Comments on: Transporting groceries by bicycle http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/ by Dave Walker Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:58:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Chris Watson http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-177103 Chris Watson Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:38:55 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-177103 How about this <a href='http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/public/index.php/product/baskets/basil_all_baskets/BAS4.html' title='Basil folding mesh pannier on the Fisher Outdoor Leisure website' rel="nofollow">folding mesh pannier</a>? It's a basket that fits to the side of your rear carrier like a pannier and can be folded flat when you're not using it. It's distributed by Fisher Outdoor Leisure - most bike shops will order stuff from them. It's made by <a href='http://www.basil.nl/' title='The Basil website' rel="nofollow">Basil</a> who make all sorts of bike baskets and bags. How about this folding mesh pannier? It’s a basket that fits to the side of your rear carrier like a pannier and can be folded flat when you’re not using it. It’s distributed by Fisher Outdoor Leisure – most bike shops will order stuff from them. It’s made by Basil who make all sorts of bike baskets and bags.

]]> By: Anne http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-172631 Anne Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:18:12 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-172631 When I was shopping only for me, I just used a grocery pannier like <a href="http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FGBP" rel="nofollow">this</a>. Very sturdy and holds a good amount of weight. Now that I'm shopping for two, I use one of <a href="http://www.bikecargo.com/" rel="nofollow">these</a> cargo trailers. When I was shopping only for me, I just used a grocery pannier like this. Very sturdy and holds a good amount of weight. Now that I’m shopping for two, I use one of these cargo trailers.

]]> By: travis http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-172575 travis Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:10:41 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-172575 What could be more uncool, or even cool, than the bread helmet! Fun aside, I think those plastic grocery bags (that we get by the ton forced on us here in the US) are fine for this kind of thing. I try and tie it on, and let it hang naturally. If you are super green then carefully untie it and stuff it into your regular bag. It can have holes, it can be ugly, but it tends to be easy on delicate items like fruit, just remember to put it on top and to not ride too roughly. If its super delicate, I dangle it from my handlebars, but this takes more skill to accomplish (can bang into your gears shifters or other sharp parts on the bike.) The key to handle bar stuff is to wind as much slack out of the bag as possible. Does not need to be tied if you do it right. A bag can be hung from a backpack, your rack, handlebars, lots of places. It doesn't look cool I suppose. So get a fance plastic bag that says something cool, and leave that in the bottom of your panniers or other rucksack for these times. What could be more uncool, or even cool, than the bread helmet!

Fun aside, I think those plastic grocery bags (that we get by the ton forced on us here in the US) are fine for this kind of thing. I try and tie it on, and let it hang naturally. If you are super green then carefully untie it and stuff it into your regular bag. It can have holes, it can be ugly, but it tends to be easy on delicate items like fruit, just remember to put it on top and to not ride too roughly. If its super delicate, I dangle it from my handlebars, but this takes more skill to accomplish (can bang into your gears shifters or other sharp parts on the bike.) The key to handle bar stuff is to wind as much slack out of the bag as possible. Does not need to be tied if you do it right. A bag can be hung from a backpack, your rack, handlebars, lots of places.

It doesn’t look cool I suppose. So get a fance plastic bag that says something cool, and leave that in the bottom of your panniers or other rucksack for these times.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-169921 Michelle Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:39:36 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-169921 That's a very good point Dave (re the wheelie bins) - I'll let you off then! That’s a very good point Dave (re the wheelie bins) – I’ll let you off then!

]]> By: Russ http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-169425 Russ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:52:54 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-169425 Dave, I've transported bread back from the shops via bike before, and have found two reasonably satisfactory solutions: 1 Loop ties from carrier bag (with bread in, of course) over handlebar and tie up to prevent bread banging your knee as you cycle. Not foolproof, but OK for shortish journeys 2 I have a complicated commuting bag arrangement on my bag with one either side of the back wheel, and one on the frame on top. Putting the bread in there is usually OK on its own. Hope this helps Russ :) PS The cheat's way: get Tesco to deliver via an online shop! Dave, I’ve transported bread back from the shops via bike before, and have found two reasonably satisfactory solutions:
1 Loop ties from carrier bag (with bread in, of course) over handlebar and tie up to prevent bread banging your knee as you cycle. Not foolproof, but OK for shortish journeys
2 I have a complicated commuting bag arrangement on my bag with one either side of the back wheel, and one on the frame on top. Putting the bread in there is usually OK on its own.
Hope this helps
Russ :)
PS The cheat’s way: get Tesco to deliver via an online shop!

]]> By: Karin http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-169247 Karin Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:48:25 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-169247 Dave have you thought that making your own bread would not only save it getting squished, but you would probably find great inspiration for cartoons while making it and kneading bread is also great for getting rid of frustrations. Dave have you thought that making your own bread would not only save it getting squished, but you would probably find great inspiration for cartoons while making it and kneading bread is also great for getting rid of frustrations.

]]> By: Dave http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-169212 Dave Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:37:46 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-169212 Michelle, The problem with your suggestion is that one could not go shopping on bin day for fear of having ones groceries accidentally collected by the bin men whilst in transit. I would continue my analysis, but I'd be late for church. Michelle, The problem with your suggestion is that one could not go shopping on bin day for fear of having ones groceries accidentally collected by the bin men whilst in transit.

I would continue my analysis, but I’d be late for church.

]]> By: Chas http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-169179 Chas Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:56:30 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-169179 Our local grocery store has a large catapult for the use of customers - it has a hi-tech guidance system so we just type in the co-ordinates of where we live, and launch our shopping - though the bread does get a bit squished on landing ... [PS - only joking] Our local grocery store has a large catapult for the use of customers – it has a hi-tech guidance system so we just type in the co-ordinates of where we live, and launch our shopping – though the bread does get a bit squished on landing …

[PS - only joking]

]]> By: Michelle http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-168934 Michelle Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:34:48 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-168934 I am very offended that my excellent wheelie bin suggestion has been overlooked for comment, unlike all the other excellent suggestions from your readership! :D I am very offended that my excellent wheelie bin suggestion has been overlooked for comment, unlike all the other excellent suggestions from your readership! :D

]]> By: Aaron http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/comment-page-1/#comment-168919 Aaron Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:26:44 +0000 http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/08/09/transporting-groceries-by-bicycle/#comment-168919 The bread hat has its advantages, though...you could fill it with bird seed and provide meals on wheels for hungry sparrows. The bread hat has its advantages, though…you could fill it with bird seed and provide meals on wheels for hungry sparrows.

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