$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”
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#90)
24 slightly used tapered candles wrapped in cellophane.Two loaves of freshly baked whole wheat bread.A canvas bag containing books.A bottle of water.A u-lock.A cable lock.
Pork Ragu with Whole Wheat Penne (in pictures)
Like most pasta dishes this is one that can be almost infinitely improvised, but pork, tomato sauce, and pasta are one of my favorites. The ingredients can be interchanged to your liking. This is how I made it: I started with a couple heritage pork chops from the freezer (from T Meadow Farms), a yellowContinue reading “Pork Ragu with Whole Wheat Penne (in pictures)”
Groovy New Cup Holder
Tried it out for the first time this morning…pretty nifty. Splashes a little when going over bumps, though. But what a great way to have a coffee in the morning…coasting through town. It’ll probably work well for other beverages also…hmmm…maybe a (plastic) glass of wine.
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)”
Paris 1945
This photo was found here. A tandem pulling pulling a velo-taxi to a swing club…nice! Wish we had these taxis today. The driver looks like he thinks he’s pretty damn cool…wonder where the other bicyclist is.
Autumn
Autumn. Gardening is over, essentially. And it was a lousy year for it, too. Low yield (probably because of all the rain in the beginning of the season)…some stuff died (corn mostly…not sure why, but other stuff, too…mostly because of my neglect)…and what did survive was taken by the rabbits (damned urban rabbits, click here).Continue reading “Autumn”
It’s Beyond Me.
Tonight I did a few errands on the Yuba Mundo (had it mildly loaded…see previous post) and was on my way home cruising at a somewhat slow speed. As I crossed this intersection I glanced at the traffic light and the sun was in my eyes. The light apparently had just changed and I putContinue reading “It’s Beyond Me.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#88)
Three Plastic Crates.$20.91 worth of groceries.Three liters of red wine.A cable lock.A u-lock.
We’re Finally Getting It.
Last winter newly designed bike racks for the city of Buffalo were unveiled…I posted on it at the time (to read that post, click here). There are a few different designs and two of them are attached to auto parking meters…does anyone besides me see the irony in this? The other is a sort ofContinue reading “We’re Finally Getting It.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#87)
A pint of rice-and-beans.A cable lock.
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.
Experiments In Fermentation
I’ve been experimenting with fermentation for years…it never ceases to amaze me…put the ingredients together and provide the correct conditions (temperature and no oxygen) and it basically creates (grows) itself . Bread, yogurt, pickled vegetables and sauerkraut…all forms of fermentation. Anyhow, my latest experiment is two-fold. I’m making a form of kim chi using wholeContinue reading “Experiments In Fermentation”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#85)
A backpack full of books and clothes.An Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar.A jean jacket.Dog treats.A small framed copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.A u-lock.A church directory.A cable Lock.A hat.
Car-Free Condo
I’ve posted about the excellent bike culture in Toronto a few times in the past (click here to read one)…and the city still impresses me (on many levels). Anyhow, a reader from Toronto sent me a link to an interesting story. It’s regarding the building of a new high-rise condo in the city. It willContinue reading “Car-Free Condo”
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!
Are You Kidding Me (again)?
I first wrote a post with this same title a few months ago regarding a $500 handlebar bag (click here to read that post). Anyhow, for anyone that carries large items on a bike (be it a longtail or not) you know the difficulties of keeping the bike standing when it is loaded but youContinue reading “Are You Kidding Me (again)?”
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)”
Pile O’ Bikes
I came across this chained up pile of bike frames today on Allen Street. It was just outside this bike shop…I’m not sure if it’s a bunch of bikes that have been stripped and vandalized, or if it’s some sort of a bike-sculpture-art-thing
Two Pugs, a Bicycle, and Some Really Good Bread
If I were a rich guy (which I’m not) and if I could afford to have a business that didn’t turn a profit (which I can’t) I’d start a little bakery and deliver bread by bike…like many businesses did prior to the auto. Yup, that’s my pipe dream (ok…it’s one of many pipe dreams…always beenContinue reading “Two Pugs, a Bicycle, and Some Really Good Bread”
Urban Simplicty 