New York City University Bike Share Opens!

This is not to be confused with the delayed public bike share systems from BIXI. This is a University bike share in the following locations that is very inexpensive with 75 bikes and 10 locations!

http://momentummag.com/articles/new-york-city-university-worksman-cycles-bike-share

Non-touring cycling friends often ask me: 'What's the best touring bicycle you can buy?' In many respects, it's a hard question to answer as the
choice of bike hinges on so many factors, not least the kind of journeys you are planning to undertake. In many cases, the bike in your garage or shed will do.

For the purposes of this post, though, I will focus on the ‘dedicated’ touring cycle, which can be loosely categorised as ‘traditional touring cycles’, ‘expedition touring cycles’ and ‘others’ – including folding bicycles for touring.

The bicycle is the noblest invention of mankind.
- William Saroyan

India

It would not be at all strange if history came to the conclusion that the
perfection of the bicycle was the greatest event of the nineteenth century.

Afghanistan

Tahiti

Cambodia

Bangladesh

 The first real grip I ever got on things
Was when I learned the art of pedaling…

Dun Briste, Downpatrick head Co. Mayo.

I have often driven through Ballycastle Co Mayo and looked out at this magnificent sea stack but never had the time to go and see it so the other day I decided it was time.  Its called Dun Briste, which means broken fort.  I'm not sure if its got anything to do with the promintory fort on the cliffs themselves.  

"But still sometimes, when the wind is warm or the crickets sing, I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for." Practical Magic 

Kapas Island, Malaysia

As a child I would soar in the air on my swing and dream of flying and a life to come.