Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Joan Oppel
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

Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Lee Chae
A gaggle of commuting Rivs: http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendellcommuters/ Enjoy, Lee SF, CA On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:34 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding. Does anyone commute on their Rivendell? I have since

Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Jim Mather
Thanks for that link; I hadn't seen that Flickr group. Every Riv owner I've met commutes at least some of the time by bike. I think it's part of the personality that attracts us to Rivs. jim m wc ca On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Lee Chae leec...@stanford.edu wrote: A gaggle of commuting

RE: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Powers
: Re: [RBW] Any commuters here? 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

Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Peter Morgano
I wish I had the time to commute by bike but I just do not. Tried a few times to get from South Brooklyn to Midtown but it was hellish and took over an hour. On the Subway it is 35 minutes where I get to read a book so I try to ride as often as possible but not practical for commuting. Maybe when

Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread jimD
Me. It's become the thing I most look forward to. I do club sorta rides with friends on the weekends. Try and get in a supported tour or two during the summers. -JimD On Sep 23, 2012, at 9:34 PM, lungimsam wrote: I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding. Does

Re: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Stonehog
Agreed. I do 3-4 days a week year-round in Seattle. The trip varies from 7 miles for the direct shot in, to 14 miles for the scenic waterfront route I have been enjoying. I captured some pics last November on my Miyata, but usually ride the Hilsen or Hunqa as of late: