Nothing outstanding here, just some pics that you might enjoy:
Sunday Pack; spot the odd man out. Granada
Folding bikes are very very popular here, mostly 20inch wheels, saw a couple of Bromptons (serious little wheelers, and one Friday). In Seville, two bike companies were offering free delivery to the hotel, I think that's how they do it-with folders. I'd say, in urban Spain, about half all bikes would be 20 inch wheels.
Small wheels, and small legs, again in Seville. He's riding between the tram tracks, and quite fast too.
Common to see bikes on the balcony. This one had nice colours.
Beautiful bike track in Porto.
This old chap has just completed the Camino, at Santiago. Bikes have to do 200km minimum, instead of 100 km walk, to qualify. Most tourers here are on mtb's.
Bilbao community hire bikes.
Bunch of nice young lads out for a ride. Could be anywhere in Oz.
This is on display at the Picasso Gallery, at the Guggenheim. It's by Picasso, titled Bull's Head, with the description of sculpture in iron. It is exactly what it looks like, an old leather saddle with a rusty set of handlebars. You can have your own Picasso for just 10 min in the shed.
I've just realised all the pics are of males. There are heaps of girls and ladies on bikes, some for exercise, many for local transport.
Sunday Pack; spot the odd man out. Granada
Folding bikes are very very popular here, mostly 20inch wheels, saw a couple of Bromptons (serious little wheelers, and one Friday). In Seville, two bike companies were offering free delivery to the hotel, I think that's how they do it-with folders. I'd say, in urban Spain, about half all bikes would be 20 inch wheels.
Every town has very good bike lanes. This is one of two (one either side), on the main bridge in Seville. After all the superb tracks I've seen in Spain and Portugal, I don't think it's too much to ask for a little better access in Hobart.
Small wheels, and small legs, again in Seville. He's riding between the tram tracks, and quite fast too.
Common to see bikes on the balcony. This one had nice colours.
Beautiful bike track in Porto.
This old chap has just completed the Camino, at Santiago. Bikes have to do 200km minimum, instead of 100 km walk, to qualify. Most tourers here are on mtb's.
A gentleman of some years, utilising one of the great tracks around Bilbao. Notice he's wearing the team jersey and nicks!!
Bilbao community hire bikes.
Bunch of nice young lads out for a ride. Could be anywhere in Oz.
Bit hard to pedal this one. Hope someone puts a couple of wheels back on it.
Bike wheeled folder.
I've just realised all the pics are of males. There are heaps of girls and ladies on bikes, some for exercise, many for local transport.
Great photos and observations Adrian. I'm sure cyclingsouth.org would love to see them to help improve facilities here.
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ReplyDeleteProbably safer to be taking photos of guys.....
ReplyDeleteJust catching up with your blog entries, seems like you are having a great time over there! I enjoyed the foodies special edition.
ReplyDeleteCyclists seemed to be catered for much better in many European countries than here in Aus, we have a long way to go. Unfortunately a few projects up here have canned because the govt/council can't afford it! Nothing like forward thinking.