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.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Sad Bicycle on Capitol Hill
This lonely and completely ice-covered bike near Capitol South metro stop
Now of course the conditions are fine but this morning everything was covered in ice except for the asphalt used by cars, so I came in on Metro.
This old Specialized, perhaps not abandoned by seemingly not much loved, made me sad. Is one to feel sympathy for inanimate objects?
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