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Gainesville Compost

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From waste to food. That's Gainesville Compost's motto. Compost is nothing new. So what's it all about?

 

Chris Cano and Steven Kanner run a new operation called Gainesville Compost in Florida. It's a novel idea where they take bikes fitted with…

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Added by Michael Levin on March 9, 2013 at 9:05am — No Comments

Get out and Ride!

Source: rivbike.com via…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 16, 2013 at 9:35am — 2 Comments

Great Days at the Garden

Hello Zoobird! Yes, here in Gainesville, FL the garden is fine, thanks! I've got lots of plants growing in my patch: my tomatoes, courtesy of Farmer John, are thriving. They have flowered and I'm just waiting for the birds and the bees to do their thing and get the tomatoes going. I planted some spinach…

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Added by Michael Levin on June 15, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Ciocc and love

Ciocc

You know that feeling you get as the sun is setting, the weekend is winding down, and you just wanna get out and ride (the Ciocc!) ... and, along comes an article that you just have to read? 

 

This is one of  'em. Hear the expression "too long, didn't read" tl;dr? Well, try taking your eyes away from the magic that came from Pelizzoli's lips as he failed to…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 20, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Blue Ciocc

I just love this bike. If I my legs were a little longer it would be PERFECT! It's a blue, blue Ciocc and it's a beauty.

I got it a few years ago specifically because a friend told me he was interesting in getting into road biking. I saw it and thought it would be perfect for my friend. He never bit - I told him about it over delicious Korean food one night…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 14, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Soma Buena Vista mixte, by Tim Kinney

Some of the finest commercial frames being made are from Soma IMHO

http://www.somafab.com/

They are one of several companies who are bringing back the Mixte frame, which was popular with European bicycle campers back in the 70's and…

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Added by Michael Levin on April 10, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

I'll Fly Away...an article about the music and spirit of Lauris Vidal

I just wrote an article for Elephant Journal about my new friend and musician Lauris Vidal. Click here to read it and please let me know what you think - either here or on the Ele…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 2, 2012 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Bike Wine Carrier by Oopsmark

 

Remember the old M&M's ad that went "Melt in your mouthNOT in your hand!" Miller Lite claimed "Great Taste...Less…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 19, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

Elephant Bicycle

Elephant Bicycle.…



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Added by Michael Levin on May 16, 2011 at 5:20pm — No Comments

When man invented the bicycle...

Added by Michael Levin on May 8, 2011 at 9:46am — No Comments

Fausto Coppi, in his prime

Fausto Coppi, in his prime -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fausto_Coppi So, would you rather go to the gym or get on your bike and… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on May 8, 2011 at 8:47am — No Comments

Fixie Love


You'll love this movie - it features music by David Byrne and lots of cool fixed gear bikes! Please let us know what you think...

Added by Michael Levin on May 6, 2011 at 7:36am — 6 Comments

How to build a bamboo bicycle

 

Have you ever wanted to build your own bike? How about one built with sustainable materials? Read the rest of this article in the Bike…

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Added by Michael Levin on March 20, 2011 at 10:25am — No Comments

Meteors, Winter Planting, Bikes, Hikes, Flights and more!

A twisty maze of passages, this random walk is, so hang in there while we casually start the day with a few things to think of. Thanks to Swami Worldtraveler for pointing out the photo above. It's taken at a recent launch and found on an Air Force…

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Added by Michael Levin on December 15, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Bike of the Day {BOTD}


Today's {BOTD}* is Mark's Zen McRorie fully equipped zippster, shining like a blue star in the sunlight drenched garden. 'Nuf said!

Added by Michael Levin on April 28, 2010 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Bike of The Day {BOTD} ::: Ciöcc

Nemo's Ciöcc {BOTD}



The Ciöcc is a beautiful Italian bike that was designed by frame maker Giovanni Pelizzoli. The factory was founded 60 years ago in Mozzo, Italy. Ciöcc means "poker faced" in Italian slang...



Ciöcc is pronounced like "chee-OH'-ch". The frame is steel, which is much more comfortable on cobblestones you find in the streets of Italian… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on April 9, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

How to make your Fixie...from an Elephant!

I don't usually just post articles in Zoobird discussions and say "go look", but this one is so fun to read, I just have to! [ed. wait a minute, yes I do!]

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/fixie-love-an-old-fixie-becomes-a-real-schwinner/



Graham's writing style is half the fun. The comments are icing on the cake. And, I love the… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on March 5, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Italian Steel, Legendary Frames and Good Vibes... It's easy as ABC

8th Ave Bike and Coffee



I dropped by 8th Ave Bikes and Coffee this weekend. I'm calling it 8BC from now on, because I'll be talking abut the good vibes, Italian steel, and legendary frames to my friends.



8th Ave Bike and Coffee



What we have here is a… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 24, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Omnivores Dilemma and Everything Else...



Whenever I begin a blog post with the title "...and Everything Else...", I'm going to do some free associating. So brace yourself.



It's a sunny day here in the Swamp (as I affectionately call Florida, where I live now). Here I am, minding my own business and just piddling around. I really should be outside, riding a cool, red bike I just got. Click the photo below to go to the Bike Zoo and read along with me… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on December 20, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Biking Across Africa



"Where Are You Go" is a film about cycling. Cycling across rugged, unusual terrain. We have some Zoobird folk in Senegal. Get out your… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on October 11, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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