Bicycle With No Brakes in Yambol

 I spotted this bicycle in Yambol and it appears to have no brakes. Luckily there are many brick walls in Yambol so stopping is no big problem albeit the rider might be a bit sore when coming to a halt

The Classic Modernised Balkan Bicycle in Yambol

 Not being content with a manual powered Balkan bicycle, many Yambol folk add an electric motor to ease the effort of cycling. Her is a classic example of a front powered version

Simple Bicycle Parked Up in Yambol

Parked outside a local butcher shop this bicycle was seen and typifies the types of two wheeled transport commonly found in Yambol. No brakes, no gears and the compulsory rack for baggage, presumable meat as the owner was shopping in the butcher shop.

A Bicycle Shop Sign in Yambol

I do get very excited whenever I approach this bicycle shop sign in Yambol. Being a more than keen cyclist I often stop and window shop in the bicycle shop it is advertising. Against the clear blue sky in the warm Yambol weather there is something about the simplicity of the sign that doesn't overkill the promise of expectation in the shop. Needless to say I was on a bike taking this picture.

Another Classic Bicycle Parked Up In Yambol

Another classic single geared bike parked up in Yambol City centre with the traditional ripped and repaired saddle. This may seem like a women's model by the frame, but you can be sure that a man will be riding it! And in the background a more modern type basket fronted bicycle.

Another Typical Yambol Bicycle

I see so many of these types of bicycles around that fold up. However, I have never seen one yet that is actually folded. This one is a nice shade of green, headlamp and plastic carrier box (compulsory in Yambol apparently.) I just love the simplicity of these bikes.

A Yambol Cycle Shop

This picture of a Yambol cycle shop, (which is closed on Sundays) was taken from a distance where you can clearly see that the advertising presence covers four levels. The bicycle overhanging on the balcony on the third is a great idea and of course a parking place that takes up no room. Practical means used as always in Bulgaria.

The Yambol Bicycle Repairer

The place to go if you want your bicycle repaired is not the local Yambol bicycle shop but a keen Yambol cycle enthusiast who repairs cycles as a hobby. Having been there and used him it is a service that is recommended.from the point of value for money and quality of service. Also, using his home he pays less tax. Unfortunately there had been a death in the family recently with the traditional memorial poster on the gate.  

A Classic Bicycle In Yambol

I just love the bicycles of Yambol and found another one parked up today. A light blue form of transport that has rolled over millions of cobblestones since it was first mounted many years ago. Shame that these modern mountain bikes are taking over the big-wheeled versions here, I doubt whether they will last as long as these classic bicycles.

Two Typical Bulgarian Bicycles Parked Up

Another fine example of the types of bicycles that are being ridden around Yambol nowadays. Both with carrier room for vegetables and two litres bottle of beer to be transported home after being bought from the local market. No locks needed as they stand in the middle of a pedestrian walkway. Bulgarian cyclists park bicycles like they park cars -Anywhere. No doubt sitting in a street cafe a few yards away whilst cooling down from their ride.

Another Yambol Bike

A visit to the local hospital saw this bibcyle of character parked by the entrance. These are common in Yambol and is one of my wants one day. I never had a chopper type when I was younger and now is my chance to acquire one. These aren' t of course chopper bikes, but they get Bulgarians effectively and cheaply albeit rather slowly. Slow is the Bulgarian way though.

A Cute Yambol Bicycle

Not too unlike the old chopper, this cute bicycle, which is usually in excellent condition. It is owned by one of the workers in the boiler factory that my partner works in. He uses is every day to get to and from work in all weathers. There are hundreds of these around, I was even thinking of getting myself one to use around town. It just oozes character. Again, no brakes and no gears.

Yambol Style DIY Bicycle Frame Repair

Okay, so the mainframe of you bicycle has snapped, end of bike? Not in Yambol, for a DIY repair that works, strap a piece of wood alongside the severed frame and ride on. This will last for ages. I just love the way this is done, especially with a mountain bike that has front suspension forks!

Rakia Transporting Bike

Another bike spotted parked outside the Yambol Rakia house this afternoon as I went for a wander. This was used for carrying everything for making Rakia. The wood in the plastic top box had already been taken out and was now being burned. Notice the bycycle's top frame bar, which had been cut and rewelded lower down so it is easier to get on and off. What is unusual about this bike is that it has a brake.

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