David Byrne, formerly of the Talking Heads, is a long-time bicyclist
I’m very excited to see David Byrne tonight at the Herbst Theatre. No, he won’t be singing, but he will be talking about his new book “Bicycle Diaries,” in which he gives his random thoughts on bicycling through several of the world’s most interesting cities.
The event is titled “Bike Advocacy and the Urban Environment.” My plan, of course, had been to bike to the theatre, but I’m still not quite back to biking form yet, so unfortunately I won’t be able to do that. I’m sure almost everyone else attending will bike there, which is fantastic.
Byrne is a long-time cyclist, and even writes a blog where he frequently muses about music, bycycling, and other random and interesting thoughts.
He’s been biking as a primary mode of transportation for decades, even taking his folding bike with him all over the world as he travels for concerts, etc.
Should be an interesting evening. I’ll report back soon!
More info about tonight’s event can be found here.
Recent reviews of Byrne’s book:
