> As I sit here and the temperature outside hovers around 0F (-17C) I find myself riding vicariously by reading about bikes and scrolling through bookmarks and links. Anyhow, I can’t remember who but someone sent me a link to this e-book (the entire thing is available online). I came upon it again when IContinue reading “>The Lure of the Open Road”
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The Lure of the Open Road
As I sit here and the temperature outside hovers around 0F (-17C) I find myself riding vicariously by reading about bikes and scrolling through bookmarks and links. Anyhow, I can’t remember who but someone sent me a link to this e-book (the entire thing is available online). I came upon it again when I foundContinue reading “The Lure of the Open Road”
>Bicycle Shop 1912
> Photo found at Shorpy.com This is a photo of a bike shop in Detroit, Michigan. I find a couple things interesting about it. One is that Detroit, as most people know, became so synonymous with the automobile at one time that it became known as the Motor City. This photo was taken in 1912Continue reading “>Bicycle Shop 1912”
Bicycle Shop 1912
Photo found at Shorpy.com This is a photo of a bike shop in Detroit, Michigan. I find a couple things interesting about it. One is that Detroit, as most people know, became so synonymous with the automobile at one time that it became known as the Motor City. This photo was taken in 1912 andContinue reading “Bicycle Shop 1912”
The Meyers Luggage Carrier / Kick-Stand circa 1914
Images found here. The advert says it can carry 100 lbs (45K) plus a 150 lb (68K) rider…not bad. An early cargo bike attachment / conversion. Click the images for a larger view.
>The Meyers Luggage Carrier / Kick-Stand circa 1914
> Images found here. The advert says it can carry 100 lbs (45K) plus a 150 lb (68K) rider…not bad. An early cargo bike attachment / conversion. Click the images for a larger view.
Wet…but a nice short ride
This has without question been an odd winter. The temperatures and snow have been fluctuating daily…and somewhat extremely (I think). Yesterday it was frigid, for example, but today it is warm and rainy; tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop again and bring with it more snow. This is something like the third time thisContinue reading “Wet…but a nice short ride”
>Wet…but a nice short ride
> This has without question been an odd winter. The temperatures and snow have been fluctuating daily…and somewhat extremely (I think). Yesterday it was frigid, for example, but today it is warm and rainy; tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop again and bring with it more snow. This is something like the third timeContinue reading “>Wet…but a nice short ride”
A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.
This past week I’ve had off work (have to go back tomorrow…not looking forward to it) and because of the very cold weather that has returned I’ve been in a sort of hibernation mode and have only using bikes for very short rides (and have been using my truck more than I like). At anyContinue reading “A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.”
>A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.
> This past week I’ve had off work (have to go back tomorrow…not looking forward to it) and because of the very cold weather that has returned I’ve been in a sort of hibernation mode and have only using bikes for very short rides (and have been using my truck more than I like). AtContinue reading “>A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.”
Vicariously Inspiring
Photo credit: Channi Anand I came across this picture earlier today and was immediately taken by it for a few reasons. The first is that I just think it looks beautiful and soothing, but also–I’m sure–is that I was barely outside today (other than using my truck to do errands) and missed being on aContinue reading “Vicariously Inspiring”
>Vicariously Inspiring
> Photo credit: Channi Anand I came across this picture earlier today and was immediately taken by it for a few reasons. The first is that I just think it looks beautiful and soothing, but also–I’m sure–is that I was barely outside today (other than using my truck to do errands) and missed being onContinue reading “>Vicariously Inspiring”
Bicycle Workshop
This is a short video of a bicycle workshop my son attended earlier this month. I first posted about it here (showing the bike he built), but much to his embarassment–and being the proud papa that I am–I thought I’d share this video as well. He is actually only in it for a few secondsContinue reading “Bicycle Workshop”
>Bicycle Workshop
>This is a short video of a bicycle workshop my son attended earlier this month. I first posted about it here (showing the bike he built), but much to his embarassment–and being the proud papa that I am–I thought I’d share this video as well. He is actually only in it for a few secondsContinue reading “>Bicycle Workshop”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#254)…and my "city-boy triathlon"
Two plastic soda crates. Ingredients for dinner and a few other food items.4.4 kg of dog food.A set of Christmas tree lights.4 large envelopes.3 rolls of wrapping paper.3 small Christmas presents.3 rolls of Scotch tape. A gym bag full of wet clothes. This past week I seemed to drive my truck more than my bikeContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#254)…and my "city-boy triathlon"”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#254)…and my "city-boy triathlon"
> Two plastic soda crates. Ingredients for dinner and a few other food items.4.4 kg of dog food.A set of Christmas tree lights.4 large envelopes.3 rolls of wrapping paper.3 small Christmas presents.3 rolls of Scotch tape. A gym bag full of wet clothes. This past week I seemed to drive my truck more than myContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#254)…and my "city-boy triathlon"”
>My Son’s New Bike
> This is my son’s new used bike. It’s a good bike but what makes it really special is that he built it from the frame up by himself. Well not entirely by himself, he attended a workshop at Buffalo Blue Bike with a few friends and the outcome of the workshop is a completedContinue reading “>My Son’s New Bike”
My Son’s New Bike
This is my son’s new used bike. It’s a good bike but what makes it really special is that he built it from the frame up by himself. Well not entirely by himself, he attended a workshop at Buffalo Blue Bike with a few friends and the outcome of the workshop is a completed bike.Continue reading “My Son’s New Bike”
>How to Have Fun on a Bike
> I came across this short clip at Bike Man Dan’s blog. It’s only a couple minutes long but really fun to watch…incredible really.
How to Have Fun on a Bike
I came across this short clip at Bike Man Dan’s blog. It’s only a couple minutes long but really fun to watch…incredible really.
Urban Simplicty 