When the first diamond frame bicycles became popular in the 1890s they were often called "wheels" - the national cycling association was called the "League of American Wheelmen." We have moved from "wheels" to "bikes," but the bicycles have remained remarkably the same over more than 100 years - elegant in their efficiency and simplicity. And many of the issues that we think are new? They were around then too.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Bike to Work Day, 2011, Arlington VA
Inadvertantly part of a "new rider convoy" near National Airport on the GW Parkway bike path
Since I pretty much bike to work every day, I am never quite sure what to think of Bike to Work Day - at least this year the weather was mostly good (in the afternoon it clouded up and at least a few drops of rain fell some places). The number of riders for this "event" looked pretty impressive, but the fair weather aspect of this is fairly apparent when compared to earlier in the week when it had been rainy.
In the photograph the barbed wire is more noticable - normally I am looking forward I guess and don't even see it.
As riders get into the District, the group disperses
I tried to take some other group photos of "convoys" but my camera had focus issues. Oh well, maybe next year!
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