A Big Hand to the City of Dresden

Finally, after many years of never getting my act together, I returned to the wonderful city of Dresden, Germany – also called Florence on Elbe for very obvious reasons: Florence on Elbe – View along Dresden’s river terrasse „Brühlsche...

Ancient Wells of Living Waters – A Different Exegesis?

This year, the weather still does not necessarily call for carrying many and tall big bottles of water with you when going for a longer ride. Yet, it may be worth a mental note that not only in the area of Selters, but also when going to the river Aar (more...

The best things in life are free

Apropos of nothing much (or maybe just because this year’s Oscars have been awarded just recently), I decided that today I proudly present to you (courtesy of YouTube and Moonbot Studios). The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore Because who but bike...

Hard Decision

Only one more month until VELO Berlin will open their gates again. And actually, the gates have been opened just enough to sneak a preview of the 20 runners up for the VELOBerlin Film Award 2013. It’s a rather … well … ecclectic selection, mixing...

Rough Riding in 1896

Although the name of Andrew Barton „Banjo“ Paterson may not ring a bell immediately, you surely have heard about his most popular piece of poetry, „Waltzing Matilda“. Sung to the likewise popular melody (which, other than the lyrics, survived...