Author Archives: Bike Pirates

Bike Pr0n

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Someone has created a website with 3-D (as in, red and blue plastic lenses) images of derailleurs.

If you reallllllly love those magical shifting mechanisms, then this is the site for you.

(Via MeFi)

Pop Quiz

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How far can the average person bicycle on the energy contained in a gallon of gasoline?
a) around 50 miles
b) around 240 miles
c) around 630 miles

wait for it….

Answer: C. A gallon of gasoline contains about 31,000 calories, and “Bicycles can travel at least 10 times farther on a given amount of energy than the most efficient car,” according to Nicholas Goddard, a graduate of Duke University who decided to see just how far he could bike on 31,000 calories. He rode the 633 miles over eight days, eating a wide range of foods, including “two Gatorades, five ham-and-cheese sandwiches, a steak burrito from Cosmic Cantina, a glass of sangria, a quesadilla, chips and salsa, and a pint of beer.”

SOURCE: TreeHugger

Leap year Bash

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Thanks to everyone who weathered the storm and came out to the party tonight. It was good times, and we barely had any leftovers! Here are some pictures on the flickr Toronto Bike Pirate Pool.

If you or anyone you know has taken photos at Bike Pirates please add them to the pool, or send them along to us via email. We would love to see them all!

Bike Pirate Bike Social and FILM NIGHT

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Come one come all, bring an appetite and mind for talk. This week Bike Pirates, the collective of bicycle enthusiasts is putting on two social events and one film night…all are invited.

LEAP YEAR CRITICAL BASH AND FILM NIGHT: BEIJING BICYCLE
FEB 29 after Critical Mass, 7-8pm

Hot Chocolate and food for thought are rewarded to anyone that bikes in the heart of the urban jungle. And if you miss the bike ride, come in watch a film BEIJING BICYCLE

TUESDAY NIGHT DINNERS: Every Tuesday at Bike Pirates (457 Bathurst)

Come around seven or eight on any Tuesday nights and prepare to be feed. Bike Pirates wants to break bread with all cyclist in the city. We want to get to know you and you us. Food and talk over bike mechanics and community building.