Island in the Rain – Episode 8
June 25, 2008
Hey!
Ok, so it’s been rainy here and well.. what better way to join in the rainy fun but to go to Toronto Island and hang out with good friends.
A couple of my friends and I decided to picnic-style it – bring our bikes, taste the island beer and visit with the local residents (strange and new animals).
Although it rained we had a great time! It almost felt like the west coast – weather, water and wind.
Call It A Ritual – Wolf Parade
Tag, You’re It! – Episode 7
June 18, 2008
I find the strangest corners of the city fascinating.
I was on my bike ride a few days ago and I needed a theme for my seventh episode. I found it. Behind Queen West’s most interesting hotels, pubs, clubs and shops – lives graffiti art. Some of the best spray painted images I’ve seen live deep within the alleyways. Vibrant colours and interesting illegible writing litter the streets behind the main drag and I needed to share them with you.
Take a look…
Music: Voice of the Voiceless – Rage Against The Machine
Frisbee, Honey.
June 12, 2008
Wow! It’s been so beautiful in Toronto the past few days and I simply had to break in my very expensive ($1) Frisbee.
My good friend Joe Pack loves the camera, he is entertaining to say the least!
We had a wicked afternoon! And yes that guy was walking backwards, it was strange but hilarious!
My plan for all these blogs is to make one huge video at the end of the summer, the next few blogs will be slightly different from the last few – more questions, talking, considering points of view etc. there still will be music and there will be great images – that much won’t change.
Hope you all are having an amazing spring/summer – ride your bike, skateboard, unicyle, scooter, anything that gives you pleasure (ahem).
Enjoy the 6th episode!
Music: Death to Los Campesinos! – Los Campesinos!
Sunsets In the City.. Ain’t a Pity Epi. 5
June 10, 2008
Hey everyone!
It’s bloody hot here in TO. I must have put 30 block on all weekend and still proceeded to burn ever so much.
In between having tea baths, drinking many crispy cold beers, sitting in front of my fridge and hanging out at the air conditioned mall.. I’ve been making my most recent movie – the sunset chronicles.
I am visiting new areas of TO to watch the sunset. It might get harder the more the weather gets unbearable.. but I’m determined.
On my many trips to the beach I was accompanied by seagulls, my friend Aaron and my camera (that’s on it’s last legs).
This will be the first of many sunset videos for Ride Hard, Ride Long.
If you would like to bike with me sometime or have questions, feel free to e-mail me anytime!
Bike for Heart, High Park Zoo & Flock of Cocks
June 3, 2008
Since it is Bike Month Joey and I decided to check out the Becel Ride for Heart at CNE (Exhibition).
There were so many bikers it was overwhelming. Everyone, young and old, partook in 25, 50 and 75 km bikes around the city. Joey’s friend Carol did 50 km in 3.5 hrs. Way to go Carol!
Afterwards we had a picnic in High Park where Aaron met up with us and we visited with strange animals at the Zoo. I’ve never smelled such a stench! Shower next time Aaron (don’t blame the Buffalo).
It was a cold day but we made the most of it.
Did you know that Emu males are “cocks” and a group of emu’s are “flocks” – hilarity ensued
Enjoy.
Amor Infinito – Alex Cuba
