Bicycles

translation: Do not place strange bikes here! They will be removed.

translation: this bike will be removed on Monday, August 21.

Mercedes, bikes and boat

This deep cut is the result of driving over a glass (not a piece of glass, but an actual glass. It was left on the street by a drunken? reveller. It was a gin-and-tonic glass, so at least it must have been a stylish reveller). The inner tyre received a similar cut. Replacing both tyres is the only possibility. I didn't mind replacing the inner tyre, because it was bad and needed replacing. I replaced the outer tyre not so long ago, so that was not funny. As this is the rear wheel and I have a three-speed gearbox by Sturmey Archer, I need a special tool in order to prevent complete dismantling of the wheel (cumbersome).

Basically it works like a jack, creating enough space between the axle and the fork to squeeze in the tyre.

Pieces of cloth to prevent damage to the paintwork. See www.flickr.com/photos/govert1970/366108806 and www.flickr.com/photos/govert1970/366108229 for the background.

Shot while I was cycling

Because of the dunes, Bloemendaal has a few hills, so it is popular with cyclists who want to practise their "mountain" climbing skills.

That bike is mine, by the by.

Fongers started in 1884 with the production of bicycles. The company was sold in 1960 to another bicycle company. Fongers was known for producing high-quality bicycles with corresponding prices. These ads are from 1914.

English translation: Who buys a Fongers, will receive value for money. "The construction of Fongers bicycles is simple and . Form and measurements are such like, that, also because of the useage of suitable material, a very high solidity is achieved, where the Fongers bicycles thank their known longevity for a great part." The Dutch text is just as akward. Fongers started in 1884 with the production of bicycles. The company was sold in 1960 to another bicycle company. Fongers was known for producing high-quality bicycles with corresponding prices. These ads are from 1914.