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During a silly moment a couple of years back I thought about making a bicycle mounted book carrier.
Basically I often ride to a nearish park and do a few circuits. I usually stop for a short break at the half way point and it's really quite nice sitting in the summer sun watching the wildlife, what I really needed was my current book to read. My 82 Holdsworth Avanti is my least special bike so it got the carrying a bike lock mod - adapter plate that mounts on the bottle screws. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...05a4ebf836.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0077dea1f7.jpg It seemed to me that that lock is about the same dimensions as a book and I did almost finished the book carrier. Unfortunately my better bikes don't have bottle screws, but there are band-on alternatives .... |
My community has little free libraries all over. Today, riding in and around Free Union, I came across one with a twist, with some water and Kleenex. Wait, there’s more! Other end of the parking lot is one of the nicer bike stations I’ve ever seen.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...32114ad52.jpeg Note stained glass window https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d7daa26f4.jpeg Park work stand! |
I saw several wet, sandy, and happy dogs on Vashon island's KVI Beach today with Balls from this Library:
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I have 3 or 4 Little Libraries within a mile of my house and I check them often.
When I find something, it helps with my cross training - my street goes from sea level to about 700 ft of elevation in about a mile, the steepest ramp is 17%. It is a challenge to ride up the grade with one hand holding books, the other on the bar. Helps me pedal circles for sure. If I find hardbacks - slipping them in under the jersey works as well. |
Ooh! This is a good find..
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^ That was an excellent read, Matt.
I read this one this past summer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CDKLBD2W/ I enjoyed it a lot! |
nlerner Yes! I really enjoyed that one too!
One of Erik Larsons best in my opinion. Right up there with Dead Wake. As for today, I left "Killer Angels" in the library and chose another interesting book instead: "The Edge of the Sea" by Rachel Carson. Just started it tonight. I think it's gonna be really good. |
Mrs. Doc and I have been hustling around Normandy for a few weeks (sadly, not on bikes) and came across these gems:
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I've been meaning to stop along my way to work and take pictures of these since I saw this thread. I finally got around to it Thursday.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...997523f5_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a007a7ad_h.jpg I passed one more on my way home, but it was getting dark so I didn't stop for a picture. Also, because Portland is just a bit different.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...33b2c1d7_h.jpg Finally, a reminder to my fellow Washington County, Oregon residents that there's a ballot measure in the current election cycle to fund local libraries. |
Originally Posted by Andy_K
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I've been meaning to stop along my way to work and take pictures of these since I saw this thread. I finally got around to it Thursday.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...997523f5_h.jpg This one is my favorite! |
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There's a library inside this school:
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If your in Dallas you can stop at the Library Bar
https://www.librarybardallas.com/contact-and-location |
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Doing my part. Campy DT shifter and bell spring for a locking mechanism, and an old MAFAC brake shoe for a handle.
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I stopped by this library yesterday, seen when descending Lake Alice road.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3af3e740_h.jpg It had a nice selection, I came away with a book published by the Sierra Club "Wild France" Flora and fauna you're likely to encounter while participating in Outdoor activities. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c65625f_h.jpg It's sorted by region. I read the section on Corsica first. It brought back memories riding the Cap Corse last Spring and wishing I had spent more time on that Island. There is so much more to explore there and someday I hope to return. What a beautiful place. |
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Two days ago, about a 10 minute ride from here. https://i.imgur.com/N4CzDFH.jpg Crop of image above to show contents. Not the best day for doing these kind of pix- the snow doesn't help much. -D.S. |
I also brake for libraries.
Crashing into buildings sucks. --Shannon |
Couple from around Amsterdam:
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Originally Posted by northbend
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One of the things I like while out riding alone is seeing the variety of small roadside Libraries that folks put out in front of their houses.
Stopping and taking a look, you may get an idea of what the "Librarian's" interests, personality or lifestyle are. I'll occasionally take a book that piques my interest or curiosity. Some turn out to be real gems. I need to remember to pack a book donation in the handlebar bag next time I go out. Libraries are evidence there's good people nearby. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...665e753f1.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c3d5bc55d.jpeg |
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Seussian Library on Euclid |
Finding this thread has inspired me to keep an eye out for li’l libraries. Turns out my neighborhood is absolutely lousy with ‘em. Here are a few within a few blocks. I didn’t take or leave anything, but I had a nice time browsing.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d2081dd1c.jpeg No frills https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8c4190f0c.jpeg Flipped open Walden… Way to go, Nell! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9d08ae171.jpeg No frills, but a lot of character https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...801cb7112.jpeg Nice and roomy! I pass this one a lot but hadn't noticed until stopping by today that the li’l house has been swapped (and whole thing rebuilt, apparently) sometime in the past few years… https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...485e87b50.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...328a79247.jpeg Words to live by |
I was out on a short bike tour earlier this week and found 2 over on the Kitsap Peninsula.
I stopped and browsed but didn't find interesting enough to add to my panniers. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8ceb48f145.jpg When I opened this Library, it was stuffed with old paperbacks. I reached in and pulled one out and recoiled. It was crawling with moisture ants. Uh... no thank you! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eba1d3cb5e.jpg |
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