Tag Archives: Things that can be carried on a bike

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#97)

A cardboard box that fits perfectly on the rear deck. The box originally contained frozen pork loins that I had delivered to my place of employment. When I saw it’s oblong shape I knew that it would fit perfectly on the Yuba so I brought it home to use for future shopping trips…I do thisContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#97)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A bike (#92)

Even I’ll admit that this is an odd combination of items carried on a bike: Two plastic soda crates.A metal garbage can.The book, Strength in the Storm, by Eknath EaswarenA case of wine.A new toilet seat.An extra jacket.A small can of wood hardener.Extra bungee cords.A u-lock.An extra-long cable lock.A bottle of water.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car

$67.00 of groceries from two separate stores carried in four plastic crates. Most times I don’t even think about it, but other times I do…tonight was one of those times. As I was riding home (a bit slower than usual) I was enjoying the cool autumn air on my face and it occurred to meContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#89)

Another bike. Riding my Dahon folder yesterday I heard an odd clicking sound…a minute later the chain fell off the sprocket. Upon inspection I saw that a link had broken. I was going to fix it myself until I found out the bike shop would fix it for a little over ten bucks (new chainContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#89)”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#86)

A cardboard box containing homemade Indian food: Saag Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Basmati Rice with Dried Cranberries and Pecans, Roast Pork with Dried Fruit Chutney, Samosas with Green and Tamarind Chutneys, Naan and Kulcha Breads. A cable lock.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#82, 83, & 84)

An antique grape press (which I plan to bring back to service). A large suitcase on wheels and full of dirty clothes.A backpack full of dirty clothes.A sleeping bag. (My son’s gear after a three-day camp trip.) Dinner!

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#80 & #81)

Sixty-Three VHS tapes in 4 plastic crates.A u-lockA gym bag full of clothes. This first image could easily be called How Not To Carry Things On A Bike. I was taking the VHS tapes to a local second hand store to sell them for store credit. The store is about 1/4 mile from my houseContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#80 & #81)”

The Usefulness of Long Tail Bikes

Long tail bikes (or, bikes with extended rear cargo areas) are becoming increasingly popular these days…and rightly so…the load capacity is truly amazing. Click here to see reviews of some of the bikes that are currently available. If you’ve read this blog before, or even if it is your first time, you know that IContinue reading “The Usefulness of Long Tail Bikes”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#76 & #77)

Two plastic tubs containing two batches of 24-hour preferment (bread starter).A 1924 edition of the book Walden, by Henry David Thoreau.Two locks: cable and U A cardboard box containing loaves of freshly baked bread.Two locks: cable and U