Kareoke Conference Bike Mayhem! This evening, Batman, Princess Lei ah?, a breathalyser, Dame Edna, Amy Winehouse and various others were to be seen pedalling round the merchant city between songs at The Tron Theatre's Halloween Party.
A highlight was this passenger. www.weegiantpuppets.com/weegiant.swf Yes, the big blue monster called Soor Plum from weegiant puppets was chauffered around. He likes to wave at people and make them laugh. (Andy Gaukel)
We also kidnapped some unsuspecting italians and some other folk that were just passing. They loved it! Bella Fantastique!
Will try and post some video soon!
Iain
(The kiss of death monster)
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Sunday, 28 October 2007
GMBC Mugdock cyclocross. and Hella'een
80 plus riders! Apparently the biggest cx field ever seen in scotland! and thats not including the juniors.
I was assisting my mountain bike club with the running of our race at Mugdock country park. Somehow I ended up assisting with the time keeping...badly! With 80 riders it was quite a challenge. I managed to get split times for the juniors but for the big race the timer reset to zero. I must have stopped it instead of pressing split. Apparently there is fundraising going on for a proper chip timing system. If participtating numbers remain that high it will be a great investment!
One of the riders managed to pull out the plug, for the Alpine Bikes inflatable banner on the first lap. Much scurrying to clear the deflating uncontrollable sausage from the course before the riders came round on the next lap! It was windy!
The cosybike was also there. I was able to give few rides afterwards to loads of people. The Junior Racers reached the top speed yet on the flat AND actually wanted to climb a huge hill. They could have gone faster but the carpark was quite small. A very polite well behaved bunch of kids.
Halloween - I have decided that the evil fairymonster of death will be suitable attire. Unless I change my mind. Again.
I was assisting my mountain bike club with the running of our race at Mugdock country park. Somehow I ended up assisting with the time keeping...badly! With 80 riders it was quite a challenge. I managed to get split times for the juniors but for the big race the timer reset to zero. I must have stopped it instead of pressing split. Apparently there is fundraising going on for a proper chip timing system. If participtating numbers remain that high it will be a great investment!
One of the riders managed to pull out the plug, for the Alpine Bikes inflatable banner on the first lap. Much scurrying to clear the deflating uncontrollable sausage from the course before the riders came round on the next lap! It was windy!
The cosybike was also there. I was able to give few rides afterwards to loads of people. The Junior Racers reached the top speed yet on the flat AND actually wanted to climb a huge hill. They could have gone faster but the carpark was quite small. A very polite well behaved bunch of kids.
Halloween - I have decided that the evil fairymonster of death will be suitable attire. Unless I change my mind. Again.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
A Christmas lights Switch On! - 25th November
Cosybike is booked for rides 2-4pm on the 25th of Nov in Helensburgh. Will keep you posted on other attractions that will be there too. Like me!
I once prepped all the fairy lights for George Square in Glasgow. I got fed up coiling them so laid them all out in lines in the street (It was a quiet road but Aeroplanes kept landing that afternoon for some reason?) then I attached my patented winder to a battery drill and ...zapped them all in 20 minutes. Genius.
A true stoy...apart from the planes.
I once prepped all the fairy lights for George Square in Glasgow. I got fed up coiling them so laid them all out in lines in the street (It was a quiet road but Aeroplanes kept landing that afternoon for some reason?) then I attached my patented winder to a battery drill and ...zapped them all in 20 minutes. Genius.
A true stoy...apart from the planes.
Monday, 22 October 2007
Funny measurements
"There are an estimated 15,000 dogs in the Carlisle city council area, producing 3 tonnes of faeces every day - enough to cover 17 football pitches each year. "
I love these units of measurement. One whale seems to equal a london bus or 3 elephants. That equals 6 children in a car crash because they become baby elephants on impact. 3 airbus = 1 football pitch..blah blah
It could be worse. At least people don't seem to keep whales or elephants as pets very often.
I love these units of measurement. One whale seems to equal a london bus or 3 elephants. That equals 6 children in a car crash because they become baby elephants on impact. 3 airbus = 1 football pitch..blah blah
It could be worse. At least people don't seem to keep whales or elephants as pets very often.
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Wind powered kinetic sculpture from Theo Jansen
I think these these are amazing. Just a pity it's a car ad. (other transport alternatives are available!)
You can see some great Russian kinetic sculpture in Glasgow, in the merchant city. at http://www.sharmanka.com
You can see some great Russian kinetic sculpture in Glasgow, in the merchant city. at http://www.sharmanka.com
Saturday, 13 October 2007
Pimp My Ride!
Cosybike is all dressed up for her parade. Colour changing LEDS, strobes, Blue wash lights and some fog lights. Can't wait till it gets dark. I wonder how many UFO sightings will be reported in the south side tonight!?
There have been three huge cheers from the football at Hampden Park so Scotland must be doing OK! Its sure going to be an interesting delivery to the parade route. David Sneddon (Not that one, the other one) is coming to be a pedalling assitant.
A freecycler (Thanks Willie Fleming) lent me a car amplifier so I could play some tunes but unfortunately I can't get it to work and I've run out of time. was an after thought anyway will just have to ring the bell lots!
There have been three huge cheers from the football at Hampden Park so Scotland must be doing OK! Its sure going to be an interesting delivery to the parade route. David Sneddon (Not that one, the other one) is coming to be a pedalling assitant.
A freecycler (Thanks Willie Fleming) lent me a car amplifier so I could play some tunes but unfortunately I can't get it to work and I've run out of time. was an after thought anyway will just have to ring the bell lots!
Monday, 8 October 2007
Tron Theatre, Halloween - Spooky Bike
31st October at the Tron Theatre
Karaoke fun in the Victorian Bar, Cosybike will be cruising the merchant city dressed as a...we don't know yet but we'll think of something, anyone got any ideas?
www.tron.co.uk
Karaoke fun in the Victorian Bar, Cosybike will be cruising the merchant city dressed as a...we don't know yet but we'll think of something, anyone got any ideas?
www.tron.co.uk
A parade! 6.30pm 13th of October
Cosybike is taking part in the eid on the drive lantern parade in pollokshields! Got to get me some more lights!
Its a multicultural festival that takes part at the end of Ramadan. Modified cars, fireworks, lanterns, laserquest, sumo! and fashion shows.
See www.eidonthedrive.com for more info.
Its a multicultural festival that takes part at the end of Ramadan. Modified cars, fireworks, lanterns, laserquest, sumo! and fashion shows.
See www.eidonthedrive.com for more info.
Sunday, 7 October 2007
Cosy dog! First Canine passenger
We took our first dog for a ride today! Wee Sparky fitted in the basket perfectly! video coming soon. woof woof!
Or maybe not in the papers...
Sunday post must have run out of space again. Promotional rides at glasgow green today!
Friday, 5 October 2007
In the papers again!
Cosybike will be in The Sunday Post! Hurray! Alongside my heroes, Oor Wullie and The Broons and...Lorraine Kelly? Wonder if it will be page 3 again...No for me!... Not Lorraine Kelly.
Photography by Alan Jones
Dont know if they will put me on their website too but here is a linky in case they do. http://www.dcthompson.co.uk
Photography by Alan Jones
Dont know if they will put me on their website too but here is a linky in case they do. http://www.dcthompson.co.uk
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