35 degrees and raining.
I actually love this time of year and this kind of commute. Because of the thrill of persevering despite the elements, and because of the smugness that comes from being a member of the exclusive All-Weather Cyclists Club.
I love the Man vs. Nature element of it. I enjoy that I now have to start watching the weather ahead of time so I can plan for both my morning and my evening commute. That I need to at times be ready for varying amounts of rain and snow, which sometimes means having to stop mid-commute to remove or add layers.
Being ill prepared or under-dressed is less dangerous now that my commute is 10 miles round-trip than it was back when it was about 20 miles, but it can still suck plenty bad.
This is also the time of year when you see fewer cyclists on the road, and the ones you do see are in it for the long run, just like you are. This time of year, when it's freezing and raining, if you see another cyclist you nod or wave, and they smile back. The comradeship is near the surface and it's easy to spot a kindred, nutty soul.
This is when cycling becomes an indoor sport for the fair-weather (possibly smarter) cyclists out there.
Showing posts with label Comradeship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comradeship. Show all posts
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fleet Buildin'
Pirating, and bicycling alike, are often solitary endeavors. It can get lonely out there on the high, paved seas.
The aim of this project is to Build Comradeship.
There are two ways to do this.
Recurring
Get out there and meet your like-minded neighbors.
Denver Cruisers: Every Wednesday, Early May through late September, 6:00 PM, at Casselman's.
Sunday Slow Ride: Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2 PM. Ride starts at the Great Divide Tap Room.
Critical Mass: Last Friday, March through October, 6:00 PM, seal pool in Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway.
Annual Events (in Denver)
... will be made available here.
I once met a fella who had a big, gorgeous Fat Tire cruiser. On his handlebars was a little, finely crafted, cardboard tag, hung with thick twine. The label read, "I (heart) Your Bike."
He said he just found it on his bike one day. Somebody had just tagged him.
I want to see more stuff like that.
IN THE SPIRIT OF
Excessive Awesomeness Tickets
Yourbikeishot.com
Flickr/spokecards
IN THE FORM OF
3x5 note cards for standardization's sake and for maximum compatibility with hPDA and DIYPlanner
The aim of this project is to Build Comradeship.
There are two ways to do this.
- Advocate for and participate in group rides.
- Provide propaganda: cards, notes, fliers, and signs to distribute when you're out flying solo.
1. Group rides
Recurring
Get out there and meet your like-minded neighbors.
Annual Events (in Denver)
2. Propaganda
... will be made available here.
I once met a fella who had a big, gorgeous Fat Tire cruiser. On his handlebars was a little, finely crafted, cardboard tag, hung with thick twine. The label read, "I (heart) Your Bike."
He said he just found it on his bike one day. Somebody had just tagged him.
I want to see more stuff like that.
IN THE SPIRIT OF
IN THE FORM OF
3x5 note cards for standardization's sake and for maximum compatibility with hPDA and DIYPlanner
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