Tag Archives: bicycling
Kids Can Say The Darnedest Things
It snowed today, but that’s not unusual for this time of year. It was also cold, but that’s not unusual either. But here’s a quick story that is. Or if not unusual it’s at least rather funny…sort of I rode the Mundo to the health club this evening for a steam and a swim.Continue reading “Kids Can Say The Darnedest Things”
Oh the Irony
Photo Found Here
Surf el Mundo
Now this is something you can be guaranteed I will not be doing anytime soon on my Mundo…but it’s fun to be a spectator. Bikes can move a person from point A to point B; bikes can carry many different and odd shaped items; but most importantly, bikes can be fun (though to me, theseContinue reading “Surf el Mundo”
And I’ll say it again…brrr
Some nights it doesn’t bother me…most nights, in fact. The cold. But tonight it did. I’ve ridden in much colder temperatures, but man that cold went down deep into me tonight. I was glad to get home. I’m still enjoying the winter, but by this time in the season I wouldn’t complain if it warmedContinue reading “And I’ll say it again…brrr”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#130)
One dozen eggs.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#129), A Bike-Friendly Business, And How Things Are Not Always A Bed Of Roses On A Cargo Bike In The Winter
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#129)$54.47 of groceries in 3 plastic cratesExtra Bungee cords & a bottle of (semi-frozen) water in a fourth crate. A Bicycle-Friendly BusinessThe Lexington Whole Foods Co-op wins this title in the Buffalo area. Not only do they have multiple bike racks directly next to the door…but theyContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#129), A Bike-Friendly Business, And How Things Are Not Always A Bed Of Roses On A Cargo Bike In The Winter”
Brrr…
I haven’t been on a bike in a few days. It was warm over the weekend and I felt like walking to enjoy it, then the past two days I stayed mostly indoors nursing a cold. So today I felt like riding. Yesterday the temperatures plummeted…all I can say is: brrr it sure is coldContinue reading “Brrr…”
Jason the Hi-Rider
It was such a nice winter evening tonight that I chose to walk rather than ride. I was walking down Elmwood Avenue when I see these two guys pull out of a driveway onto the street on tall bikes. I have never ridden a tall bike, nor do I intend to. But I do haveContinue reading “Jason the Hi-Rider”
Couch On A Bike
Image found here. Very impressive.
Bicycling As An Everyday Activity
This is a pretty good video about bicycle commuting that I found at Commute By Bike. I suppose it’s a needed video…but I don’t necessarily agree with everything it says. Like many articles and videos about bicycling they make it seem novel or like something out of the norm, when it doesn’t have to be.Continue reading “Bicycling As An Everyday Activity”
When I Grow Up…
Today I was talking with someone about mid-life crises, how I keep waiting for mine to kick in. They asked if I were going to buy a red sports car when it happens…nope, I said, I want a new cargo bike. Anyhow it got me to thinking about age and my own mortality…the next stageContinue reading “When I Grow Up…”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#126)
Pizza! Because sometimes only store-bought will do.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#124 & #125)
An electric mixer with three attachments.A canvas bag full of books.A u-lock. Four plastic buckets.A canvas bag full of books.A u-lock.A small bottle of water.
I Can See Clearly Now
Ok, this may seem silly, but for as long as I have been riding through bone-chilling Buffalo winters I have not worn any sort of eye protection…I can’t tell you how many snow showers I’ve squinted through. I’ve seen other people biking with ski goggles and thought about that, but then the other day IContinue reading “I Can See Clearly Now”
Oh, the Irony
Well I never thought I’d be posting a short clip of a car commercial on this blog…but here I am doing just that. During another evening of being bombarded with auto commercials I found this one truly intriguing (but I ask again, where are the bike commercials). A couple things about this commercial. Firstly, didContinue reading “Oh, the Irony”
Bicycles Are For Everyday…Not Just The Weekend
A great interview with David Hembrow on using bikes as an everyday mode of transport. The video was found at David’s blog, A View From The Cycle Path.
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”
This Is More Appropriate Than Ever
This is an advertisement for bicycles in 1950’s Britain (I’m guessing)…but where are these advertisements today…especially in the good ole’ US of A (where they are so desperately needed)? Bicycling as a mode of transport is more appropriate than ever before but all I ever see are car commercials. It’s only 22 seconds long andContinue reading “This Is More Appropriate Than Ever”
It’s Been Snowing…For Days
And days and days. It hasn’t been really heavy snowfalls, just constant and light…if it were rain it would be mist. And with the frigid temperatures it has not melted on the streets, not even the main thoroughfares. It’s been slow-going, that’s for sure. Other than driving my truck today (had to deliver a usedContinue reading “It’s Been Snowing…For Days”
Urban Simplicty 