You know when your flight is approaching Asia ... ramen rules!
Tsk tsk United ... Trans fat still present in their snackies.
Riding the MTA train to Suntec City office complex with the tikit in tow.
Singpore's so safe, you can lock your folder outside instead of bringing it inside.
"You mean the average age of a BF owner is 55? Amazing!"
Private equity expert Richard is proof that real (smart) men ride small wheels.
Heading to the east coast of SIngapore island on a Friday and a Sunday.
My 'pink is the new black' tikit, Mark's Ink Black Crusoe.
Mark got Richard a matching BF Crusoe - now that's one cool boss.
A star alum of Brown and Oxford, Richard hails from CT but has lived here 8 years.
This path links all Singapore's parks around the entire island - about 300 km
Smile, you're on Barackberry camera!
Day camping is allowed despite Singapore's civilized insistence on law and order.
Mobius and Piliero talk business on the bike rather than the golf course.
"I saw a guy with wheels this big yesterday" said Mark, who rides when he can.
Close up of that rig with an impressive day's shopping - and a motorcycle pannier!
Stopping for a coconut water - not a Coke - at Eastern Lagoon Food Village.
Singapore is a foodie paradise.
My #1 favorite beverage - out of the nut rather than Tetra-Pak when possible.
Mark's stem is shorter than RIchard's; he's ordered a taller one for better sightseeing
"I was once asked if I was a senior. I was insulted :o)"
"... then they told me I'd get a discount. OK, I'm a senior!"
"So when's BF gonna make a bike with big wheels"? Answer next page ...
What for? You can get your leg over it when you're 100! www.bikefriday.com/seniors
"Bicycles are a huge emerging market especially in Europe - and even here in S'pore."
"Except in China - there use to be 100 bikes per 100 households, and now ...
... it's down to 98. They're all buying cars!"
Richard Piliero's youthful (36) legs and his Bike Friday Crusoe.
"Bike Friday is the best investment you can make in your health!" says Mark.
His 3rd BF since 2001: a New World Tourist, Air Glide, now a Crusoe. What's next?
Heading out to where the ozone runs free ...
Aaaah! Ozone!
"Just smell this air - it's because of water on three sides!" says health conscious Mark.
Hark! Is that an emerging market looming on the horizon? The boys at work.
End of a 3 hour ride - finally getting to meet Mark after 8 years of emails.
Richard prepares to dismount in front of his office.
"Takes me about 10 minutes to pack and unpack my Crusoe."
"I'd bike bike to work except it's way too hot in Singapore - I take the train."
Home of Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets: Suntec City, Singapore.
The "Durian" building - the Esplanade
Close up of the "Durian" building - a concert hall
Singapore - The Lion City.
I landed Oct 2: the Lantern Festival.
A sleepy Bike Friday tikit rides the bus home. Thanks Mark and Richard!
Mobius immortalized in a manga comic book
A refreshing take on happiness from a financial guy!