Comments for bicyclism blog http://blog.bicyclism.net machinery of the enlightened mind Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:32:05 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on A Safe Investment by James http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=728&cpage=1#comment-19881 James Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:32:05 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=728#comment-19881 Superb! Superb!

]]> Comment on The Broomwagon of Politics by Bobswire http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=721&cpage=1#comment-18940 Bobswire Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:41:12 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=721#comment-18940 Politics is nothing more that a pyramid scheme I've been playing for the last 44 years. Every election cycle you get the same sales pitch, elect me for change, donate to this or that to make a difference yet every year since I've been voting (1964) we get the same result. The new Boss is the same as the old Boss. Now that I'm retired and can no longer afford to invest any more of my time or monies to politics I concentrate most of my energies into cycling whether that be riding, collecting, building or tinkering. I'm not advocating anyone follow my lead. In fact please keep doing what you are doing, vote, dream the impossible dream and hope for a better World. Me, I'll keep pedaling avoiding as many potholes as I can. Interesting blog you have here. Politics is nothing more that a pyramid scheme I’ve been playing for the last 44 years. Every election cycle you get the same sales pitch, elect me for change, donate to this or that to make a difference yet every year since I’ve been voting (1964) we get the same result. The new Boss is the same as the old Boss.
Now that I’m retired and can no longer afford to invest any more of my time or monies to politics I concentrate most of my energies into cycling whether that be riding, collecting, building or tinkering.
I’m not advocating anyone follow my lead. In fact please keep doing what you are doing, vote, dream the impossible dream and hope for a better World. Me, I’ll keep pedaling avoiding as many potholes as I can.
Interesting blog you have here.

]]> Comment on Deadly Treadlies by Treadly and Me http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=716&cpage=1#comment-18551 Treadly and Me Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:57:15 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=716#comment-18551 I reckon I've met that bloke. Although I don't put much store by the risk estimation of someone who seems to have trouble assessing his own risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, lung cancer, emphysema and cirrhosis of the liver. I reckon I’ve met that bloke. Although I don’t put much store by the risk estimation of someone who seems to have trouble assessing his own risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, lung cancer, emphysema and cirrhosis of the liver.

]]> Comment on Deadly Treadlies by Dee http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=716&cpage=1#comment-18155 Dee Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:56:43 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=716#comment-18155 Honestly, I feel like Jesus sometimes. Will my death bring salvation to the masses? Honestly, I feel like Jesus sometimes. Will my death bring salvation to the masses?

]]> Comment on Value Rot by Dee http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=710&cpage=1#comment-18116 Dee Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:02:23 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=710#comment-18116 Come ON! Whatever it takes! I want bums on bikes, and the richer and more powerful the bums the more pressure for social change. XXXL is a great beginning on the long road to L. Hate Pinarello, but leave late blooming lovers of cycling alone. Come ON! Whatever it takes! I want bums on bikes, and the richer and more powerful the bums the more pressure for social change. XXXL is a great beginning on the long road to L. Hate Pinarello, but leave late blooming lovers of cycling alone.

]]> Comment on Iron Man vs Bicycle Man by Michael Pratchard http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=689&cpage=1#comment-15282 Michael Pratchard Mon, 24 May 2010 13:28:03 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=689#comment-15282 You always hit the mark clarity of present situations. You always hit the mark clarity of present situations.

]]> Comment on The Pinarello Cross CX Carbon by Francesco F. http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=199&cpage=1#comment-15131 Francesco F. Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:52 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=199#comment-15131 Hello, two weeks ago I've finished building my cyclocross bike starting from a Pinarello CX frame. It has Ultegra 6603 and it's my interpretation of a beautifull and versatile bike: I use it to go to work. Here are some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frabubo72/sets/72157624092679034/ Hello,

two weeks ago I’ve finished building my cyclocross bike starting from a Pinarello CX frame. It has Ultegra 6603 and it’s my interpretation of a beautifull and versatile bike: I use it to go to work. Here are some pictures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/frabubo72/sets/72157624092679034/

]]> Comment on The Miracle Cure by TomNS http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=676&cpage=1#comment-14876 TomNS Tue, 11 May 2010 09:57:06 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=676#comment-14876 Love the list mate, quite a few items made me smile. Keep up the good work Cheers Tom Love the list mate, quite a few items made me smile.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
Tom

]]> Comment on Going Slow by Loving the Bike http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=671&cpage=1#comment-14778 Loving the Bike Fri, 07 May 2010 14:40:05 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=671#comment-14778 Very nice post. I'm with you on this one. My biggest desire right now it to slow the pace of our life down a little and rely on our bikes for our primary mode of transportation. We are actually looking to relocate my family so that we can do this year round. I am doing all I can, and I can't wait to get there. Enjoy Your Ride. Darryl Very nice post. I’m with you on this one. My biggest desire right now it to slow the pace of our life down a little and rely on our bikes for our primary mode of transportation. We are actually looking to relocate my family so that we can do this year round. I am doing all I can, and I can’t wait to get there.

Enjoy Your Ride.

Darryl

]]> Comment on Going Slow by Lenoil http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=671&cpage=1#comment-14492 Lenoil Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:35:53 +0000 http://blog.bicyclism.net/?p=671#comment-14492 Reminds me of an article I read a few years ago, and caused me to remember the optimism I felt back then (I now wonder where it's gone): "HOW CHEAPLY WE COULD LIVE." - Ted Trainer http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/tsw/D25HowCheaplyWeCanLive.html By the way, have you read any of Ivan Illich's stuff on bikes vs. cars? Here's a piece that may be of interest: http://www.ranprieur.com/readings/illichcars.html "The bicycle is the perfect transducer to match man's metabolic energy to the impedance of locomotion. Equipped with this tool, man outstrips the efficiency of not only all machines but all other animals as well. " Reminds me of an article I read a few years ago, and caused me to remember the optimism I felt back then (I now wonder where it’s gone):

“HOW CHEAPLY WE COULD LIVE.” – Ted Trainer

http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/tsw/D25HowCheaplyWeCanLive.html

By the way, have you read any of Ivan Illich’s stuff on bikes vs. cars? Here’s a piece that may be of interest:

http://www.ranprieur.com/readings/illichcars.html

“The bicycle is the perfect transducer to match man’s metabolic energy to the impedance of locomotion. Equipped with this tool, man outstrips the efficiency of not only all machines but all other animals as well. “

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