Trailer Workshop & The Unknown

Chris is holding a bicycle trailer workshop at Charlottesville Community Bikes this Sunday, 3.20.11 from 3-5pm. Anyone in town should check it out for a donation of $15 to learn from local bicycle trailer makers. Which reminds me, I saw an awesome bike/trailer on BBC News "In Pictures" this week (click to enlarge):

"This folding bicycle has been nicknamed the Inconnu (Unknown) and apparently takes around one hour to fold. Oddly enough, once folded the bicycle needs to be towed as it forms a trailer which is flatter and broader than the bike itself. The designer and manufacturer remain anonymous."

This is the only bicycle I've ever seen that actually becomes a trailer. An hour to fold? Almost defeats the purpose... but notice the pump bracket on the bottom of the frame, the winged-nuts everywhere, and the lugged-crown fork. Oh, and I'm a sucker for those rust-colored tires. Definitely a sweet sweet ride.