I came across the above photo at the Facebook page of Car-Free America. It is–as it’s description says–the Oriten, a ten-seat bike made by the Orient Bicycle company. I had never heard of such a thing, but after Googling it I was surprised to see that it was quite popular around the time it wasContinue reading “Too Close For Comfort”
Category Archives: Bicycling
Bicycle Nirvana
I was going to write something about this but I don’t feel I need to…please just watch this short clip and see how natural it is and can be to ride a bike (but then again, if you are a regular reader of this blog you already know this).
Bicycle Nirvana
I was going to write something about this but I don’t feel I need to…please just watch this short clip and see how natural it is and can be to ride a bike (but then again, if you are a regular reader of this blog you already know this).
A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense
This post is twofold. Firstly, it is another in the theme that when you walk or ride a bike you witness so much more than when in a car (yes, I know I’ve been harping on this lately but it is important in my daily life), and in the case of myself–or anyone–it offers near-countlessContinue reading “A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense”
A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense
This post is twofold. Firstly, it is another in the theme that when you walk or ride a bike you witness so much more than when in a car (yes, I know I’ve been harping on this lately but it is important in my daily life), and in the case of myself–or anyone–it offers near-countlessContinue reading “A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense”
Humphrey Rode a Bike
Apparently Humphrey Bogart enjoyed riding bicycles…real men do ride bikes! To see a few other celebrities who rode/ride bikes, click here or here.
Humphrey Rode a Bike
Apparently Humphrey Bogart enjoyed riding bicycles…real men do ride bikes! To see a few other celebrities who rode/ride bikes, click here or here.
An Evening View From My Handlebars…
It was such a beautiful evening tonight as I pedaled home…unseasonably warm for this time of year, not a breeze or cloud to be found, and the nearly full moon shone high in the sky (if you look close you can see a star or planet clearly visible to the moon’s lower left). It wasContinue reading “An Evening View From My Handlebars…”
An Evening View From My Handlebars…
It was such a beautiful evening tonight as I pedaled home…unseasonably warm for this time of year, not a breeze or cloud to be found, and the nearly full moon shone high in the sky (if you look close you can see a star or planet clearly visible to the moon’s lower left). It wasContinue reading “An Evening View From My Handlebars…”
Sometimes when it rains…
It seemed quiet on the streets tonight; maybe I was just imagining it. It was also raining…not heavy, just a light drizzle; slightly heavier than a mist…a drizzle. It was also a typical autumn evening…cool and damp; I could smell wood smoke in the air as I pedaled. And as I pedaled and coasted IContinue reading “Sometimes when it rains…”
Sometimes when it rains…
It seemed quiet on the streets tonight; maybe I was just imagining it. It was also raining…not heavy, just a light drizzle; slightly heavier than a mist…a drizzle. It was also a typical autumn evening…cool and damp; I could smell wood smoke in the air as I pedaled. And as I pedaled and coasted IContinue reading “Sometimes when it rains…”
(just a few of the many) Reasons I Choose to Ride a Bike
The above picture is Pilgrim-St. Luke’s UCC, the church of which I am a member. I love taking pictures of old Buffalo buildings–especially churches–but that’s not what this post is about. It’s about what I was thinking as I pedaled to church this morning. It was a beautiful autumn morning…couldn’t have been any nicer; youContinue reading “(just a few of the many) Reasons I Choose to Ride a Bike”
(just a few of the many) Reasons I Choose to Ride a Bike
The above picture is Pilgrim-St. Luke’s UCC, the church of which I am a member. I love taking pictures of old Buffalo buildings–especially churches–but that’s not what this post is about. It’s about what I was thinking as I pedaled to church this morning. It was a beautiful autumn morning…couldn’t have been any nicer; youContinue reading “(just a few of the many) Reasons I Choose to Ride a Bike”
And now for something really scary…
If you are faint at heart I urge you not to watch this short clip. And I thought potholes and stray dogs were bad…
And now for something really scary…
If you are faint at heart I urge you not to watch this short clip. And I thought potholes and stray dogs were bad…
Half Moon over Buffalo
Today was the first day I’ve felt mostly back to “normal” (what is normal), meaning I am finally starting to feel well after a week-and-a-half illness, an early cold. Nothing major, but I was really sick for a bit. You know what I’m talking about…when you are so rundown that everything is a chore. Anyhow,Continue reading “Half Moon over Buffalo”
Half Moon over Buffalo
Today was the first day I’ve felt mostly back to “normal” (what is normal), meaning I am finally starting to feel well after a week-and-a-half illness, an early cold. Nothing major, but I was really sick for a bit. You know what I’m talking about…when you are so rundown that everything is a chore. Anyhow,Continue reading “Half Moon over Buffalo”
12 Months of Joy
This advert/calender is interesting in that the bicycle company was located in an area of the world that can have somewhat harsh winters but in 1921 they were promoting the bicycle as 12 months of joy. 90 years later and it seems like we could use more of this type of positive reinforcement of theContinue reading “12 Months of Joy”
12 Months of Joy
This advert/calender is interesting in that the bicycle company was located in an area of the world that can have somewhat harsh winters but in 1921 they were promoting the bicycle as 12 months of joy. 90 years later and it seems like we could use more of this type of positive reinforcement of theContinue reading “12 Months of Joy”
What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)
A couple things. Firstly, no that is not a current picture; it’s one I took last winter. Though I live in a snowy area of the world it has not snowed yet (and hopefully won’t for at least a month or two). The other thing is this. I am currently writing a short article whichContinue reading “What Tips Do You Have (I’d like to know)”
Urban Simplicty 