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Can You See Me Now? PDF Print
Written by Ira David   
Friday, 13 January 2012 15:42

Tuesday night the Pedal America crew practically commandeered the Rapid Transit Cycles shop at 1305 S. Halsted, in Chicago, to shoot three Bike Tech 101 segments for Season One.  One of the segments teaches the importance of bike or head gear-mounted mirrors.   My comfort zone typically ranges between looking over my right and left shoulders to see what’s coming up from behind. But Rapid Transit’s owner, Chris Stodder, enlightened me when he demonstrated how looking over the shoulder takes your eyes off the road ahead. I never really thought about it like that since the motion of looking over the shoulder is so swift. Mirrors “help save lives,” Chris says. This resonates with many of the cyclists we met while shooting in Tampa, and you can hear their comments when we broadcast that episode. But bicycle mirrors are also personal. Choosing one is as personal as choosing a bicycle seat. Who says you can’t get intimate with your bike? Visit Rapid Transit’s bike blog to learn more. 

Rapid Transit Cycles shop filming 

Pedal America Host and Executive Producer, Ira David, with Rapid Transit Cycles shop owner, Chris Stodder, shooting a Bike Tech 101 segment for Season One of the national tv series scheduled to air nationally on public television, in May 2012.

Last Updated ( Friday, 13 January 2012 15:50 )
 
Red Rocks: Where The Women Rule The Vortexes (Part 1) PDF Print
Written by Ira David   
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 00:00
Only one word describes Red Rock country: Spectacular! The energy center vortexes and vistas are so bedazzling that it made no difference where we pointed the cameras; we always had a shot. 

If the vortexes do emit energy forces that influence our inner male-female balance, well...uhm…hands down, the women win out in Sedona.  I'm amazed at the number of women who have found the balance between tranquility and power just from cycling here. Thanks so much to Jan A. Sullivan and her friend Gina for guiding me along the Bellrock Pathway and Mystic Trails.  I’m still not a mountain bike expert but my time in Raystown, Pennsylvania and Sedona are quickly diminishing my inhibitions and advancing my love for the activity. My full suspension Trek Bike helps too; I’m astounded at just how much of the work the bike does for me.

If you’re more the road cyclist, you’ll have little problem finding fun here thanks to the efforts of Sedona's Bicycle Coordinator, Dave Singer, who played a large part in building the designated bike lane on Hwy 179. We support his efforts toward proposing the additional bike lane along Hwy 89A – you go Dave! A special thanks to my road cycling partner, Heather Paris. Once the episode airs you’ll help to teach the world that women at any age and skill level can ride. 
Continued next blog…
 
Red Rocks: Where Dale Gannon Rules (Part 2) PDF Print
Written by Ira David   
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 00:00
"Help, we need food and massage!"
Traveling on the road for a month is no easy task and as a team we welcome comfort wherever we can get it. In Sedona, we found it at the Amara Resort and Spa.  Manager Dale Gannon and his illustrious staff took care of our every whim. I’m confident his valet employees quickly lost count how many times we asked for the Pedal America production vehicles to be waiting in front for us, even so our Sound Mixer, Wil Masisak, could record voice-overs in the car while sitting in the parking garage.  The resort’s 100 Rox restaurant catered to my crew’s high-maintenance dietary needs.  The dishes and plating far-exceeded what our palates would expect from any other high-end hotel and resort fare. 

But my real treat was mountain biking with Dale Gannon himself. Thanks Dale for sporting a ride with me and for helping to arrange a special in-room massage for my endearing and hard-working production manager, Stephanie Rabiola. If anyone ever wants to know what it's like to carry backpacks, a computer, multiple cell phones up and into the mountains while slating scenes, and carrying on discussions with contacts at our next shoot location, just ask Stephanie – well…uhm…maybe don't ask. After listening to her, You'll need a massage at the Amara too.

My only disappointment in Sedona was not spotting any of those Havelon Pigs. The closest thing I saw to wildlife was a dead baby snake and one red ant.  Oh well, onward to Napa Valley!
Last Updated ( Monday, 07 November 2011 18:41 )
 
It’s not really weird; it's just fun! PDF Print
Written by Ira David   
Thursday, 27 October 2011 00:00
The Pedal America team just completed shooting its Austin, Texas episode. Austinites have built a world-class cycling culture here. Bicycle racks practically litter the streets. As promised in my last blog, we taped the Austin episode’s teaser open at the Tour de Fat bicycle parade that included more than 400 bicyclists celebrating "two wheels" except for the snake bicycle that most likely used 20 wheels.  The parade lasted only 15 minutes so I had little time to land the opening dialogue.  With guest co-host Kati Lightholder by my side and Andrew Freund and Peter Pilafian behind the cameras, we squeezed in three takes. It all happened so fast that I was certain the second take was best, but after looking the footage, the team agreed upon the first take. It’s true what they say: the camera never lies.

A big thanks to our Austinite friend Sara DeShong from the Austin Cycling Association, and Eileen Schaubert at Lance Armstrong's co-owned Mellow Johnny’s bicycle shop, for serving as our home-base for much of our production staging and catering to all of our bicycle-related needs.    

A massive "HUG" plus one "free ticket" to our camera ace, Andrew Freund, for capturing the 1.5 million bats flying out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge at 7:15 p.m. If you’re wondering about Andrew’s hair, "no" the bats didn't get to him, it's always a bit moppy and we here at Pedal America love it! Thanks Andrew!

Last Updated ( Monday, 07 November 2011 18:38 )
 
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