Biking cross country, short film ideas?

Ryan Ricku

I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. Check it out at

Facebook.com/cycle4awareness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcMrmQ48BtI

That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone, Siri.

I'm just spitballing now. Any ideas?

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description of question : I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone,
their are any short ideas.

are their fixed gear bikes out their for kids?

Riceikalz

I found this site called Islabikes they make fixed gear bikes for kids. but they are located in the U.K. http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/reis.html I was wondering if they make them in the U.S.

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call up islabikesusa and comes with too things a forum which they are talking about no alternitive in u,s, and that someone had tried to import to canada but price was double the price of bike in uk.
they were lamenting the fact that nothing in north america at that time.

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What were the typical bicycles that kids and adults used during the early 1960s for casual biking?

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In the early 60's where I live, most kids would have been riding some form of 3 speed bike with upright seating and 26" wheels. At that time department stores sold decent quality bikes. Eaton's department stores sold the Glider line which was basically a re badged Raleigh. CCM was a big seller in Canada at the time and they made very sturdy long lasting bikes, much like Schwinn in the US. If your parents had money you might be riding a Raleigh Sports or even a Superbe. English 3 speeds were lighter and nicer to ride than CCM's. Other department stores also sold bikes, Mine was a J C Higgens made in Holland. It was ok but it was no Raleigh. Huffy and Schwinn bikes were almost unknown in Canada at the time

Biking cross country, short film ideas?

Ryan Ricku

I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. Check it out at

Facebook.com/cycle4awareness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcMrmQ48BtI

That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone, Siri.

I'm just spitballing now. Any ideas?

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description of question : I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone,
their are any short ideas.

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What were the typical bicycles that kids and adults used during the early 1960s for casual biking?

Origin

Answer
In the early 60's where I live, most kids would have been riding some form of 3 speed bike with upright seating and 26" wheels. At that time department stores sold decent quality bikes. Eaton's department stores sold the Glider line which was basically a re badged Raleigh. CCM was a big seller in Canada at the time and they made very sturdy long lasting bikes, much like Schwinn in the US. If your parents had money you might be riding a Raleigh Sports or even a Superbe. English 3 speeds were lighter and nicer to ride than CCM's. Other department stores also sold bikes, Mine was a J C Higgens made in Holland. It was ok but it was no Raleigh. Huffy and Schwinn bikes were almost unknown in Canada at the time

Biking cross country, short film ideas?

Ryan Ricku

I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. Check it out at

Facebook.com/cycle4awareness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcMrmQ48BtI

That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone, Siri.

I'm just spitballing now. Any ideas?

Answer
description of question : I'm biking from Canada to Mexico, down the California coast, raising money for kids with special needs. That's beside the point. I think it would be cool to shoot a mini movie while biking. Maybe 60second clips, like the movie
Chronical or Clover field.
Some ideas I had we're a comedy, that someone is following me, and at the end just gives me my wallet back.
Another idea is that when we are flying to Canada, there is some kind of outbreak. And while we're biking, have it seem like everyone is gone.
Maybe a futuristic addition, like I'm talking to my iPhone,
their are any short ideas.

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How do you get home schooled in Canada?

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Albert

I might be moving to Canada soon and i was just wondering how can you get home schooled there?

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Hi. I'm in Canada, too. Canada is a very homeschool friendly country. The province of Alberta, where I live, even provides funding for materials and classes and so on. There are several ways to go about it. There's "traditional" homeschooling. That's where you are off the grid and do whatever you choose. Many unschoolers choose this route. There's "aligned". That's where you are following a provincially sanctioned curriculum and you are more closely monitored to ensure you are achieving the standards. This kind gets the most funding, but it's really hard to do, because all subjects must be accounted for, even electives. Then there's "blended". That's what we are. Some of your subjects are aligned to the provincial standards and the rest are your own business. You still get a fair amount of funding for it. You normally sign up under a supervising board, who handle your funding, keep an eye on your progress, provide provincial testing for aligned subjects and help you if you need it. They also provide TONS of activities, sports, workshops, picnics, arts classes and so on. My kids have done the coolest stuff this year. Many of the activities have been removed from our public schools due to their "risk factor", but our kids still get to do them. This year, my kids did archery, kayaking, trampoline, fencing, climbing, zip lining, downhill mountain biking and wind surfing. What province are you moving to?

Do I have to wear a helmet when riding my bike to high school just over a kilometer away?

quackfeet

Is it against the law in British Columbia Canada to not wear a helmet? It is in an average size town, not big at all- like no city just one town area. And like it isn't on the main road really or anything.

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Forget the law, just wear the helmet.

Think about it, most of the drivers around you will be inexperienced teenagers.

Motorists are just as stupid, and the pavement just as hard regardless of your distance from home. The majority of my close calls are at the residential intersection 50 yards from my house - housewives yapping on the phone while driving the kids to school (500 meters away), lawyers, judges, and cops speeding and running the stop sign while taking the shortcut to the courthouse.

That said, I wouldn't bother taking the bike out of the garage for that short a distance. I'd walk.
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Edit: WLE, you crack me up!

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whats the average expenditures per month in Toronto Ontario for a new married couple?

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mohamed

I'm planning to move with my wife to Toronto, Ontario. and id like to know the average expenditures per month. no kids or pets, just two couples. and we are looking for studio type as a beginning. it can be out of city but near by transportation

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For a basic apartment, rent will cost you between $800 and $1200, depending on the area you choose to live (downtown is rediculously expensive). Some places have utilities and water all included, this is a great option if you can find it, it just makes everything way easier. I can't say how much these will cost you otherwise since I try to only live in places where it's included. If you find an apartment in a building, I highly recommend doing some research before commiting. Some buildings have bad pest problems (I've had to deal with this, it's a huge hassel)

A basic cell phone plan will cost you about $30 each, more or less depending on the company you choose to go with. I recommend avoiding the bigger companies like Bell and Rogers, they're overpriced with bad customer service. Phones obviously are optional, but a good idea if you are job hunting. Internet can be bundled into your phone plan and will cost an additional $25-50. Some apartments even offer free wi-fi, so this may not be needed

If you're thrifty and good with budgeting, you can get away with $200 a month for groceries for two people. Check out fruit markets for cheaper and fresher produce, and bulk stores for staples like beans and rice. Herbs are easy to find and starting a small herb garden will save you some money too. If you choose to rent a house with a private backyard, it's legal to grow your own vegetables. Farm animals are not allowed within the city though

Transportation costs will vary depending on your lifestyle. The public transportation offers a monthly pass for $126 that offers unlimited travel within city limits, this is a good option if you choose to take the bus or subway everyday. Downtown has lots of bike lanes so biking is farely easy too. Cars are extremely expensive to own here though. Vehicle insurance is mandetory in Canada, and that alone could cost you about $300 a month in Toronto (with a good record, if you have any accidents or tickets, it will be more). Most apartments also will charge you to park your car, which is usually about $50 a month that is added to your rent

That's all I can think of right now, hope it helps though.

Where's the best place in Michigan to take a summer vacation?

DGS

We're interested in the beach, kayaking, hiking and biking trails, perhaps an amusement park day for the kids. Would like to keep it within a day's drive of Pittsburgh/Youngstown if possible.

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I live in Ohio and have looked into this from time to time. I never quite made the trip. I always went elsewhere. But, I think I can give you a little bit of help.

From what I read in my research on the web and in the library, the Upper Peninsula looks a lot better place than the lower section. The Porcupine Mountains State Park looked fantastic. The Apostle Islands also looked great. There are supposed to be great places to go kayaking to the islands up there.

I have heard that there are some good places to hike in the Lower section of the state. I used the book "50 Hikes in Michigan" for research.
I was going to go to Sleeping Bear Dunes and some other places in the book. There is also a nice place to get a cabin in the northeastern section of the Lower part of the state. You'll have to consult the book for that. The author said it wasn't crowded, was inexpensive and was a nice place to go.

The Au Sable River in the lower part of the state is supposed to be good for canoeing. Some friends of mine did this with their family and had a very good time.

If the Upper Peninsula is a little bit too far, or if you are open for an alternative trip, I would recommend going to the Bruce Peninsula and the small town of Tobermory in Canada. I went up there in May one year and totally enjoyed it.

It is an easy drive - less than a day. There is sea kayaking, some parks to hike in, some nice small (non-national chain) hotels and restaurants.

Be sure to do the coastal hike in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Get a hiking guide to the Bruce Trail.
Take the boat ride to Flower Pot Island.
Take the glass-bottom boat rides to see the old wooden ships sunken in the harbor from the 1700/1800s. The water preserves them.
I am pretty sure that you can rent bikes up there.

I stayed in a small hotel, but you can camp in the parks.
It was a nice experience to go up there mostly because the locals were very friendly. I went just before the main tourist season, though.

On the drive up there, go through Niagara Falls and stop and see the butterfly greenhouse.


Best of luck and have fun wherever you go.

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whats the average expenditures per month in Toronto Ontario for a new married couple?

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mohamed

I'm planning to move with my wife to Toronto, Ontario. and id like to know the average expenditures per month. no kids or pets, just two couples. and we are looking for studio type as a beginning. it can be out of city but near by transportation

Answer
For a basic apartment, rent will cost you between $800 and $1200, depending on the area you choose to live (downtown is rediculously expensive). Some places have utilities and water all included, this is a great option if you can find it, it just makes everything way easier. I can't say how much these will cost you otherwise since I try to only live in places where it's included. If you find an apartment in a building, I highly recommend doing some research before commiting. Some buildings have bad pest problems (I've had to deal with this, it's a huge hassel)

A basic cell phone plan will cost you about $30 each, more or less depending on the company you choose to go with. I recommend avoiding the bigger companies like Bell and Rogers, they're overpriced with bad customer service. Phones obviously are optional, but a good idea if you are job hunting. Internet can be bundled into your phone plan and will cost an additional $25-50. Some apartments even offer free wi-fi, so this may not be needed

If you're thrifty and good with budgeting, you can get away with $200 a month for groceries for two people. Check out fruit markets for cheaper and fresher produce, and bulk stores for staples like beans and rice. Herbs are easy to find and starting a small herb garden will save you some money too. If you choose to rent a house with a private backyard, it's legal to grow your own vegetables. Farm animals are not allowed within the city though

Transportation costs will vary depending on your lifestyle. The public transportation offers a monthly pass for $126 that offers unlimited travel within city limits, this is a good option if you choose to take the bus or subway everyday. Downtown has lots of bike lanes so biking is farely easy too. Cars are extremely expensive to own here though. Vehicle insurance is mandetory in Canada, and that alone could cost you about $300 a month in Toronto (with a good record, if you have any accidents or tickets, it will be more). Most apartments also will charge you to park your car, which is usually about $50 a month that is added to your rent

That's all I can think of right now, hope it helps though.

Where's the best place in Michigan to take a summer vacation?

DGS

We're interested in the beach, kayaking, hiking and biking trails, perhaps an amusement park day for the kids. Would like to keep it within a day's drive of Pittsburgh/Youngstown if possible.

Answer
I live in Ohio and have looked into this from time to time. I never quite made the trip. I always went elsewhere. But, I think I can give you a little bit of help.

From what I read in my research on the web and in the library, the Upper Peninsula looks a lot better place than the lower section. The Porcupine Mountains State Park looked fantastic. The Apostle Islands also looked great. There are supposed to be great places to go kayaking to the islands up there.

I have heard that there are some good places to hike in the Lower section of the state. I used the book "50 Hikes in Michigan" for research.
I was going to go to Sleeping Bear Dunes and some other places in the book. There is also a nice place to get a cabin in the northeastern section of the Lower part of the state. You'll have to consult the book for that. The author said it wasn't crowded, was inexpensive and was a nice place to go.

The Au Sable River in the lower part of the state is supposed to be good for canoeing. Some friends of mine did this with their family and had a very good time.

If the Upper Peninsula is a little bit too far, or if you are open for an alternative trip, I would recommend going to the Bruce Peninsula and the small town of Tobermory in Canada. I went up there in May one year and totally enjoyed it.

It is an easy drive - less than a day. There is sea kayaking, some parks to hike in, some nice small (non-national chain) hotels and restaurants.

Be sure to do the coastal hike in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Get a hiking guide to the Bruce Trail.
Take the boat ride to Flower Pot Island.
Take the glass-bottom boat rides to see the old wooden ships sunken in the harbor from the 1700/1800s. The water preserves them.
I am pretty sure that you can rent bikes up there.

I stayed in a small hotel, but you can camp in the parks.
It was a nice experience to go up there mostly because the locals were very friendly. I went just before the main tourist season, though.

On the drive up there, go through Niagara Falls and stop and see the butterfly greenhouse.


Best of luck and have fun wherever you go.

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