Scooter Cannonball Run 2010

One of our own is participating this year...

The details:
Scooter Cannonball Run 2010
What:

The Scooter Cannonball Run is a coast to coast endurance event for scooters up to 252cc. It is a test of both rider and machine that covers over 3000 miles and takes in some of the best motorcycle roads on the North American continent. It will be run as a time/distance/regularity rally where points are awarded based on miles completed and the ability to maintain the standard pace.
Where:

The Scooter Cannonball Run 2010 will travel from Vancouver, BC to Portland ME.
When:

It starts Thursday, September 9th and ends Saturday, September 18th, with 10 days worth of riding across North America in between
Why:

Your reasons are your reasons. Some ride for charity, some to prove they can do it, some to "win" and others just to see the country.

http://www.scootercannonball.com/

Zero Race Updated Day 16

Yes, this is the reality of getting around on 2 wheels- dealing with rain...

However, thought this was an interesting comment from Dr Julianna Priskin © Zero Race GmbH

"But! We were impressed with all the petrol stations we visited, as they all let us charge, and they were all equipped with outside power outlets. This is something we hardly ever saw in Western Europe."

http://194.209.171.61/zero-race/wordpress/?p=489

Moped Music Video

New favorite video and song---
Video for "Throw a Kit" Performed by Hollywood Holt featuring Million Dollar Mano. The video was shot, directed, and edited by Thunder Horse (Taran Allen, Alex Gvojic).

Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_kIUSr7-is&feature=player_embedded#!

Hollywood Holt is from the Northside of Chicago. He has been rapping for 5 years, and is really excited in sharing his talents with everyone. In addition to perfecting his rap skills, Holt enjoys riding his moped with his moped crew Murder Club.
Holt’s main producer is Mano, though he does work with featured artists, such as Davidthemaker.

Scooter Racing In The Pacific Northwest

Pat's Acres looks like a great track to try---
We found this site---There is still time to check out the last two races of the season.

http://pacificscooterracing.com/

Race 6 Sept. 5th Vancouver, GMR
Race 7 Oct 16th & 17th Portland, PARC

SoBi is set to launch in New York this fall

The unique self-contained social bike sharing system SoBi is set to launch in New York this fall. The SoBi setup involves GPS, mobile and a special security system can attach almost any bike to a regular bicycle rack. Unlike other bike sharing systems that require users to pick up and drop off bikes at home bases, SoBi bikes can be found and returned virtually anywhere they can be secured with a lock, thanks to a special lock box system, which will undergo testing in New York this fall. Users locate and unlock available bikes via their mobile phones.

Check out the video- worth the watch---
http://creativity-online.com/news/sobi-social-bicycle-system/145378

Video of Electric Bike Ride

Saw this on Greentech media- Scroll down to watch the video of Michael using a new electric bike coming to the USA in hilly San Fran---

I must say I want to try it too---

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/honda-electric-cars-motorcyles-bikes-and-plug-in-hybrids

Screw, Nuts Vibration Prevention

Vibra-Tite VC-3 from ND Industries is affordable insurance against vibration and shock. Not an anaerobic adhesive, this special acrylic polymer works on the principle of friction through viscosity to keep all types of threaded fasteners from loosening under prolonged and extreme vibration. Approved for use on the U.S. Army's main battle tank, Vibra-Tite VC-3 will not crack or shatter.
You just coat your screw or nut with the polymer.
http://www.vibra-tite.com/