Green Grocer On Wheels, Jakarta

Photo: Ian MacPherson.

Now I know this is not a bicycle, but you have to be impressed. He rides this everyday , I probably couldn’t ride it around the block, in fact, I probably couldn’t get it going from a standing start. I was told he would load up early in the morning, purchasing everything at the market, then ride around selling his produce. He also takes orders from his regular customers for them to collect off him the next day. It’s a great service, one I could do with because every time I cook a curry I always forget the coriander.

On the rear chain stay, near the tyre there is a large U shaped bolt that he places their to serve as a hand brake. Also notice he rides this in a pair of thongs. Would love to see how well this guy could ride a sub 8kg road bike, I reckon he’d fly!