In the early 2000s the availability of cheap GPS units lead to a new group of treasure hunters: Geocachers. The group used clues and GPS coordinates to find (and leave) small caches just about everywhere. Then, three years ago, bicyclists created a new category of ‘caching, Velocaching. The group kicked GPS and added two new tools: bicycles and photos. The photos give hints as to where the cache is while the bicycles help members find the generally urban-placed caches.
We like to keep a steady stream of stories on A New Bike, but sometimes we just can’t make it happen. If we made it a rule to get a story every time we go out, we have a hunch we’d quickly become the go-to source for Magna mountain bike stories. Which… is not exactly our goal. Instead, we patiently wait for the good stuff.
Even with our tape recorder empty and our camera bursting with blank film, we do have a few things to share.
First, Rachel, an anthropology and design student at the University of Missouri sent us a rad logo that she built for her personal portfolio.
Second, A few weeks ago (ish?) we were recommended by the ‘Inlander as a site worth checking out in their ‘For Your Consideration‘ feature. We are considering it awesome. (Our hometown weekly spoke with us just a couple days after launch.)
Finally, National G. has an incredible group of bike travel photos. My favorite is here.
That’s it. Have something bike-related we need to post? Let us know.
Enjoy your weekend,
A New Bike
PS: It doesn’t always feel like it in Boise, but mother nature is closing in on “bike ride with a splash of wine” temperature. This will help minimize one-handed riding (Thanks Heidi).
Photo: Seth’s 29′er
Years after finding a bike during a trip to England, Dan decided he needed to have it. Because the purchase required a Canadian distributor to buy the British bicycle, he watched currency rates for a year before the dollar was at its strongest. “It was massive and stupid. But we did it, because that’s what you do for the bike of your destiny.” Some strong language.
After knee surgery, Bex, 23, was forced to lay in bed as a ‘perpetual (knee) motion machine’ kept her knee from seizing. After she recovered, her doctor recommended riding a bike. “We spend so much of our lives sitting at a computer or sitting at class or at work, ” she says. “It’s just a real change of pace to be on your bike and hear your crank turn and be under the sun. Its just a really nice break from the monotony of being inside.”
