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Only in London… – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/only-in-london
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Only in London…. May 29, 2015. May 28, 2015. I realise that coffee and cycling make a great combination, but hadn’t realised just how far things had gone. In fact, it’s apparently so popular that the Telegraph newspaper recently listed the 10 most popular cyclist cafés in the London area. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Https:/ te...
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Curb find of the week : A wolf for halloween! – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/curb-find-of-the-week-a-wolf-for-halloween
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Curb find of the week : A wolf for halloween! October 31, 2014. December 29, 2014. Definitely the best curb find yet, I recently came across an abandoned MTB frame, partly stripped and left by some bins. At first glance it looked like an unloved low-end mountain bike, but a second glance revealed some nice components which would never grace a supermarket bike. Still, scavengers can’t be choosers, right? Surely the bike was “born to...
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Let’s get out and ride! – velobrico
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Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Let’s get out and ride! April 17, 2015. April 14, 2015. Spring is definitely here in western Europe. The daffodils are already fading, primulas still going strong. Tulips and magnolias in full flower. So if you’re lazy like me, and preferred to hibernate in the winter months (despite all the warm weather cycling gear you bought), there’s no more excuses. Time to get out and ride. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Love this...
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August in Paris – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/august-in-paris
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? August 31, 2014. December 29, 2014. On a recent trip to Paris I was pleased to see that more people now seem to be cycling than was the case a few years ago. A combination of the above? The pace is usually relatively slow, which makes the ride manageable for all. Also, there’s a pause halfway round, at which people might share a granola bar, or a cup of cognac. Most people ride their own bikes, but many use the rented Velib...I would hig...
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Now that’s what I call infrastructure – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/now-thats-what-i-call-infrastructure
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Now that’s what I call infrastructure. July 10, 2015. July 10, 2015. I’ve been lucky enough to live in a few countries over the years, but it’s not until I came to Switzerland that I have seen bike infrastructure this good. You might say “bikes on a train? Nothing special”. But…. Every train has bike storage, and on most every carriage (local trains), not just the mail carriage by the engine. This is a great example of a society in which...
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What makes for the best commuter? – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2015/06/07/what-makes-for-the-best-commuter
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? What makes for the best commuter? June 7, 2015. Mountain bike, hybrid, road bike or fixie? As far as I can tell, cycling in cities is becoming more popular. I have commuted by bicycle to work for the last 8 years or so, first in Paris, then in Singapore. Over this period, I have the feeling there are a slowly increasing number of people riding to work. Cycle commuters seem to come in various flavours. Cycle commuting is something that ta...
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Bike on a plane – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/bike-on-a-plane
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Bike on a plane. June 9, 2014. February 19, 2015. We recently returned to Europe from Singapore, and I decided to take my bike with me on the plane, mostly so I would have something modern to ride while the rest of my stuff took the slow boat. You could ride vintage bikes all the time, but it’s nice to mix it up. Or bent into a U shape? But you gotta have faith, so I gave it a shot. First step: What sort of bag to use? The bag took a cou...
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Does anyone still repair inner tubes??? – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2015/01/24/does-anyone-still-repair-inner-tubes
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? Does anyone still repair inner tubes? January 24, 2015. January 24, 2015. Not sure exactly why I do to be honest. Just for the fun of it I suppose…. While repairing a flat, I came across a pack of patches I bought in Singapore, and had forgotten just how awesome the packaging was. This looks like it’s time-warped straight from the 1950s! But I’ll have to let you know if it lives up to its promises😉. Click to email (Opens in new window).
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New year, so what are we going to do with it? – velobrico
https://velobrico.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/new-year-so-what-are-we-going-to-do-with-it
Vintage bicycle rescue and a little more. So what’s this all about? New year, so what are we going to do with it? January 5, 2015. January 6, 2015. At the start of a new year, it’s always a good time to step back and take a look at how things are going, and how they might go in the future. This is true at work, at home, in a relationship, for one’s health, or indeed something much more banal like… a blog! Maybe a few more restoration updates, new bikes, more curb finds, a little more detective work on re...
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