kalie is a pedicab driver
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forte at 07.2.08 - 3:14 pm
i start tonight peddling people around portland ohhh yeah
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We totally need a photo of you in action! I foresee a Sexiest Photo winner soon...
stevo407.2.08 - 3:54 pm
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What does it take to own and ride them in Santa Monica? Insurance? D.O.T. license / fees?
wouldn't be a bad night job for all the tourists...
barleye07.2.08 - 4:03 pm
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They've tried to start em in LA before, but the taxi board won't release a medallion for a pedicab, it's not illegal, they (i mean the bureaucrats) just don't think it could work or something and won't release a medallion (yes a pedicab needs a medallion just like a regular car taxi)
FuzzBeast07.2.08 - 4:25 pm
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Santa Cruz cyclists make good money at the boardwalk during summer pulling the 'rists around.
Eric Hair07.2.08 - 4:26 pm
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they just started here about 6 months ago but the city of portland likes them because the slow traffic down in downtown
forte07.2.08 - 4:29 pm
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i need to get a camera to post pictures of all this awesomeness
forte07.2.08 - 4:32 pm
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LA's gypsy Pedicab operators
sexy07.2.08 - 5:50 pm
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forte, I'm going to be in Portland later this week! I'll look for you!
Rad!
katiepoche07.3.08 - 9:03 am
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Tell us how day 1 was. Are you sore from using different muscles? Do people tip well in Portland?
stevo407.3.08 - 9:17 am
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my first day was awesome i worked from 8pm to 3 am the closing bar scene is good money i made 93 dollars last night it was great i wasnt really sore until after my shift today and now im feeling it i have a rash on my butt and inner thighs from the seat and im super sunburnt but it was still fun had a bad day money wise today too but i guess they are expecting tomorrow to be insane so i worked till three hung out till five came home slept and worked at eleven and got of at seven riding my normal bike feels so good after a shift though
ps taking fat people up hills on a single speed pedicab sucks balls
forte07.3.08 - 9:30 pm
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Thanks for the update. At Ko Raku last night after the Chinatown Mosey, Brian said he can't wait to come visit you so you can pull him and his bike around. Ha!
You are going to be sooo strong in no time. Fat people just make you stronger = no fail.
Hope you rake it in tomorrow night!
stevo407.3.08 - 11:53 pm
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i had someone photograph me working they should be sending me the picture any day now and i will post it up here
forte07.24.08 - 4:04 pm
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"work them legs girl..."
yup. work them legs just like i do!
Eddie GOpez07.24.08 - 10:25 pm
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Kalie, what an awesome job to have, hope you're having fun
KataCyklsLA2NY07.25.08 - 8:34 am
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Hey kalie it's lane. Sweet you're enjoyin yur job. Do u ever pedicab beyond SW Portland? I don't ever recall seeing any elsewhere... I might have seen one in SE near Burnside. Does anyone pedicab across the burnside bridge? Up Mt Tabor?
2ndTuffest07.25.08 - 9:14 am
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not many people want to pay what it costs to go over the bridge its a 50 dollar ride plus tips
forte07.26.08 - 5:39 pm
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I did a lot of research in to starting a pedicab business last summer.
The City of Santa Monica has an outright ban on the trade. Most other cities have no regulations, but are hostile to the idea. L.A. has policies that technically allow pedicabs, but the LADOT refuses to issue permits.
Kalie, as a female pedicab operator, will typically earn better money than her male counterparts.
To buy a good pedicab (Cylcus Maximus or Broadwy pedicab) you'll need about $5000.
Insurance will cost $2,000 (for one operator), upfront, for the year.
Licensing, etc. will cost a few hundred, as will business licenses and rent (to store the thing), and other expenses.
If you ride a quality pedicab, and want to fund it yourself, you're looking at $7,000+ startup costs.
Working 8 to 10 hours days, you'll have to average about $12 - $25/hour (depending on how many days you want to work) to make a "profit" to pay for yourself to eat and have a place to sleep.
No healthcare, etc. unless you pay for it. No sick days. Any injuries or illness and you're on your ass until you get better.
It could work, but it would take a couple of things to fall into place and a chunk of money to buy multuple cabs, rent a space to repair and store them, and proximity to several profitable markets to keep operators on a regular work schedule to pay themselves a living wage.
ubrayj0207.26.08 - 8:36 pm
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a picture of me in action finally
we also do ice cream!!!!
forte08.15.08 - 2:44 am
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Kalie, how do you like it up there?? You are missed!!!
richtotheie08.15.08 - 2:52 am
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nice pictures. Looks like a fun job.
tern08.15.08 - 7:59 am
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Kalie you look SO healthy.
I'm glad to see you're having fun and enjoying your job in Portland.
KataCyklsLA2NY08.15.08 - 9:20 am
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yea its a ton of fun im really glad i could finally send a picture and as for health im in the best shape ever!!!!!
forte08.15.08 - 9:46 am
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I voted! like you hair, I think I went with the wrong pink I should have gone cotton candy.
franz08.15.08 - 12:08 pm
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my hair is just faded it used to be hot pink
forte08.15.08 - 5:08 pm
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DAMM!
Pedicap work does a body good. Look at those legs and arms. Be careful next time you hug me, you'll strangle me with those legs.
Oh yeah!
sexy08.15.08 - 5:58 pm
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Yeah, you look beautiful baby. Keep up the awesomeness! Look forward to the next time I see ya!
vspangle08.15.08 - 7:07 pm
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How big is your apartment by the way? =)
franz08.15.08 - 7:14 pm
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KINDA MAKES ME THINK THAT SHE IS THE ONLY ONE HERE WITH A JOB, LOL !!!
( NO PICS IT DID NOT HAPPEN ) LOL !!!
eddieboyinla08.16.08 - 12:15 am
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thanks for all the compliments you guys are too nice.....
i am defiantly alot more buff haha
but i miss all of you and i cant wait to visit
i want to do some drag races when i do visit though show yo guys whats up haha
ohh yea and franz i live in a house its pretty decently sized
forte08.16.08 - 1:58 am
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nah i still got it.... its just more firm haha
forte08.16.08 - 9:26 am
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WOW kalie thats real F'n Cool ....!!!!!! I bet youre having mad fun...
skano08.16.08 - 10:03 am
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you dont even know how much fun it is
forte08.16.08 - 5:09 pm
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how did i not now about this thread on my best friend?!? i just found out it existed last night! AND THERE IS A PICTURE TOO! i need back in the loop.
sexy bitch, i miss you, my honey bunny, come live with me again. :(
ZombiesGotMyTongue08.16.08 - 5:23 pm
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i really wish i knew about pedicabs when i lived there. The bike scene in general too.
larsenf11.7.08 - 2:22 pm
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it is truly awesome i never knew something like this was possible
forte11.7.08 - 2:53 pm
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is it just around downtown or do you transport people all over pdx?
larsenf11.7.08 - 2:56 pm
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we like to say "we take you as far as your wallet will let us
forte11.8.08 - 4:13 pm
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You go girl in every possible way. From your courage to move to PDX alone to having an awesome job, to being in sweet shape...and living in bike loving city with trees and water.
SCORE !
So happy for you
-Karla... I bet you wouldn't be ditched at a Disneyland Hotel shower anymore..
:).
KataCyklsLA2NY
11.8.08 - 11:04 pm
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