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Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#367), Why You Should Ride Your Bike to the Store, and a Few Things I Saw Today

What I carried on the bike: A gym bag full of wet clothes, a 4.4lb. bag of dog food, a tin of pinto beans, 3 liters of red wine. Why you should ride your bike to the store: Well, this is pretty obvious for many reasons, especially if you,re a regular reader of this blog.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#367), Why You Should Ride Your Bike to the Store, and a Few Things I Saw Today”

The King for How Long?

OK, though I am a bicycle/pedestrian advocate I try not to get too self-righteous because I still do drive a small pickup truck (infrequently…less frequently at times than others), but I couldn’t help myself here. I was pedaling back to work to finish the second half of a split-shift when I came upon the aboveContinue reading “The King for How Long?”

This Looks Fun (and useful)

This looks really awesome…but mostly fun. I’m not sure how fast it would go but it would probably come in handy in the sometimes harsh winters we see here in Western New York…then I’d really have no reason not to ride even on the snowiest days. It’s made by Lightfoot Cycles; they make many human-poweredContinue reading “This Looks Fun (and useful)”

Buffalo Soldiers (on bikes)

When I first came across this image it stopped me in my tracks (or at least in my clicking)…excellent photo isn’t it? It’s a group of Buffalo Soldiers testing bikes before a journey. And being a Buffalonian I also like their title (though it is completely unrelated). I found the image at this site, whichContinue reading “Buffalo Soldiers (on bikes)”

Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…

I came across this graphic here. I find it really interesting because while I sit at this keyboard and type away talking about being nice I also take it really personal when someone yells something to me from their car window while I’m on a bike…it immediately sends my blood pressure through the roof. ItContinue reading “Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars

A cardboard box containing a small box of chocolates, 2 pints of beef broth, 2 pints of cooked beef, 2 pints of roast pork, 2 small jars of peach jam, 2 pounds fresh beets, and 2 loaves of kamut bread. A canvas bag containing two books and various writing implements. 3 liters of red wine.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars”

A Link and Clip

I’ve posted in the past of famous people on bikes, click here and here. Anyhow I thought I’d pass along a link of to site I’ve visit periodically, it posts only pictures of famous people on bikes–mostly from a bygone era–it’s called Rides a Bike. Click here, for example, to see a picture of BrianContinue reading “A Link and Clip”

How To Lock Your Bike

This is another short, informative, and exceedingly entertaining video put out by StreetFilms. Hal Ruzal, who has been a bike mechanic at Bicycle Habitat since 1978 (gotta love his Cheap Trick t-shirt), and Kerri Martin, founder of Bike Church, walk around and rate how people’s bikes are locked up. I remember some years ago whenContinue reading “How To Lock Your Bike”

The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock

 Image found here. Photo credit: Ethan Welty. I’ve come across images of this bike-in-a-tree (or variations of it) at various locations on the internet and have always found it interesting. Apparently a kid–some years ago–either leaned or locked his bike to this tree and over the years the tree grew around it. Sort of eerie,Continue reading “The Worlds Strongest Bike Lock”

(Mini) Zen Triathlon

Photo was not edited; it was, ironically, taken from behind the window of a car in the rain. I didn’t intend on this, it just sort of happened (does that make it even more Zen?). The pool is closed this week for yearly maintenance (swimming is my primary exercise, besides biking, of course) and whenContinue reading “(Mini) Zen Triathlon”

Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919

I came across this and thought it was interesting enough to share; it’s from 1919. What I found really interesting is what the advert says on the left-hand side of the page, about halfway down (click the image; you may still need to enlarge it to read it). It states, “Ride a Bicycle. Physical fitnessContinue reading “Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919”

Interesting old Bicycle Adverts

I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”