I commuted in DC and Arlington on my Bleriot from the day it arrived in late 2006 until I retired in mid 2008. I put away an old Bianchi hybrid because I really enjoy riding the Bleriot. Now the Bleriot goes all over Arlington, DC, Alexandria and sometimes into Maryland, loaded with stuff from my errands. I don't know how much stuff but sometimes I can hardly lift its rear end over a curb because I've got so much "stuff" in the panniers and trunk bag(I don't weigh, I just go: library books, cat food bags, six pack of beer, multiple potatoes and vegetables, cereal, fruit, cleaning stuff ). Plus I carry 2 locks because I'm a little paranoid, not enough to stop taking the bike all over but enough to warrant the extra weight.
And as an aside - once I get going, I kind of stop noticing the weight, just am aware that I have to gear lower for certain hills and am going slower than unloaded on the same roads.
Joan
And "lungimsam" - I think you live in the DC metro area, and if you want to "ride with someone", let me know and maybe we can get a small group together for a weekend ride.
I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding.
Does anyone commute on their Rivendell?
I have since about August and I really enjoy the stability on descents and the great handling and cush of the bike and wider tires.
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