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Oct 29

Using Bikes To Feed Hungry People

So simple, and a lovely solution to a big problem.

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May 12

Man I Wish This Happened Where I Live

Seriously I wish rush hour was like this around my house.

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Apr 21

Moving 4 Tonnes Of Granite By Bike

I live on my bike, go everywhere on it, I am truly inspired by this guy! I am going to have to get me a bike trailer at some point in my life.

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Mar 25

Why Riding Your Bike Is Faster In Big Cities

This is a chart of the average speed of Taxi cabs in NYC. As you can see they rarely get above 11 mph. Your average slow bike rider is going to easily be able to go an average of 12 mph.

I have found it to be true that bikes always win for speed in large cities, and while they might not win for speed in rural areas they for sure win as far as environmental concerns go. Plus riding your bike is fun, and driving in city traffic sucks.

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Apr 22

Pedal Powered Hack Saw

I love gadgets that use bicycles, this one seems less useful but still awesome!

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