http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com My words, visions & trivia along the way Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/st-george-rainway-painting-a-bygone-salmon-stream/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/st-george-rainway-painting-a-bygone-salmon-stream/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:00:33 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3503 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/st-george-rainway-painting-a-bygone-salmon-stream/feed/ 14 thirdwavecycling Part of the "St. George Rainway", a road mural painting dedicated to a bygone salmon stream on St. George Street between 7th and 8th Ave East. Vancouver, BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong St.George Rainway painting begins at a traffic calming circle filled with a community garden. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong St. George Rainway winds its artful way the full length of a street block. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong "Shui" means water in Chinese. St. George Rainway painting. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Salmon and other sea life swirl across St. George Street. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/2010-olympic-birthmarks-in-neighbourhoods-vancouver-bc/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/2010-olympic-birthmarks-in-neighbourhoods-vancouver-bc/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:07:17 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3327 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/2010-olympic-birthmarks-in-neighbourhoods-vancouver-bc/feed/ 3 thirdwavecycling "Canoe", a pedestrian bridge in Olympic Village. Vancouver BC 2012. Heading towards Creekside Community Centre on far right. Photo by J.Chong Part of a whimsical bicycle-powered world image in an art print. Front lobby at Creekside Community Centre. Olympic Village, Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Cycling paths in Olympic Village are well-travelled most days at all hours. Background is city skyline and North shore mountains. Vancouver, BC 2012. Photo by J.Chong Sidewalk mosaic with fireworks over Burrard Bridge, Vancouver BC 2010. Artist: Bruce Walther. Photo by J. Chong Urban life mosaics adorn a concrete city planter by the Dunsmuir separated bike lanes. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J.Chong Aboriginal permanent art sculpture by local artist, Susan Pointe greets visits at Canada Line light rail station. Vancouver International Airport, 2010. Photo by J. Chong A company truck still proudly displays its 2010 Olympic supplier logo. Vancouver, BC 2012. Photo by J.Chong Sparrows, at Olympic Village flank a public square. To Immediate right of sculpture is a now a busy bakery cafe. Olympic Village, Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Dragonboat teams by dock at bottom of Creekside Community Centre. Olympic Village, Vancouver BC 2010. Kayaking, long-boating and dragonboating are popular year-round in False Creek which runs by Olympic Village. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/cherry-blossom-ballet-in-vancouver-nature-and-new-mural-art/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/cherry-blossom-ballet-in-vancouver-nature-and-new-mural-art/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:11 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3081 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/cherry-blossom-ballet-in-vancouver-nature-and-new-mural-art/feed/ 11 thirdwavecycling St. James Community Services Society mural reflects Japanese-Canadian and aboriginal history, culture along with west coast sea life. By Joey Mallet & Rita Buchwitz 2011. Cherry blossoms. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Former Japanese-Canadian internment camp during WW II in mountainous interior region of British Columia. New Denver, BC 2005. Photo by HJEH Becker Cherry blossoms. Stanley Park, Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Queen Elizabeth Park. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/favourite-foods-to-cycle-for-and-devour-at-farmers%e2%80%99-markets-toronto-vancouver-and-calgary/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/favourite-foods-to-cycle-for-and-devour-at-farmers%e2%80%99-markets-toronto-vancouver-and-calgary/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:00:30 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=2245 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/favourite-foods-to-cycle-for-and-devour-at-farmers%e2%80%99-markets-toronto-vancouver-and-calgary/feed/ 9 thirdwavecycling Peameal bacon sandwich slathered with Dijon mustard. St. Lawrence Market, Toronto 2011. Photo by I. Yee Peak hour morning line-up for Toronto's famed peameal bacon sandwich. St. Lawrence Market, Toronto 2011. Photo by J.Chong Granville Island Market, Vancouver BC 2011. Photo by J. Chong Apple focaccia. Granville Island Market, Vancouver BC 2011. Photo by J. Chong Chocolate sourdough bun --addictive delusion of eating healthier dessert / snack. Calgary Farmers' Market on Heritage Dr. 2011. Photo by J. Chong Violin buskers at St. Lawrence Market, Toronto 2011. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/maidei-touches-down-in-vancouver-b-c/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/maidei-touches-down-in-vancouver-b-c/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:23:16 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=1901 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/maidei-touches-down-in-vancouver-b-c/feed/ 1 thirdwavecycling By one of the community outdoor mosaics at Norquay Park, Vancouver, BC. Part of the mosaic art series, "Clean Water Mosaics". Over 200 volunteers for 15 different mosaic designs, led by artists Yoko Tomita and YarOn Stern 2011. Cyclist heading towards to pedestrian steel bridge in a shape of canoe. Olympic and ParaOlympic Village, Vancouver BC 2011 Hanging at Olympic and ParaOlympic Village, Vancouver BC. Granville Market, with Burrard Bridge in background, English Bay and North Vancouver mountains. Vancouver, BC 2011 At a gate shaped like a giant abacus, entrance to some yuppie condos. Chinatown, Vancouver BC http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/under-the-shadow-of-giant-sparrows-sharing-public-space-at-olympic-and-paraolympic-village-open-house/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/under-the-shadow-of-giant-sparrows-sharing-public-space-at-olympic-and-paraolympic-village-open-house/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 02:20:26 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=563 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/under-the-shadow-of-giant-sparrows-sharing-public-space-at-olympic-and-paraolympic-village-open-house/feed/ 6 thirdwavecycling One of the sparrow art sculptures at public plaza, Olympic and ParaOlympic Village. Set of giant sparrow sculptures, 'The Birds'. By M. MacLeod May 2010. Photo by J. Chong Enthusiastic young cyclist. Olympic plaza at Olympic and ParaOlympic Village 2010. Neil, volunteer for Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition & Councillor Ellen Woodsworth. May 15, 2010 Rick Hansen and fans. May 15, 2010. Photo by J.Chong Demonstrator in protest march to support more social housing. Olympic Village. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/canon-canada%e2%80%99s-gala-event-supporting-community-gardens-showcasing-excellence-in-sport-and-music/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/canon-canada%e2%80%99s-gala-event-supporting-community-gardens-showcasing-excellence-in-sport-and-music/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 17:00:13 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=519 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/canon-canada%e2%80%99s-gala-event-supporting-community-gardens-showcasing-excellence-in-sport-and-music/feed/ 1 thirdwavecycling Maelle Ricker- Canadian 2010 Olympic gold medal snowboarder City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson accepts $60,000 donation Canon Canada. Fund is for more Vancouver community garden projects. May 11, 2010. Sarah Mclachlan, Canadian singer-songwriter graciously autographs for a fan. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/more-iconic-olympic-photo-memories-part-2/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/more-iconic-olympic-photo-memories-part-2/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:15:40 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=328 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/more-iconic-olympic-photo-memories-part-2/feed/ 2 thirdwavecycling Inukshuk statute with 2010 Olympic mittens. English Bay, Vancouver BC. Feb. 2010 Ilanaaq 2005 Australia kangaroo flag. Feb. 2010 Korean fans by interviewed by former 1994 Canadian Olympic figure skater, Josee Chouinard. Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC. Feb. 24, 2010. Photo by J. Chong. Multi-patriotism adorned people and streets. Downtown Vancouver, BC. Feb. 2010. Silver medal for Canadian women's 5000 metre speedskating relay team. Pacific Coliseum. Vancouver, BC. Robson Square, overlooking GE Skating Rink. Vancouver, BC. Feb. 2010 Cherry tree burst fireworks. Seaside Path, Yaletown. Vancouver, BC. Feb. 28, 2010. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/anointing-the-night-with-fireworks-and-waterworks/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/anointing-the-night-with-fireworks-and-waterworks/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:51:38 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=298 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/anointing-the-night-with-fireworks-and-waterworks/feed/ 1 thirdwavecycling Chrysanthemum fireworks. Feb. 14, 2010. Photo by J. Becker Fireworks over permanent metal art sculpture, 'Brush with Illumination'. Photo by J Chong. Yellow palm trees fireworks. Feb. 17, 2010. Photo by J. Becker Olympic snowboarder image backlit in water spray mist. Feb. 18, 2010. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/on-art-in-outdoor-public-spaces-and-inside-the-human-body/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/on-art-in-outdoor-public-spaces-and-inside-the-human-body/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:30:31 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=266 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/on-art-in-outdoor-public-spaces-and-inside-the-human-body/feed/ 0 thirdwavecycling Zip line installation. Robson Square, Vancouver BC. Jan. 2010 Digitized black and white drawings. CUE: Artists' Videos Exhibit, Vancouver Art Gallery, BC. Underwater dragon dance. Feb. 2010 The Mechanics of the Human Body. Sketch drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. Vancouver Art Gallery, BC. Feb. 2010