Category Archives: bicycles

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

Luxury Made Real

I am immensely interested in the history of the bicycle (among other things) and how it has helped transport people–literally and other ways–so for that reason it is only natural that I also find old bicycle advertisements of interest. Many people are aware that many of the major auto manufactures of today began as bicycleContinue reading “Luxury Made Real”

Luxury Made Real

I am immensely interested in the history of the bicycle (among other things) and how it has helped transport people–literally and other ways–so for that reason it is only natural that I also find old bicycle advertisements of interest. Many people are aware that many of the major auto manufactures of today began as bicycleContinue reading “Luxury Made Real”

Five Bikes on a Bike

Five bikes on a bike…sounds like there’s a pun here somewhere. Anyhow, this is a photo from virtual friend and fellow Mundo rider James, in Yokohama, Japan. He operates a bike rental business there and uses his Mundo to transport bikes. He posted this pic on his blog and I thought I’d re-post it. I’veContinue reading “Five Bikes on a Bike”

Five Bikes on a Bike

Five bikes on a bike…sounds like there’s a pun here somewhere. Anyhow, this is a photo from virtual friend and fellow Mundo rider James, in Yokohama, Japan. He operates a bike rental business there and uses his Mundo to transport bikes. He posted this pic on his blog and I thought I’d re-post it. I’veContinue reading “Five Bikes on a Bike”

Home Built Cargo Bikes

As you can imagine I am always intrigued when I see other people being resourceful and carrying things on their bikes, especially when they are home-built. The above photos are of Ed and Eva. I’ve seen Ed riding around the neighborhood for a log time and today was riding past him as he waited outsideContinue reading “Home Built Cargo Bikes”

Home Built Cargo Bikes

As you can imagine I am always intrigued when I see other people being resourceful and carrying things on their bikes, especially when they are home-built. The above photos are of Ed and Eva. I’ve seen Ed riding around the neighborhood for a log time and today was riding past him as he waited outsideContinue reading “Home Built Cargo Bikes”

The Importance of a Good Lock (continued)

This of course is a continuation of this previous post. Firstly I just want to say thanks to everyone for their comments, stories, and suggestions. I really enjoy hearing what others have to say. And the beauty is that with the Internet we get to hear what people have to say from across the continentContinue reading “The Importance of a Good Lock (continued)”

The Importance of a Good Lock (continued)

This of course is a continuation of this previous post. Firstly I just want to say thanks to everyone for their comments, stories, and suggestions. I really enjoy hearing what others have to say. And the beauty is that with the Internet we get to hear what people have to say from across the continentContinue reading “The Importance of a Good Lock (continued)”

The Importance of a Good Lock (and how I learned a valuable lesson)

The above are the locks I use for my bikes, and I try to switch them from bike-to-bike, depending on what one I’m riding. My two regulars are the u-lock (which is about 20-years-old) and the six foot cable, which I attach with a heavy padlock. The other two cables are brand new and haveContinue reading “The Importance of a Good Lock (and how I learned a valuable lesson)”

The Importance of a Good Lock (and how I learned a valuable lesson)

The above are the locks I use for my bikes, and I try to switch them from bike-to-bike, depending on what one I’m riding. My two regulars are the u-lock (which is about 20-years-old) and the six foot cable, which I attach with a heavy padlock. The other two cables are brand new and haveContinue reading “The Importance of a Good Lock (and how I learned a valuable lesson)”

Bicycle Boulevard 18mph / 29kmph

A friend of mine who was recently in Albuquerque, NM posted this picture and I thought I’d share it with fellow velophiles (thanks Sean!). 18mph / 29kmph…not bad. With the ever increasing popularity of bicycles as a viable form of transport maybe we’ll start seeing more of this (I have my fingers crossed).