Freedom Philosophy

Calgary Shopping Stampede, originally uploaded by sk8evangelist.

The stampede is on in Calgary and I am here for the summer institute of my grad program. I brought my Bike Friday along and as you can see this is a very solid lifestyle vehicle. The super is 2 or so km away from student housing so a pretty rough walk with groceries. The standard sized suitcase that the bike packs into for airline travel converts to a rugged trailer for errands or other domestic chores. It also works to carry your luggage from the airport to where you’re staying if you don’t arrive in the middle of a thunderstorm like I did.

I am here for 3 weeks so stocked up on a huge amount of groceries. I am hoping to further convert these calories into kilometers cycling out and through the Tsuu T’ina First Nation land just SW of town here. If anyone is a serious cyclist and you want a bike that does everything well I can’t rave enough about this bike. It is fast when you want to just sit and hammer, light, and really fun to just buzz around on.

What's Fun Bike Friday, cycling

Here is a new video from the Pro-skate Demo on Earth Day at school made by some of the members of the board club. Captures the mood of the day very well…

Video, What's Fun skate boarding, Skating, Video

Finally I have an inside line on the elusive Burton Bowl (see photo). Organizing a few students from the board riderz club and some other friends to go ride it. A Saturday is probably the best bet with school on during the week. Let me know if interested. No dates decided yet.

What's Fun events, skateboarding, Skating