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Sloppy Commute

The snow has been so late this year I was surprised to wake this morning to find a covering of it. The temperature hovered just above freezing so this was more sloppy than anything…not the pretty and fluffy pure white flakes that usually accompany the first snow of the year. None-the-less it was exciting toContinue reading “Sloppy Commute”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#115)…and a few other comments

A canvas bag containing, among other things, 4 books, 2 DVDs, a datebook, a notebook, and a scarf.A bottle of red wine.A small loaf of whole wheat bread.An extra long cable lock. Tonight while I was pedaling home with the chilly winter-like air on my face I was admiring the full moon and thinking aboutContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#115)…and a few other comments”

I’ve Called The Kettle Black Long Enough

Photo Credit Firstly, I have to mention that is not me in the photo…I am not nearly that young nor as handsome (though there was a point in my life when I probably felt as cool). Secondly, I have to reiterate what I stated in this posting’s heading: I’ve called the kettle black long enough…IContinue reading “I’ve Called The Kettle Black Long Enough”

Making Eye Contact

I think this short video is hilarious…it’s only 18 seconds and while it is funny it carries a strong message for all bikers, especially urban bikers: make eye contact with automobile drivers (and especially SUV drivers that happen to be on their cell phones or texting). This short clip really captures what I’ve said inContinue reading “Making Eye Contact”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#114)

Approximately $110 in groceries from two different stores in four plastic crates. I always love the comments I get while riding the Yuba Mundo…invariably there are some, particularly when it’s loaded. On my way home today, for example, I was waiting at a red light when a car rambled up that seemed barley able toContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#114)”

Lentil Stew with Vegetables and Meatballs

This is a really hearty and nutritious stew (delicious, too!)…and great for a chilly day like today. It’s also an interesting way to utilize meatballs other than in tomato sauce. I seasoned it with cinnamon, cumin, allspice, smoked hot peppers, and lemon…this gave it a distinctively Middle Eastern flavor and the aromas permeating the houseContinue reading “Lentil Stew with Vegetables and Meatballs”

Experimental Flywheel, I’m Sure

OK, first a couple things…one is that I found this photo here, and the second is…are you kidding me? Does anyone see the oddness of this guy’s fly wheel…I can’t even imagine what his gear ratio was. It must have taken knee-damaging strength to start off, but the warp-speed at which he was probably ableContinue reading “Experimental Flywheel, I’m Sure”

Ride Planet Earth on December 6th (and every day)

This guy is inspiring. He rode his bike from Australia to Copenhagen as his own personal testament. The video is apparently a couple weeks old but it’s still in time…and his message still rings true. He’s not asking you to ride your bike halfway around the globe…just to ride your bike period (or walk, orContinue reading “Ride Planet Earth on December 6th (and every day)”

Twenty Loaves of Two-Breads-in-One

Here’s variation of a festive bread I often make around the holidays. It’s really just a basic butter-and-egg bread dough recipe with the addition of other flavoring/coloring ingredients. In this case I mad one dough with the addition of roast red pepper puree and cheddar cheese, and another dough with the addition of spinach pestoContinue reading “Twenty Loaves of Two-Breads-in-One”

NYC: A Bicyclist’s Metropolis

This past summer I was on holiday in New York City for a few days with my son. I hadn’t been there in a little over a year and was surprised at how many more bicycles I saw and how bike-friendly the city had become (I posted about it here). Anyhow, I came across theContinue reading “NYC: A Bicyclist’s Metropolis”

Bicycle History

Here’s an interesting 10 minute clip of a BBC program on the history of the bicycle (a subject that I find fascinating). It’s a good video but you’ll have to click down advertisements like every 45 seconds or so. It’s interesting, after watching the first video (and thinking about it a bit), what a liberatingContinue reading “Bicycle History”