October 16th Chain Links

Today is a day that will live in infamy. Today there are no chain links. Wait... what am I saying? There are lots of links! Unfortunately they're all depressing. Ok fine, only the first one's depressing. Geez, tough crowd.

First: Bike theft! It happens all over. More at 11.

Second: Give that man a Medal!

Finally: These would be awesome except for one problem. Guess what it is. (Hint: Green Lantern couldn't ride them because of this).

(Photo Credit: Yellow Bikes from thenews.org)

October 15th Chain Links

After a 3.5 hour meeting I'm down for some sweet chain links. Today's offerings center around two themes, theft and a new way to ride. I'm not giving you more than that. You'll have to click through the links to find out more.

First: This guy should have been working his magic here. Further proof that criminals aren't all supervillians.

Second: When we covered this bike Alfred University must have been listening.

Finally: It used to be so simple. Dad flings the child a death defying speeds on a 2-wheeler and you either survived or you didn't. Now we have this. Stoopid Japanese technology. What did you ever do for us?

Note: Shipmentoffail.com is hilarious but NSFW. Click through and you'll see why.

(Photo Credit: Funny Bike from Shipmentoffail.com)

October 13th Chain Links

Today's links may not be as globetrotting as usual but they do span the world of green bike gadgets. From reducing pollution, to reusing the number of gadgets, to recycling used parts, today's links make even the most environmentally friendly rider look bad. I'll even throw in a bonus link about how eating right and tasting good don't need to be independent concepts.

First: For the lazy among us, here's an alternative to the gas and electric bikes we've heard so much about.

Second: If you have an Iphone (or any other GPS phone) at one point or another you've contemplated playing with it while on a ride. Here's a way to hold it and a way to charge it both whole staying safe.

Third: Build it and they will come (on bikes).

Bonus: It has nothing to do with bikes but it's a good read about one man trying to make middle America healthy.

(Photo Credit: Hydrogen Bike from eta.co.uk)

New Extended Hours

By popular demand we have added another day to our roster of open days. We will now be open Wednesdays from 10am-2pm (sound familiar?). While Wednesdays will never have as big a selection of bikes as Saturdays it will have the major advantage of having two mechanics on duty. That means your repairs will get done even faster. Repairs dropped off any time on Saturday can now be picked up on Wednesday or the following Saturday (repairs dropped off before 2 can still usually be picked up on Saturday).

While Saturdays and now Wednesdays are our only open days, we're still looking to expand. To do so we need your help. We need volunteers to help run the shop on Saturdays and potentially Sundays. If you're interested please email Thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com.

October 12th Chain Links

Happy Monday everyone. If you haven't already I suggest a nice strong cup of coffee and a swift kick to the head to keep you awake on this dreary, rainy, and likely bikeless day in Tally. If those don't work then how about some cool stories from Korea, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, St. Pete, and Macon to pass the time?

First: Costco has finally let me down. It's not a big deal though, I can always just go and get a $1 churro and feel better.
Second: I don't think I can support this but you gotta admit, it's a new way to get your bike back. I hope it works.
Third: Korea may be putting it's effort into the wrong bike related problem.
Fourth: These pics are just cool.
Fifth: I'm sorry I missed this. Maybe next year.
Finally: I'm glad I missed this.
(Photo Credit: Neat Bike Rack from aungst.net)

October 9th Chain Links

After yesterday's dearth of news, today seems slow. Here's a stat piece on the UK, a fluff piece from the city of chilli, and a slightly odd move by a big city mayor.

First: Stat's don't lie. Columnists do.

Second: It sounds good enough to eat.

Finally: Fixie. Check! Bag. Check! Swerving through heavy traffic. Check! City wide holiday. Check!

October 8th Chain Links

Flash! 8 links to make your day better. More at 11... or tomorrow. We span Japan, Europe, Philly, Wyoming, and Chicago in our glob trotting, news catching, linkathon. I even had to throw out several articles because they just weren't as awesome as these. Such is life.

First: Japan rocks. Their gov't even sponsors bike rental programs. I wish ours did.

Second: Sometimes one wheel is better than two. It even makes you look taller!

Third: How dumb do you have to be to ride a bike without knowing the law? Apparently, not very as people all over do it.

Fourth: If you build it, hipsters will come.

Fifth: Me wantie.

Sixth: Bike enthusiast, meet the future.

Finally: Fox never misses a chance to make fun of a liberal.

(Photo Credit: Bikes from Japan for Sustainability)