Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-17 Thread René Sterental 
Wow. Speedy recovery!

On Monday, October 17, 2016, WETH  wrote:

> Dear Ryan,
> So sorry to learn about your injury. Best wishes for quick healing and an
> early return to the saddle.  I had a similar thing happen to me in June.
> Fortunately I was able to turn partially parallel to the car so I bounced
> off it with my forearm.  If their side view mirror didn't bend back toward
> the front of the car, I likely would have broken an arm bone instead of
> bruising my elbow.  Still I was shocked at the whiplash action of my head
> as I came to an abrupt stop.  Again, heal quickly and well.
> All the best, Erl
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Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo 
Erl,

Sorry to hear about the pain and I hope it subsides quickly.  Your commute 
description is absolutely lovely though and I've reread it twice, thanks for 
sharing with the group along with your great commute photos which help remind 
me to take a moment and do the same more often.

Congrats on the new Cheviot build!

Tony

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Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-16 Thread René Sterental 
Hi Erl,

Great description and set of photos to go along with it. I almost felt I
was there riding with you! Hope you recover quickly and are back riding
again soon.

It's raining in the SF Bay Area! How foreign it seems! Makes you forget
some other bad things going on...

Best,

René

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, Kellie  wrote:

> Love your write-up; I can almost *feel* the transitions in your ride,
> Nice bikes too!
>
> On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 8:18:02 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
>>
>>
>> As I spend a beautiful weekend indoors nursing an irritated sciatic
>> nerve, I thought I'd write about my bike commute.  My commuting route winds
>> through sleepy Washington DC suburban neighborhoods, down hill along a
>> stream, across a regional park and creek, up hill under an eight lane
>> intestate highway, along a major commuter artery where vehicles travel 40
>> miles per hour, through quiet urban neighborhoods, and finally, 8 miles
>> from home, onto the grounds of the worlds 6th largest cathedral.  Departing
>> the house about 6:15am, I cycle in the cool predawn air, passing a few
>> joggers and mostly dark homes.  After two and half miles of peaceful
>> suburban roads, I join a steady stream of cars.  The constant whine and hum
>> of traffic quickens my pace.  Three miles later I slip onto quiet
>> neighborhood streets as the sky brightens.  Back on a six lane urban road
>> the cathedral beckons in the  distance.  I arrive invigorated for the day!
>> At 5:30pm, I reverse the route as I exercise away the days frustrations and
>> mistakes.  The final two and a half miles to my house wind along a creek
>> where the roar of traffic grows fainter and dusk settles in as I give
>> thanks for the day as I spin contentedly toward home.
>>
>> Since early April, I have made this ride exclusively on my rehabilitated
>> Romulus with albatross bars and a small Saddlesack.  Nimble, quick and
>> comfortable, this bike is an extension of my body such that I feel I am in
>> it rather than riding on it.  The shorter wheelbase and uptight riding
>> position puts me over the rear 35mm tire so I feel the road the way I would
>> in a sports car-a bit rough but in command.
>>
>> I greet runners, walkers, and cyclists while marveling at how many
>> respond in the morning and how relatively few I encounter in the evening.
>> Kindred souls take to the road in the morning darkness.*  I marvel at the
>> politeness and courteousness of most drivers.  I wave a hand in thanks much
>> more often than I glare or gesture at an inattentive or aggressive driver.
>> I try to put Mildred Norman's words into action: "But, you see, I love
>> people and I see the good in them.  And you're apt to reach what you see.
>> The world is like a mirror: If you smile at it, it smiles at you. I love to
>> smile, and so in general, I definitely receive smiles in return."
>>
>> Fall's chill is creeping in, and I must layer more clothes.  Soon I will
>> be carrying my work clothes while cycling in winter gear  and changing at
>> work.  To that end the Cheviot is built with rack and large Saddlesack,
>> ready to take over as my daily commuter until spring. The Romulus will get
>> cleaned and tuned-up to be ready for weekend adventures.
>>
>> I placed my favorite photos from my 2016 Romulus commutes in a folder:
>> https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157674823367155 I will add
>> more as they occur.
>>
>> The Cheviot is ready, and I look forward to the beauty of fall and winter
>> mornings.   Cheviot photos here:
>> https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157665232090983
>>
>> Safe cycling wishes to all,
>> Erl
>> *I love the early morning hours, yet I am not a morning person.
>> Vocational obligations and a loathing of heavy traffic get me out the door
>> early on weekdays, while weekends find me sleeping later.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-15 Thread WETH 
Patrick,
As usual, I agree with Sheldon Brown!
I do love the Art Deco style of the Chancery.  My commute concludes at one of 
the schools on the grounds of the National Cathedral.  I begin near Wheaton, 
MD.  Cycling infrastructure has improved greatly since the 1980s, but not along 
Wisconsin Avenue where I ride.  The hours I commute allow me to take the curb 
lane, free of parked cars, and only play dodge-em with the metro buses.  Most 
drivers avoid traveling in the curb lanes I've found, and most bus drivers are 
considerate.  Connecticut Avenue north of the district line presents the most 
challenge.
Enjoy your dirt road adventure to and from the store.
All the best,
Erl

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Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-15 Thread Patrick Moore 
Eloquent. As Sheldon Brown said, commuting cyclists are the really
*serious* cyclists,
and cycle commuting makes what would otherwise be a very annoying chore
into a mini adventure -- at least, I find that so.

I see your route takes you by the Washington National Cathedral. 30 years
ago I lived in the Chancery apartments just catty corner across the street
from the cathedral. What are your termini a quo and ad quem? (Starting and
end points?) I never bike commuted in the district, but I did ride in it,
and I hope the infrastructure for cyclists is better now than it was in say
1986. I gather from your route description and photos that it is.

And, nice bikes. The Cheviot has the most elegantly wrapped chainstay and
kickstand I've ever seen.

Patrick Moore, about to turn a grocery store trip into a mini minor dirt
road cycling adventure in pleasantly Fall ABQ, NM.

On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 9:18 AM, WETH  wrote:

>
> As I spend a beautiful weekend indoors nursing an irritated sciatic nerve,
> I thought I'd write about my bike commute.  My commuting route winds
> through sleepy Washington DC suburban neighborhoods, down hill along a
> stream, across a regional park and creek, up hill under an eight lane
> intestate highway, along a major commuter artery where vehicles travel 40
> miles per hour, through quiet urban neighborhoods, and finally, 8 miles
> from home, onto the grounds of the worlds 6th largest cathedral.  Departing
> the house about 6:15am, I cycle in the cool predawn air, passing a few
> joggers and mostly dark homes.  After two and half miles of peaceful
> suburban roads, I join a steady stream of cars.  The constant whine and hum
> of traffic quickens my pace.  Three miles later I slip onto quiet
> neighborhood streets as the sky brightens.  Back on a six lane urban road
> the cathedral beckons in the  distance.  I arrive invigorated for the day!
> At 5:30pm, I reverse the route as I exercise away the days frustrations and
> mistakes.  The final two and a half miles to my house wind along a creek
> where the roar of traffic grows fainter and dusk settles in as I give
> thanks for the day as I spin contentedly toward home.
>
> Since early April, I have made this ride exclusively on my rehabilitated
> Romulus with albatross bars and a small Saddlesack.  Nimble, quick and
> comfortable, this bike is an extension of my body such that I feel I am in
> it rather than riding on it.  The shorter wheelbase and uptight riding
> position puts me over the rear 35mm tire so I feel the road the way I would
> in a sports car-a bit rough but in command.
>
> I greet runners, walkers, and cyclists while marveling at how many respond
> in the morning and how relatively few I encounter in the evening.  Kindred
> souls take to the road in the morning darkness.*  I marvel at the
> politeness and courteousness of most drivers.  I wave a hand in thanks much
> more often than I glare or gesture at an inattentive or aggressive driver.
> I try to put Mildred Norman's words into action: "But, you see, I love
> people and I see the good in them.  And you're apt to reach what you see.
> The world is like a mirror: If you smile at it, it smiles at you. I love to
> smile, and so in general, I definitely receive smiles in return."
>
> Fall's chill is creeping in, and I must layer more clothes.  Soon I will
> be carrying my work clothes while cycling in winter gear  and changing at
> work.  To that end the Cheviot is built with rack and large Saddlesack,
> ready to take over as my daily commuter until spring. The Romulus will get
> cleaned and tuned-up to be ready for weekend adventures.
>
> I placed my favorite photos from my 2016 Romulus commutes in a folder:
> https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157674823367155 I will add
> more as they occur.
>
> The Cheviot is ready, and I look forward to the beauty of fall and winter
> mornings.   Cheviot photos here:
> https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157665232090983
>
> Safe cycling wishes to all,
> Erl
> *I love the early morning hours, yet I am not a morning person.
> Vocational obligations and a loathing of heavy traffic get me out the door
> early on weekdays, while weekends find me sleeping later.
>
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