A cardboard box containing a small box of chocolates, 2 pints of beef broth, 2 pints of cooked beef, 2 pints of roast pork, 2 small jars of peach jam, 2 pounds fresh beets, and 2 loaves of kamut bread. A canvas bag containing two books and various writing implements. 3 liters of red wine.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars”
Category Archives: bicycles
The Washington Times 1916
I was going to write something about this advert–published 95 years ago!–but I don’t think I have to…it speaks for itself. Click it to read the fine print.
The Washington Times 1916
I was going to write something about this advert–published 95 years ago!–but I don’t think I have to…it speaks for itself. Click it to read the fine print.
A Link and Clip
I’ve posted in the past of famous people on bikes, click here and here. Anyhow I thought I’d pass along a link of to site I’ve visit periodically, it posts only pictures of famous people on bikes–mostly from a bygone era–it’s called Rides a Bike. Click here, for example, to see a picture of BrianContinue reading “A Link and Clip”
A Link and Clip
I’ve posted in the past of famous people on bikes, click here and here. Anyhow I thought I’d pass along a link of to site I’ve visit periodically, it posts only pictures of famous people on bikes–mostly from a bygone era–it’s called Rides a Bike. Click here, for example, to see a picture of BrianContinue reading “A Link and Clip”
How To Lock Your Bike
This is another short, informative, and exceedingly entertaining video put out by StreetFilms. Hal Ruzal, who has been a bike mechanic at Bicycle Habitat since 1978 (gotta love his Cheap Trick t-shirt), and Kerri Martin, founder of Bike Church, walk around and rate how people’s bikes are locked up. I remember some years ago whenContinue reading “How To Lock Your Bike”
How To Lock Your Bike
This is another short, informative, and exceedingly entertaining video put out by StreetFilms. Hal Ruzal, who has been a bike mechanic at Bicycle Habitat since 1978 (gotta love his Cheap Trick t-shirt), and Kerri Martin, founder of Bike Church, walk around and rate how people’s bikes are locked up. I remember some years ago whenContinue reading “How To Lock Your Bike”
The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock
Image found here. Photo credit: Ethan Welty. I’ve come across images of this bike-in-a-tree (or variations of it) at various locations on the internet and have always found it interesting. Apparently a kid–some years ago–either leaned or locked his bike to this tree and over the years the tree grew around it. Sort of eerie,Continue reading “The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock”
The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock
Image found here. Photo credit: Ethan Welty. I’ve come across images of this bike-in-a-tree (or variations of it) at various locations on the internet and have always found it interesting. Apparently a kid–some years ago–either leaned or locked his bike to this tree and over the years the tree grew around it. Sort of eerie,Continue reading “The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock”
(Mini) Zen Triathlon
Photo was not edited; it was, ironically, taken from behind the window of a car in the rain. I didn’t intend on this, it just sort of happened (does that make it even more Zen?). The pool is closed this week for yearly maintenance (swimming is my primary exercise, besides biking, of course) and whenContinue reading “(Mini) Zen Triathlon”
(Mini) Zen Triathlon
Photo was not edited; it was, ironically, taken from behind the window of a car in the rain. I didn’t intend on this, it just sort of happened (does that make it even more Zen?). The pool is closed this week for yearly maintenance (swimming is my primary exercise, besides biking, of course) and whenContinue reading “(Mini) Zen Triathlon”
Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919
I came across this and thought it was interesting enough to share; it’s from 1919. What I found really interesting is what the advert says on the left-hand side of the page, about halfway down (click the image; you may still need to enlarge it to read it). It states, “Ride a Bicycle. Physical fitnessContinue reading “Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919”
Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919
I came across this and thought it was interesting enough to share; it’s from 1919. What I found really interesting is what the advert says on the left-hand side of the page, about halfway down (click the image; you may still need to enlarge it to read it). It states, “Ride a Bicycle. Physical fitnessContinue reading “Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919”
Interesting old Bicycle Adverts
I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”
Interesting old Bicycle Adverts
I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”
The Bicycle Commuter
I came across this short video today, it’s an advert for a new line of Levis jeans called commuter. Ok first let me say this about it. I am so glad that bicycling has become so popular that a huge company would not only portray them in their ads but actually design an article ofContinue reading “The Bicycle Commuter”
The Bicycle Commuter
I came across this short video today, it’s an advert for a new line of Levis jeans called commuter. Ok first let me say this about it. I am so glad that bicycling has become so popular that a huge company would not only portray them in their ads but actually design an article ofContinue reading “The Bicycle Commuter”
Rouge et Blanc
I came across these two old school cruisers parked a block apart, and both were locked to parking meters. They (the owners) must be together (maybe they had a spat)…what are the odds. Nice old bikes (I bet they weigh almost as much as a Mundo); click it for a larger view.
Rouge et Blanc
I came across these two old school cruisers parked a block apart, and both were locked to parking meters. They (the owners) must be together (maybe they had a spat)…what are the odds. Nice old bikes (I bet they weigh almost as much as a Mundo); click it for a larger view.
Uncertain Ride
The above picture is a closeup of the front tire on my Mundo. Yup…looks like I’m about to have a blow out. I noticed it as I was putting a little air in the tires today. By the looks of it, it looks as if I swiped the tire against something (note the other marksContinue reading “Uncertain Ride”
Urban Simplicty 