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CrankMyChain! Cycle TVTeam Beer Track RaceHere are some video snapshots from last Saturday's track racing (and John Howe's sugar shorts parade/race) at the Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland.2009-08-2702 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCrankMyChain! is not Deadwe are undergoing metamorphosis
watch it Wednesday's at noon at http://crankmychain.tv2009-06-1900 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVPorltand Bike Rush Hour on Hawthorne!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.2009-04-2903 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVPortland Real Estate Tour from BikeRealtor.comHere 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!2009-04-2802 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVIdaho 'Rolling' Stops for Bicycles in OregonAnimation 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...2009-04-1504 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCitizens Opposition and Alternatives to the CRC RallySunday’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.org2009-04-0607 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHave We Got a Bridge to Sell You! - BSN HACKED!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 s...2009-04-0206 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHave We Got a Bridge to Sell You! "The CRC Cures Cancer"
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Have We Got a Bridge to Sell You! "The CRC Cures Cancer"
Watch Video & Read StoryTeaser Photo"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...2009-03-2601 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHave We Got a Bridge to Sell You! - The Columbia River CrossingBuilding 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/2009-03-1901 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVSweetpea, bicycles, Portland, and the DIY SpiritPORTLAND, 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.2009-03-0403 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVWhatever Happened to Critical Mass In Portland, Oregon?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?2009-02-1604 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBooker's Powder Coating for BicyclesPortland, 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...2009-02-0603 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBikengruvin - Recycled Bike ArtSomewhere 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.2009-01-3002 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVAcross the Land - Yes We Can!A song inspired by President Obama's inauguration speech. Music By Dan Kaufman.2009-01-2302 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVRep. Boehner Thinks American Families Hate Bike PathsExcerpt of Representative John Boehner (R-Ohio) from "Face the Nation" - 1/11/09<br>
See more on the story at BikePortland.org<br>
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Also stay tuned to CrankMyChain for live webcasts. Follow twitter.com/pdxktv to see when we are live.
Have a great 2009!2009-01-0802 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclists TrailerPORTLAND, 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.2008-12-2202 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHead Down - USGP CX Portland Cup 2008 - Presented by StanleyPortland, 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 troph...2008-12-1104 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Transportation Liberation Road ShowThis 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...2008-12-0138 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCyclocross Crusade Finale - There Will Be MudCyclocross 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...2008-11-2008 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCross Crusade 7 & SSCXWC - Steam PoweredPortland, 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...2008-11-1302 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVYou Can't Fool All the People All the TimeI 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 Kaufman2008-11-0602 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHalloween Cyclocross CrusadeASTORIA, 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.2008-10-3104 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVA Cyclocross Crusade Halloween Sasquatch DetourPORTLAND, 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.2008-10-2304 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVFreak Bike Fall Starts Tonight!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.2008-10-1703 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVGOP Mocks Bicycling and WalkingThe 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...2008-10-1401 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCross Crusade - Alpenrose 2008 - Why You Double Crossin' Me?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.2008-10-1003 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVVeer the Movie - Watch the TrailerPORTLAND, 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.2008-10-0502 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCyclocross Crusade - Alpenrose Race PromoPortland, 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.2008-10-0201 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVToday is Carfree Day - Watch Paking Day Video
Monday, September 22, 2008
Today is Carfree Day - Watch Parking Day Video
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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...2008-09-2205 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCycology Today Cable Access ShowBEAVERTON, 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...2008-09-1858 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVDrill Baby Drill Live at the RNCSt. 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...2008-09-0901 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBikes, Energy and Politics - Vote ObamaYes, 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.2008-09-0401 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike Commute ChallengeThe 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.2008-09-0201 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHelmet Cam Zoobomb
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Helmet Cam Zoobomb
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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.2008-08-2803 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCrimanimalz - So. Cal Freeway RideText 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...2008-08-2605 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 30: Tough LoveZack makes plans for world conquest, while Steve and Lissa hang on the beach. Conrad just hangs on...2008-08-2207 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVTour de HomesPORTLAND, 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...2008-08-1901 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVSummer Streets 2008 (NYC)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.)2008-08-1404 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVB:C:Clettes vs. Sexy BackVANCOUVER, 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.2008-08-1103 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVUnusual 1940's Bicycle Movies from EuropeThis 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.2008-08-0605 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVRE: Road Rage - a Songxtra.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)2008-07-2903 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVPedal Power on CBS Sunday Morning ShowUSA - 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 a...2008-07-2810 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 29: DIYZack and The Demon SUV play baseball. Steve makes t-shirts to make few bucks and Conrad drinks another beer.2008-07-1609 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVSunday Parkways "Ciclovía" in PortlandPORTLAND, 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.
2008-07-0704 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVGet Behind the Bike BoxThis 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.
...2008-06-3000 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVSprockettes Dance PartyPORTLAND, 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...2008-06-2603 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVDepaving Day at Carfree ConferenceFrom 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...2008-06-2004 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVDo What I Like at the Carfree ConferencePlus 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...2008-06-1303 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 28: American PastoralThe Bicyclist crew hits the road, hits the bottle and takes a hit or two.2008-06-1108 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike Porn 2 and Naked Bike Ride are coming Friday the 13thPORTLAND, 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...2008-06-0600 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike2Oz - Conclusion - Ep13The 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?2008-06-0306 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike2Oz - Boat Ride Home - Ep. 12After 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.2008-06-0205 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBrooklyn to Manhattan Commuter RaceFrom 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. Shor...2008-05-3004 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVDerailedThis 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) com2008-05-2807 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVObama in Portland: Invest in Bicycle InfrastructurePORTLAND, 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...2008-05-2000 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVNational Bike To Work DayUSA - 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...2008-05-1904 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVEpisode 11 Bike2Oz (India to Singapore)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.2008-05-1605 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVOneMillionBicycles.org Kick Off VideoUSA- 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...2008-05-0801 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike to Oz - Episode 10INDIA-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.2008-05-0506 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike to Oz - Episode 9PAKISTAN-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.2008-05-0506 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 27: Can I Keep You?Can Conrad keep Steve, Lissa keep Zack and Zack keep his cool?
The Bicyclist is produced by Craftmaster Independent.2008-05-0106 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVPortland Goes PlatinumPORTLAND, 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...2008-05-0101 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHal Grades Your Bike Locking 5-years LaterNEW 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...2008-04-2805 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBicycle Frame Art at PDX Celebrates Home Grown Bicycle IndustryPORTLAND, 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...2008-04-2205 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVNo Country for Old Men - No Earthday for MotorcarsOK, 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.2008-04-1800 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVPut The Fun Between Your Legs: Women Who Ride Bikes in OrlandoORLANDO, 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.2008-04-1408 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 8
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.com2008-04-1005 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 7Cycling 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.com2008-04-1006 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 26: Life Inside BoxesZack is out of control and on a roll. Conrad and Steve are just happy to get along.2008-04-0708 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 6The cycling duo make their way through Eastern Turkey,2008-04-0606 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 5Pedaling 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.2008-04-0305 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCycle Oregon on OPB's Oregon Field GuideOREGON -
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 Fisher2008-04-0108 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBicycleTutor.com - How to Fix a FlatThis tutorial explains how to fix a flat tire on your bicycle. Find more excellent repair tutorials at BicycleTutor.com.2008-03-1905 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVWatch and Take the Awareness TestTake 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.2008-03-1301 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 4Cycling 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.com2008-03-1106 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 2www.Bike2oz.com2008-03-1106 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 3Episode 3 -Cycling through France to see all the trees knocked down by storms and onto the Swisss Alps.2008-03-1106 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBikeXploitation Promo #3Another 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.2008-03-0701 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist 25: Good Night and Good LuckSteve hits the road with the Demon SUV in hot pursuit.2008-03-0608 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBike To Oz - Episode 1UK - 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.2008-03-0304 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe Bicyclist: Preview 25The bicyclist turns dark.2008-02-2800 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBikeXploitation Promo 2You 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...2008-02-2500 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVProject Pedal - Ep. 7, 64 days Pt. 2Once 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.2008-02-2114 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVThe 2008 Mini-Bike Winter OlympicsPORTLAND, 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 fun2008-02-1802 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVA BikeXploitation ValentinePORTLAND, 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...2008-02-1401 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVMake a Difference - Ride More BikesThis 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...2008-02-1101 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCycle Jerks - Episode #2 - Trick Track 2From 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.2008-02-0703 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVMini-Bike Winter - Interview with Ifny and GladiatorsPORTLAND, 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...2008-02-0403 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVCycle Jerks - Episode #1DENVER, 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.2008-01-3004 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVProject Pedal: Ep. 6 - 64 Days Pt. IIt'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...2008-01-2809 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVIce BikingBOSTON, 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...2008-01-2406 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVTransfomation Trike Comments ResponseCYBERSPACE, 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.2008-01-2103 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBaddest Badass Takes the First PursePORTLAND, 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.2007-10-1803 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVYou Never Ride Alone - Portland Premeire FridayPORTLAND, OR - Live experiment in process. If you are watching shoot me an email at dan(AT)pdxk(dot)com or AIM me at danKnentac or YahooIM danthebassman2001
PS I am getting lots of good response. For those who witnessed it sorry about the, uh, "incident"...2007-06-2002 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVMaintenance Video - Chain LubricationYou asked for it, you've got it... Bicycle maintenance videos. This week we discuss and show chain cleaning and lubrication. Please thank Doug Moak and our sponsor, River City Bicycles, for making it possible.
Next week's topic is brake pads. Please let us know if you have any repair or maintenance topics you'd like to discuss. We'd really like to see you questions or contributions in video, too! Email crankmychain at webmail(at)pdxk(dot)com.2007-02-0205 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVMerry Christmas - Santa is Walking the PlankYo, ho, ho ,ho! Hide the kids.
From the PDXK.TV vault with permission from Captain Bogg and Salty comes a rare live performance of this Buccaneer's Christmas carol live from Miz Kitty’s Parlour. Be merry, be amused, be warned!
PS don't tell Virginia.
PPS This ain't got nuthin' to do with bikes.2006-12-2404 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVHalloween Dream of CyclocrossYAMHILL, Ore. - This is the Redux of the first video I did of 2006 CycloCross Crusade Race #4 at the Flying M. There were so many fun images to work with that I wanted to circle back around and add my new song Halloween Dream.
This and all the other 2006 Cyclocross Videos with be part of the xc'06 DVD. It's $20 (plus $5 s&h in the US). Order now at webmail@pdxk.com.2006-12-0103 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVKiddy CrossWhat happens when Cyclocross racers have kids? They teach them to love racing bicycles in the mud. Wait a second… you don’t have to teach a kid to like that!
This next video will be part of the Cross Crusade ’06 DVD. If you are interested in ordering shoot a line to webmail@pdxk.com .2006-11-2803 minCrankMyChain! Cycle TVBikes o' Burning ManBLACK ROCK CITY, Nev. - Watch this Burning Man bicyles slide show set to a "unique" version of Born to Be Wild. And... IF you DON'T like IT... PDXK Productions will give you a full refund.*
* Due to current restrictions your time can not be recompensed.2006-09-1402 min