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Ride A Bike!

This is an inspiring video by John Burke, president of Trek bikes. I first came across this when I was contemplating putting a 1world2wheels widget on this blog…then I realized that I already do most of the things they suggest (not all, but most…I did drive my truck yesterday…first time in nearly 3 weeks). ThenContinue reading “Ride A Bike!”

A Cleverly Defaced Billboard

I love this…originally posted here, but I came across it at the Urban Country. Appropriate, I thought when I first saw this. I, like many people, have been following the oil spill in the gulf, and most of what I’ve been hearing (other than how to stop this thing) is about alternative methods to extractingContinue reading “A Cleverly Defaced Billboard”

Another Reason To Like Yuba Bikes

I just read that Yuba bikes are offering a stripped down version of their Mundo for $899. What’s really awesome is that when you purchase one of these bikes they donate a complete bike to Wheels4Life, a charity that offers free bikes to those in need in third world countries. The following is cut-and-paste  fromContinue reading “Another Reason To Like Yuba Bikes”

Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo

This is one of my favorite pasta preparations. I could eat this, or a variation of it, three times a week and not tire of it. Not surprisingly I had it for dinner the other night (made with tilapia). To see an earlier post, complete with the recipe’s history, etymology, pictures, directions, and recipe, clickContinue reading “Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo”

Mark Freeland on a Bike

For those readers not from the Western New York area (or in the event you’ve spent the last 3 decades living in a cultural cocoon), Mark Freeland was a local and influential artist and musician. The clip above is awesome, he’s pedaling around Buffalo talking and offering his view of things…the world according to Mark.Continue reading “Mark Freeland on a Bike”

How I Built Running Boards For My Yuba Mundo (and it cost next-to-nothing)

This is really a continuation (albeit almost two years late) of a post showing how I built a top deck for my v1 Mundo (click here to see that post). After building that top deck I had always intended on building sideboards but never got around to do it. The new v3 Mundo makes itContinue reading “How I Built Running Boards For My Yuba Mundo (and it cost next-to-nothing)”

Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe with Photos

A few years ago I planted a single grape vine in my backyard and am amazed at how it took off…come autumn I have more grapes than I can consume. For the past few years I’ve said I was going to make wine (something I’ve never done) and I still haven’t…this may be the year.Continue reading “Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe with Photos”

More Stuff That Can Be Carried On A Bike

These photos were sent to me by a fellow Buffalonian and avid cyclist / longtail rider (thanks David). He’s carrying them on his Xtracycle. If you’ve been to this blog before then you know that I like to post things that can be carried on a bike…I never tire of it. While cargo bikes areContinue reading “More Stuff That Can Be Carried On A Bike”

I’m Gonna Be Honest Here

This is no confession…nor is it really anything new to this blog, I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. But with a different twist. Riding a bike for me is mostly about selfish reasons: the biggest reason is that I really enjoy it. It’s good for me physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually…it reallyContinue reading “I’m Gonna Be Honest Here”

Sweet Potato Sandwich Bread Recipe with Photos

This is a variation of classic potato bread…the difference is that I substituted sweet potatoes for the white potatoes, used olive oil instead of butter, honey instead of sugar, and incorporated some whole wheat flour to give it a little flavor and texture. I’ve made this bread in the past (or at least some variationContinue reading “Sweet Potato Sandwich Bread Recipe with Photos”

This is the last pepper I am going to purchase…

…at least for this season. I have 28 pepper plants (6 varieties), among other things, growing in my super-teeny Allentown “front yard.” Some are already starting to flower…very exciting. Urban Simplicity.