Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I saw this this over coffee. I instantly fantasized about being in New York City, throwing my leg over the top tube and heading uptown, downtown, over the river to Brooklyn and beyond. Ever feel that way while traveling? I did on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. In fact, burned a vacation day to cover the place on a rented bike (Specialized townie rig) and helmet. Wore adidas Sambas instead of beloved Sidis, warm-up pants in place of trusty Vermarc bibs, and tattered T-Shirt over a full-zip cycling jersey. Not optimal. But still fun. How do you manage when away from home? Photo credit: onesevenone.
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