From the Bike Shop for: November, 2007

Top 25 Oenophile Vacations

Although more a list than an informative essay, TravelHacker (it appears they are all one word) has just posted on the top 25 vacations for “wine geeks.” I’ll say I have to admit that there are far more “computer geeks” than “wine geeks”, the latter prefer a more subtle nomenclature — say, something Latinate, romantic, and smooth sounding: connoisseur, aficionado, or even simply taster (after all, they are the mass of [hu]men[s] who use the word quaffable). But “geek”, no no no.

BIY (bike-it-yourself): Solar Powered Bike Helmet


The bicycle helmet you all have been waiting for is here: the green helmet. From the tutorial:

I thought this would be a well-suited application of solar powered trickle charge panels. I only ride at night about an hour a week, so during the day the helmet can sit in a window and charge. Helmet mounted lights also free me from having lights mounted on my bike that need to be detached to keep from being stolen. It works in the rain and so far is always charged when I need it.

When you have completed your helmet, check out the world’s most friendly bicycle cities. And our very own state of Colorado is in the list!