Events and Speaking Gigs Archives - Page 6 of 7

I displayed the bike at a flurry of events during what has since become known as “The BEHEMOTH Epoch” – I was based in Silicon Valley for about 3 years, building the new machine, taking breaks to exhibit at trade shows, companies, and special events. This one was rather fun, sponsored by the San Francisco…

In 1989 I was diving full time into the “Winnebiko III” project, which would soon be named BEHEMOTH. I had wrapped up 16,000 miles on the earlier versions, as well as a year of wandering the US in an old school bus to promote the Computing Across America book. At this point, I was actively…

Computing Across America – Join Author Steve Roberts and his 275 lb. electronic cottage on wheels — the only machine of its kind in the world. This computerized recumbent bicycle, custom built from the frame up with the latest technology, has been Steve’s home and office since 1983 — yielding 16,000 miles of high adventure.…

Steve Roberts, KA8OVA and his Winnebiko are scheduled to be at the convention. At the time of preparation of this program we have only his word that he will be here. Steve told us that he will be here, but he did not tell us if Maggie Victor, KA8ZYW would accompany him to San Jose.…

Portland, Oregon September 10-11, 1988 I appeared with the Winnebiko II in the Larsen Antennas booth at the ARRL national convention in Portland, and this photo survived the years. The fellow in the red tie is Larsen’s David Phemister WB7ESV, my primary contact there. His antenna-design wizardry was a huge factor in Winnebiko II and…

Life with the bike was often a frenzied schedule of public appearances, and long before I figured out that I could charge real money for speaking gigs, I counted on casual events like this to meet interesting people and maybe sell a few books. I think this was my first visit to the Apple Computer…

Mountain View, CAApril 3, 1987 One of my favorite activities was appearing at ham radio or computer club meetings, where I could comfortably hold forth on the more technical topics… demonstrating bike systems to fellow geeks. This Silicon Valley event was a delight, though alas I have no video or photos. Later this year, my…

Healing Our World invites you to an evening with Steve Roberts “High-tech Nomad” author of COMPUTING ACROSS AMERICA Tuesday, March 10, 8-10 PM First Congregational Church Louis at Embarcadero, Palo Alto $10 donation Stretch your imagination experience the odyssey If you have ever felt chained to a desk, or simply long for more freedom in…

I loved doing informal, friendly talks at local clubs… cycling, ham radio, computer, online folk, or whatever. Some of the best contacts emerged from casual settings like this, and in later years, when I became a “professional speaker,” I really missed the dinners, hanging out, and crashing at the homes of interesting hosts. Western Wheelers…

Brown Bag Luncheon Steve Roberts, who has been peddling his 225 lb custom-built recumbent bicycle around America, (which, by the way, relies on a Portable PLUS computer for navigation, communications, and journalistic duties) will be here (with bicycle) for a lunchtime presentation, discussion, and chance to meet the people responsible for the Portable PLUS. Steve…

Events and Speaking Gigs

Winnebiko III at SF Chronicle Great Outdoors Adventure Fair

Winnebiko II at Autodesk

Winnebiko II at REI – Carson

Pacificon 88 appearance

ARRL 1988 National Convention

Winnebiko II Talk and Demo – Apple Amateur Radio Club

Winnebiko II at Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association

Healing Our World presentation

Winnebiko II at Western Wheelers Bicycle Club

Hewlett Packard Corvallis Brown Bag – Portable PLUS