I don’t know what to say about this video other than it is truly bizarre. But it’s also hilarious, surreal, and really scary. It’s like the Twilight Zone for bicyclists. I’m sure I’ll have nightmares. It has nothing to do with urban simplicity other than its main subject is about bikes. It’s a 15 minuteContinue reading “One Got Fat”
Tag Archives: bicycling
MP Bike
I saw this pseudo-retro MP Bike on Elmwood Avenue the other day…it’s the second or third I’ve seen in the past couple months. The bike is made by Felt Bicycles (click here for a direct link to the MP Bike). It looks like it weighs a ton, but then again who am I to talkContinue reading “MP Bike”
Inspiring Bicycle Commercial
It’s nice to see an inspiring bicycle commercial now and again instead of the constant barrage of advertisements for cars. What I like about this is that they show people of all ages on bikes and in many different activities.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary
A plastic crate containing 14 vegetable plants.Six cement paving stones weighing 22lbs each. It’s amazing that when you have 132lbs (60kg) of cement blocks on your bike you tend to notice even the slightest grade in the road. Now on to the scary part, and no it has nothing to do with what I wasContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#177)…and something a little scary”
Oh The Irony…
As I’ve stated many times in previous posts I am not even close to being car-free (OK, maybe I am close, but I still own a truck) but I would call myself–what Katie Alvord refers to in her excellent book, Divorce Your Car–as “Car-Lite.” I own a motorized vehicle but I don’t use it thatContinue reading “Oh The Irony…”
My Groovy New T-Shirt
Got it @ Urban Roots Urban Simplicity.
Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)
I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for about a week. They’re of a fellow biker that I seem to run into somewhat frequently. I posted about him previously on this blog (click here) when I was walking one winter night and saw him and a friend riding tall bikes. I also mad reference toContinue reading “Jason the High Rider (and bike builder)”
Five-Minute Documentary About Bike Commuting From UCLA
Blessed!
Yesterday I attended the Bike Blessing ceremony at Lafayette Presbyterian Church here in Buffalo. It was the first time this event was held in Western New York and I hope it becomes a tradition. I’m assuming it is modeled after the bike blessing that has taken place at the Cathedral Church of St. John theContinue reading “Blessed!”
Song For Bike To Work Week
A reader of this blog from Chicago sent me a link to his video and song he wrote about Bike To Work Week (thanks Chuck). It’s a nice video and song…I like how it zips between traffic.
National Bike-To-Work Week (May 17-21)
For more inspiration and information visit the League of American Bicyclists. Urban Simplicity.
Things That Can Carried On A Bike (#169 – #172)
All in a day’s ride. An acoustic guitar.Two jackets.A loose-leaf folder. The new DVD, BFLO PNK 1.0 A few miscellaneous groceries. A medium spinach pizza. Another bike. Best thing someone has yelled to me on a bike: Hey buddy, it looks like your bike is having sex. Urban Simplicity.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#166), and a few comments
A gym bag full of wet clothes.A bag of dog food.Eight AA batteries.A small brick of cheddar. Yes I’m carrying a small block of cheese on a bike…I know there’s a metaphor here somewhere but it hasn’t come to me yet. My point is this: carrying these small, odd, and random things on a bikeContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#166), and a few comments”
The Buddy Bike
I’ve been seeing this bike parked outside Campus Wheel Works for the past few weeks and it’s intrigued me; the brand name on it is Buddy Bike. My son snapped the picture with his cell phone and sent it to me. It’s an odd sort of side-by-side tandem (rather than in-line)…and quite honestly it looksContinue reading “The Buddy Bike”
Free Spirited Musicians/Bike Video
This is an inspiring short clip from the SF Bay area…it’s almost an ode to the Yuba Mundo (and other longtails). These truly are the most comfortable and practical bikes. Caution, though…this video may make you want one.
Take The Poll.
If you’ve previously visited this blog you know that as the name suggests it is my feeble attempt at recording my thoughts and promoting living simply in the city…using a bicycle as a serious and viable form of transportation is a large component of this (I think). Anyhow, the month of May is National BikeContinue reading “Take The Poll.”
May Is National Bike Month
Yup..the advent of fair weather makes riding a bike easy, and this of course coincides with National Bike Month. National Bike To Work Week is May 17-21, and National Bike To Work Day is May 21st. My thought is this: Try it you may like it, you may feel more free than you have inContinue reading “May Is National Bike Month”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#161)
A small antique table that I “recycled” tonight (i.e. garbage picked); it’ll be beautiful once it’s refurbished. Urban Simplicity.
Things That Can be Carried On A Bike (#160)
Pizza!
The Angry Driver Syndrome
It generally takes a lot to get me fired up…but I am very tired of having people yell out their car windows (at me or others) telling cyclists to get off the road. I usually tell them (yell back) that it is actually illegal for an adult cyclist to ride on the sidewalk. This oftenContinue reading “The Angry Driver Syndrome”
Urban Simplicty 