Last Sunday I arrived in Amsterdam for business and had the great pleasure of spending time with Marc from amsterdamize.com. He met me at my hotel, we rode to a cafe for some coffee and Dutch apple pie, went to Vondelpark, talked about cycling, and just enjoyed the ride.
You can hear Marc on the next episode of The FredCast. In the meantime, here are Marc’s photos from our ride.
I was in Amsterdam last week on business and brought along my Dahon Speed Pro TT. The only times I rode in a gasoline-powered vehicle were my taxi rides to and from the airport. Everywhere else I went (including my daily commutes to and from the RAI convention center) were via bicycle. Hey, when in Amsterdam, do as the Amsterdamers do, right?
Here’s a video of a typical ride in Amsterdam.
I suspect that many Freds have been called Nerds, Geeks, and Dorks at one time or another. Here’s a simple explanation, thanks to the Chuck & Beans comic strip, of the difference between all of these terms:
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 150
April 23, 2010
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This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features a preliminary review and impressions of the Dahon Speed Pro, and a list of some upcoming cycling events. In the news this week, a road raging cyclist turns us into them, NYC cop who body checked a cyclist goes on trial, Denver bike sharing program unveiled, Follow-up to Bahati Dana Point Grand Prix video, Pro cycling news, Hotel residents do what prisoners do, and more!
Our friend Curt raced on behalf of Team FredCast at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. Things went the way, well, the way they sometimes go for Freds. Way to represent, Curt!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 149
April 12, 2010
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This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features a guest commentary by John Galloway of The VeloCast. John talks about the Royal Mail’s decision to phase out bicycle deliveries. In the news this week, Idaho, California and Tennessee legislatures all tackle cycling issues, Civia recalls bikes and forks, Bicycling Magazine names its Top 50 Cycling Friendly Cities, Cycling aids Parkinsons patients, and more!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 148
March 24, 2010
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This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features an interview with Pro Bike Wrench Josh Boggs who gives us advice about spring tuneups for our bikes. In the news this week, Georgia cyclists converge on state capitol, USDOT endorses Complete Streets, Tony Kornheiser and Lance Armstrong tussle over cyclists’ rights, Versus is back on DirecTV, 3T recalls aero bars, pro cycling news, and much more!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 147
March 14, 2010
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This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features an interview with John Leen, one of the Google engineers who developed the Google Maps bicycling directions. In the news this week, Google brings cycling directions to Google Maps, California seeks to ban cell phone use while cycling, Colorado’s governor is injured while cycling, United Airlines is getting hammered on Facebook over bicycle baggage fees, pro cycling news, Paris Hilton, and much more!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 146
February 26, 2010
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This is a special episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features interviews with those involved in the possible addition of Washington DC as a prologue location for the 2012 Giro d’Italia. Thanks to DistrictCycling.com for this fantastic audio!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 145
February 20, 2010
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This week’s show is sponsored by JensonUSA, epicPLANET and the FredCast epicTuscon Bundle, and by listeners like you Thank you for your donations!
This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features interviews with Cadel Evans, George Hincapie, Jeff Louder and Lohn Lelangue from Team BMC. In the news this week, an international arrest warrant is issued for Floyd Landis, Trek and LeMond settle out of court, the L.A. Times says bike thefts are up 29%, new helmets could soon work like a synthetic scalp, a cyclist asks a judge for the right to ride naked, and much more!
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