critical mass

On Saturday December 9th a memorial ride was held for Eric NG. Eric NG was killed on the westside greeway, a car protected bike/run/jog path. He was hit by a overly intoxicated driver whom had no idea that he was driving on a bike path. The driver hit Eric NG head-on at about 30 miles per hour killing Eric instantly.

About one week before the February Critical Mass ride the NYPD was found to be in violation of court order to stop aggresive video taping of innocent civilians.

This past Friday was potentially one of the most historic rides in New York City's Critical Mass history. The ride took place two days before new parade rules go into effect in NYC. The new rules stipulate that 50 pedestrians, bicyclists, or motor vehicles proceeding for more than two blocks as an organized group are considered a "parade" and as such must obtain a permit.

The last friday in January came with two big events.

1) It was the coldest day in NYC in the past two years. A chilly <10 degrees (I think it was 7 or so)

This piece aired on WCBS, the local CBS affiliate of New York, New York. Unfortunately I was at my parent's house in Florida when it aired so I wasn't able to see it on TV but I was able to watch it on CBS' website afterwards. You can read the transcript and watch it on their website here.

I tried something new this time and I don’t think it turned out well. Forgive me I’m learning Final Cut, Video Production and audio all at the same time. Eventually I will get it down… yes I will and then I will take over the world!

On the last friday of February I decided to ride, for the first time, in New York City's Critical Mass. Of course the ride, like all cities, is not sponsored nor encouraged by the city but New York definitely has a unique approach to Critical Mass.

If you are unsure what Critical Mass is and you either (a) ride a bike, (b) drive a car or (c) breathe you need to learn more. Google Critical Mass, Now!

ya ya... the title is cheesy, so what. As always I've been incredibly busy. I'm still learning Mandarin Chinese, trying to plan my upcoming trip to China and also doing the five zillion other projects I have going on. What is life without projects, huh?