Tag Archives: Torker Cargo-T

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#384)

A cardboard box (front rack) containing pans of rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a small bucket of vichyssoise (en route to a local food pantry); a canvas bag (rear rack) containing–among other things–two books, some papers, a cell phone, a camera, and a pint of stir-fried rice and vegetables. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#383)

Groceries, sundries, dog food, wine, and Chinese take-out in a Bike Rev trailer being pulled by a Torker Cargo-T.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#379, 380 & 381)…plus a couple comments and a recipe

#379 (top photo)…two cardboard boxes containing hundreds of tea sandwiches, which were being transported to a local food pantry. #380 (middle photo)…a plastic dough rising bucket and a cardboard box containing three large loaves of freshly baked whole-wheat honey-brown rice bread. #381 (bottom photo)…a Fender Stratocaster guitar. These photos were all taken today, and theyContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#379, 380 & 381)…plus a couple comments and a recipe”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#478)

A canvas bag containing–among other things–a book, a magazine, a small Bible, a cell phone, and a camera. A cardboard box containing a pound of instant yeast, five pounds of whole wheat flour, and a dozen fresh beets. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#476)

A canvas bag containing–among other things–a cell phone, an extra camera, and a small Bible; two boxes of vital wheat gluten, four small picture frames, and four new stickers (which now reside on the bike pictured). Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#475)

Groceries, dog food, sundries, wine, vitamins, a double portion of Chinese take out, and bag containing wet gym clothes in a cardboard box and a Bike Rev trailer from four separate stores. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#474)

A cardboard box containing five pounds of whole wheat flour, a box of latex gloves (100 count), 3 pints of spicy lentil soup/stew (click here for the recipe), and three pints of chopped beef (for the pugs). Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#473)

A plastic dough rising bucket and two loaves of freshly baked whole wheat bread (made with just four ingredients). Urban Simplicity.

Thoughts on Vehicles and Personal Transport

vehicle –n Any conveyance in or by which people or objects are transported, especially one fitted with wheels. It’s interesting, I think, how some people are just baffled. Okay, I’m often baffled on many things myself, but what I’m talking about is that people are stunned–sometimes rendered speechless momentarily–when I tell them that I voluntarilyContinue reading “Thoughts on Vehicles and Personal Transport”

THings That Can be Carried on a Bike (#470)

A dough rising bucket, 5lbs of whole wheat flour, a cardboard box containing three loaves of freshly baked Ezekiel Bread, 36 slightly used tapered candles, and a canvas bag containing–among other things–a journal, a book, a magazine, a cell phone, and an extra camera. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#469)

A nylon bag containing–among other things–a laptop computer, an extra camera, a book, a journal, a small magazine, and two granola bars. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#464, 465, & 466)

#464 (top)…three loaves of whole wheat bread, a two-foot wooden dowel, two slices of savory vegetable Tart Tatin, four picture frame mats, a small portfolio, and a dough rising bucket. #465 (middle)…six peaches, six nectarines, a dozen apples, a half-gallon of milk, a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, 5 pounds of dogContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#464, 465, & 466)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#463)…and a quick comment

On the bike…four heavy stackable steel CD racks. A quick comment…I was on my way home from church this morning when I spotted these four racks at  the curb as trash. My son, who has an ever-expanding CD collection, is in need of a few new shelves for them. Perfect. They are a simple designContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#463)…and a quick comment”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#462)

A large bundle of firewood, an axe, a small shovel, and a mallet. Urban Simplicity.

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#453 $ #454)

#453, top photo (on my way to work this morning)…A canvas bag containing a couple books, a journal, and a camera. A dough rising bucket containing raw Ezekiel Bread dough, and a smaller bucket containing a quart of kim-chi. #454, bottom photo (on my way home in the late afternoon)…A canvas bag containing a coupleContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#453 $ #454)”

Food for Thought (a pro-bike post)

I found these images at various locations with a simple Google search. As many of you know I’ve been car-lite for years and am recently car-free. It’s interesting that I’ve been without a car for nearly two months and I barely notice it (this winter will be the true test). And I realize that ifContinue reading “Food for Thought (a pro-bike post)”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#450)

A commercial size roll of plastic wrap (18″ x 2000′), a 5lb bag of whole wheat flour, and a canvas book bag containing–among other things–a book, a journal, a small magazine, and an extra camera. Urban Simplicity.