These photos were taken on the summertime city streets of Chicago. They all show various ways of getting from one place to another.
What would be your favorite way of getting around?
A City / Cruiser Bicycle is
traditional with a front handlebar basket is convenient for a quick trip to the mRket.
Electric Unicycle (EUC)
Is a self-balancing, single-wheel electric vehicle with side footpads where the rider stands upright, controlled by body weight shifting (leaning forward/backward to accelerate or stop)
.I had a guy show up at my front door this week. riding one of these while dstributing campaign literature for the primary election. His candidate was not one I would ever vote for and I promptly threw the info card in the bin.
This Front-Loading Cargo Tricycle / with Electric-assist was down along the lake shore The three-wheeled design features a large front cargo box with seats and a protective canopy for carrying passengers.
Spotted this custom Lowrider Schwin bicycle.
It is full of decorations and I saw Nintendo characters (Yoshi near the handlebars and Donkey Kong mounted on the front stem), and a Raggedy Ann doll, among other plush toys
Penny Board / Skateboard
This bright green short plastic Penny board is equipped with wide wheels for smooth sidewalk cruising.
In-Line Roller Skates (Rollerblades)
Traditional non-motorized inline skates featuring four wheels aligned in a single row attached to supportive boots.
Cargo Electric Bicycle (E-bike) has wide/fat tires for stability, rear mounted safety railing, a front-mounted basket and was carrying a small dog.
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All photos are from my family albums.
