On account of @amandarichards' car having battery trouble, I wound up driving her and her stuff down to the Saturday market this morning. She runs a henna booth which does fantastic business on nice days like today, so she couldn't afford to miss out.
It afforded me the opportunity to check out the market for myself, and the adjacent Irish Festival. It was unbearably loud at the festival so I mostly avoided it. I also don't care for alcohol, so between those two things it had very little that appealed to me.
I did come upon a 54 year old man (he made a point of telling me) riding a wonderful fat tired 'Voltbike'. 48 volts, 750 watt motor, 566 watt hour battery pack. We had some ebike talk like a couple of ampheads, shooting the shit about ebike adoption rates and swapping out controllers to deliver more current to the motors.
It made me lust after fat tires. The next time I get my wheels respoked I'll see if I can't put larger diameter rims and tires on there. Not as huge as the ones on the voltbike, but the ones I have are a bit narrow for such a heavy bike.
Anyways after helping Amanda unload her stuff, I set off in search of a bite to eat. The Saturday Market often has some really unique and unusual culinary options. For example, authentic Polish cuisine. I got kielbasa and pierogi:
It was delicious, but a bit too heavy on the kielbasa and too light on the pierogi. The next time I go there I'll ask about half a sausage and twice the normal serving of pierogi. I really, really love pierogi. It's just a supremely filling, calming dish.
The Shamrock Run was going on, which made crossing the street difficult. There was nearby EV charging which made me less impatient about it. When it takes hours to recharge, it's basically license to fuck around and see the sights while you wait.
Here's the robot I promised. I didn't say it was a high tech robot. The bell is in his hand, though here it looks like it's his ding dong. See what I did there? Only the finest humor on this page. No refunds.
Anyways I found someplace selling bottled Dr Peppers with real sugar and a nice coffee shop nearby, so I'm sipping on that fine diabetes juice and hammering out this post. It's another slice of life episode! You like those, right?
I hope so. they test well with the focus group of tweakers I abducted from a boxcar. They also advised me to mention the illuminati and reptilians who live in the Earth's hollow interior though. Hit and miss, that bunch.
Stay Cozy!
The robot looks funny. I actually recently saw this kind of bike with these massive tires, I thought it has to be difficult and hard to ride it. I love polish pierogi as well. One of my favorite dishes especially with polish cheese and sour cream on top. Polish kielbasa is delicious as well, it’s like from different world compared to American kielbasa. You killed your time well while waiting to recharge.
This is why fat tire bikes often have motors. They do much better on sand or snow than regular tires.
Yes, It does make sense having motor. That’s why I was surprised this one I saw didn’t have any. Perhaps the owner wanted to loose weight I assumed.
I like the volt bike with the fatter tires. Looks more "hunky" somehow? :P
One of the guys at my gym has that bike. Really cool to have the power assist!
I am thinking of getting one and have an opinion for getting around town with dog.
Love it I need to visit the Saturday market soon.
Portland rocks!
The Rad Wagon can carry the most out of any ebike. It sounds like a good choice for you and your dog. It's also very reasonably priced.
$1500 and yeah it would be an extra option and Solar charging is cool too!
I'm really interested in that plate full of kielbasa and pierogi, I really need some calming food right now that is also delicious.
The Robot is a superstar of the post though.
Polish food is extremely filling and heavy, you will go into a food coma. But then emerge from your coma in spring, tearing free from your cocoon, having transformed into the most exquisite butterfly.
Yay, One day I'm gonna become a fabulous butterfly.
I'm from Poland and I love Pierogi
How brothers .. can be replaced batereinya. hopefully safe. cool is also robot. of used material looks like. creative. ok happy happy happy mr alexbaymen and soon.
regard
man this looks like a super bike.... and the tyres are really huge... they can crush anything on its way .... woooooaaaa
These fests are really nice actually. I don’t even remember the last time i went to one. And what is pierogi?Never tasted Polish cuisine either
As for the bike...looks super cool
It's a dumpling, but instead of meat, the filling is mashed potatoes and cheese. They are often topped with sour cream, shredded bacon and in this case, caramelized onions.
lol the bell is at the wrong position. due to global warming, owing somehting lke this woud help
Hollow Earth? Pfft. Preposterous nonsense.
Everyone knows the Earth is flat, and its the Greys that inhabit our co-dimensional space/time curve. ;-)
Damn I love that bike. Whish I could get one for myself. The food also looks yummy .
wow.... It's amazing festival for Irishman...
Ah... im thinking about this bike... Really im crushed on new invention bike... just awesome..
Bye the way,,, may be next year I'll go in Irish ... the I'll see directly...
Thanks for the sharing
Nothing more satisfying than a nice weather and a good bike to ride on.
Cheers mate
Wow man this bike is looking really awesome. The tires on that bike are huge. But tell me doesn't the big tyres increase the friction and thus decrease the speed.
Yes, but that is the price you pay to be able to ride on sand and snow.
Wonderful bike. How much price? @alexbeyman
The bike looks good and strong.....nice technology
was this designed for sylvster stallone n Arnold :p
wow this is amazing part of your life. your pictures are tell us that you will enjoying your self too much. lovely photography also & @alrxbeyman your food selection was too good.
i am confused about your cycle or bike. its amazing man. first time i see this kind of cycle. i think you really enjoy your this travel with a lovely super bike & a superman also...!
That's not my bike. I said in the article it belongs to the old man in the photo.
your bicycle is very intersting, like you. its too good for your vetter fitness & health. everyday you will cycling by this cycle?
That's not my bike. I said in the article it belongs to the old man in the photo.
@alexbeyman your cycle is very intersting. just love it. i want also the same cycle. i don't know how can i find it! if you have any idea then share me please.
That's not my bike. I said in the article it belongs to the old man in the photo.
I call it magic sight .. Quite a new and good bike that motivate the modern generation. Thanks for sharing
the robot was very intersting. tell me one thing please, can you talk to you with the robot? whats the name of robot? your cycle was very funny...! sorry!
That's not my bike. I said in the article it belongs to the old man in the photo.
Bikes, wires, tasty food and tyrant robot with a penis-bell :D
What if I say I just found out that Skyrim will have a VR.
For someone like you who loves VR it should be interesting!))
I knew about that, and may buy it, although I don't like the fantasy genre.
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Weekend time is ebike time... Its just an lovely thing to keep on riding such a lovely things. Anyways irish yupp they do make a lot of noise..
World is changing and technology is dominating us day by day, hope Judgement day is not inevitable.
It looks like you have enjoyed a lot, btw nice dish, it brought water in my mouth, the robot looks funny, it looks like its dancing, well your ebike takes you to the places which makes me jealous.
really, i am from poland and love pierogi. enjoy your travel. thanks for @alexbeyman