The Ride of My Life!
The heads at Nike are familiar with my work and know that I am a huge fan of the classic Nike Cortez shoes. I wear them with everything but a suit, even pajamas (lol). I've been wearing them since I can remember. So when Nike wanted an urban perspective of the NIKE ONE Concept Vehicle I received an invitation to visit Nike Town in Portland, Oregon to view it up close and personal. Needlesss to say it made for a most interesting evening. Heads turned as well as my stomach as I raced through Downtown after hours making turns that I'm surely not qualified to attempt.

I absolutely love concept cars and auto shows since I have a working relationship with a few car and bike magazines as Art Director, I get to see quite a few. If I could have one for my very own it would be this beast. Sleek and Powerful. Beautiful and Stylish. Advanced yet Patient. And like my work, it's fearless! If I truly have the favor of the Gods, as I've been told, you'll see streaks of Silver, Chrome and Rose flashing by you on a hot Long Beach night. And when you do, just know it's your brutha Mike.

About the Car
Drivers of the Nike ONE describe it as a cross between wearing a machine and being a machine. Control, acceleration and braking is achieved with the large muscle groups of the legs and arms, similar to working on gym training equipment vs. traditional wrist and ankle movements. The driver controls are centered around a gyroscopic cyber-throttle which integrates cornering, acceleration and braking in a single mental motion. The mind-machine interface uses one non-invasive bio-port at each hand to connect neurotransmitters in the brain to neuro-tranceivers in the vehicle CPU. All controls feature the latest generation Supersensortm components enabling micro-resolute command-calls for maximum efficiency in breaking, acceleration and cornering. Drivers say it helps them make tiny adjustments in speed and direction, and contributes to their overall feeling of connection, power and oneness. The Nike ONE utilizes heads-up display with race line tracking, energy reserves, etc. NikeMax Optics Smart Glass that adjusts color to conditions for optimal contrast and clarity, Hub-less MMIW micro-motor-in-wheel, carbon/titainium weave flex frame/suspension, active aero, variable profile regrind tires (motorcycle-like strait line profile and racing slick-like cornering profile) combined with active camber/caster, Nike SHOX seat suspension to name a number of the high-end innovations.
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Specs
Their new EMC2 vehicle, the Nike ONE, uses the next generation of the E-Suit combined with heel mounted Microcaps and internal Microbatts to power its HEP drive (Human Energy Potential) with speeds up to 230 MPH. Because the vehicle is powered solely by an individual's personal energy reserves, transferred to the Microbatts from prior training sessions, combined with their ability to create energy on-the-fly, a new breed of athlete has arisen. Intense mental focus, combined with the need for tremendous physical stamina and a unique blend of fast/slow twitch muscle fibers, make those who master the Nike ONE amongst the most respected athletes on the planet.

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- Michael B., LABlackBiz.com - Publisher