hey all...thought you would get a kick out of this...got a little press for my bike commuting..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-82-iF7Lds

best,
russ

www.russroca.com

Rock on Russ! Good to see another Long Beacher out there doin' it. Cool to see some LB landmarks in the vid, too bad LB always get's lumped in with LA. Our paths have never crossed out on the road (although we did talk briefly at the University by the Sea a few weeks back), but I know I'll recognize you're bike if they do cross in the future. Be safe.

Awesome! I have been thinking about getting a cargo bike. I just rode from queens to brooklyn with a computer on my touring bike, and it was a little hairy.

Russ...you RULE!

Great piece. Worried me that you might start a helmet debate a little bit (I wear one), and the lycra crowd will most likely be put off that you can actually ride a bike in regular street clothes (same here).

Nice rig too. Thanks for the link.

Joey

Russ,

Thanks for taking time to do the video. It's very inspiring and encouraging to all those who commute and those who are even car-free. I appreciate your calm attitude about the hassle from cars who cut you off or yell at you to ride on the sidewalk. And I loved seeing all the vintage cameras in one of your shots; I drooled a bit there. Nice video!

Walter

Nice!

Next time, if you have a choice, for goodness sake get a ground floor apartment!

fantastic !

Thank you for your hard work you provide and then sharing.

If you haven't seen this already.

https://www.xtracycle.com/

hey everyone...thanks

yes, i think when we move it will be into a lower level apt. (hopefully in portland).

i have seen the xtracycle before in fact it use to be my main ride before the bilenky...

ooooh. Have you considered the rain in Portland and how that might effect your business? Not only biking challenges, but your portraits seemed to have outdoor themes often in the vid.

I am sure you can adapt to any challenge. As I was watching your video I was wondering how many cities have virtually zero rainfall in a year besides L.A., as I figured that was the key to being dependable on a bike lugging all that delicate gear. Now you mention Portland, so I was just curious about the rain angle.

Rock On!

Joey

yeah...i've considered the rain thing and to be honest I don't quite know what to do, but I'm sure I'll figure something out...i have a studio kit that i use on occasion so i may try to get some office space as well...who knows! i'll cross that bridge when it comes....

Russ, you are an inspiration and your unique approach has immense marketing value. I'm glad to see you're successful doing this. Ride on!

The Bilenky is a great setup!

I feel stupid now. I didn't realize the OP was the guy in the video.

With that said, you're awesome. And my post was directed in a messy fashion towards this guy....

"Awesome! I have been thinking about getting a cargo bike. I just rode from queens to brooklyn with a computer on my touring bike, and it was a little hairy."

I'm sure you've seent he xtracycle before.