I just ran across the latest Gymkhana Video from the mind (and right foot) of Ken Block.
If you haven’t watched any of his other videos, you really need to get out more… Search “Ken Block” on YouTube or Google (videos). The guy is amazing.
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So, given a 30 second lead time, in a hot convention space, this is the best I could do…
I haven’t heard who won the Flip camera yet.
I have been visiting Millenium Cycle Works since before they moved to their current location. They always seem to have a lot of cool cycles in stock.
Cruisers, Sport Bikes, Dirt Bikes, ATVs, UTVs, Scooters and even Personal Water Craft.
They carry Kawasaki and Yamaha motorcycles and other vehicles, as well as accessories and parts… and service. With a wide variety of each.
Best of all, they are a friendly bunch. I’ve stopped in several times, asking questions or letting one of my boys “drive” a Rhino, Mule or ATV.
This was the first time I had the opportunity to introduce myself to the owner, Ken Shiver, although we had actually talked about one of my favorite bikes a few years ago, the Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter. He told me that even though they were out of production, he would likely be able to find one for me, get it shipped in, and make sure it was ready to go. He also let me know that they could set me up with rider classes (I have ridden dirt bikes… but it has been a LONG time).
Millenium Cycle Works also keeps abreat of the many charity rides and events around the Atlanta area. Stop by, pick up a new toy or some new accessories for the old toy, and say hello. They are on US78, near the Yellow River Game Ranch.
BTW, Ken didn’t get a heads up. He knows his product, so despite the time from me walking in asking if he wanted to do this to him coming up with the “script” was about 3 minutes. The audio is a little rough, and that owuld be all my fault…
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Shocking?
Sure, but let’s think about this. The guys at Top Gear did a comparison… both cars were driven the same way. And the BMW M3 did deliver better mileage than the Toyota Prius.
The way they tested was to drive the Toyota as fast around the track as it would go, and then match the speed with the M3.
Of course that means that the Toyota was driving hell-bent… and the M3 might as well have been going to get groceries. And that is the difference. Had the M3 been pushed, it wouldn’t have returned the mileage it did… of course, then the Toyota wouldn’t have been keep up.
But it just goes to show you that the driver and the techniques they use have a TREMENDOUS effect on the way a car performs… both for speed and efficiency.
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Ok, it really doesn’t have anything to do with concrete (rebar). It actually doesn’t have anything to do with drinking, either (bar camp). Instead, it is about peer-to-peer technology education. Blogging, social networking, video, listing search technologies and better utilization of market data were some of the covered subjects.