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Comments about my bike

There are 100 comments about "my bike"

Peter: hook us up, andy! how did you get a car out there? last time i was there, it would have been impossible, but they still had a small guard post. id love to ride my longboard......

in response to: Abandoned General Motors Plant by Peter

sidney shure: live at brooklyn eny laTER ON DONDI RESIDE IN Manhattan NY.WHILE HE HAD A JOB BEING A BIKER, COOL DUDE I RAN INTO DONDI MANY TIMES AND ONCE THE TUNNLE NIGHT CLUB DONDI WAS......

in response to: In Memory of DONDI by Metro 1

sadie.bleu: i lived & worked in norton for about a year & a half. hated it while i was there, too far from friends & family, but it got under my skin & into my heart......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 5 by Scott Sargent

pieter: Hi, I am from Holland, and I once had a Buddybike side by side tandem given to me, and had lots of fun with it. It was the funniest thing I ever had. It is......

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

bikeguy: Uncle Jacobs is getting a lot of negative reviews here as a stolen bike shop. Look, if you're going to sell used bikes in the world capital of bike theft then you're obviously going to......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

anon (): I live in Ithaca now. The summers ARE paradise...the winters aren't so fun though. But because of darkness there is light and left there is right and, of course, summer there is winter. Take the......

in response to: Ithaca Is Gorgeous! by Peter

Liam: I had my old (ca 1980) Peugeot 10 speed taken from in front of 20 Dundas St West last Wednesday afternoon. It was grey with "Peugeot" in orange letters on the down post......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

twice robbed: hundreds of bikes are stolen from the bike racks infront of the uoft athletic centre every year. The University administration should be ashamed that they have not attempted to address this issue by providing a......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Jla: Hello to all my fellow kensington neighborsand friends, i lived in kensington all my life i grew up at 2nd and cambria then moved to D & clearfield. met my husband and moved to kensington......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

EvilGentleman: Heh, I used to do 50 km/h on flat roads on my clunky old $99 mountain bike from Canadian Tire. I could peak at 58 to 60. Mind you, I could only keep that pace......

in response to: Montreal Police Bicycle by EvilGentleman

Gamester: I too just found this page after searching for "too old skateboarding" in Google. I am 23 years old and work as a technical support agent in Boulder, CO. Right now, here is......

in response to: I\'m Too Old for Skateboarding by JJ

Some Guy Ya: Hi folks. I got sick of my bikes being taken back in 92. So since then, I've been keeping it inside. I still have my 1992 Ironhorse. Lovely bike. For the first......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Jesus: Not a very good bike, considering a good Montreal Police budget. They can afford good performance hybrids, Scott or Specialized, w/stronger wheels, disk brakes and much more, instead they buy cheap stuff. Montreal Police has......

in response to: Montreal Police Bicycle by EvilGentleman

jeeff: ha! igor gets caught red-handed and the city celebrates. people are even posting about it on craigslist. a couple links: [[http://www.torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/07/17/6181516-sun.html]] [[http://www.ibiketo.ca/node/2353]] [[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/07/17/bike-theft.html]] ...

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Peter: hahaha! ive ridden my bike past that bus 100 times... when i was moving to my bushwick place form my {prospect heights} place, i drove past him many times, too. good score! i smiled when i saw......

in response to: Watermelon Man by Cartlegger

Asha: Wow, i need to explore Minnesota more. More like Minneapolis since i've lived in this city for 9 yrs now, thats 56% of how long i've lived on earth. Green way is the best place......

in response to: Riding My Bike Around Downtown by Tyfoid Kid

WR: Had my bike stolen out of my garage this afternoon, probably an hour before I was gonna go use it. Now, I got the thing for free from my neighbor, so I'm not out any......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Peter: when i got back into town this past weekend, the sight of the (agreeably underwhelming) {brooklyn bridge} waterfall greeted me, so that was my first chance to see them... glad to find your photos, man.........

in response to: Water Falls on the City by CartLegger

CartLegger: Surely you jest Jack. I am closer than Peter (less inland at least) and I biked it! Boats make it too easy! On a boat, you can't play in the spray at Furman street--which I......

in response to: Water Falls on the City by CartLegger

Montrealbunny: I finally got around to taking another walk in this direction. This is the back of the building at 4000 St Ambroise. There is a french cuisine resto tucked away there that I......

in response to: How Much Is That Pussy in the Window? by Montrealbunny

Mitch Vernace: Grew up on the "other side" of Myrtle Avenue, on Knickerbocker between Putnam and Madison Street between 1961 and 1978. Went to St. Martin of Tours and we always felt our competitors were from......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

serlingrod: In response to the last post - first of, let me say that I live in Philadelphia and have worked as a community organizer in Kensington for the past several years. I mention this to......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

kg: just tonight i saw the chain ring rack, 'bike tree' outside johnny brenda's (when it's fully populated, you'll see what i mean by 'tree'), and chair rack. all of these are well-done....

in response to: Frankford Avenue ArtRacks by serlingrod

anon (h-67-102-13-114.phlapafg.covad.net): the 'bike tree' outside johnny brenda's is great (though technically northern libs not fishtown) and i saw another tonight which was a super huge chain & gear, we're talking like 50x actual size....

in response to: New ArtRacks for Frankford Avenue by serlingrod

Me: Re to Tex and Peter I would post pics here,but I do not know how.Maybe I can get my 17 year old to do it for me,but she is usually too busy,like many other folks here......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Nope: Igor's was open today. I just drove by around noon and the door was open, and bikes were on display......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Jane B.: hey PETER, can you PLEASE ANSWER this question?? =D how were you able to get up there in that 125th street entrance? i've been trying to get into the freedom tunnel for so long but i......

in response to: The Freedom Tunnel by Peter

chris: I hate those kite strings. Once riding my bike through the park's parking lot, they got stuck on it and jammed my gears. Another time riding through the paths of the park, a semi-transparent kite string -only......

in response to: Kite String All over Milliken Park by Michelle

Al Pierro: Just came across this website in search of info on what has happened to St. Joseph's church where we used to play softball back in the 50's & 60's. I attended a grade school on......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: so pretty. not the easiest streets to ride your bike on, but definitely worth it!...

in response to: Cobblestones, Manhattan by Mike L.

anon (CPE001d7e0bfd12-CM0012250076ce.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com): Yeah, I think Igor's place has been finally shut down - good riddance! I'm off to Jacob's to look for my girlfriend's stolen bike. Anyone know of any other good places to look......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Joe : Bill, I suspected that your name was Franklin, but thought that you may be June's brother. Obviously I did not know June's family real well, but I did know her and she was considered the most......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

Stolen while I worked... Curses!: Hello this was my bike. Scott FB60 Speedster - Black, Grey, Gunmetal, 24 spd, 23c tires It was stolen between 5-7 on Thursday, May 30, 2008. In front of the University of Toronto Athletics Center,......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Dean Ogden: Hi Sheila, Yes my dad was the youngest. He always used to spend his time on Barton Grange Farm with his mate Steve Ratcliffe messing around with cars and motorbikes. He was born when the......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

JuJu*: Bike Wash Fest coming up bikerz! Holla 4 more info JRosa04@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/only_1_me_07 Peace n Blessings...

in response to: Imperial Bikers Motorcycle Club by Peter

Stasia: Just out of curiosity, what is the HA's stance on getting involved in domestic disputes? I have two friends who are being stalked and harassed by some loser who shows up at their houses......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

James cashan: Re: jon burgess, I agree, on the one hand people say every body knows your business on the other its good to have a sense of community and roots which a lot of people......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Re; KOTS: Hi James, I dont live in Cadishead anymore, now live in Hazel Grove after living in moton for 8 years. The great thing about Cadishead and Irlam was that There was lots of people to......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

James cashan: hi norma , yes i remember brian,may know your brothers by face,we would get anywhere from 1 to 2 hundred people down at tarzan bridge,crossie was a regular face at our shin digs and would often......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

James cashan: hello, me again Re: john boardman, was thinking pics of hollins green and glazebrook should be included on this site as as a youngster hollins green felt part of the whole local tapestry to......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

EvilGentleman: All I know, is I have seen a lot of the little speed limit signs along the bike trails, usually proclaiming a limit of 20 km per hour. I confess that I have not been......

in response to: How Much Is That Pussy in the Window? by Montrealbunny

Peter: speeders on the bike trails? theres a bike speed-limit? do they use radar? are you supposed to have a bike speedometer or something? heh......

in response to: How Much Is That Pussy in the Window? by Montrealbunny

EvilGentleman: Actually, I cannot place it. But the description you gave tells me I have must have overlooked this one. Maybe it's along one of those stretches of the bike trail where I tend to ride......

in response to: How Much Is That Pussy in the Window? by Montrealbunny

EvilGentleman: I know the area well. CE and I have biked around this area before. Sunsets there are quite beautiful, with the sun reflecting off the tops of the colourful buildings, and that in turn reflected......

in response to: Lachine Canal at Dusk by Montrealbunny

Ben Baillargeon: Let me tell everyone the number one way to stop bike theft! Don't be stupid for one without critisizing anyone, but if you love you bike bring it everywhere you go! seriously i ride my norco......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Kevin: I currently own a couple of decent mountain bikes and haven't owned a lock in 10 years after having had 3 bikes (of all varying quality and price range) stolen. This year I had planned......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

CE: I was there during the celebrations but left before the riots began. I was going to bike back up at about 1:30am but unfortunately got a flat tire when I was leaving (and my......

in response to: Hockey Victory Riot by EvilGentleman

Nelson: Had my bike stolen April 13 at Dufferin Mall. It's a yellow, with blue and red, Giant AtX 890 mountain bike, 19.5" frame. The only thing they left was the cut lock. I reported it to......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Ana: I'm in! Bike theft is rampant in this city and it needs to stop. I don't know how this hasn't yet become an issue with law enforcement and no one's spoken out loud. This issue needs......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Dillon DD: i visted this palce and it is truly amazing however its quite sad there is no way he can finish this thing and its is so unsound foundationaly that it will have to be torn down......

in response to: Don Justo\'s Self Built Cathedral by Hasslehoff

Cyril Bagshaw: Hi Andrew Thanks for adding Dom's photos.The frontage of the Rialto cinema is very little different from when it was The Globe picture house. Even the Large door to the right of the main entrance is......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Kelly: I say we should spend a day sitting at the Trinity Bellwood Park and watch Igor's store with our camera, taking photos of people who go in there with expensive bikes and post them on......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Arnie: When I lived in NYC, the Biker Gangs where almost non-existent. When they started to show up in the 60's, the other pedestrian gangs would kick their asses, for being loud mouth assholes. I now live in......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

cyril bagshaw: Hi Sheila Yes, that was Lennies, There was also a furniture business near there called Motlers,who also had another shop in Eccles,but I dont know when they ceased trading along with The Lombardian store the other......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

jane: bike world Ltd is one of the leading bike distributors.We are Legitimate registered Company under licensed number(RC43215).We ship via FedEx or DHL, and your ordered items will get to your door step within 48 hrs(Two......

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

anon (host86-160-86-25.range86-160.btcentralplus.com): fred talked to us today he asked us for a drink he was quite scary but we felt a little sorry for him, he has no teeth and lives outside spalding train station in the......

in response to: Dancing Fred by clarky

michele bangs: i'm so glad i found this site! i was born in kensington and raised in kensington.Married in visitation church, raised my three son's there.i divorced 20 years ago, and went back to my maiden name.......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

anon (75-164-240-214.ptld.qwest.net): Bitchin' pics man......... From an ole biker gal outta FRiscO; CA...

in response to: Did Somebody Say Spring Is Here? by Elicar

Cyril Bagshaw: Hi Graham, Would you be the young lad that played chess with our John all those years ago? I have not found the website sporting an internet providing service that you mentioned, but I will get......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Bonnie: My sister emailed me about this site. We were born and raised in Kensington, 2504 Front St. We lived there from 1949 until we left in the 70's. My parents lived there......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

Robert Davies: Rob, I remember Harry Crask "Hairdressers" I think he only knew two styles Short back and slap and a bowl cut. I used to sit on the wooden plank over the chair arms when my......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Norma Bannon (nee Bolton): Hi Glenn, Of course you wouldn't remember me, you were too busy playing superman or racing round on the little trikes lol ... My husband was David and would have been 49 now (he passed away......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Rob Tynan: Does anyone remember Dan and Harry Crask Hair Dressers in Cadishead. From what I can remember as a kid, there was two coal fires and the hair cutting chairs and sinks were at the......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

kent: Use to live a block away 45st and 6th ave, rode my bike thru the park day and night, couldn't wait for the pool to open in May, I miss that. One day I'd like to......

in response to: Sunset Park by little ukraine

Joanne Amorello-minor: Hi Mary, hi Rob, hi Marissa,hi Norma,hi steve... as much as I would like to go to the mosslands I cannot as I live in Portsmouth!but I shall listen anyway...you never know my wish may come......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

simon: i was in chicago lastyear - travelled from ireland on business but main purpose was to visit cabrini green as i didnt do it the first time i was there. i rented a bike......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

Lucy Hart: I grew up in Netherne Lane as my father worked at Netherne,we used to go down to the graveyard by crossing over the farmers field stating from Park Lane.Netherne was a great place to grow......

in response to: Netherne Mental Asylum by Simon Cornwell

Graham Bate: Hi Andy, This thread is a real blast from the past! so many names I recall, Brian Bagshaw, Roy Bamber, Steve Weir and all the history that goes with the town. I come from Irlam myself......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Keith Ogden: loads of memories from this site.I was born and grew up in cadishead 1939-1960 The train on irlam park was what my father drove at the soap works.I remeber Irlam hall being demolished, i was christened......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Kyle: I remember riding my bike on the boardwalk and coming up to that intersection. It's really a bland area. After attempting to take some side streets to see if there was any life that wasn't......

in response to: Do Not Pile Snow by Elicar

Roger Barton: I lived near & attended Salford Grammar School in the early '60s and made regular trips to Barton Swing Bridge & Barton Lock on my pushbike. I remember being chased off the bridge whilst......

in response to: Barton Power Station by Dave

been: It almost looks like the bikes are made of white plasticine, or clay. ...

in response to: New Years Day by Biff

jack: the poor kids who have to ride those bikes, its unlawful i tell you, child cruelty, sure, they clean the path but forget about the bikes. kinda reminds me of the blizzard of 48. or......

in response to: New Years Day by Biff

Canbiker: I am always amazed at people who place themselves between large, right turning vehicles, and the curb/pole. Are they thinking something like "since the driver can't see me, I can just slip through here?". Dude's......

in response to: Tight Squeeze 2 by Brad

BelievelandBikes: Nice piece... If you're the writer, it would be nice to see a series of your walls across the city. It might help us get a sense of your style in general rather than......

in response to: Duplo Graffiti by duplo one

nick schiavarelli jr: they are a great bunch of bikers i used to ride with the unknown bikers mc and been to there parties years ago they are a tight club and true brotherhood im now living in north......

in response to: Imperial Bikers Motorcycle Club by Peter

Andrew Smith: ...and some more taken this morning. Not the best, but they include most of the things you mentioned! Vicarage Road [[img:24962]] Two Churches, Liverpool Road. [[img:24963]] The Band Stand [[img:24964]] The old skateboard ramp, which we used to ride our bikes down......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

BelievelandBikes: The grate adds such a wonderful grittiness to the old car frames in the first shot. I can't wait to shoot NYC in January. The gray of winter adds a certain quality of......

in response to: Tacos La Hacienda by little ukraine

kitty: bike is very cool!!!!!!!!! i´m not speaking English very god........I´m from Estonia...

in response to: UES by Laura

Montrealer: I live in Montreal, were the most biker brutality is but I still say having a few family members in here that there just good people who do bad things. If you wanna see real......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

prof: The water looks much nicer when you travel farther down Columbia - it's all parking and warehouses and such but you can see all of central bk. They even have benches to sit on......

in response to: Gowanus Glimpses: Brooklyn Bridges by CartLegger

serlingrod: bike art...yes!...

in response to: put the details in a jar, bury them underwater by ea

Peter: heh, i know exactly where some of those shots were taken... i used to work up in {washington heights}, and commuted home to {midtown} by bike every day, and often took the scenic route through......

in response to: Moments in East Harlem by serlingrod

Gary: Much of what I read here reminds of comments about what gentlemen the German officers were in restaurants after they had invaded France! Listen here: The Hells Angels, each and every......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

Genny: Oh dear, all these tales of sadness and I have my own to add. My previous bike was stolen last year from where it was locked in front of the Canadian Tire on Yonge St. and......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

dan: the hells angels are very respectfull bikers. They ride with honor and are glad to help people out. you can talk all the shit you want but they are a great group to ride with.......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

Indeed Bill Harding they cut kite lines, but with what type of line??: Pakistan province lifts 2005 kite ban Kite flying is a popular sport in Pakistan The government of Pakistan's Punjab province is to allow kite-flying during the Basant spring festival in February 2007. But officials said the kite-makers......

in response to: Kite String All over Milliken Park by Michelle

gwendolyn (jillgwenward@hotmail.com): so sad to read about all the thefts as i was there myself last fall with 2 different bikes and just had my beautiful (and recovered from last year) specialized stolen again. sigh. guess i'll......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

sperlimail@gmail.com: Boo hoo! :( Third bike in 3.5 years! I am still deciding if I believe in Karma... Anyway, for those of us on the hunt, if you happen to come across this sweet......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Trek 9800 OLCV: Stolen last night off my porch (along with my wifes bike) - if you manage to see it around town please let me know. Queen + Carlaw area. Funny thing is I was walking my......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Michelle: Interesting post. I love the bike storage in your third picture. ...

in response to: Student Ghetto Kingston Homecoming by AG

anon (dhcphosta30.scar.utoronto.ca): Wow this is certainly a post that resonates with me. I've had several experiences of bike theft and am EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED about the whole situation. My most recent 'loss' was this past summer while visiting......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Sasha: My bike got stolen yesterday. Its a purple Miele with a basket on it. It was given to me to borrow by this lovely woman and was taken right on Bloor Street at Jarvis. Apparantly......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Bec M: I had my beautiful Trek mountain bike stolen from University Ave on a Friday in July, during business hours! So many people walking by all the hospitals there on University Ave and still nobody saw......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Peter S: I have bought a couple of brand new bikes from Uncle Jacob, and have also had good experience with getting repairs done by them at very reasonable prices. So he is definitely a legit......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

SS12: I also saw this asshole who busted a lock at Ossington station and his "girlfriend" rode away on the stolen bike while he dropped the lock into a garbage bin. Even if he is caught red-handed,......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

BillyRanger: I was on the bike path between bay 8th street and 17th ave foot bridge. There are some spectacluar sunsets there....

in response to: VZ Sunset by BillyRanger

isa: 20th Sep 2007 : I had my bike stolen on Queen and Yonge. It was a 2 years old silver folding bike and a gift from my boyfriend...I am very sad because I should have been more carefull but......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

QQbiker: The microchips are readable by scanners at vets, SPCA's, etc. They're not really a tracking device per se. They are used more as a serial number for Scruffy or Fluffy in case they......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

miguel ayala aka Mike: Hi it has been awhile since I have said hello and I just wanted to know how are my fellow bikers doing,, I hopw all is well may you all have a safe ride......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

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