The blue sky in the background of this photo was a rare site in Beijing. We were lucky to see it and the next day…
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Olympic progress report video
In this video clip, Bryan and I observe the Olympic progress. You can also see that we’re having a good time. Learn more about Beijing,…
At the Apple Store (Portland)
Ok, wow, Scott (our design and brand manager) sent a Publish and Prosper book sighting note and hey it’s in the Apple Store – down…
Mechanic Mao
This gentleman administers the curbside service center near our hotel. He was nice enough to pose for a photo and proudly displayed his Chairman Mao…
17 flavors of Diesel fumes
Biking through the streets of Beijing offers a myriad of sights… and industrial smells. It ranges from light sweet crude to Kuwaiti sensimilia to high-sulphur…
Bike Parking
Beijing has bike parking lots near the massive malls. That’s the attendant having lunch.
Beijing by Bike Video
In this clip near the Olympic Park, I blurt out “Beijing” while Bryan rides on past …
David Byrne’s Bike Stolen
Clarence from StreetFilms wrote to tell us that David Byrne just had his bicycle stolen! See Byrne on StreetFilms and Jason’s post on a chance…
Curbside Service in Beijing
Every few blocks in Beijing, there are curbside mechanics that fix bikes as cyclists ride up. The mechanics have tubes, pumps, wrenches and more. At…
Beijing by Bike
Bikes as transportation in a city of millions. We rode from the hotel to the Forbidden City and just got into the “flow” of bike…