Great post. I bike commute every day here in Charlottesville, and have found all the same things--it's relaxing, one can wear office clothes if the ride is short and the speed is moderate...and if I ride like a road vehicle, I am generally treated as one. The only extra I'd add-- if you want to help car drivers accurately gauge how much room to give you, wear a reflective construction worker vest, and use running lights. Since taking up this admittedly not very fashion-friendly practice, I definitely get more room...Added bonus is the horrified/resigned looks my kids give me...
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Great post. I bike commute every day here in Charlottesville, and have found all the same things--it's relaxing, one can wear office clothes if the ride is short and the speed is moderate...and if I ride like a road vehicle, I am generally treated as one. The only extra I'd add-- if you want to help car drivers accurately gauge how much room to give you, wear a reflective construction worker vest, and use running lights. Since taking up this admittedly not very fashion-friendly practice, I definitely get more room...Added bonus is the horrified/resigned looks my kids give me...
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