Bike share done right
Streetfilms presents The Biggest, Baddest Bike-Share in the World: Hangzhou China.
A good problem to have
Amsterdam's Unique Problem: A city with too many bicycles [twitterer]
Fuel for randonneurs?
While investigating possible uses for a batch of marshmallow that didn't quite work out, I discovered the Flutternutter Sandwich "a calorie-laden sandwich made with two slices of bread layered with peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff, and sometimes along with the occasional banana". My first reaction was to hold back the almost overwhelming urge to retch, but on second thoughts I began to wonder if this might become the new fuel of choice of the weary randonneur. Then I saw some actual pictures and my doubts returned.
Hello sailor!
@KarlOnSea thought he'd seen it all. Now he probably has.
'ello 'ello 'ello
Carlton Reid reports on BikeBiz that "Zealous cops in London don't know their transport law as they prevent woman carting her two kids on a cargobike".
Meanwhile, caseyneistat‚Äè gets booked for not riding in the bike lane, then proceeds to demonstrate why it's often not safe to ride in the bike lane. [via Biking in Heels]
The Cannibal
Videos of Eddy Merckx in action.
All the answers
Some answers to just about any bike forum post I've ever read. Read of the week.
Consider this
Carlton Reid on travel time considerations by car or by bike.
Danger?
I looked at the The Seven Most Treacherous Paths In The World and thought, "Gee, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway looks like it would be a cool ride!"
[twitterer]
The numbers
From 'The Vancouver Observer': More bikers means fewer accidents.
Gear you need
How to get a pizza home on a bike.
Butt ugly
Securing bikes and other very portable but expensive stuff: is the answer to uglify?
DIY
- Bicycle Generator and USB Device Charger
- What the hell is sugru?
- Possibly the most complicated guide to making your own panniers [PDF]
- Helmet mounted LED light? - having it my way!
- Build a bicycle trailer and another approach
Want
Bike Light by Fraser Mort. OK, now I want one of these. [Thanks tom]
Explosion
@_rogers: Brilliant photo of an exploded Mercian bike (pre-assembly).
Small wheels
Another Brompton review: the M2L. Oooh, look a review of the Moulton TSR2 as well. However will I choose?