this time a year ago...
A year ago my man and I was roadtrippin in New Zealand.
This was the first sign that showed up when we drove into Gisbourne.
And this was the second:
January 2012
15 posts
warning, this clip might piss you off (but there are alternatives to stupidness like this)
“This is how Malmö council treat their city cyclists. The hard working commuters, who take the train from here, don’t have room to put there bicycle in a stand. So they place it next to it, hoping it won’t be in anyones way. Then these people come and steal them.”
Well this is very sad and stupid. It’s kind of obvious that the supply and demand is unbalanced here. Looks like there is plenty of room for a few more bike stands on that spot.
And there’s no point in talking about budgets here. Those little commuters are gold mines when it comes to labour and tax relieves on the health care system. Society even makes money from supporting them. It’s simple science, google it. Every coin you put into facilitating cycling in a city will give you 4 coins back. Some studies even show a benefit to cost ratio of 20:1. And there’s a lot of good examples out there. In other words, if its all about money… go ahead and spend it on the cyclists.
Perhaps even build a bicycle garage. Problem solved.
Gettin’ out of the bicycle garage in Amsterdam.
Today when I was riding my bike home I saw a lady cycling with ski goggles on.
Happy DOG!
I’ve been horse riding today with my friend Ellie. This is Ines, she showed us the way through the woods.
Off topic? Perhaps but I do think a post about horse riding works well under this blog’s name…
PARTY CYCLING
This past saturday I ended up at a house dinner with very-long-time-no-see friends, and it turned into a little party. It was so nice. I realized I’ve forgotten some important details in my life, like that time I had a mixed tape-exchange-party at my parents house (oh I remember the party but not the tape bit). So we dug out some old mix tapes from forgotten times and admired the cover designs. I also realized I need some good music input in my life again. So, if you have any suggestions, post away!
This bike belongs to the wonderful host, Johan, and he made this GIF.
roll it fold it roll it fold it.
This is Henrik, I met him through the wonders of Facebook acquaintances. His family run the old bicycle shop in Gamla Stan in the heart of Stockholm. Henrik and his brother grew up among veteran cars and bicycles, and I went to speak to them in the shop. If you’re wondering if there were things to take photos of the answer is OH YES. It’s the kind of bike shops that’s almost like a museum full of bits and bobs, scented with chain oil and bike love. Pictures coming soon!
P.s Oh how I would love to have a folding bike. No more train issues!!
Hello, I'm Anthony, i read blogs like yours to satisfy my craving for all things "not so american". Here in my tiny town of Copperopolis (named after a big copper mine of the early 1900s) California, i ride my bike for running errands and to explore the old roads, to follow the bird and bugs and to learn how to be present here and now.
Hi Anthony, that sounds sweet. There is something very philosophical within bike riding. I’ll post a very special photo in my next post that I believe captures that feeling…!
