Pots, pans, over-sized wire whisks, bowls, plastic buckets, and other small pieces of cooking equipment. (The above photo is one of a trilogy where I catered a party and carried most of the equipment to-and-fro on my bike. To see other photos click here and here.) I could answer the question–statement, I suppose–of why myContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#241)…and why my world is small.”
Tag Archives: bicycles
Costs of Car Ownership
Ok, fist you’re probably wondering why I am writing about cars on a blog like this. Well as I’ve said in the past I am not car-free, just car-lite…sometimes lighter than others. I am also not a person that is against you having a car…that’s you’re business not mine. I just find that riding bicyclesContinue reading “Costs of Car Ownership”
Another Pic from a Fellow Yuba Mundo Rider
This photo was sent to me by Don in Davis, California. He’s a photojournalist at university there and carries his gear with him to school. Here is what’s on Don’s Mundo in his own words: Two Pelican cases holding Quantum battery packs and strobes, camera bag with full array of lenses and smaller strobes, 3Continue reading “Another Pic from a Fellow Yuba Mundo Rider”
Bobby Ellis
This is Bobby Ellis. I see him on his bike all the time and thought I’d finally introduce myself. What is interesting about him is not only that he uses his bike for transportation–that’s not that uncommon, after all–but that his bike is his business operation…sort of. If you live in Buffalo you’ve seen him…he’sContinue reading “Bobby Ellis”
Auf zwei Rädern bleibt man jung
Image found here. No I did not learn to speak German overnight….this phrase, Auf zwei Rädern bleibt man jung (On two wheels you will stay young), was sent to me by a fellow blogger and Mundo rider in Deutschland (thanks Stefan!). He originally sent it to me in response to a post I wrote recentlyContinue reading “Auf zwei Rädern bleibt man jung”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#234)…and a quick story
$72.57 of groceries, sundries, and other staples in two plastic crates from three separate stores. The last of the three stores I went to was a national chain . I try not to shop at too many chain stores but actually like this one, not because of it’s convenience and prices (which are prettyContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#234)…and a quick story”
Age, Dignity, and Bicycling
I’ve used this photo in a post before but like it so much I thought I’d re-post it (It’s borrowed from Sustrans). I thought I’d re-post this photo because I was thinking recently–contemplating, really–about what the hell I’m doing. What I mean by this is why, at nearly 50, do I still prefer to walkContinue reading “Age, Dignity, and Bicycling”
Old Bike Advert
Image found here. I came across this old advert a while back and decided to finally post it. What I like about it is that while it is a poster for CCM bicycles, produced at one time by our friendly neighbors to the north, the only American city where these bikes were made and (soldContinue reading “Old Bike Advert”
Stuff Other People Carry On Bikes
I love this…found the photo here. If you like history and bikes–or a combination of both–as I do, this is a blog worth taking a look at…OldBike.eu.
Four Chain-Guards
1. Dahon Vitesse2. The Mule (Trek)3. A Raleigh Sprite (that sits in my basement)4. v1 Mundo
Return of the Scorcher
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-1753917347928363206&hl=en&fs=true I just came across this short documentary (27 minutes) and if I had to sum it up in a word it would be: excellent. If I could use another it would be: inspiring. I know many have probably seen this before–given it was originally released in 1992–but I had not. And I found itContinue reading “Return of the Scorcher”
New Chain Guard…New Squeak
Last week I posted on prepping the Mule for winter (click here) and one of the things that I wanted to do was install a new chain guard. Well, the short answer is that I was able to install it and I really do love it. I love how efficient it is and I loveContinue reading “New Chain Guard…New Squeak”
Groovy Bikes on Allen Street
I came across this gaggle of hepcat bikes parked outside a restaurant on Allen Street the other day (and yes, I meant gaggle not Google) and happened to have my camera with me so I thought I’d share the photos. These bikes made me smile; their owners obviously have a sense of humor.
Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it
First of all…no it is not snowing here in Western New York, at least not yet. The above photo is of my bike I fondly call the “Mule;” the photo was taken last winter. It’s an old Trek that I purchased at a flea market for $40.00 and made some adjustments and have ridden itContinue reading “Planning for Winter, Prepping the Mule, its New Chain Guard, and How I got it”
Fish Bikes
The above photo was taken by a friend on a recent trip to San Fransisco (thanks Monique!). It’s a pretty exquisite piece of machinery/art, is it not? I couldn’t help thinking how you’d have to have a certain strong constitution to ride a bike that was made to resemble a big fish on wheels. WhatContinue reading “Fish Bikes”
Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986
I just purchased a new printer (was in very desperate need) and it is also equipped with a scanner which I’ve been playing around with. Anyhow, here’s a few pictures of bikes I took on a trip to Amsterdam in the mid-1980’s…and yes, I was interested in bikes even back then, my entire life actually.Continue reading “Bicycles in Amsterdam, circa 1986”
Urban Simplicty 