Category Archives: Utility Bike

>In Praise of Cargo Bikes

> This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist.Continue reading “>In Praise of Cargo Bikes”

In Praise of Cargo Bikes

This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist. IfContinue reading “In Praise of Cargo Bikes”

The Cadbury Bicycle Factory

Image Found Here Ever since I was a teenager I’ve found the idea of carrying stuff by bike an interesting concept. Indeed one of the bikes I own now is a grown up version of those my friends and I planned in our heads 30 years ago. I beeive I first thought of this whenContinue reading “The Cadbury Bicycle Factory”

>Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes

>   Photos found here and here. A bike hearse and a bike bar…hmmm. Both are esoteric, I suppose. And both are as equally enviromentally friendly and just as important as the other…they both offer a service. I suppose it depends on your view as to whether they are linked to one another. Personally theContinue reading “>Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes”

Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes

  Photos found here and here. A bike hearse and a bike bar…hmmm. Both are esoteric, I suppose. And both are as equally enviromentally friendly and just as important as the other…they both offer a service. I suppose it depends on your view as to whether they are linked to one another. Personally the barContinue reading “Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes”

This Inspires Me (Too)

If there is a more inspiring slide show out there about longtail bikes I’m not aware of it. I originally posted this short clip last year and just recently watched it again. It moved me just the same this time. If you are at all interested in bikes as a viable mode of transport (whichContinue reading “This Inspires Me (Too)”

>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

> ……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheeseContinue reading “>French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup

……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 2Continue reading “French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”

>Bicycles Are Useful In Many Ways

>Sure bikes can move a person (or persons) from one place to another using their own power, and yes they can carry things, but they can also do other stuff…like power a knife grinder. The above photo and short video below are of an African fellow who not only powers a bike-powered knife grinder (ofContinue reading “>Bicycles Are Useful In Many Ways”

Bicycles Are Useful In Many Ways

Sure bikes can move a person (or persons) from one place to another using their own power, and yes they can carry things, but they can also do other stuff…like power a knife grinder. The above photo and short video below are of an African fellow who not only powers a bike-powered knife grinder (ofContinue reading “Bicycles Are Useful In Many Ways”