Old-world bike rack Jerusalem-style

Well, happy new year people.  Sorry it's been awhile for all five of you who read this blog, but I'm still working off that NYE hangover (it was a doozy).  So, back to business.  The business of bike rack.

Time to get over my slacker start.  First up on deck - S. Thomas has sent a veritable plethora of photos of the various bike rack from Jerusalem.  Lots of variety, and lots of interesting features!  And, lots of old-world charm, right down to the Hebrew lettering and the dark-gray patina as seen on the bike rack above.  I realize that no, this form of barricade hasn't been around since the Old Testament, but it certainly doesn't feel out of place in this photo. 

One observation - in a majority of the photos sent in by S., the bike rack is riding solo or maybe with one other buddy to hang out with.  Kind of weird? 

Anyway, back to the weathering of this bike rack.  It's not exactly new or shiny, and it has this feel to it.  Sort of like John Wayne - tough, grizzled and world-weary.  Like it's saying "I've seen some stuff."  And being in Israel, I'd believe it.  

A few more photos to begin the new year - I wasn't kidding about the variety here. 

A little more Hebrew - anyone care to translate? - and check out the fancy kickstands on these babies.  It's almost decorative and architectural at the same time. 

And, another lone star here (I'm really stretching out the John Wayne today, sorry).  And in blue!  And with a weird panel thing on it!  And, maybe even made of plastic!  This, folks, is a BRATW firstie.   

Seriously, this place has more kinds of bike rack than religions claiming a base in the Holy Land.  That's a LOT of bike rack.

Old-world bike rack with a possible new-world plastic spin: THREE bicycles out of four.

Up next: bike rack down under!