7 & SSCXWC - Steam Powered

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:44:07 -0800

Portland, Oregon - Apparently the Halloween Races in Astoria was not enough insanity for this years Cross Crusaders. After some excellent traditional cyclocross racing at Portland International Raceway the bike-fun crowd went wild for single speed.

Thousands of spectators watched as Sue Butler took away honors for the womens A racers and the prize for unofficial womens single speed world champion. Mens SSCXWC honors were awarded to Drew MacKenzie who hails from the Great White North. Prizes included a Vanilla SpeedVagen, a Pereira Cycles custom frame not to mention gold Speedos and required championship tatoos. Also, Raleigh Rainier frame went to the Sit-Up Champ.

Special mention goes to Ryan Trebon of Bend who won the mens A race, and the regular single speed race. Trebon, a top cyclocross racer, was told he had to win all three races in order to take the SSCXWC. He may have been handicapped on the raceway, as well.

The song Steam Powered was written especially for this race.

Music and Video by Dan Kaufman
for http://crankmychain.com
and http://www.bobsredmill.com
http://crosscrusade.com
http://sscxwc.com

You Can't Fool All the People All the Time

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:20:50 -0800

I wrote this song in the darkest days of Republican scorched-earth domination.

Abraham Lincoln's wise words were finally shown true last night with the overwhelming support of the American people for Barack Obama.

I hope I never hear the term "real Americans" or red state/blue state again.

My hope is that our leaders have moved away from the deceptive and divisive politics of the Bush era.

But if they don't, well "you can't fool all the people all the time".

Video and Music by Dan Kaufman

Halloween Cyclocross Crusade

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:04:42 -0700

ASTORIA, Ore. – If you didn’t bring a costume to last Sunday’s Cross Crusade race you may have placed better but you also got heckled. The weather was perfect for camping, outrageous outfits and two days of racing at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds.

Video, editing, and original music by Dan Kaufman. Additional Footage by Eric Todd Keeney.

A Cyclocross Crusade Halloween Sasquatch Detour

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:19:58 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. – I have three videos for you today. The first by Todd Keeney shot at Cross Crusade Race #2 in Wilsonville. We’ll be heading down to the Halloween races in Astoria this weekend and hope to see you there. Otherwise, stay tuned for another Halloween cross video later next week.

The second video is footage of Sasquatch, regarding the Quest for The Grail and the final video is a ridiculous detour request in Vancouver, Washington.

Music for the Villebois Race is by Todd Keeney and friend. The music at the end is “Whistlestop” by Roger Miller.

Freak Bike Fall Starts Tonight!

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:53:08 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - The first ever Freak Bike Fall starts tonight and runs through Sunday. Get the agenda here: http://freakbikefall.blogspot.com/

The video above is a tribute to the Freak Bike Militia by yyzmec at YouTube.

GOP Mocks Bicycling and Walking

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:17:03 -0700

The National Republican Congressional Committee funded this attack ad against 3rd District Pennsylvania Democratic contender, Kathy Dahlkemper - http://kathydahlkemperforcongress.com/

They think she is asking Americans to sacrifice too much by walking and biking more. They call her out for opposing the GOP red herrings of gas tax reduction and offshore drilling.

Informed voters know that neither domestic drilling nor gas tax reduction will have an impact on gas prices or American dependency on foreign dictatorships.

Oil companies are already making record profits and they will be happy to sit on domestic oil reserves until they need them (as they are currently doing). They will also be happy to take the extra profit a reduction in gas taxes would bring.

It seems to me this attack ad will backfire. See the original ad here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlL1u0YrlGE

Cross Crusade - Alpenrose 2008 - Why You Double Crossin' Me?

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:42:31 -0700

Portland, Ore. - As promised, the first race of the Cross Crusade was wet and muddy. There were a record number (1263) participants at Alpenrose Dairy with loads of fans and plenty of wipeouts for them to watch.

I wrote the song Double Crossin Me just for this race and had blast syncing it up to the dirty footage.

Next scheduled CrankMyChain.tv cyclocross video is for the Halloween race. Contact me if you are interested in sponsoring a race/music video dan at- pdxk com.

Veer the Movie - Watch the Trailer

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:11:54 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jason Turner and Greg Freddette's much anticipated documentary about Portland's cycling scene will soon be making it's debut. In the meantime we can watch the trailer for the movie Veer. Sign up for updates about the movie and screenings here.

Jonathan Maus of BikePortland got to sneak peak of the movie and has some more background at his BikePortland Blog.

Cyclocross Crusade - Alpenrose Race Promo

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:29:04 -0700

Portland, Oregon – River City Bicycles Cyclocross Crusade race #1 is this Sunday at Alpenrose Dairy. Good news race fans, it looks like we may have some mud!

Come on out and say hi if you see me.

Also, you can watch and buy the 2006 and 2007 Race videos at CrankMyChain.com .

So far, this year, we’re covering three races and we’re looking for sponsorship for as many more as possible. If you are interested in sponsoring CrankMyChain.tv please contact me at dan at pdxk d0t c0m.

Today is Carfree Day - Watch Paking Day Video

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:53:12 -0700

Monday, September 22, 2008
Today is Carfree Day - Watch Parking Day Video
Watch Video & Read StoryTeaser Photo

NEWSFLASH: TODAY IS WORLD CARFREE DAY

NEW YORK, NY -
From StreetFilms.org

Transportation Alternatives reports during this year's foray into PARKing Day there were over 50 parking spaces temporarily reclaimed throughout the city, nearly doubling last year's total. I'll say this: that's a lot of freaking sod!!

As usual for these things, the fare ran from the wildly creative to the calm & soothing. There was a meditation garden in Williamsburg, origami being folded at The Open Planning Project's spot, and a bevy of spots with an advocacy theme. But the strangest time-continuum alternative-universe event occurred at Peter Frishauf's spot on the Upper West Side where I filmed him following the live blogging on Streetsblog about PARKing Day! And finally, although my work comrades had an amazingly elaborate spot, if I had to vote this year's winner it would be the Lower East Side Girl's Club. Again. You guys rock.

This year my travels took me to four of the five boros: biked 43 miles, filmed 22 spots, spent 11 hours outdoors and had one bike crash - while I was walking my bike through Times Square. Go figure!

Cycology Today Cable Access Show

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:57:28 -0700

BEAVERTON, Ore. - This is a 60-minute cable access program I participated in on Tuesday. I enjoyed and was inspired by the main guests from B.I.K.E. River City Bicycles Cyclisme Team and their coach John Beninati. What's more you can see my five minutes of cable access fame as part of the "Events Corner" (26-minutes into the show).

"Cycology Today" (CYCT) is the new name for "NW Cycling" TV show produced through Washington County Oregon. Host, Executive Producer and Owner of the show Bruce Buffington and co-host Ann Morrow spend an hour to help inform, educate and entertain the Bicycling community. Dennis Gleason is the Associate Producer and Executive Director for this program and Dark Wing Productions provides the Direction and Production services. CYCT is produced using the facilities at TVCTV in Beaverton Oregon. Please provide feed back, both positive and negative, but please be appropriate, so that we can make updates to make the show better. Thank you, Cycology Today Management Team

Drill Baby Drill Live at the RNC

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:59:45 -0700

St. Paul, MN - Watch as the GOP faithful go orgasmic over the prospect of giving away more oil fields to Exxon.

But don't be surprised if they fail to do any drilling any time soon. Oil supply and profits are just about perfect, thank you very much.

Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Sarah Palin will mention that, of course. Nor will they mention that their ticket is bought and paid for by big oil.

This video has obviously been edited for effect. Link below if you would like to see raw footage. It's just as scary, if not more so. http://pdxk.com/media/rnc-giuliani-drill-baby-drill.mov

Download and make your very own "Drill-Baby-Drill" mash up. It's fun AND frightening!

Bikes, Energy and Politics - Vote Obama

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:39 -0700

Yes, there is a big difference between republicans and democrats, Barack Obama and John McCain, when it comes to the use of our energy resources.

We must change our dependency on petroleum now on a personal level, locally and nationally. Voting for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party is a move in the right direction. I strongly encourage you to register and vote in the upcoming election.

Bike Commute Challenge

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:44:38 -0700

The Bike Commute Challenge is a friendly competition — workplace against workplace — to see who can get more people biking to work in September.

Any business, non-profit or public agency is eligible to participate — and individual cyclists can also participate on their own.

Businesses and non-profits compete in one category, while public agencies and bike shops each compete in a category of their own. Within those categories, workplaces are divided by number of employees, to keep competition fair.

Helmet Cam Zoobomb

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:56:26 -0700

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Helmet Cam Zoobomb
Watch Video & Read StoryTeaser Photo

PORTLAND, Ore.- CrankMyChain! has done a few Zoobomb videos but this on by radiohack really shows main run. Though the footage is sped up a bit, it really gives the feel of the Fairview Blvd. bomb down to the reservoir.

Zoobomb is a Sunday night event enjoyed by the young at heart in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Find out more about zoobombing at zoobomb.net.

Crimanimalz - So. Cal Freeway Ride

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:42:43 -0700

Text from the Crimanimalz:

Mission
The ride's political stance and agenda was neutral, many participants invoked the group's collective motto: "If you rode a bicycle, you'd be home by now!" -- a statement against oil dependency, in support of sustainable living and a collective critique of the Los Angeles transportation infrastructure. The riders are pointing out that in a city like Los Angeles made for cars, bicycle riders are reaching their destinations faster.

Long Term Goals
Members of the CRIMANIMALZ are looking for city officials to make bicycle safety a priority, not only through the creation of safe and easy places to ride, but also as a means of transportation on the city's increasingly busy thoroughfares. With rising gas prices and a government encouraging sustainable practices, more people are expected to turn to bikes as an alternative means of transportation.

Music:
Funderstorm - "Why Didja Duh Eeet"
http://www.myspace.com/thefunderstorm

The Ride Friday, May 9th, 2008
At 5:30pm starting in Santa Monica, 28 bicyclists took surface streets to the 1-10 Fwy at Bundy and rode 0.44 miles to the I-405 N on-ramp and rode another 1.56 miles to the Santa Monica Blvd. exit during rush hour. The ramp to the I-405 N was a steep grade and 0.65 miles in length. Riders spanned a total of 2.0 freeway miles.
The group of riders also hung a 20'x6' banner on the 17th street overpass overlooking the eastbound I-10 Freeway in Santa Monica that read RIDE A BIKE YOU'D BE HOME BY NOW.
The sign remained in place for over 48 hours.

Media Information
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YouTube
CRIMANIMALZ - The Freeway Ride I
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4NLmiuyLa98

Website
http://www.crimanimalz.com
http://www.myspace.com/crimanimalz

Vimeo Channel (Videos)
http://www.vimeo.com/crimanimalz

FLICKR Pool (Photographs)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crimanim...

IBIKEU Wiki (History)
http://www.ibikeu.com/wiki/index.php/...

To view California Highway Patrol Reaction to the Freeway Traffic Jam Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7...

The Bicyclist 30: Tough Love

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:50:26 -0700

Zack makes plans for world conquest, while Steve and Lissa hang on the beach. Conrad just hangs on...

Tour de Homes

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:21 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Realtor Kirsten Kaufman has been doing most of her commuting by bicycle this year and she recently started her Tour De Homes.

Tour de Homes takes potential home buyers and interested folks through a Portland neighborhood that is well suited for people who prefer to bike, walk, or take public transport.

They can dig in and see what's on the market and what makes the neighborhood special all at bicycle pace.

In the interest of full disclosure, Kirsten Kaufman is my wife. If you know someone who is looking to buy or sell a home in Portland, please contact her at 503.233.9513 or KirstenKaufman.com.

Summer Streets 2008 (NYC)

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:28:16 -0700

NEW YORK CITY, NY -
From Streetfilms.org

Feeling remarkably similar to Bogota's Ciclovia, the New York City Department of Transportation held its first Summer Streets event on Saturday by opening 7 miles of city streets to pedestrians and bike traffic only. From 7 AM to 1 PM, roads were car-free from 72nd Street to the Brooklyn Bridge with Park Avenue serving as the backbone of the route. Our Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan is the real deal - she spent the entire day riding a bike around the course (and even said some nice things about me to my mom.)

We'll spare you the 200 adjectives we could list about how transformational it was, for it was beyond anything on the printed page. The general consensus was that the event succeeded beyond even the most hoped for expectations and would pass even the most pessimistic of measuring sticks. A page has been turned, clearly there is no doubt: the future will hold many more large scale street openings for pedestrians, cyclists, runners, children, dog walkers, dancers, and any other reasonable livable space use.

The swarms of people and happy faces made for much positive energy. Around noon, some blocks were getting very crowded, but there was a general courtesy that existed between pedestrians and cyclists. The city built it - and the people came. And they smiled a lot.

B:C:Clettes vs. Sexy Back

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:59:46 -0700

VANCOUVER, BC - The B:C:Clettes mini-bike dance team made a great music video that really captures their spirit. I like the song, too. It's Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back".

You catch the The B:C:Clettes live at quality events in and around Cascadia.

Unusual 1940's Bicycle Movies from Europe

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:19:36 -0700

This was found at YouTube. Not sure the details of the video since it was posted in a language I can't seem to translate. But check out all the trick bikes, recumbents, and interesting competitions.

I especially like the tandem with trailer races. There are some definatley ideas that could be introduced to the 21st Century.

RE: Road Rage - a Song

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:05:01 -0700

xtra.newsweek.com linked to a video I posted to YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFiwir... .

I didn't shoot the video and am not the only who posted it but it's not gone a bit viral and I am getting a lot of comments. I thought I'd make a response with some comments and a I just wrote song.
Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

Pedal Power on CBS Sunday Morning Show

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:22:04 -0700

USA - CBS News Sunday Morning ran a thorough piece on bicycle transportation and covered Portland extensively including a brief segment with yours truly and my boyz rolling the “bike train”. There is also some great coverage of Portland Transportation Commissioner (and mayor elect) Sam Adams, Alta Planning’s Mia Birk, and visit at Clever Cycles.

Sorry the footage is a bit grainy. I pulled from the show from my old VCR and Channel 6 doesn't come in so well at my house.

(CBS) "Pedal Power" is coming into its own these days, as Americans of all ages are coming to realize biking can be practical, economical, and good clean fun - or should we say, good GREEN fun? Our Cover Story takes us from California to Cambridge, and is reported by Serena Altschul:

See the full story at CBSnews.com.

The Bicyclist 29: DIY

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:23:39 -0700

Zack and The Demon SUV play baseball. Steve makes t-shirts to make few bucks and Conrad drinks another beer.

Sunday Parkways "Ciclovía" in Portland

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:11:47 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. - It's taken me way too long to post this great video by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. of Streetfilms.org. There so many bikey friends, from Aaron Tarfman and his transportation trike, Linda, Timo, and Coach Dan with the 411, and Jonathan Maus Channeling Gil Peñalosa and so many smiles from young and old.

Portland's first Sunday Parkways was a huge success with tens of thousands of Portlanders converging on the North Portland streets, parks and sidewalks. Don't be surprised if this kind of event, originally started in Bogotá, becomes a mainstay all over the world.

Here is the write up from Streetsblog:

Despite a very dreary and damp first half of the day, Portland's first Ciclovia-style street closure, Sunday Parkways, was a smashing success with countless thousands of city residents participating. It was like a giant community block party with walkers, bikers, joggers, bladers, families, and pets filling the 6 mile course.

There were plenty of fun activities in four northeast parks that were linked by the circuit, which was opened to bikes and pedestrian traffic only from 8 AM to 2 PM. For cities planning their own Ciclovias, here are some things I liked about Portland's event: knowledgeable volunteers, lots of fun chalk messages on the ground, easy to follow directions, lots of music & entertainment, and a huge number of bike stations for bike repair.

If you want more Sunday Parkways be sure to let people know.

Get Behind the Bike Box

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:49:44 -0700

This video is not intended to be viewed by children and the language is foul.

PORTLAND, OR - There have been a lot of bike box videos uploaded to The internets latley. But how are bike boxes being recieved by your average Joes?

Well, I got my hands on some footage a couple jokers shot right down on Hawthorne Blvd. by the liquor store. I think I know who the biker chick is but I won't name names.

Anyway, this once again proves that Portland is much more fun because of bicyclists.

My advice to the bike box curious: get a bike and get busy in the bike box.

Sprockettes Dance Party

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:36:50 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Sprockettes Mini-Bike Dance Team is hosting a "Bicycle Bash" this Saturday and I thought this would be a great opportunity dig through my old tapes and pull out some footage from the Dance Party Ride they hosted last June at Pedalpalooza.

You can see this video and many others on the big screen at the"Bicycle Bash" along with all sorts of other entertainment. Check out the 411 straight from their site:

The Sprockettes Bicycle Bash is just over 2 weeks away.

Save the date: June 28, 2008

Announcing the Sprockettes Invitational Bicycle Bash! Music, DJ Gray, art gallery, silent auction, raffle, and of course….performances by your favorite bicycle dance troupes. Food and drink will be available for sale with “Sprockettes specials”. No outside alcohol please.

Doors open at 8pm. Entertainment starts at 9pm. Party until 2:30am.

Location 606 SE Madison, Portland OR.

Tickets are $5 at the door. Advanced tickets are available online at Brownpapertickets.com and at all of our upcoming shows (see below).

Guaranteed fun with your hometown homegirls!

Depaving Day at Carfree Conference

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:19:13 -0700

From Streetfilms.org
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Towards Carfree Cities VIII kicked off Monday in Portland, Oregon with an exciting community event. Hundreds of conference participants helped break and remove asphalt from a 3000 square foot parking lot. Depave.org is the mastermind behind the Fargo Garden Project. They promote the removal of unnecessary concrete and asphalt from urban areas. Depave.org will continue to work with Goldsmith Properties to transform this now asphalt-free site into a community greenspace. Once completed, the site will be used to educate the public about pavement removal and storm water drainage management. Notice an example of Depave's work in this video at founder Arif Khan's house.
Music by Reptet and Dreamtime Stilters.

Do What I Like at the Carfree Conference

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:59:52 -0700

Plus CrankMyChain! is going to be live webcasting from the conference so check the live feed here or at carfreeportland.org.

Check out the schedule and the feed at stickam.com/carfree.

The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from around the world who work to promote practical alternatives to car dependence. The conference attracts professionals, advocates, and community leaders who focus on the creation of sustainable transportation systems and on the transformation of cities, towns, and villages into human-scaled environments rich in public space and community life. The fundamental role of the conference is to share knowledge and assist the practical work of conference participants, whether it be organizing community events, promoting urban cycling, or building the carfree cities of the future.To learn more, contact the conference team at http://www.carfreeportland.org

The Bicyclist 28: American Pastoral

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:18:39 -0700

The Bicyclist crew hits the road, hits the bottle and takes a hit or two.

Bike Porn 2 and Naked Bike Ride are coming Friday the 13th

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:12:14 -0700

PORTLAND, Ore. - Reverend Phil's Film Fest, Bike Porn 2- "BikeXploitation" is showing next Friday at the Clinton Street Theater. See the trailer at Bikesmut.com.

CrankMyChain! might even have something in the line-up, but either way I'm sure the festival of bicycle pornography will blow your mind and perhaps other things.

What is Bike Porn? It's not just bikes on bikes. I'll say that. Are you offended by graphic sexual images and suggestion? Don't go. It's all very sex positive (at least it was last year) but some flicks even challenged my sensibilities. I occasionally like to have my sensibilities challenged.

If you go, be sure to CrankMyChain!

And then hold onto your shorts or, better yet, take them off - because at Saturday the 14th at 11:59PM Portland goes on the World Naked Bike Ride.
It all starts the the Pedalpalooza Kick Off Dance Party (Track 7, NW 30th Ave and Industrial St) - Watch out for train tracks they love to throw cyclists.
Find out more at Shift2Bikes.org

Attached is my song Going on a Naked Bike Ride.

Bike2Oz - Conclusion - Ep13

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:12:31 -0700

The cyclists on the final leg of the epic adventure. Heading down South along the coast of Australia. Past kangaroos to finish at the Heart of Sydney.

Bike2Oz was produced by Undercurrents find out more about Bike2Oz here.

I hope you enjoyed this video series as much as I did. This is exactly the type of independent cycling related movie I was hoping to find when I started CrankMyChain.TV almost two years ago. Do you have an adventure in mind? What's stopping you?

Bike2Oz - Boat Ride Home - Ep. 12

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:06:25 -0700

After a week on a cargo ship, the epic bicycle journey from England nears and end. Australia looms and with it Lowannas family. Only 2 weeks to cycle down from Brisbane to the finale in Sydney.

Brooklyn to Manhattan Commuter Race

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:18:07 -0700

From StreetFilms.org
NEW YORK, NY - Transportation Alternatives held its 7th annual Commuter Challenge pitting cyclist, driver, and bus/subway rider in the ultimate showdown of which mode of travel can be quickest (and cheapest!)

In the end, the bike proved swiftest over the 4.5 mile course which began in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene and ended in Manhattan’s Union Square. Jamie Favaro rolled up in just over 16 minutes and took home the gold and a bouquet of flowers for her efforts. Driver, Emmanuel Fuentebella (22 minutes) parked his car and sprinted to a surprise second place finish. Shortly after, disappointed MTA rider April Greene came in last at 29 minutes. But, as Wiley Norvell noted at the finish line, Transportation Alternatives also measured the carbon footprint of all the the riders and Greene came in a close second behind the cyclist.

Derailed

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:03:21 -0700

This is my favorite selection from this years Filmed by Bike festival. The message delivered in this short darma by Oliver Ogden, Jared Staber, Chris Cosler is poignant and well delivered, which is something much more difficult to do than the other types of movies shown at Filmed by Bike (mine included).

Watch the movie and then let's discuss the plot and theme. For me it hits close to home to a decision I made in 2003 that helped put my life on track.

email - dan (at) pdxk (dot) com

Obama in Portland: Invest in Bicycle Infrastructure

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:43:39 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - To a crowd of 75,000 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland Oregon, Presidential hopeful Barack Obama called for the nation to get serious about it's energy issues and model Portland's investment in Bicycles and Alternate means of transportation.

Of course this seems an obvious solution to cycling advocates but with all the talk from the candidates there has been little mention of bicycles and specifically investment in bicycle infrastructure.

Here is the full quote:

"If we are going to solve our energy problems we have to think long term. It's time to be serious about investing in alternative energy. It's time to be serious about raising fuel efficiency standards in our cars. It's time for our entire country to learn from what's happening right here in Portland with mass transit and bicycle lanes and funding alternative means of transportation. That's the kind of solution we need for America..." this was greeted by some of the loudest applause of his speech.

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CrankMyChain! Cycle TV endorses Barack Obama for President, Sam Adams for Mayor of Portland and Chris Smith for Commissioner.

Today is the last day for Oregonians to drop off their ballots for the Primary election.

National Bike To Work Day

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:29:21 -0700

USA - So I got called from the StreetFilms folks to help with Friday's National Bike to Work Day video. They wanted video from cities all over the country. Only problem was, Portland was not celebrating National Bike to Work day. Don't know why.

But hey, every day is bike to work day in Portland. So I thought I'd strap and electronic gong to the back of the Disco Trike and ride in to see if I could find any bike commuters who liked to bang gongs and eat donuts.

My contribution to the video above is at the end after SF, Austin, and NYC represent. I feel I did my part in keeping Portland weird. Also, here is the 10-minute rough-cut version from my Friday morning adventure.

More info from StreetFilms

The League of American Bicyclists started Bike-to-Work Day in 1956 as a part of National Bike-to-Work Week, which in some cities has turned into Bike Month.

Bike-to-Work Day is an annual event that promotes and celebrates the bicycle as a viable mode of transportation. On Bike-to-Work Day, national, regional, and local bicycle advocacy groups often organize bicycle-related events.

Today’s Streetfilm features Bike-to-Work Day in Austin, San Francisco, New York City and Portland, Oregon.

If you haven’t already, check out the streetsblog open thread from Friday. And, contact us if you would like to participate in next year’s NBTWD film!

This video was produced by Elizabeth Press for StreetFilms
with help from
John Hamilton -SF
Dan Kaufman (me) - PDX
Brent Perdue - Austin
Carly Clark
Ali Qadeer
Elleinad

Episode 11 Bike2Oz (India to Singapore)

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:32:54 -0700

From the chaos of Bombay to the Space Age of Singapore by cargo ship. The two cyclists then leave by cargo ship and cross the equator for the first time. Australia here we come.

OneMillionBicycles.org Kick Off Video

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:50:54 -0700

USA- The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized!

That's the rallying cry for OneMillionBicycles.org, a movment to give away a million bicycles, gain a million new bike commuters nationally and put pressure on congress to double transportation funding for bicycles. The main event is planned for August 9, 2009.

Oregon congressman and Bicycle Caucus member, Earl Blumenauer, helped inspire author and activist Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie to spearhead this movment.

In this video Kurmaskie briefly outlines the project and calls on viewers to join by registering at OneMillionBicycles.org and commiting to give a new or used bicycle and/or bringing in a new or returning rider.

One Million Bicycles is not a militant or anti-car movement but it is pro-bicycle. It's encouraging folks to drive less to help create a nation that is cleaner, healthier, and less dependent on fossil fuels.

Anyone who does not already have a bike is eligible to get one by completing a giveaway application and committing to ride a certain number of times per week to work, school, errands, and document their experiences via a onemiliionbicycles blog, newsletter, press releases, letters, photos, stories, etc.

If you are a supporter of CrankMyChain! Cycle TV be sure to sign up right now for this exciting rally and revolution.

Bike to Oz - Episode 10

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:50:48 -0700

INDIA-SINGAPORE
Cycing down through India via Pushkar to spend Christmas in Mumbai then hopping on a cargo ship to head to Singapore and away from the pollution on India.

Bike to Oz - Episode 9

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:39:48 -0700

PAKISTAN-INDIA
Cycling into the Himaylas to see the Dalai Lama.We find out how the Chinese have forced thousands of Tibetans into exile by violence. Then we jump on the bicycles for a trip to polluted Dehli. We escape to Taj Mahal and eat yummy sweets.

The Bicyclist 27: Can I Keep You?

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:48:52 -0700

Can Conrad keep Steve, Lissa keep Zack and Zack keep his cool?

The Bicyclist is produced by Craftmaster Independent.

Portland Goes Platinum

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:08:08 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Local advocates, planners, and politicians have worked hard to get Portland to meet the League of American Bicyclists "Platinum" Designation. Davis California was the first City to meet this designation but Portland is the first large city to win the award.

Of course there is a lot more to do to make Portland a better, safer place to ride but there has been huge strides made in just the last two decades and this award recognizes that dedication and results.

But, the bar to attain Platinum will be continually raised so the City can't rest on it's laurels. Can Portland go double platinum?

This video was Produced by the Oregonian.

Hal Grades Your Bike Locking 5-years Later

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:15:32 -0700

NEW YORK CITY, NY -
From the StreetFilms Blog and Clarence Eckerson, Jr.

Nearly five years ago, legendary bike mechanic Hal Ruzal and I walked the streets surrounding Bicycle Habitat and graded the bike locking ability of New Yorkers - producing many humorous and enlightening anecdotes. The resulting video aired frequently on bikeTV and at many festivals, and because of it - Hal is still frequently asked by complete strangers to judge their bike locking.

I always endeavored doing another, but as with most sequels you need a new wrinkle. This time we thought we’d give Hal some company and invited former Recycle a Bicycle mechanic Kerri Martin (and founder of The Bike Church in Asbury Park, NJ) to weigh in with her expertise. Once again, bikes on the streets of SoHo provide lots of fodder for laughs and lessons to learn.

We didn’t plan to but we walked the same loop and even used the same one-hour time frame. The results? The grades were a little better than five years ago. Sure, still some bad locking out there, but many more people are now sporting multiple locks and better strategies! Good news, maybe we made a difference after all…

Bicycle Frame Art at PDX Celebrates Home Grown Bicycle Industry

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:57:16 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - If you have Airline ticket either into or out of Portland International Airport (PDX) then be sure to check out Exhibit of Handmade Bicycles showing through October 2008.

The exhibit, local frame builders are highlighted in this Portland Development Commission (PDC) video is by John Cardenas. Alta Planning + Design and BikePortland.org also weigh in on this blossoming industry which is helping earn Portland, Oregon the title of "Detroit of the Bicycle Industry".

It's great to see the PDC get behind this effort that really seems to be paying off.

More information available at BikePortland.org.

No Country for Old Men - No Earthday for Motorcars

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:23:00 -0700

OK, so I look like the bad guy from No Country for Old Men.

But the Cohen bros. and Javier Bardem nicked the look from me.

And if you don't ride your bike on Earth Day then my 1958 quarter dollar and I might just have to pay you a visit.

Don't forget, Mother Nature bats last and Earth day is April, 22nd.

Put The Fun Between Your Legs: Women Who Ride Bikes in Orlando

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:03:08 -0700

ORLANDO, Fla. - Two young women share their love of bicycles in words, song, and pictures.

It's nice to see the bicycle tide is rising all around the nation.

Bike To Oz - Episode 8

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:49:06 -0700

Lowanna and Kevin pedal across hot Pakistan, camping in the woods, eating food from street vendors and ontowards the stage show at the Indian border. http://www.bike2oz.com

Bike To Oz - Episode 7

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:49:06 -0700

Cycling through Iran, eating honey sweets, getting arrested and escaping into Pakistan. Then Lowanna gets hasseled from Pakistani men everywhere. All this to avoid flying the 12,000km from England to Australia. more on http://www.bike2oz.com

The Bicyclist 26: Life Inside Boxes

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:26:48 -0700

Zack is out of control and on a roll. Conrad and Steve are just happy to get along.

Bike To Oz - Episode 6

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:04:11 -0700

The cycling duo make their way through Eastern Turkey,

Bike To Oz - Episode 5

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:04:11 -0700

Pedaling across Turkey to discover the 'fairy' houses of Goreme made from volcanic rock. Going up in a hot air balloon then planning on how to get to Iran.

Cycle Oregon on OPB's Oregon Field Guide

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:59:09 -0700

OREGON -
This video and text was taken from the Oregon Public Broadcasting Website:

Two thousand people every year take exhausting vacations together to ride hundreds of miles and bring urban and rural Oregon together in the process. Cycle Oregon turns 20!

Producer - Vince Patton; Videographer & Editor - Nick Fisher

BicycleTutor.com - How to Fix a Flat

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:14:14 -0700

This tutorial explains how to fix a flat tire on your bicycle. Find more excellent repair tutorials at BicycleTutor.com.

Watch and Take the Awareness Test

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:14:14 -0700

Take the awareness test and let me know what you think but don't give it away.

This was put together by Transport for London as a part of the look out for cyclists campaign.

Bike To Oz - Episode 4

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:33:09 -0700

Cycling 17,000Km from England to Australia.Catching the Tour D'Giro bicycle race in Italy, heading through polluted Greece to the site of the Olympics and on towards Turkey. We leave Europe and enter Asia and our first puncture!

Follow the adventure
http://www.bike2oz.com

Bike To Oz - Episode 3

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:33:09 -0700

Episode 3 -Cycling through France to see all the trees knocked down by storms and onto the Swisss Alps.

Bike To Oz - Episode 2

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:33:09 -0700

www.Bike2oz.com

BikeXploitation Promo #3

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:04:34 -0800

Another from the BikeXploitation promo series shot during Feburary's Midnight Mystery Ride.

Find out more about the Bike Porn East Coast Tour and BikePorn 2.0 at www.bikesmut.com.

Directed and Edited by RevPhil. Camera, Tech, and Theme Music by Dan Kaufman.

CrankMyChain! CycleTV is produced and distrubuted by PDXK.TV and the Disco Trike.

The Bicyclist 25: Good Night and Good Luck

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:03:26 -0800

Steve hits the road with the Demon SUV in hot pursuit.

Bike To Oz - Episode 1

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:33:09 -0800

UK - Hooray for the heroic adventure. It's exactly what Kevin and Lowanna have embarked on, a 10,000 mile journey from England to Australia by bicycle.

The best part is that they are video blogging their story from the roads, deserts, and woodlands and mountains of UK, Europe, Pakistan, India, Iran, Malaysia and finally Australia.

Part of the reason for this epic journey is to raise attention to global warming and over dependence on fossil fuels. Find out more at www.bike2oz.com.

The Bicyclist: Preview 25

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:00:42 -0800

The bicyclist turns dark.

BikeXploitation Promo 2

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:23:54 -0800

You know how they say 'you hurt the ones you love'? It works the same
with bikes. I don't all think bikers are *necessarily* masochists,
although what do you call people who push their bodies for 18 hours at
a time for fun?

This video is not about strenuous exercise, but it is about putting
ourselves in an uncomfortable position and receiving an unexpected
benefit.

You ask, "what are these videos all about?" RevPhil clarifies, "I see the videos a way to promote the bike porn film fest and the notion cycling as sexy".

Check out BikeSmut.com for more information.

Project Pedal - Ep. 7, 64 days Pt. 2

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:58:08 -0800

Once again Mike Ambs uses his photography skills to get personal about his project: Project Pedal. Get caught up on the episodes at http://www.CrankMyChain.com .

In this episode we meet the riders and learn of a serious setback. But the project pedals on.

The 2008 Mini-Bike Winter Olympics

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:51:55 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore.- Zoobomb's annual fesitval of glory and fun once again drew great crowds spectators, entertainment, not to mention balmy February weather.

Sunday, spectators as from California to Canada, Seattle and Eugene competed in Olympic Segment of the four-day event. Competitions included bike limbo, bike derby, monkey-chicken, deth race 2000, and the blind race.

The Sprockettes ladies mini-bike dance team entertained the crowd. Cupcake once again threw out his challenge. That is, taking a dip with a bike in the Wilamette River. Is it a toxic bath? Perhaps. It was definitely free fun

A BikeXploitation Valentine

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:19:47 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore. - A special valentines day surprise from CrankMyChain! CycleTV, Reverend Phil, and some of the riders of the Midnight Mystery Ride.

We asked bikers on this past Friday's MMR about their bike sexual
experiences. Here is the first steamy video which promotes the Bike Porn II "BikeXploitation" film festival. Find out more at www.BikeSmut.com.

We plan to release one such movie every week until the long awaited
premiere of Bike Porn II this June.

People who loved last year's Pornography of the Bicycle will have
their opportunity to get dirty on the big screen at the Clinton Street
Theater June 13th. Behold, the official call for submissions for the
new bike porn theme: BIKEXPLOITATION
BikeXploitation Flier

Artists interested in submitting to Bike Porn II: BIKEXPLOITATION shall
* send an email to revphil@gmail.com
* use mini-DV tape or better
* shoot in 9x16 aspect ratio
* make it 7 minuets or less
* copyright-free music is better
* submit by April 15th, 2008

9 months have passed since The Pornography of the Bicycle premiered at
the Clinton Street Theater as part of Pedalpaloosa and the Portland
Underground Film Festival. That night over 500 sexy bikers lined up to
witness the series of short videos on the theme "bike porn". Since
then the program has played shows in Seattle, Bellingham, Vancouver
BC, Los Angeles, Davis, San Francisco, and Cottage Grove, Oregon.

In March The Pornography of the Bicycle will go on an eastern swing
including Chicago, Columbus, New York, Washington DC and Richmond
Virginia. Supporters are encouraged to contact friends and consulting
adults to help make every screening a success!

Chicago http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
Richmond VA: http://www.byrdtheatre.com/

This program will never been available on DVD and has only been seen
in theaters.

As a kickoff for the tour a final Portland screening of The
Pornography of the Bicycle will take place March 1st. This time with
more audience interaction. Expect more details soon

The Midnight Myster Ride happens ever second Friday of the month. The bikey fun is well worth staying up for. Find out more about the ride here.

The MMR was also benefit for Leo Westwind

Make a Difference - Ride More Bikes

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:03:05 -0800

This is a Movie from Sept. 2005. It stands the test of time; only the gas prices have gone up.

There is also a great free-jazz soundtrack which uses Blondie's Heart of Glass for the melody.

This video was lifted from the Make a Difference Blog:

"I believe that it is possible to change the world through the smallest actions. This Blog explores the little things that not only I but others do in order to make a difference."

Here is the text from the post

"As a poor college student booming gas prices are a down right pain in the ass. So what does one poor student do? Or anybody for that matter? Well, there are many routs, but I decided to acquire a bike. I found one that didn't belong to anybody in the basement of the house I am living in. I got it fixed up, and now I am gas free. Sure it cost money to fix it, but in my mind I'm not only getting off my fat ass, and getting some exercise, but I am feeling good about it.

In my opinion the gas price boom is, in large part, due to panic. And I chose not to support it. I think when gas companies can price their gas in relation to the actual supply and demand of the country and stop profiteering than I will decide to support them, but until then I just have to make sure I leave for class a few minutes earlier than I would normaly.
What do you think?"

I think it's terrific! It's short and to the point. It says "fuck big oil. I'll ride my bike and it's more fun anyway."

The camera work is simple and effective. I love the above the head POV and the shadow shots. The music brings it all together.

Cycle Jerks - Episode #2 - Trick Track 2

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:58:40 -0800

From the Cycle Jerk's Website:

Trick Track is exactly what it sounds like: Tricks on Track bikes. This months Trick Track was held at Civic Center Park and is organized by Fuck You Phil Carlson and Hot Tony. Besides tricks, we started off the night this time with a beer sweep. Who ever can pick up the most beers and hold them- without a bag- wins. . . the beer.

Sam Turner won this Trick Track with his Superman trick.

To find out more about Trick Track (now called “Track Attack”), check out their Myspace page.

Mini-Bike Winter - Interview with Ifny and Gladiators

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:53:30 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore.- Hey, get ready for the Fifth Mini-Bike Winter Olympics with an interview and footage from last year.

Here is a ride along with Pedal Revolutionary DJ and Hostess, Ifny Lachance, followed by some footage of her competing for the honor or Team Canada and love of Cascadia.

Team Canada is coming back and so is all the free fun you could ever want in a weekend. Mark Feb 13-18 on this years calendar for the Mini-Bike Winter Olympics!

Mini-Bike Winter Theme Music composed by Dan Kaufman. Drums by The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers.

Cycle Jerks - Episode #1

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:50:28 -0800

DENVER, Colo. - Cycle Jerks is a new Internet Television Show about messenger punks from the Mile High City.

Think Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious on fixies with a handycam. You can't to turn away but be sure to hide the bourbon and the silver.

Project Pedal: Ep. 6 - 64 Days Pt. I

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:36:01 -0800

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 (HI-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

Ice Biking

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:26:15 -0800

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.

Transfomation Trike Comments Response

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:42:37 -0800

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.

Another Zoo Bomb Video

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:57:22 -0800

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.

How to Use a Bike Box

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:47:36 -0800

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."

The Night Ride

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:03:36 -0800

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.

The Bicyclist 24: Friend And/Or Foe

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:33:32 -0800

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.

Innovate or Die -- The Choprical Fish

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:16:50 -0800

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

Innovate or Die -- The Transformation Trike

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:04:51 -0800

The Transformation Trike is a 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

New York City Recreated in Black Rock City

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:20:40 -0800

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?

The Two Mile Challenge

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:06:19 -0800

First the badass challenge now it's the two mile challenge (actually they were first). Anyway, check out this great little animation from Clif Bar.

The challenge: Ride your bike to fight global warming. 40% of U.S. urban travel is 2 miles or less. 90% of those trips are by car. Take The Challenge at 2MileChallenge.com

B2 Power Means Bicycle Boulevards

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:36:03 -0800

PORTLAND, OR - Bicycle Boulevards can make your neighborhood street loveable! Watch to find out how you can tap into B2 Power and why you should.

Timo Forsberg hosts this Bicycle Transportation Alliance infomercial about the city of Portland’s is utilization of Bicycle Boulevards as a neighborhood safety enhancement.

This ten-minute video explains what a bicycle boulevard is and how they can be used to increase safety for cyclists and livability for neighbors.

B2 Power co-stars Bruce Buffington and special appearance by Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams. Mark Allen Eaton and Kelly Jo Horton of the Bicyclist also play a dramatic role in this bicycle propaganda film.

Order your free DVD copy (with $2.50 shipping and handling) - Details coming soon -

PS - Please share this video with your friends and family.

The Bicyclist 23: Meet The Cast

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:59:06 -0800

A lost episode full of footage that was left on the editing room floor. That's it for the bicyclist for this season. Stay tuned next year for season two.

The Bicyclist is produced by Craftmaster Independent.

Max Taint - Badass Unicrosser

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:15:58 -0800

PORTLAND, OR - Winner of the Badass Purse for Riding out to Hillsboro on his Unicycle is Max Taint of Portland. He came in 2nd in the unicross heat. Way to go Max hope your taint ain't sore.

Muddy Cyclocross Crusade Race 7

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:42:06 -0800

Hillsboro, Ore. - THIS IS CYCLOCROSS. Cold, rain, mud, fun, and not fun. Turn up the audio for some bonus commentary.
This video is sponsored by http://RiverCityBicycles.com and http://CrossCrusade.com

Transportation Equality Press Conference and Speeches

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:56:46 -0800

PORTLAND, Ore.- Transportation activists gathered Friday to speak at a press conference promoting a Sautrday rally for transportation equality. The event was organized by Eleanor Blue and hosted by Jonathan Maus. Speakers included attorneys Bob Mionske and Ray Thomas, activists Scott Bricker, Jessica Roberts, Ellen Vanderslice, and author Joe Kurmaskie who also hosted the rally Saturday.

Dozens including reporters from OPB, KEX, KPAM, KGW and many other attened the press conference, which in turn drew hundreds to the rally.

My camera and microphone were too far from the speakers at Saturday's rally so I do not have good coverage of that event and the great speeches.

Filmmaker Vincent Caldoni was able to capture some footage of a few of the speeches and posted them as part of a great article at the Portland Mercury and YouTube.

The Bicyclist 22: To The Rescue

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:12:59 -0800

When the going gets tough, the tough call their girlfriends.

The Bicyclist 21: The Long March

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:07:31 -0800

There's got to be a morning after and Conrad, Zack and Jose are worse for the wear. Steve and Lissa have fared better, but the Demon SUV is really cranky.

Barton Park's Baddest Badass

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:20:36 -0800

ESTACADA, OR - Four contenders competed for the "Baddest Badass" purse at Cross Crusade Race #5 Sunday.

Tony Tapay had a strong showing in the single speeds and has been declared Baddest Badass. He was followed closely by Badass Tad Bamfod who rides a fixed gear bike.

Jonathan "Badass" Maus who co-hosted the live feed from Barton Park hit a rock wrecked (see the Barton Quick Edit). He fell back a few spots from his strong showing last week.

Greg Sanders also ran into some issues during the race. He did complete it, though, and can also wear the title of Badass, but he can't wear the purse. At least not this week.

All Badasses rode out to the Cyclocross Crusade and completed their race. It's not easy.

Barton Park Race coverage and the Badass Challenge was sponsored by Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Cross Crusade Race 5 - Quck Edit

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:35:06 -0800

ESTACADA, OR - We set up a live feed from the Cyclocross Crusade Race #5 yesterday at Barton Park. Here is just a taste of what we got from our vantage point in the gravel pit. Jonathan Maus kindly wipes out in front of the camera and we get to see Shannon Skerrit and Carl Decker Battle for 2nd. Get your official race results at CrossCrusade.com.

This video and the live feed we're brought to you by Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory.

Barton Park - Bad Ass Challenge and Live Broadcast

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:17:10 -0700

Watch at CrankMyChain.com Sunday.
We'll be live at this Sunday's CrossCrusade race at Barton Park in Estacada and we're throwing out another badass challenge.

It's all sponsored by Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory.

The Bicyclist 20: Capture The Flag

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:05:13 -0700

The Demon SUV is after his flag and a piece of Jose.

The Bicyclist is produced by Craftmaster Independent.

Clarence: The Traffic Calming Wizard

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:46:24 -0700

New York, NY - Clarence Eckerson, Jr.has morphed into a traffic calming Wizard.

From the StreetFilms Vlog:

We went back to check in how things were progressing on the NYC DOT’s plans for the 9th Avenue physically separated bike lane. The pleasant surprises continue as lane improvements, ample signage, and cyclist-only bike signals have now appeared making the innovative project even safer. And although driver behavior continues to improve, there are a few problems to highlight.

If you enjoyed this, check out others in the series: Clarence: The Traffic Calming Sasquatch & Clarence: The Traffic Calming Maniac

MY Top Ten Women Crusader Costumes

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:30:03 -0700

One viewer rightfully called me on doing a poor job covering the women's costumes at XC4 in Astoria. Here is a fig leaf.

Halloween Cyclocross Crusade

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:27:02 -0700

ASTORIA, Ore. - If you are looking for a slick cyclocross racing video, I can't help you here. All sorts of rules have been broken and I suppose that part of the Halloween spirit. So... happy Halloween!

This video was sponsored by River City Bicycles and The Cyclocross Crusade.

Halloween Cross Memorial Lap for Brett Jarolimek

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:33:30 -0700

ASTORIA, Ore. - It was another amazing Halloween Cross Crusade weekend. Sadly, though, we were missing avid Crusader and cyclist Brett Jarolimek who was run down and killed on a Portland street. Friends such as Kris Schamp and Brad Ross remembered Brett by speaking about him and his passions and then leading a memorial lap.

There is a memorial ride 5PM today in Forest Park starting on Thurman Ave - more details soon.

Story from BikePortland.org:

Wearing white t-shirts emblazoned with the words “No Blind Spots”, Cross Crusade founder Rick Potestio and race director Brad Ross said losing Brett Jarolimek was like losing “a member of the Cross Crusade family.”

Yesterday in Astoria, hundreds of cyclists took part in a silent memorial lap in Brett’s honor. The lap was led out by Brett’s friends and his Team Bike Gallery teammates, many of them weary from the road after driving to Idaho for his funeral yesterday.

Some of Brett’s friends had made copies of his race number (800) and passed them out for all of us to wear in his honor. Below the number was a winged figure on a bike and the words,
“Brett Jarolimek 1976-2007. We love you. We miss you.”

The silent lap was a somber, yet powerful way to say goodbye to Brett and to remember what his life, and his death, mean to our community.

These past two weeks have taken a toll on many of us. And, while some things will never be the same again, especially for the families and friends of those we’ve lost, the undeniable spirit of the Cross Crusade will live on.

Brett, who dressed up as Captain Underpants at the Halloween Cross race last year, would surely have smiled at the abundance of spirit on display yesterday.

See Jonathan Maus' excellent slide show of the event.

More coverage of Cross Crusade IV, Halloween in Astoria coming soon!

Unicycle Jousting - A Documentary

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:53:48 -0700

Two men, two wheels, and one lady fair. Watch as they train and then compete in the challenge.

It's all set to great music from Audioslave, System of a Down, Beck, the Ramones and more.

This short documentary was produced by B.Brown Pictures in association with Burkey and McDoland Clans. It stars Clay McDonald and Dan Burkey.

The Bicyclist 19: Out In The Country

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:48:09 -0700

Conrad, Zack and Jose find a nice little yurt in the forest, while Steve and Lissa camp out in the backyard with the rest of the margarita mix...

The Bicyclist 18: What No Fries?

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:10:58 -0700

The open road calls Conrad and Zack to keep looking for Jose. Steve and Lissa keep the home fires burning with a fresh batch of margaritas.

The Bicyclist is produced by Craftmaster Independent

Baddest Badass Takes the First Purse

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:26:50 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Steven Carper is delivered the Baddest Badass purse for his participation and success in the first Badass Challenge at race two of River City Bicycles Cross Crusade at Horning's Hideout last Sunday.

Do you want to be a badass? Just ride out to the next cyclocross race. You want to win the next Purse? Contact Dan at PDXK/com then ride out and do the best in your normal or better cyclocross category.

Cross Crusade #2 - A Breath of Fresh Pain

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:24:07 -0700

Race #2 of the world's most popular cyclecross race series, The Cross Crusade. This week we are outside of North Plains at Hornning's Hideout. Thanks to all the racers and to Show Me The Pink for use of their song, "Me Plus My Friends" more excelent bike content @ http://www.crankmychain.com and http://bikeportland.org

Cross Crusade #1 " Now I'm Rollin' "

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:56:42 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Cameras on, wheels turning, Now I'm Rollin' with 2007 Cyclocross Crusade music-video coverage. Race number one at Alpenrose Dairy was a battle to the finish line between Shannon Skarritt and Eric Tonkin. Wendy Williams carried away 1st in the women's A-division. But that's not all! We set the race to the original tune Now I'm Rollin' AND strap a 4-lb camber to a hung-over RevPhil.

CrankMyChain! CycleTV coverage is sponsored by River City Bicycles and The Cyclocross Crusade.

Enjoy last years races and support CrankMyChain! Cycle TV by purchasing the XC'06 video at http://www.crankmychain.com

The Bicyclist 17: Rest Stop

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:03:49 -0700

Conrad and Zack take a break from the road.

Cyclocross Crusade - Race #1 (Quick Edit)

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:12:34 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Of course it waited until after the race to start raining buckets, but once again Alpenrose Dairy proved a great course to kick off the worlds largest cyclocross race series - River City Bicycles Cross Crusade.

This video is just a teaser for the one coming later this week. Stay Tuned and watch Eric Tonkin and Shannon Skerritt battle for first. We strap a camera to RevPhil's helmet and enter him as the first member of Team CrankMyChain! And that's not all... you'll have to wait and watch

The Bicyclist 16: Sweet Ride

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:53:34 -0700

Tired of "being embarrassed" and high on energy drinks, Zack builds Conrad a chopper. Steve rebuilds things, too.
Something has already been built between Zack and Lissa, but where does that leave Jose?

International Walk and Bike to School Day

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:39:49 -0700

In Portland, Oregon and around the world kids walked and bicycled to school today. Even with a little rain it's surely the best way to go.

Here is a little video documentation of our little trip across the highway over the tracks to school.

The Bicyclist Preview 16 - 20

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:31:37 -0700

Hit the road with the cast of The Bicyclist.

4-Seat Tandem Bike, Landshark, and Attack Banana!

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:10:08 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - They must have pulled this particular afternoon straight out of the pages of Dr. Suess.

FIrst came the Quadem, a bicycle made for four. Then small children where chased by a banana and shark that had somehow grown legs and gotten loose.

A good time was had by all!

CrankMyChain! Live - Sept. 20

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:51:38 -0700

Here is a lightly edited version of last Thursday's show. RevPhil couldn't make it because of his Pacific Northwest Bike Porn Tour.

The show is still not ready for prime time but I thought I'd post it anyway and get yer thoughts.

The Bicyclist 15+: Packing Heat

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:53:09 -0700

Conrad falls right into Steve's trap - does Steve fall right into Conrad's trap - either way Lissa is an innocent victim.

Bicycle Services at Project Homeless Connect

webmail@pdxk.com (PDXK Productions) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:12:15 -0700

PORTLAND, OR - Citizen activist Chris Smith spearheaded a strong cycling contingent at the transportation section of yesterday's Project Homeless Connect.

* Legacy Health System handed out and fitted over 600 helmets.
* Jay from Community Cycling Center had 87 referrals to the Create-A-Commuter program.
* Timo Forsberg of Portland Dept. of Transportation and Emily Gardener of BTA had 34 referrals for the Ways to Work program.
* 14 bikes plus a stroller and a wheelchair were repaired by Steven Kung (Exchange Cycling Tours), myself, and other volunteer bike mechanics. Community Cycling Center provided the tools.

Transportation issues are a significant stumbling block for many homeless and low income people. Cycling is one low cost and often accessible option that allows people to reconnect to jobs and community. It was our hope that our efforts promoted cycling accessibility and safety.