To illustrate Deviatecod's point: Today, a small delivery of planks was urgently needed by said friend's siblings. Signal disturbance during a phone call with a reluctant brother left me with the impression that no truck was available anytime soon. No truck? Fine, I'll do it myself. What followed were Vietnamese logistics in action here in Sweden. I biked 5 km to the carpentry warehouse, strapped on the planks on my bike and led it on foot for 8-9 km to the destination. The walk took 2 hours and 15 minutes in beautiful evening weather with almost empty roads. Tips: Bring plenty of extra duct tape, and be very careful with the top-heavy load if you ever attempt this stunt. And be extremely careful in turns and traffic. Plan your route with care.
Now that is madness, even if it is clever, ingenious madness. Didn't you ever think of using your car, or hiring a taxi if you don't have one of your own?
Thanks! I'm a primitive and a tightwad. Cars are above my tech-level unless others help out, and taxis as an option are unthinkable for my Dwarven miser's brain. The planks were needed as fast as possible, and if Vietnamese can run war logistics on bikes in bombed jungles, then I can manage as well on fine roads in excellent summer evening weather. @Lizards of Renown : Thank you kindly! Dwarfs are stubborn. Dwarfs can-do.