Category Archives: Food

As GM food threatens our world and its natural balance, some claim it is the answer to the planet’s woes. Can we let scientists and big companies control the future of our rivers, oceans and countryside?

In the Shadow of Castles.

Posted on May 11, 2020 by thebikeguy61

In March 2000 when our first child was born, we weren’t too sure about anything, much like any new parents. To ensure we were really stepping into the unknown, we decided heading down to a small village in rural France … Continue reading →

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Cycling Out of the Comfort Zone.

Posted on March 17, 2018 by thebikeguy61

I met Florian in our associative cafe at his presentation. He was full of life, adventure and talking from the heart about his six month adventure of cycling without money from his hometown in France to Morocco. As we drove … Continue reading →

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It Never Rains in Southern California, REALLY?!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by thebikeguy61

The song in the title of the blog is comparing a stormy relationship with an unusual deluge in the normally sunny ‘Sunshine State’. After wintering here, we can attest to the fact that yes, as the lyrics say, “It never rains … Continue reading →

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The Ventura Highway and beyond.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by thebikeguy61

Our month in California has taken us from the snowy Sierra Nevada mountains and Yosemite National Park to the streets of Oakland and cable cars of San Francisco, wading through the money/technology-drenched valley of Silicon, to sharing the streets with … Continue reading →

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Protected Beauty Spot – Planet Earth

Posted on June 1, 2016 by thebikeguy61

  When we look at our tiny planet in our mind’s eye as a giant inexhaustible resource  that we can constantly drain on all it gives, and throw our waste onto its surface with no thought of the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Permaculture – A Sustainable Answer

Posted on April 16, 2016 by thebikeguy61

What is the question? How can we incorporate all aspects of our modern lifestyles into an interesting way forward that respects the planet, those we share it with, and ourselves? From transport to planting gardens, Locky briefly explains this Australian concept … Continue reading →

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Why Corporations Suck (the humanity out of us).

Posted on October 16, 2015 by thebikeguy61

I have always been a fan of small businesses. When I grew up we called many of the shops we went into by the owner’s name. There was Vinny’s Pizza, Mike’s Deli, Artie’s Candy Store and Larry’s Butcher to name … Continue reading →

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Sierra Leone & The West – not far away, but worlds apart.

Posted on July 18, 2015 by thebikeguy61

Hello everyone. In this short photo essay flit between the two worlds of the developed west, and Sierra Leone, Western Africa. Not far away from each other, but in many ways worlds apart. Enjoy – Like – Share – Post … Continue reading →

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New York City Speaks.

Posted on June 25, 2015 by thebikeguy61

Hello everyone. The city that is near and dear to my heart just saw me fall deeper in love. Come walk the streets with me and meet the people and see the streets that make this city great! It’s a … Continue reading →

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Vanda tells her interesting tale.

Posted on May 3, 2015 by thebikeguy61

Hello everyone. Spring is in the air, adventure is on the wing. I hope you all have excitement awaiting around the corner. I learned a lot today talking to a fellow traveler on her life voyage. What is handfasting, and … Continue reading →

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