> A laptop computer in a plastic bag.A rain poncho.A book.An iPod.An acoustic guitar. Urban Simplicity.
Category Archives: Bicycling
I’m Gonna Be Honest Here
This is no confession…nor is it really anything new to this blog, I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. But with a different twist. Riding a bike for me is mostly about selfish reasons: the biggest reason is that I really enjoy it. It’s good for me physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually…it reallyContinue reading “I’m Gonna Be Honest Here”
>I’m Gonna Be Honest Here
> This is no confession…nor is it really anything new to this blog, I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. But with a different twist. Riding a bike for me is mostly about selfish reasons: the biggest reason is that I really enjoy it. It’s good for me physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually…itContinue reading “>I’m Gonna Be Honest Here”
>One Got Fat
>I don’t know what to say about this video other than it is truly bizarre. But it’s also hilarious, surreal, and really scary. It’s like the Twilight Zone for bicyclists. I’m sure I’ll have nightmares. It has nothing to do with urban simplicity other than its main subject is about bikes. It’s a 15 minuteContinue reading “>One Got Fat”
One Got Fat
I don’t know what to say about this video other than it is truly bizarre. But it’s also hilarious, surreal, and really scary. It’s like the Twilight Zone for bicyclists. I’m sure I’ll have nightmares. It has nothing to do with urban simplicity other than its main subject is about bikes. It’s a 15 minuteContinue reading “One Got Fat”
MP Bike
I saw this pseudo-retro MP Bike on Elmwood Avenue the other day…it’s the second or third I’ve seen in the past couple months. The bike is made by Felt Bicycles (click here for a direct link to the MP Bike). It looks like it weighs a ton, but then again who am I to talkContinue reading “MP Bike”
>MP Bike
> I saw this pseudo-retro MP Bike on Elmwood Avenue the other day…it’s the second or third I’ve seen in the past couple months. The bike is made by Felt Bicycles (click here for a direct link to the MP Bike). It looks like it weighs a ton, but then again who am I toContinue reading “>MP Bike”
Inspiring Bicycle Commercial
It’s nice to see an inspiring bicycle commercial now and again instead of the constant barrage of advertisements for cars. What I like about this is that they show people of all ages on bikes and in many different activities.
>Inspiring Bicycle Commercial
>It’s nice to see an inspiring bicycle commercial now and again instead of the constant barrage of advertisements for cars. What I like about this is that they show people of all ages on bikes and in many different activities.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary
A plastic crate containing 14 vegetable plants.Six cement paving stones weighing 22lbs each. It’s amazing that when you have 132lbs (60kg) of cement blocks on your bike you tend to notice even the slightest grade in the road. Now on to the scary part, and no it has nothing to do with what I wasContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary
> A plastic crate containing 14 vegetable plants.Six cement paving stones weighing 22lbs each. It’s amazing that when you have 132lbs (60kg) of cement blocks on your bike you tend to notice even the slightest grade in the road. Now on to the scary part, and no it has nothing to do with what IContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary”
Oh The Irony…
As I’ve stated many times in previous posts I am not even close to being car-free (OK, maybe I am close, but I still own a truck) but I would call myself–what Katie Alvord refers to in her excellent book, Divorce Your Car–as “Car-Lite.” I own a motorized vehicle but I don’t use it thatContinue reading “Oh The Irony…”
>Oh The Irony…
> As I’ve stated many times in previous posts I am not even close to being car-free (OK, maybe I am close, but I still own a truck) but I would call myself–what Katie Alvord refers to in her excellent book, Divorce Your Car–as “Car-Lite.” I own a motorized vehicle but I don’t use itContinue reading “>Oh The Irony…”
My Groovy New T-Shirt
Got it @ Urban Roots Urban Simplicity.
>My Groovy New T-Shirt
> Got it @ Urban Roots Urban Simplicity.
Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)
I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for about a week. They’re of a fellow biker that I seem to run into somewhat frequently. I posted about him previously on this blog (click here) when I was walking one winter night and saw him and a friend riding tall bikes. I also mad reference toContinue reading “Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)”
>Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)
> I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for about a week. They’re of a fellow biker that I seem to run into somewhat frequently. I posted about him previously on this blog (click here) when I was walking one winter night and saw him and a friend riding tall bikes. I also mad referenceContinue reading “>Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)”
Five-Minute Documentary About Bike Commuting From UCLA
>Five-Minute Documentary About Bike Commuting From UCLA
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Blessed!
Yesterday I attended the Bike Blessing ceremony at Lafayette Presbyterian Church here in Buffalo. It was the first time this event was held in Western New York and I hope it becomes a tradition. I’m assuming it is modeled after the bike blessing that has taken place at the Cathedral Church of St. John theContinue reading “Blessed!”
Urban Simplicty 