Monday, October 25, 2010

Full of Personality







While we’re on the subject of bicycles… just because they are a utilitarian necessity doesn’t mean they can’t be a vehicle of creative self-expression.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Have Bike? No Problem!





Killer Thighs
 
Delivering the Mail

Catching the Train

The more I visit Amsterdam, the more I’m fascinated by the bicycle. Here in the U.S. we enjoy leisurely rides with our families, we explore trails on mountain bikes, or we may even participate in racing sports, but none of these activities are really vital to our way of living. In Amsterdam, it’s just the opposite. Bicycles are essential as a means of mobility and transport.

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I like riding a bicycle. For me, it’s a time to enjoy the outdoors, get a little exercise and just let my mind wander. However, I’m not sure that I’m cut out for the challenges that some of these snapshots present.