Friday, July 17, 2009

Birthday Cruise with Google Bike

Today was Ian's 10th birthday.  We have a family tradition that allows the birthday boy (or girl) to pick the day's festivities.  Even though it was pretty hot, Ian wanted to hit the Burke-Gilman Trail for a birthday ride.  Sister Amy was busy playing with the girls next door, so mom and Amy stayed behind.

A quick post and a few pictures.....


Ian is growing like a weed.  The 24" wheel Specialized is getting a little small.  During the ride, raised his seatpost to max height and it's still a bit low.  I may swap out for a longer seatpost and stem to get through the summer.


A stop at Matthews Beach in Seattle.  The water looked inviting - it was hot.


I dusted off the Bridgestone RB-1 for the cruise.


The old RB-1 still looks sweet.  Rides great also.


Kindly stranger manned camera for official Dad 'N' Son portrait.


Spotted the Google Bike photographing the Burke-Gilman Trail.  Look for updates on Google Earth in a few months.  The post contains cameras facing 360 degrees.  Pretty wild.


Google Bike pilot said he was from San Diego and gets paid to ride 10 - 20 miles a shot.  Sounds fun until you hear the rig weighs a few hundred pounds.  The red item you see in the rear is a running generator.  Did I mention it was hot today?  80+ degrees.  This kid is working for a living.


Ride on Google Man.  We'll enjoy your efforts online soon.


Easy slow cruise on the Burke-Gilman for Ian and I.  We're lucky to have this trail close by - as it also serves as my commute route.

Maybe the Google Bike photos will inspire other areas to develop bike trails.  Let's hope so anyway.


3 comments:

  1. Google bike dude was a 250-lb. clydesdale when he started that job a week ago. Now look at him.

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  2. By the way, what is it about you that attracts all these google street view camera vehicles? You saw one of their trucks over by REI, right?

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  3. I did spot the Google Car in Seattle once. Post on roof with same camera set up.

    Checking Google Earth later, I didn't make the cut. My car however, sitting in a parking lot did.

    I'm so proud....

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