I love this cartoon…it goes against everything American society says is the image of success and happiness. I originally came across it in a magazine more than 10 years ago, and have it hanging in a small frame in my kitchen. I was prompted to re-post it after reading this article on the Treehugger website. Continue reading “Au Contraire, Hollywood”
Tag Archives: Car Free
A Car Alternative
I love this (and I want one)..a trike with a cover…it even has electric assist to help on hills. I only hope we’ll see more of this type of vehicle in the near future. Check out the short video (below) to see it in action; click here to go to their website.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#120, #121, & #122)…a carfree day
A canvas bag containing miscellaneous items.1/2 gallon of whole wheat overnight pre-ferment.Extra bungee cords.A u-lock. Two cardboard boxes containing 5 loaves of raisin bread, a venison steak, a bottle of wine, a canvas bag containing miscellaneous items, a small bottle of water, a gallon-sized plastic container, a u-lock. $44.52 of groceries.Two slices of pizza.A DVD.FourContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#120, #121, & #122)…a carfree day”
A Premonition?
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#18)
A backpack containing about 40 pounds of books.An electric guitar.A small practice amp.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#17)
Pizza!…Good thing I had my bike that has payload capabilities of 440 lbs. (200 kg)…sort of like a bicycle version of going grocery shopping in a humvee, I suppose.
The Future Of The Automobile?
When I first saw this photo I was (and still am…a little) somewhat speechless (how much does that weigh, I wonder)…talk about reversed roles. By the looks of it, this photo was taken somewhere in Latin America. I love the fact that he is pedaling down the street with other cars. It would be interestingContinue reading “The Future Of The Automobile?”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#15)
A 4-pound bag of dog foodTwo bottles of red wine (1.5L each)A half gallon of milkTwo ApplesA PearAn OrangeTwo BananasTwo Bunches of broccoliTwo cans of soupA DVD
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#14)
A large bread rack (to be used as my future “flatbed experiment”).My son’s book bag with 40 lbs. of books.His book report (laid flat as not to crease it).A small shoulder bag with a few books.A jean jacket.A sweat shirt.A U-lock and a cable lock.
Show Me The Green
Well, I actually did it…I sold my old vehicle and am (temporarily) car-free. I took my old vehicle (it was two years older than my teen aged son) to the shop for its annual inspection and it didn’t pass. My mechanic (who I trust) told me of it’s ailments, and even politely questioned whether IContinue reading “Show Me The Green”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#8)
Another Bike. I’ve done this a few times, though not since last fall. I got the idea online but can’t remember where. I came across a site that sold the Mundo Yuba and it actually showed them being delivered by another Yuba. Anyhow, much to my teenage son’s chagrin, that is his bike being towed.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#8)”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)
Four boards, measuring 1″ x 8″ x 6′CaulkNailsNew saw bladesPipe clamps When I was loading the boards onto my bike at the Home Depot (about 3 miles from my house) I got a few odd looks. But then as I was pedaling (almost) effortlessly through the parking lot I saw a guy attempting to putContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#6)”
Errands on the Mundo Yuba (and what I saw on the ride)
I had the day off today and had a bunch of errands to run. The temperature was hovering around 32F, and the sun was out (at least for the first portion of the day). I probably covered about 20 miles (I’m guessing, as I do not have an odometer), taking into consideration the convoluted andContinue reading “Errands on the Mundo Yuba (and what I saw on the ride)”
Urban Simplicty 