[ [ [ !! WARNING !! ] ] ] Posts consist of the irate rantings of a former graduate student who has spent the past several years studying philosophy, religions, ethics, public health, and environmental issues. Now working as a clinical researcher and trying to remain sane between the hours of 9-5. Topics will generally involve cycling, food, design, cool gear, and whatever else might come to mind. Enjoy.
Oldies but goodies - The Discovery Channel “Race to Replace” series makes up a good chunk of my favorite cycling posters of all time. I was fortune enough to receive a set of these, but haven’t been able to get the framed as of yet.
(Art by the ever talented Travis Coburn)
Probably one of my favorite cycling posters of all time.
Started in Paris in 1891 by Alexandre Darracq (an eccentric, who would later become famous for manufacturing automobiles), Gladiator was one of the dozens of bicycle companies that saturated the market when the cycling craze boomed. The Golden Age of cycling reached its pinnacle in 1895 - and that same year printer G. Massias unveiled one of the great Parisian advertising posters. Only four of these original posters exist today.
Read some more here.
Seeing vs Looking
(Images via Bikeyface. Gif by BostonBiker)
Looking for a new bike light because some dirt bag stole your old one? Well look no further. Fresh out of Cambridge, MA., two M.I.T. Grads have come up with a slick looking light that is more likely to stay put on your daily ride. Utilizing a secure torx bit, the Defender bike light by Gotham Bike Defense requires a much less common tool for removal than your average Cateye or Planet Bike. The Defender is made of lightweight aluminum and boasts six super bright LED’s powered off of 3 x AA’s.
*I wanted to mention this product as they seem to have some great backing (their Kickstarter hit the funding threshold in 3 days) and because this is an interesting design made right here in the Boston area. I don’t have any affiliation with the guys behind this, but I’d be happy to take a free light if they feel so inclined to send one my way.
Check them out on Kickstarter, Twitter, and their future website.
Anyone else see the similarity here?
(Light spotted on Bikerumor)
One of the amazing gifts my lady love picked up for me this past holiday season included this useful addition to my daily gear. Can’t count the number of times I’ve been without a knife, fork, spoon, or some combination of these while at work or off lounging along the Charles. Fortunately, this will no longer be the case thanks to my KA-BAR Hobo Knife. This useful guy has all the essentials - including a bottle opener.
Thanks C for proving once again that you’re the best.
(Check them out on Cool Material)
New car on the way means picking up the essentials for everything from cross country road trips to quick jaunts to the cape. Really digging the fact that the Just Mobile Highway Pro charger has two USB slots. Considering that most devices can charge over USB, the extra port will be more than useful.
Click through for more info.
Some fantastic posters for Amtrak by Mick Sutter. Spotted these over on 10 Engines.
Now these are some manly coat hooks.
(via wx2)
I love how they used a utility cart for Lego storage. I will do this one day for my kid(s).
Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, designed by E. Fay Jones and constructed in 1980.
(via cabinporn)
Vintage Watchmaker’s Tool Box - Storage done proper
My dad has some nice old toolboxes that belonged to my grandfather. Good to know when something is made well, and with human hands at that, that it can last more than a lifetime.
(via thatkindofwoman)
In reply…
Which one would you prefer?
Personally, I still like the Road Popper, which I wrote about a while back.
