Archive for June, 2009
Repair Station at MIT
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Thanks to a tip from alert reader E, I got to check out the new repair station at the MIT Stata Center yesterday. It’s located with the bike parking under a sheltered passageway, so you could work there when it’s raining out. It’s made by Dero, the same folks who make the racks we use at my office. This is the Fixit, and I wish the website showed how to hook your bike up there because I turned mine every which way and couldn’t work out how it would stay up there (perhaps by seat tube they mean seat post?). Otherwise the selection of tools was nice, and I’m very grateful that MIT has provided this. Thank you MIT!
Next week I’ll show you their new racks at the student center – they’re really doing a great job of upgrading their bicycle infrastructure.
Simply Commuting
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
I have been noticing more and more KHS green bicycles around. The ladies frame is especially nice – with a few key upgrades I think it could be a good, simple, affordable option. Sure, it lacks the glamour of the trendy city bikes, but that may work out in its favor long-term.
Daisy Bell
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009This submission comes from a couple engaged to be married, shown here riding their tandem from the Jamaica Plain Arnold Arboretum. I can’t help but think of the song we all learned as children, apparently titled “Daisy Bell“.
- There is a flower within my heart
- Daisy, Daisy
- Planted one day by a glancing dart
- Planted by Daisy Bell
- Whether she loves me or loves me not
- Sometimes it’s hard to tell
- But there are those that would share the lot
- Of beautiful Daisy Bell
- Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
- I’m half crazy all for the love of you
- It won’t be a stylish marriage
- I can’t afford a carriage
- But you’ll look sweet upon the seat
- Of a bicycle built for two
- We will go tandem as man and wife
- Daisy, Daisy
- Wheeling away down the road of life
- I and my Daisy Bell
Saturday Night Date
Monday, June 8th, 2009Rain Predicted, Purple Helmet
Friday, June 5th, 2009Wooden Beads and Feathers
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Tweedy Jacket
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Chain-L No. 5
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Bicycle Diaries
Monday, June 1st, 2009The vintage Austro Daimler bicycle spotted last week is in good company. Seems that’s the ride that David Byrne prefers.
I look forward to looking through his upcoming book. Cycling for just as long as he’s been a star is intriguing timing.
UPDATE: This link is coming in from many friends. Thank you all!
E sends us: Interesting thoughts from DB and the book looks good too. This was my favorite part:
“As Mapes points out, when more women begin riding, that will signal a big change in attitude, which will prompt further changes in the direction of safety and elegance. I can ride till my legs are sore and it won’t make riding any cooler, but when attractive women are seen sitting upright going about their city business on bikes day and night, the crowds will surely follow.”
I couldn’t say it better myself. Thanks for the link E!