> I love old photos…they are truly a glimpse to the past. I found this one at Shorpy.com.They call this photo Bike Shop:1919, but I renamed the post 1919 Mechanic’s Shop because of it’s content. Around 1919 automobiles and motorbikes were gaining popularity, but what many don’t know is that the first auto mechanics wereContinue reading “>1919 Mechanic’s Shop”
Category Archives: Bicycling
Bicyclists Behaving Badly
This image found here. This subject is disheartening to me but sometimes I just have to highlight it. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I am a bicyclist that promotes not only bicycling as a viable form of transportation but I am also an advocate of bicyclist’s rights and equality.Continue reading “Bicyclists Behaving Badly”
>Bicyclists Behaving Badly
> This image found here. This subject is disheartening to me but sometimes I just have to highlight it. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I am a bicyclist that promotes not only bicycling as a viable form of transportation but I am also an advocate of bicyclist’s rights andContinue reading “>Bicyclists Behaving Badly”
Turn Signal Backpack
Now this is really cool…don’t think I’ll be purchasing this anytime soon but still think it’s really interesting (be great if someone made a turn signal that was mounted on the bike instead of a backpack). I originally found the link at Treehugger but downloaded it from Vimeo..it’s a brief clip and worth watching.
>Turn Signal Backpack
>Now this is really cool…don’t think I’ll be purchasing this anytime soon but still think it’s really interesting (be great if someone made a turn signal that was mounted on the bike instead of a backpack). I originally found the link at Treehugger but downloaded it from Vimeo..it’s a brief clip and worth watching.
Women and Bikes
While the title of this post may be a little misleading at first, it is not a post about hot babes on bikes (obvious by the photos). It’s regarding the interesting and sometimes unknown fact of how early bicycles impacted the lives of many woman. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s–the time period whenContinue reading “Women and Bikes”
>Women and Bikes
> While the title of this post may be a little misleading at first, it is not a post about hot babes on bikes (obvious by the photos). It’s regarding the interesting and sometimes unknown fact of how early bicycles impacted the lives of many woman. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s–the time periodContinue reading “>Women and Bikes”
A Great Example
I came across this short video at Streetsblog. It’s really a great example of someone trying (and succeeding, in my eyes) to make a difference. Not only is he an avid cyclist, but in the cafe that he owns he offers indoor (yes, indoor) bike parking. He also says he opened his cafe to supportContinue reading “A Great Example”
>A Great Example
>I came across this short video at Streetsblog. It’s really a great example of someone trying (and succeeding, in my eyes) to make a difference. Not only is he an avid cyclist, but in the cafe that he owns he offers indoor (yes, indoor) bike parking. He also says he opened his cafe to supportContinue reading “>A Great Example”
Sidewalks and Streets
Photo found here. You probably know by now that I am a big proponent of bicyclist riding in the street, opposed to on the sidewalk. To take it even further, I believe that bicyclists have the same rights (and responsibilities) as auto drivers…I’ve gotten into arguments over this. And I’d be a rich man ifContinue reading “Sidewalks and Streets”
>Sidewalks and Streets
> Photo found here. You probably know by now that I am a big proponent of bicyclist riding in the street, opposed to on the sidewalk. To take it even further, I believe that bicyclists have the same rights (and responsibilities) as auto drivers…I’ve gotten into arguments over this. And I’d be a rich manContinue reading “>Sidewalks and Streets”
>"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride
> This morning I woke feeling somewhat melancholy…had tons I wanted to do (overwhelmed), but being Labor Day I decided to take the day off and go for a bike ride. One of the best things I can think of for a person to do when they are feeling a little down is to getContinue reading “>"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride”
"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride
This morning I woke feeling somewhat melancholy…had tons I wanted to do (overwhelmed), but being Labor Day I decided to take the day off and go for a bike ride. One of the best things I can think of for a person to do when they are feeling a little down is to get physicalContinue reading “"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride”
>Kronan on Elmwood
> My son emailed me (via his phone) this picture of a Kronan bike we saw on Elmwood Avenue today. These are unique albeit simple bikes…looks very utilitarian. Actually a few years ago I almost purchased one. This is the first of these I’ve seen in the Buffalo area. Click here to go to theContinue reading “>Kronan on Elmwood”
Kronan on Elmwood
My son emailed me (via his phone) this picture of a Kronan bike we saw on Elmwood Avenue today. These are unique albeit simple bikes…looks very utilitarian. Actually a few years ago I almost purchased one. This is the first of these I’ve seen in the Buffalo area. Click here to go to the KronanContinue reading “Kronan on Elmwood”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.
> Sometimes (more often than not, actually) the only thing I carry on this bike is me. While it weighs in the upwards of 60 lbs. and is more then 6 ft. long I still find it the most comfortable and fun bike to ride (out of my 3 main bikes). Not only does it’sContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.
Sometimes (more often than not, actually) the only thing I carry on this bike is me. While it weighs in the upwards of 60 lbs. and is more then 6 ft. long I still find it the most comfortable and fun bike to ride (out of my 3 main bikes). Not only does it’s uprightContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.”
Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon
Photo downloaded from Britannica. I find this photo inspiring. The link to it was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!). It’s a photo of the famed physicists and chemist Marie and Pierre Curie. While they shared a Nobel Prize together, Marie was the first person to receive two. The photo wasContinue reading “Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon”
>Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon
> Photo downloaded from Britannica. I find this photo inspiring. The link to it was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!). It’s a photo of the famed physicists and chemist Marie and Pierre Curie. While they shared a Nobel Prize together, Marie was the first person to receive two. The photoContinue reading “>Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon”
Copenhagen’s Car-Free Streets & Slow-Speed Zones
A model for the rest of us. When I see clips like this it actually makes me want to walk and ride more even though there are so few of us (compared to a city like Copenhagen)…my theory is that the more people see others walking and riding bikes the more it will make themContinue reading “Copenhagen’s Car-Free Streets & Slow-Speed Zones”
Urban Simplicty 