Category Archives: urban simplicity

>Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike

>If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that I am always trying to impress on people that bicycles can carry almost everything a car can…but there’s something about this video. I’m not sure if this is really cute or really scary…maybe it’s just because the kids look so vulnerable. Or maybeContinue reading “>Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike”

Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike

If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that I am always trying to impress on people that bicycles can carry almost everything a car can…but there’s something about this video. I’m not sure if this is really cute or really scary…maybe it’s just because the kids look so vulnerable. Or maybeContinue reading “Three Sleeping Kids In A Cargo Bike”

>Now This Is Bicycle Friendly

>I came across this short video at the site of Virgin Vacation’s 11 most bike friendly cities (click here). It is a video of the world’s only bicycle lift (elevator) located in Trondheim, Norway. It is ingenious, and probably one of the most bicycle friendly inventions I’ve seen yet. Make sure you pause it towardsContinue reading “>Now This Is Bicycle Friendly”

Now This Is Bicycle Friendly

I came across this short video at the site of Virgin Vacation’s 11 most bike friendly cities (click here). It is a video of the world’s only bicycle lift (elevator) located in Trondheim, Norway. It is ingenious, and probably one of the most bicycle friendly inventions I’ve seen yet. Make sure you pause it towardsContinue reading “Now This Is Bicycle Friendly”

>Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do

>While I do not eat a great deal of meat I am far from a vegetarian…but sometimes I just crave vegetables…yesterday was one of those times. I made this delicious vegetable stew with enough leftover to eat a second day and freeze some as well. It is so simple to make…basically like a chunky soupContinue reading “>Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do”

Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do

While I do not eat a great deal of meat I am far from a vegetarian…but sometimes I just crave vegetables…yesterday was one of those times. I made this delicious vegetable stew with enough leftover to eat a second day and freeze some as well. It is so simple to make…basically like a chunky soupContinue reading “Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do”

>10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism

>I found the following info at Planet Green…and liked it so much I thought I’d share it. It was cut-and-paste from their site, click here to see the original post. The author of the article is listed as Mikey Z. from Astoria, New York. Enjoy.1. Educate Yourself About Car CultureMost of us take cars forContinue reading “>10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism”

10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism

I found the following info at Planet Green…and liked it so much I thought I’d share it. It was cut-and-paste from their site, click here to see the original post. The author of the article is listed as Mikey Z. from Astoria, New York. Enjoy.1. Educate Yourself About Car CultureMost of us take cars forContinue reading “10 Ways to Pedal Toward Bicycle Activism”

>Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)

>A covered trailer.$46.12 in groceries.A gym bag full of wet clothes. I took my old Trek (AKA, the mule) out for a spin today with my BikeRev trailer…getting ready for the snowy season. During the summer months (or should I say non-snowy months) I’ve been riding the Yuba and Dahon as my everyday bikes, butContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)”

Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)

A covered trailer.$46.12 in groceries.A gym bag full of wet clothes. I took my old Trek (AKA, the mule) out for a spin today with my BikeRev trailer…getting ready for the snowy season. During the summer months (or should I say non-snowy months) I’ve been riding the Yuba and Dahon as my everyday bikes, butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried (or pulled) On A Bike (#111)”

Now This Is Really Cool…

This image was found here. I want one…and I wonder why we don’t see these anywhere. Yes I am fully aware there are Velomobiles available, but they all look like they are some sort of a pedaled spaceship…none that I’ve come across on the www are as stylish as this. The best part, I think,Continue reading “Now This Is Really Cool…”

>Dance For The Climate

>Firstly, let me qualify this post by stating straight out that I am not a dancer…but I love this short clip! I’ve watched it a few times (it’s under two minutes long) and find it extremely inspiring…but more importantly, empowering. I originally came across it at Copenhagen Bicycle Chic, but there’s an entire website thatContinue reading “>Dance For The Climate”

Dance For The Climate

Firstly, let me qualify this post by stating straight out that I am not a dancer…but I love this short clip! I’ve watched it a few times (it’s under two minutes long) and find it extremely inspiring…but more importantly, empowering. I originally came across it at Copenhagen Bicycle Chic, but there’s an entire website thatContinue reading “Dance For The Climate”