$152.34 of groceries and sundries in three plastic crates from four different stores. Click here if you’d like to see a few other things that can be carried on a bike.Urban Simplicity.
Tag Archives: Utility Bike
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#377)
$42.71 of groceries and sundries (cardboard box/front rack); a 10lb bag of dog food and gym bag full of wet clothes (rear carrier). Urban Simplicity.
Sometimes I Forget…
Sometimes I forget. Often actually. And it’s easy to do because I’m on it everyday. What I’m talking about is my bike, or at east one of them. Specifically I am talking about the Mundo and how long it is (or at least how different it is from most other bikes); that it is aContinue reading “Sometimes I Forget…”
Cargo Bike Revolution
The below trailer was forwarded to me by a fellow cargo-biker (thanks Max!). It’s the trailer to an upcoming documentary about cargo bikes in the US. It is so good for me to see this. While I generally get really good comments about the Mundo when I’m on it or loading it, and while aContinue reading “Cargo Bike Revolution”
Home Built Cargo Bikes
As you can imagine I am always intrigued when I see other people being resourceful and carrying things on their bikes, especially when they are home-built. The above photos are of Ed and Eva. I’ve seen Ed riding around the neighborhood for a log time and today was riding past him as he waited outsideContinue reading “Home Built Cargo Bikes”
Gary Fisher on Bicycling
Firstly I just want to say that I am not trying to promo Gary Fisher bicycles with this short clip, but more specifically bicycles and bicycling in general. It is a clip of Gary Fisher talking passionately about bicycles (but of course promoting his own line of bikes). I just think it’s a great pro-bicycleContinue reading “Gary Fisher on Bicycling”
Bread Bikes
Before I started this blog I had another blog waayyy back in 2006 or 2007…that’s like light-years ago in Internet time. Anyhow, it was when I was toying with starting a blog, and it was, for a very short time, called The Biking Baker…seeing how I like to bike and bake. I even had thoughtsContinue reading “Bread Bikes”
Delicate Load
This is awesome…I came across it at this Pakistani website (click to see other pictures of things carried on bikes). I carry eggs relatively frequently when I grocery shop (a dozen or two at a time) but if my calculations are correct–if a flat of eggs hold the same amount in Pakistan as it doesContinue reading “Delicate Load”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments
Things that were carried (and pulled) on this particular ride: $121.47 in groceries and sundries, an 8lb. bag of dog food, 3L of red wine, and a gym bag full of wet clothes. A few comments:As stated over and over again (and over again) on this blog…I am not car-free, just car-lite, sometimes lighter thanContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments”
Taco Bike
I have always been a proponent of bikes being far more useful than simply a vehicle from getting from point A to point B (though they are really good at that) and this is just another good example. A fellow reader of this blog sent me a link to this and it was just tooContinue reading “Taco Bike”
Two More Beauties (and a something a little odd).
OK, first a couple things, and this is to my fellow Yuba Mundo riders out in the blogesphere. I am not planning on selling my Mundo, nor am I comparing these bikes to it…I love my Mundo and think they are truly unique and versatile bikes (not to mention the most comfortable bike I’ve ridden).Continue reading “Two More Beauties (and a something a little odd).”
In Praise of Cargo Bikes
This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist. IfContinue reading “In Praise of Cargo Bikes”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#183)
A small load of firewood.
The Cadbury Bicycle Factory
Image Found Here Ever since I was a teenager I’ve found the idea of carrying stuff by bike an interesting concept. Indeed one of the bikes I own now is a grown up version of those my friends and I planned in our heads 30 years ago. I beeive I first thought of this whenContinue reading “The Cadbury Bicycle Factory”
Bikes Can Haul Stuff
A person hauling a 21 foot boat with a bike (on an incline!). I have nothing more to say; this short clip speaks for itself.
Bicycles are a sustainable form of transport
…but if you’re reading this blog you most likely already agree. Photo found at Worldbike’s photostream.
Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes
Photos found here and here. A bike hearse and a bike bar…hmmm. Both are esoteric, I suppose. And both are as equally enviromentally friendly and just as important as the other…they both offer a service. I suppose it depends on your view as to whether they are linked to one another. Personally the barContinue reading “Two More Uses For Bikes and Trikes”
This Inspires Me (Too)
If there is a more inspiring slide show out there about longtail bikes I’m not aware of it. I originally posted this short clip last year and just recently watched it again. It moved me just the same this time. If you are at all interested in bikes as a viable mode of transport (whichContinue reading “This Inspires Me (Too)”
French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup
……. Images of Onion Sellers on Bicycles Were Found Here . Soupe a L’oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Yield: 5-6 cups 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions, peeled and sliced thinly 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 6 slices French bread, toasted 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 2Continue reading “French Onion Sellers and French Onion Soup”
Couch On A Bike
Image found here. Very impressive.
Urban Simplicty 