Well, I guess it’s just a bicycle kind of week, here at Fish & Bicycles.
After Monday’s post about a women’s cycling group in Seattle, this morning I came across a wonderful photo essay at the Boston Globe, an homage to my favorite human-powered form of transportation.
This really is an amazing collection of images, 49 of them, in fact, from all over the world, representing the bicycle in all of its many flavors, some immediately familiar, and some I’d never even dreamed of. That these are beautifully shot, high-quality photos makes them all the more enjoyable.
Here are some of my favorites, but be sure to check out the whole gallery, where you can read captions describing the subjects. (Also, you can click on all of the photos below and see them in a larger format.)
Fish & Bicycles 
These are remarkable images! Wonderful post! Thank you for helping me start my day with a smile.
You are most welcome, Naomi! Thanks, as always, for stopping by.
interesting! i wonder how that last bike works?
Hi there! Thanks for visiting!
I wondered that myself, and my best guess is that it doesn’t actually work and was, instead, intended as an art piece.
Such spectacular pictures — I can’t even pick a favorite, although the opening image is incredibly cool.
Yeah, for a bicycle lover like me it was real treat to find these.
Thanks for taking the time to check ’em out and for leaving a comment!
i am a first timer on this site and the experience was fantastic…whaoooooo!
Cool topic for a blog! Love the pictures
Thanks, and I appreciate your visit and your comment!
Unas imágenes geniales…y la última foto un misterio.
Gracias por tu visita! Y, sí, estas imágenes son geniales, y en algunos casos misteriosos!
(I confess, I used an online English-to-Spanish translator. :-))
yeah i would have to too
Unique!!!
Haha! Absolutely fantastic! what a great idea
Katie
http://katieraspberry.wordpress.com/
Thanks!
That third image is amazing…
Yes, it really makes me want to be there!
Love this! What a great idea! So many unique images & styles of bikes. Thanks so much for sharing, & congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
Thanks, Renee! It’s a real treat to have so many visitors.
Good stuff. Some pretty amazing images. Here’s another flavour for you, a Viking bicycle (foot of the post).
http://davidelvar.com/category/living-with-vikings/
LOVE the viking bike, David!
Thanks for stopping by!
That picture of the cycle-rickshaw reminds me of my school days 🙂 Beautiful pictures 🙂
Such a stark contrast with the soul-less American suburb where I’m from.
What is the Bullett bike?
The caption for that photo at the Boston Globe website where it’s from:
How neat! I never thought of bicycling as such a universal pasttime/means of transportation. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Courtney Hosny
http://www.oneweektocrazy.com
Thanks for visiting, Courtney!
One of the things I love the most about being a daily bicycle commuter is that I’m part of an international community of folks who use a bicycle as their primary means of transportation, either by necessity, or as a choice for a healthier planet.
wonderful mix of photos, love this post!
Thanks! Love the photo in your blog’s header. I was there at Giza in 1996 and it truly was an amazing experience being there.
Awesome! check out some in Houston!
Nice! Thanks for stopping by!
great post, really like the diverse bikes
Thanks, and yeah, I was really taken by how international the bicycle is.
Great pics just love the diversity
Yeah, loved that as well!
Thanks!
love these … so cool, well done you
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next to running and swimming, i choose cycling as my “other exercise”.. thank you for sharing the link, enjoyed it so much!
Keep on pedaling! 🙂
Love the photos, and congrats on being freshly pressed.
Thanks, Richard!
Nice collection of guitars and a tasty amp in your header! Rock on!
I recognize some of these photos even though credits have not been given…that sperm bike is from…Denmark. I saw it last year. Same for the bikes hanging on the external all.
Hi Jean.
Concerning the credits for the photos, I state clearly that they were discovered at the Boston Globe website, and I provided links to that website, which is standard etiquette.
Also, the the caption to the sperm bike photo on the Boston Globe site says the bike is from Seattle, so perhaps there’s one in Denmark made by the same company?
To the commenter with the lovely screen name “wordpuker”, I deleted your comment only because I found your avatar offensive, not because of what you said in your comment, which was:
To that I say: to each his own.
Hey, I’m in Bellingham too. Wonderful bike pics.
Hi, fellow Bellinghamster! I must add you to my Bellingham Blogs links list in my sidebar.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks and nice to meet you in the blogosphere.
These are outrageously cool pictures. I love the 1st and 2nd ones!
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That first picture is amazing! What a shot.
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I bicycle to work – and often change to what looks like a scooter but isn’t.
http://www.electricbikes500.com/
Oddly my Gio PB710 and son’s EcoPed Pulse are not represented.
Oh my stars, your blog is so beautiful, love the many flavors of bikes, cheers.
Haha! So awesome! Love the second last one =P
Cool pictures! Congrats on being freshly pressed! 🙂
nice set of pictures!
the one from Thailand, captured when it was flooded, was actually very close to where I live!
Hahahahaha those are some really cool looking bikes! Loved the photography! Thanks for posting!
great pics… Great post… 🙂
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Yeah…bikes ROCK! Across the globe they serve as transportation. But it’s so much more than that. Bicycles represent work, sport and recreation. It’s an international symbol that everyone can recognize. It’s a child’s toy that’s perfect for adults. It’s a skill and and an art form. Is there really anything more glorious than feeling the wind on your face that you’ve achieved under your own pedal power?
Wonderful post!!
As a former weekend cyclist now pressed into weekday cycling to do errands since I sold my car last week, I really appreciate the worldwide perspective you applied to your post! When I am out on a ride and realize I am fifty-nine and still doing this exercise, it really makes me realize what freedom and joy cycling provides. Kudos on being Pressed like a ride on a Freshly aired morning!
I LIKE BICICLET
FROM CHILE
awesome collection!
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Amazing!
Great post and great images – thanks for the link.
From fellow bike enthusiasts (New Zealand)
very interesting pictures especially a child with his father in water
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What facinating work you all do. Id love to take time to learn the steps on getting those balloons in the air. Such a beautiful site and way to see the country! I can relate but you guys def have me beat!
Amazing photos! My most favorite is the 2nd from the bottom. That smile on their faces despite the flood – just way too amazing. Thanks for sharing and congrats for making this post to freshly pressed. 🙂
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What an interesting post, especially for someone who loves biking like I do!
Lon
One Word it’s amazing…………………..!
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The very first image reminds me of this near my house… http://www.bicycleballet.com/2011/07/installations/… it’s this quirky installation of brightly spray-painted bikes, stuck up the top of poles and on the side of buildings and other unlikely places… it’s brightening up an otherwise slightly grotty estate and always makes me smile when I see it! x
Enjoyed the pics. Nice blog. Congrats on being freshly pressed.
Nice pics, nice comments.
I’ll keep you followed with a smile from Italy.
Marco 🙂
I think the 3rd one from india!!
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Congrats on Freshly Pressed. I’m a cyclist and always looking for great bike photos: here’s my latest: http://cyclingrandma.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/dordogne-cycling-chateaus-cows-chocolate-shoes-2/
Had you seen the new postal stamps? Really cool, child on cycle progressing through his life. I’ll try to attach, if I’m not successful I plan to use in one of my upcoming blogs.
Great post. People think cycling is about travel and fitness, but it is really important for kids as it teaches them about taking risks, making judgements and being responsible for their own actions. Too many of them are driven everywhere and they don’t know how to cope with dangers. I find if I don’t cycle for a while, all my reflexes become slow and I don’t think as well. that’s not just about exercise, it’s about having to react fast to the road.
These images are amazing!!!
so many bikes, so many Flavors!
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so many bike, so little time…
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And yet…more bicycles…
Amazing pictures.
Interesting Bikes. My first bike was a huffy.
Very cool. Love the bike collection. Love how universal they can be. Perfect for transportation and recreation! We do a lot of touring on our bikes – you can say it has been the focus of a number of our vacations over the years – cycling in Mallorca being the big one! Also did the trans-Canada ride – awesome way to see the country.
Great post. Thanks for sharing.
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Love love love it!!
Great photos. Fab post!
Oh wow! I like that 6th one. They look so happy.
Todas muito, muito maravilhosas.
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Cool photos! There’s something really sweet and innocent about the school girls on the pedi cab. I am currently obsessed with vintage bikes. I just purchased a green 1960’s schwinn at a local thrift shop, cleaned it up and think it’s just the most adorable thing in the world. SCHWINNING!!!
Lovely pictures, for the first time I saw some different bicycles, that explains a lot on innovation and creativity. Great job for collating them.
Great pics!
Great visuals! Makes me feel proud that I started commuting to work on my bike again this week!
Nicole Meek, Halton Region, http://www.haltonrecycles.com, @haltonrecycles
Ahhh hahha It took me a minute to figure out what the Bulllit was! LoVe the variety of bike photos you put together 🙂
COOL POST! I’ve never seen that BOTTOM style before. How does one get around going opposite directions???
Hi there F&B! I used to live on Whidbey Island for quite some time and Bellingham was one of my favorite places to drive to in the area. Looking forward to following your blog!
Yulia
Amazing, very interesting and unique styles of bikes.
http://mystudentstruggles.wordpress.com
Pretty cool bicycles!
Really nice images…… thanks for sharing!!!
Great, beautiful bicycles!
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Amazing
Beautiful photos 🙂
Amazing!! Love the comparisons 🙂
I love the photos!!! 🙂
Awesome!!!! Fish on a bicycle… love it. 🙂 Do u know this artist? http://americanfishes.com
hah, love the wooden bicycle
Love these pictures, thanks for sharing!
The feeling of movement and life really shines in these photos
Great and thanks for sharing your find! I love the track-cycling picture and the two cycling in opposite directions. Then I popped to the source and I loved all of it. Made my day, thanks for sharing!
I never ever realized there were so many “forms” of bicycles. Thanks for sharing. I am enlightened! You Matter! Smiles, Nancy
This is such an inspiring collection of photos! I just wanted to thank you for sharing it : )
Good job! Love all of them. So much life and character in each of them! Beautiful. Btw, fish and bicycles are few of my favourite things 🙂
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yes y like,nice photos…
Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooool …. two thumbs up for the shots!
these are so cool
Wow! What an interesting combo! Love the bikes and thanks for sharing the photos.
Your photos are awesome!!
Really must point out that these are not my photos. As I state in the post, they are from a photo essay at the Boston Globe website.
Thanks for stopping by!
good post…checking out the others of yours now! following you now
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Wow this is a great post and the images are eye-candy to me! Thanks for this post!
PS. I run a blog about bicycles myself and will most definitely use some of these awesome pictures!:)
Loved it.. 🙂
whoa! love the fur bike… nice!
Wow, some really original and unusual bikes there, my favourite has to be the last one, how would you get anywhere?
Lovely Post! The bicycles are quite unusual 🙂
This is a picture of a bike I clicked in a tiny little village in Udaipur, India. It’s the sixth picture down. Thought I’d share it with you.
http://rushingdaisy.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/udaipur/
Maybe some day i can have one hahaha , just kidding 🙂
Last picture of post look great. But i wonder how it will work when both persons force bicycle in opposite direction.
what an array of beautiful photos! I’d love to be able to take such pictures, but since I can’t, I am thankful for folks posting them so I can enjoy them.