Comments on: A narrated bike-ride through NYC with David Byrne

A narrated bike-ride through NYC with David Byrne

deern the headlice — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:06:11 -0800

A narrated bike-ride through NYC with David Byrne (requires Quicktime)

By: DU

DU — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:22:57 -0800

I have a picture of me in front of Click Here To Download Plugin when it was under construction. Truly an American icon.

By: found missing

found missing — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:31:55 -0800

What, no POV videos of him mowing his lawn?

By: boo_radley

boo_radley — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:32:40 -0800

Nice link. David makes for a bland guide, but I figured he was terrified of being killed. Watch out That truck might run you over There has got to be a way

By: Nelson

Nelson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:34:20 -0800

I've always loved Byrne's movie True Stories. Same quirky love for America as in This American Life, only more as a tall tale than a documentary.

By: exogenous

exogenous — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:39:50 -0800

I miss riding in Manhattan.

By: fandango_matt

fandango_matt — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:49:47 -0800

And you may find yourself talking to no one in particular And you may find yourself in the greatest city in the world And you may find yourself behind the handlebars of a large Schwinn And you may ask yourself, "Well...how did I get here?"

By: miss lynnster

miss lynnster — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:56:26 -0800

On the surface, David Byrne was always supposed to be a bland guy. That was the whole method to the Talking Heads madness at first, really. They were anti-Ramones... what cutting edge rock band was going to wear button up shirts and pocket protectors? That was the point of the art project. But under the surface, I've always thought the guy was genius. He's never ceased to be an unapologetically creative individual, even when it's boring. And all of that aside, I also love the wonderful attention he brought to Brazilian music. Of all people, he's the one who really first led me to the music of Celia Cruz & Tito Puente in the 80s.

By: The Deej

The Deej — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:53:02 -0800

The intimidating b-r-r-r-r-i-i-i-i-n-g-g-g-g-g-g of his bell strikes fear in the hearts of even the most jaded New Yorkers.

By: mrgrimm

mrgrimm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:03:54 -0800

Boy, that was disappointing. I like David Byrne, but I was hoping for a tour, not a commute. He needs to improve his biking skills. You shouldn't pass stopped taxis and buses on the right. Unless of whining about missing bike lanes, just travel at an appropriate speed (fairly easy in congested streets) and take the whole lane. I assume that's legal in NYC? It's funny to hear him say "people think I'm crazy for biking in the city" and then other cyclists pass all over the place. Manhattan is a fantastic borough to ride. I recommend touring the whole damn island. Then hit Brooklyn.

By: YoBananaBoy

YoBananaBoy — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:24:51 -0800

I just like that David Bryne uses the word "gigan-tor". That makes me smile.

By: richards1052

richards1052 — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:01:22 -0800

My friend, Stan Oldak, was a former president of the New York Cycle Club and loved riding in NYC and environs. He died in a Texas bike accident this summer (hit & run) trying to qualify for a bike ride in France. I miss him.

By: blasdelf

blasdelf — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:21:49 -0800

BikeSnob was less than impressed

By: The Deej

The Deej — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:16:12 -0800

Review of How New Yorkers Ride Bikes. (Linked on Byrne's site.)