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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.41

Congratulations to the riders of the 2014 STIHL Tour des Trees, who just completed their epic 585-mile week-long ride across Wisconsin! These amazing folks raised a total of $473,883 this year in support of urban tree research and education grants. Their grit, determination, expertise, and passion are qualities we are thankful to regularly welcome on RETREET. Hope to see more of you this coming fall!

Take a look at 16 of the most magnificent trees in the world in a series of stunning photos. Have been lucky enough to see any of them in person? Which is your favorite?

Finally, The FLIZ seems like a return to some of the first iterations of what became the modern bicycles we all know and love. Lacking pedals, it resembles running with wheels. Would you give it a spin?

2014 STIHL Tour des Trees

16 Most Beautiful Trees in the World

The FLIZ

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.40

It is said that Rua Goncalo de Carvalho in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is the most beautiful street in the world. More than 100 trees, some 7 stories tall, form a tight canopy that creates a river of green that runs through the city. Take a stroll, in pictures!

Every Sunday morning, Mexico City's main avenue, Paseo de la Reforma is closed to regular traffic and open to cyclists and pedestrians. Looks like a lot of fun. Does your city do something similar?

In India, a massive project has been launched to plant 2 billion trees in order to combat unemployment. Talk about green jobs!

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STREET IN THE WORLD (PHOTOS)

DOMINGO DE BICICLETAS IN MEXICO CITY

2 BILLION TREE PLANTING PROJECT IN INDIA (ARTICLE)

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.39

There's nothing like a nice place to sit at the end of a long day, especially one that involves an epic ride. The chairs below, comprised of LED lights and traditional wood, have no lack of visual appeal. We would love to see more of this work!

A traffic jam in Belgium slowed to a halt at the height of World War II. 70 years later, a forest has grown up around the rusted cars. Take a look at this moment frozen in time. It's enchanting.

Levav, an Israeli artist, makes life-size dog statues out of used bicycle parts. Her work deserves a look.

Enjoy the links!

LED FURNITURE

70-YEAR-OLD TRAFFIC JAM IN BELGIUM

DOG ART FROM BICYCLE PARTS

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.38

Have you been watching the World Cup? A fun fact about Brazil: the largest urban forest in the world surrounds the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero. It was planted by hand 150 years ago. Read more about this amazing project below.

An amazing project has been launched by Belgian artist Naziha Mestaoui. "One Beat One Tree" connects the growth of virtual trees that are projected on cityscapes to the heartbeats of viewers by monitors connected to their smartphones. Then, corresponding real trees are planted in areas throughout the world.

Most reading this blog know biking makes you a better person. Not better than everyone else, just a better version of yourself. How? Why? Click the link!

TIJUCA FOREST

ONE BEAT ONE TREE

RIDING A BIKE MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.37

A few weeks ago, over 2,000 Nepalese, including children and Buddhist monks, gathered to break the world tree-hugging record. Way to go! The previous titleholder was Portland, OR. Who will hold it next?

Maya Pedal, an organization in Guatemala, builds useful machines out of bicycles and has published all of their plans online. Check out their videos and downloads.

With summer almost full in-swing, we have our minds on spending a lovely night in a treehouse, surrounded by leaves and sky. Which one do you like the best of the 20 below?

NEPALESE BREAK TREE-HUGGING RECORD

MAYA PEDAL BICYCLE MACHINES

20 AMAZING TREEHOUSE DESIGNS

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.36

Ever wonder which trees do best when it comes to surviving disasters? Click the link below to find out!

Also, peruse 10 futuristic concept bicycles, some of which remind us of designs from a bygone era. What do you think? Would you like to ride any of these?

If you feel like watching a beautiful sunset that takes place behind an elegant tree, you can below. Worth viewing time and time again.

TREES IN DISASTERS

BICYCLE CONCEPTS

THE SUNSET TREE

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.35

Happy Father's Day! We hope you had a chance to celebrate all of the important men in your life.

With the World Cup in full swing, we wanted to share an article that discusses the environmental impact of that event and the steps FIFA is taking to make it the greenest World Cup to date. What do you think? Are they going far enough? Any other thoughts, or links?

Also shared is an explanation for why Koalas hug trees and an awesome video of some amazing road bike skills.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

THE WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL

TREEHUGGERS

ROAD BIKE RIDICULOUSNESS

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.34

Happy Sunday, and welcome to SS&Tvol34!

The Bicycle Factory project has designed and built a custom generator that charges a removable lantern while students ride, giving children in rural villages in Ghana the ability to light their homes at night. Learn what tree would be best to plant in your yard and check out 10 wacky bicycle inventions that wound up on the Kickstarter cutting room floor.

Click the links!

BICYCLE-GENERATED LIGHT

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREE FOR YOUR YARD

WACKY BIKE INVENTIONS

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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.33

Ever wonder how the Dutch got such amazing cycling infrastructure? The short film below will answer all of your questions and perhaps provide a vision for the future of you city.

Though he has been mentioned before, we wanted to share a short film about Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man of India, who spent decades planting a 1,360 acre forest in the wake of a flood that is now home to tigers, rhinoceros, and apes. What an inspirational tale.

Lastly, take a few tips from a seasoned bicycle thief about how to protect your ride.

Happy Sunday!

HOW THE DUTCH GOT THEIR CYCLE PATHS (SHORT FILM)

THE FOREST MAN OF INDIA (SHORT FILM)

TIPS FROM A BIKE THIEF (ARTICLE)

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FORT COLLINS RETREET II
Memorial Day Weekend 2014

Upon our return from Fort Collins and with 54 trees in the ground in Evans, we want to take a moment to thank all of our partners in the project. Your support greatly impacts our ability to get the job done. THANK YOU!

Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery donated 16 large oaks, one for every home, and worked with our budget to provide the rest of the trees. Such quality stock! Special thanks to Dan and Louie.

Hitch and the folks at Fort Collins Tree Care helped us spot where each tree should go and delivered everything to each home before the RETREET began. You guys are the best!

Colorado Park and Wildlife donated the use of Soldier Canyon Picnic Area in Lory State Park for the welcome dinner and set us up with a generator so the band could rock the valley. Whole Foods hooked us up with dinner. That was a great night!

Matt at Odell Brewing Co gave us a fantastic tour of their facility and wetted our whistles with numerous complementary beers. A tasty treat, to say the least!

The Home Depot gave us all the mulch we needed for planting day.

RECOVER again supplied their uniquely comfortable, durable, and upcycled shirts, giving our group an unmistakable look. Your shirts rock!