Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A mother knows

To me, this mom-cyclist is one of those quiet, unsung heroes of utility biking in DC. Not because she has the 'right' bike or chic attire. I just like the normal/cool clothes, no special gear, shopping bag in front, funky shoulder bag, kid in tow, a little twirly thing hanging off the back… No nonsense, serene, dignified demeanor, upright posture.

She knew where the not-so-known contraflow bike lane was and used it, unfazed by the trio of Do Not Enter signs. Or by the Brazil-esque (Terry Gilliam film, not the country) ductwork.

That cut-through was a closed road, now given over almost entirely to bikes. More here. It's actually a great back way to cross Adams Morgan north-south without dealing with 18th Street hassles.

4 comments:

  1. This post makes me happy. Also, that contraflow lane looks more advanced than any bike infrastructure Chicago has. My city really needs to catch up.

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  2. Thanks. There are a couple more protected lanes in the works for DC's downtown. But hopefully we won't be slowing down, our progressive, pro-bike mayor and his DOT head just got the boot!

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  3. And the little bike dude has his lid protected!

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  4. I ride this stretch every morning--I love it, wish there were more like it in the city.

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