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Strange bike designs and the experience of cycling September 1, 2010
In the past my mind has wandered onto alternative types of bike design particularly in the context of expeditions. Would a four wheeled ‘quad’ bike be feasible. Perhaps it would offer the ability to carry more luggage or be more suitable for certain types of terrain. Perhaps two people could ride the same quad – [...]
Europe From A New Perspective August 26, 2010
I think having my wife alongside me for this, the final leg of my three-year bike journey through three continents and down one aisle, is going to be a really good thing. As a guy on your own, it seems you very quickly slip into a target-oriented kind of stupor. Sure, this equals large distances [...]
David Bryne – the Bicycle Diaries, Cycle touring as a narrative and a way to understand the ‘real world’ August 25, 2010
I recently read some of David Byrne’s Bicycle Diaries; his observations by bicycle as his primary mode of city transport during his career as a musician and artist.
In a conversational style, Byrne talks about the thoughts inspired by what he sees whilst riding his bike. I recently listened to a podcast of ‘the Bike Show’ [...]
The Collective – Roam – Six million ways to live, choose one. August 23, 2010
This is a fantastic mountain bike video with a great soundtrack. I particularly love the shot at 2.18. enjoy.
My Ten Most Interesting Photos on Flickr August 23, 2010
Flickr is a fantastic photo archiving solution, especially for the traveller. But the real benefit of Flickr is the community that’s shaped the network over the years since it was launched. Now, a whole Flickr culture exists, with thriving sub-communities for any subject you might imagine. Participation is encouraged, and the best shots tend to [...]
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