Bone Shaker Bicycle

A sculpture from Jud Turner, quite a dark side of cycling but not quite Gothic. Just reminds me of the original bicycle called the boneshaker, but in a quirky modern stance. More from Jud who kindly gave permission for this picture at this site http://judturner.com/

The Red Devil in Winter

Those of you who follow the Tour de France will know this character. It is of course the Red Devil who follows the tour each Summer and never fails to capture the media with his antics and cycling orientated contraptions. This is clearly not the Tour de France with snow about, but he is still up to his eccentric tricks even in winter.

An Interesting Concept Bike From The Specialized Bike Company

This concept bike certainly turns a few eyes and even more if used on the road. The design has an appeal although like most concept bikes ends up too extrovert and too expensive to become a marketable model. Mind you the money the Specialized Company have made means they have wads of disposiable income to invest in these kinds of ventures.

RevoPower Is Here For All 26" Wheeled Bicycles

This is called the RevoPower Wheel it turns your regular pedal powered bicycle into a Gas Powered Bicycle. It is a cheap and easy way to get about without the sweat and effort although it does defeat a big chunk of reasons for riding s abike in the first place! It consists of a 25cc two-stroke gas-powered engine and gears within the front wheel of a bicycle. This system can fit onto any 26" wheeled bike. Not bad!

A Bicycle Designed For Doing The Rounds

This is a bit of cycling fun found today. Doing the rounds is exactly what this bicycle does. Going nowhere fast  is literally what you see here. Well group exercise is what you would get if all the saddles were filled.

Cycling Policemen

It's a nice sight to see policemen on bicycles. Police presence is all it takes to stop trouble and with a bike creates a diffusing mode. No crash helmets though, not a good example, but I'm not in favour of compulsory helmets anyway for many reasons.

Source: http://www.sofiaecho.com

A Black And White Pictured Cycling Accident

There is something about black and white photographs that add a new dimension to photographs and cycling photographs are no exception. this was taken in Zurich, Switzerland. this accident just poses the question, "Was the rider okay after going down head first?"

Image source: http://images.google.co.uk

A Online Cycling Game

It is quite the case that mountain bikers get injured, I for one have not been able to ride from various accidents and illnesses over the years. It is a pity I didn't see this online cycling game when I was incapacitated, it looks quite fun. I forget the site where I found it, but with a search for cycling online games you can probably find it or another similar. 

A Treadmill Cycle

Well this is a great solution to those who can't decide whether to go for a jog or a bike ride. The treadmill bike is just the right solution, no need to toss a coin to decide one or the other. Jogging shoes and a cycling helmet are the required dress.

Image source: http://www.ichicoblog.com/archives/treadmillbike.jpg

Cycling With Sharks

Not a place I'd like to be cycling or not! Not chance of a fast getaway if the shark decides to attack and in my opinion far worse than dogs coming at you. This aside, I'm sure this cyclist's chain and bearing will need greasing after this and assuming this is salt water the whole bike will  need a good rinse.

Image source: bikehugger.com/images/blogs/santa_bike_shark.jpg

Tour De France - Great Entertainment For Onlookers

I love the Tour de France and this typifies the hype that goes with it, great entertainment for onlookers. This was taken from www.europeloton.com/2008_06_01_archive.html another good blog with cycling as the theme.

Celebrations Far Too Early

The video says it all - Celebrations far too early! The winner, it the most surprised though.

Cycling in Japan

Found a very interesting Blog all about a cycling world tour. Some great photos and accounts that aren't too 'heavy'.

Climate Sweeping vistas along Japans east coast... We visited Japan from August 12 to September 20. The weather was very variable: we had sunny and cloudy days and some rain as well. Temperatures varied from 16 to 30 degrees (°C during daytime). It was often very humid.