Tag Archives: bicycles as transportation

Thoughts on Mobility

The above photo, of course, is my v3 Mundo carrying my son’s Stratocaster. This could be a post in my Things That Can be Carried on a Bike series, but it’s not. More so, this is just a few random thoughts on mobility…or more specifically, on my being car-free.  I was carrying my son’s guitarContinue reading “Thoughts on Mobility”

Just a quick note…

Just a quick note to say a couple things. The first is that I will be away from my computer for the next week or so, thus postings will be sporadic if any at all. But also, I just wanted to say thanks for visiting and subscribing to my meager little blog (s). Over theContinue reading “Just a quick note…”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#456)…and a quick comment

On the bike…a Fender Stratocaster guitar, two antique picture frames (which I rescued), and a double portion of Chinese take out. A couple quick comments…I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions the many comments I get while riding or parking this bike (and if you ride a long-tail or other cargo bike you understand this completely). TheContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#456)…and a quick comment”

And on the lighter side…

Sometimes I forget, or at least take it for granted. I often–on this blog and elsewhere–voice my views how great bikes are as a means of personal transport and that they are a viable vehicle in today’s world, and also that they can carry all sorts of stuff…most everything you need, in fact. I’m onContinue reading “And on the lighter side…”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#453 $ #454)

#453, top photo (on my way to work this morning)…A canvas bag containing a couple books, a journal, and a camera. A dough rising bucket containing raw Ezekiel Bread dough, and a smaller bucket containing a quart of kim-chi. #454, bottom photo (on my way home in the late afternoon)…A canvas bag containing a coupleContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#453 $ #454)”

A View from My Handlebars (five photos of Delaware Park)

Yesterday, after rushing around a hot kitchen and facing a stove for much of the day, I was happy to have the evening off with such wonderful weather. I was on the Mundo and  had to run a few errands so I took a shortcut (read, long-cut) through Delaware Park to make the ride aContinue reading “A View from My Handlebars (five photos of Delaware Park)”

Food for Thought (a pro-bike post)

I found these images at various locations with a simple Google search. As many of you know I’ve been car-lite for years and am recently car-free. It’s interesting that I’ve been without a car for nearly two months and I barely notice it (this winter will be the true test). And I realize that ifContinue reading “Food for Thought (a pro-bike post)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#449), a View from My Handlebars, and a Couple Comments

(above photo) A nylon gym bag full of wet clothes, and a BikeRev trailer containing slightly more than $50 in groceries. (below photo) I was on my way home this evening from the health club and grocery store and the weather was just perfect…not-too-hot, not-too-cool, brilliant sun, and not a cloud in the sky. AfterContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#449), a View from My Handlebars, and a Couple Comments”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#448)…plus Dominic and his Dog

On the bike (above)…an antique oak table. About the below photo…Generally speaking the Things That Can be Carried on a Bike series are pictures of things that I carry on my bike. But sometimes I photograph other people carrying things with bikes that I find interesting. The below photo is one of them. That’s DominicContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#448)…plus Dominic and his Dog”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#447) and a View from My Handlebars

On the bike…A cardboard box containing a dozen eggs, a half-gallon of milk, a half gallon of orange juice, and a small canvas bag that contains–among other things–a book, a magazine, and a camera. And on the rear rack, two bags of dog food; 4 lbs, each. Below is a picture of what I sawContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#447) and a View from My Handlebars”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#445)

A small cardboard box containing $58.00 in sundries and other staples. A canvas bag containing a book, a journal, and a camera, a cardboard box containing a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor’s, and a 4lb. bag of dog food. Urban Simplicity.

Two Views from my Handlebars

These are two views from my handlebars. The above is in the morning–facing eastward–on my short commute to work, and the below image is in the late afternoon on my way home, facing westward. Both images are on Allen Street in Allentown; the neighborhood in which I both live and work. I enjoy riding aContinue reading “Two Views from my Handlebars”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#444)

A dough rising bucket and a cardboard box containing loaves of freshly baked whole wheat bread.   100% Whole Wheat Bread Makes 2 loaves 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup water 2 teaspoons instant yeast ____________ 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups water ____________ 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 3Continue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#444)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#442)

A paper bag containing a large tin of various leftover food items brought home from work, a canvas bag containing–among other things–two books, a cell phone, and an extra camera, six live Cordylena Bloodtsone plants. Urban Simplicity.

New York State Paid Me to Remove My Truck from the Road

Yup, it’s true. Many of you know that I recently sold my truck, and after being car-lite for many years I am finally car-free (I did recently join Buffalo Car Share but haven’t used it yet…haven’t used a car in more than a month actually). Anyhow, as if the savings from the true cost ofContinue reading “New York State Paid Me to Remove My Truck from the Road”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#440)…and a bread recipe

A dough rising bucket and two loaves of freshly baked whole wheat oatmeal-flax bread (recipe below). Whole Wheat Oatmeal-Flax Bread Makes 2 or 3 loaves 6 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2 cups oatmeal, plus additional for coating ½ cup flax seed 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 4 cups water, divided 2 tablespoons instant yeast,Continue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#440)…and a bread recipe”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#439)

6 live vegetable plants, 6 herb plants, a 12ft. garden hose, an 18ft wire fence, 5 tomato cages, 4 lbs of dog food, a bottle of red wine, and $67.24 in groceries. Urban Simplicity.

Five Things I Saw Today

Today was supposed to offer great weather–and it did–so I knew I was going to do a lot of garden work…but I didn’t feel like it so I procrastinated. After having breakfast with my son and two of my sisters I grabbed a camera and went for a brief bike ride. These are a fewContinue reading “Five Things I Saw Today”