Thank you. Been a commuter and tourer for 23 years. Through Edmonton winters, Vancouver, Taiwan, Glasgow. Such an important and valuable part of my life. Love hearing stories like this from veteran cyclists.
More power to this lady. The way she speaks reminds me of the way we _used_ to speak to one another. Thinking ahead of what to say and how to say it; not being afraid of a brief silence while she thought/articulated. Wish that would make a comeback.
I love your story and advice. I'm in the process (could take until spring) of re-tubing and re-tiring my older bike so I can ride again. It makes me feel better, gives me another mode of transportation that doesn't cost as much money to fix as a car and I can get most of my errands done when then weather is warmer. Bikes are much healthier and easier to maintain than a car... thanks for your inspiration.
I'm am an American cyclist who lives in England ( I have two Raleigh bikes , 1939 & 1983 ones) . I agree with what your saying , it's not very different over here , car drivers have become more aggressive, so much so that I now will only ride on roads that have no physical separation for car/bike road users if I'm in a group (safety in numbers). Happy biking 😊
Came to make a similar comment (that the increase in size has happened here in the UK too) but glad you as an American have got there first; it carries a bit more weight coming from you since we might be easily dismissed as paranoid repressed Little-Englanders otherwise. Our roads simply weren't made for this increase in size, either. Not spatially and not in terms of durability (which partly explains our pothole-riddled roads). Residents are having to park their cars half on the street and half on the pavement (sidewalk) just so's traffic can pass. So peds lose out yet again. Thankfully some cities are fighting back with fines for such selfish behaviour. Unfortunately the rush to electric seems to mean even larger cars in future...
I have the same bike for my wife ( Pashley Soverign ) as well as an Elephant bike ( Pashley Mailstar ) for myself. Love the hub gears, hub brakes and hub dyno on these things, haven't had to anything but add air to the tyres in over 10years!
People tell me I shouldn't ride on the roads because I could get killed, but I'd rather die than give it up. I'm thinking about giving up my car as it is such a huge expense and a hassle sometimes. I like her baskets. A basket and a cargo net are must-haves for me. I really enjoy carrying things on my bikes.
This past spring, I returned to cycling after a 20+ year layoff. I had my bikes overhauled, and I added two more to my stable; I now have four bikes. Anyway, after getting back in shape and learning the bike again, I feel confident enough to use my bike for short trips vs. using my car. I don't see myself getting rid of my car any time soon (public transport in my area sucks!), but I do see myself using my bike more for local trips.
I have never owned a 🚙 and I really don’t know how to drive. I really never had an interest in doing so. But I do 🚲 everywhere or take public transportation. I’m really glad to know that I’m not alone in a completely 🚙 free life! Great interview!
I used to live in Chicago - would ride my bike daily, (except winter) LSD and Irving Park road and would ride my bike along Sheridan and LSD trail north through Highland Park/Loyola to Winnetka return. Living out on West Coast and now want to return. Chicago Metro Pass and a bike is all i need.
I still suck very bad at driving a car & I really don't feel bad about that!! I definitely hate to learn how drive a car & I also hate to take drivers education in high school!! I always & forever dangerously in 💞💞 & obsessed with biking everywhere because I totally realize that is a form of my transportation & it definitely save my life & my mental health!! I lost my ex girlfriend from epilepsy seizure in 2021!! I also lost the 💞 of my entire life my momma Remonia Simmons to cancer in 2021 3 years ago!! Last year I also lost my half brother on my mother's side in his sleep!!
Well that was cool. AND ueah SUV and pickup truck drivers are often aggressive. And just keep getting more dangerous. They stopped being about transportation years ago.
Thank you. Been a commuter and tourer for 23 years. Through Edmonton winters, Vancouver, Taiwan, Glasgow. Such an important and valuable part of my life. Love hearing stories like this from veteran cyclists.
Such inspiring words! Thank you.
This is a great interview thank you. Please do more like it.
More power to this lady. The way she speaks reminds me of the way we _used_ to speak to one another. Thinking ahead of what to say and how to say it; not being afraid of a brief silence while she thought/articulated.
Wish that would make a comeback.
I love your story and advice. I'm in the process (could take until spring) of re-tubing and re-tiring my older bike so I can ride again. It makes me feel better, gives me another mode of transportation that doesn't cost as much money to fix as a car and I can get most of my errands done when then weather is warmer. Bikes are much healthier and easier to maintain than a car... thanks for your inspiration.
Another great one! Biking is such a fun and convenient way to get around a city; ya just get the exercise for free 😂
I'm am an American cyclist who lives in England ( I have two Raleigh bikes , 1939 & 1983 ones) . I agree with what your saying , it's not very different over here , car drivers have become more aggressive, so much so that I now will only ride on roads that have no physical separation for car/bike road users if I'm in a group (safety in numbers). Happy biking 😊
Came to make a similar comment (that the increase in size has happened here in the UK too) but glad you as an American have got there first; it carries a bit more weight coming from you since we might be easily dismissed as paranoid repressed Little-Englanders otherwise.
Our roads simply weren't made for this increase in size, either. Not spatially and not in terms of durability (which partly explains our pothole-riddled roads). Residents are having to park their cars half on the street and half on the pavement (sidewalk) just so's traffic can pass. So peds lose out yet again. Thankfully some cities are fighting back with fines for such selfish behaviour. Unfortunately the rush to electric seems to mean even larger cars in future...
Love The Waay You Thinking and Conveying. MS Sixty.... TY Chicago who Bike
I have the same bike for my wife ( Pashley Soverign ) as well as an Elephant bike ( Pashley Mailstar ) for myself.
Love the hub gears, hub brakes and hub dyno on these things, haven't had to anything but add air to the tyres in over 10years!
People tell me I shouldn't ride on the roads because I could get killed, but I'd rather die than give it up. I'm thinking about giving up my car as it is such a huge expense and a hassle sometimes.
I like her baskets. A basket and a cargo net are must-haves for me. I really enjoy carrying things on my bikes.
This past spring, I returned to cycling after a 20+ year layoff. I had my bikes overhauled, and I added two more to my stable; I now have four bikes. Anyway, after getting back in shape and learning the bike again, I feel confident enough to use my bike for short trips vs. using my car. I don't see myself getting rid of my car any time soon (public transport in my area sucks!), but I do see myself using my bike more for local trips.
I'm glad that you've rediscovered cycling. You'll be much better off for it.
I have never owned a 🚙 and I really don’t know how to drive. I really never had an interest in doing so. But I do 🚲 everywhere or take public transportation. I’m really glad to know that I’m not alone in a completely 🚙 free life! Great interview!
I used to live in Chicago - would ride my bike daily, (except winter) LSD and Irving Park road and would ride my bike along Sheridan and LSD trail north through Highland Park/Loyola to Winnetka return. Living out on West Coast and now want to return. Chicago Metro Pass and a bike is all i need.
I still suck very bad at driving a car & I really don't feel bad about that!! I definitely hate to learn how drive a car & I also hate to take drivers education in high school!! I always & forever dangerously in 💞💞 & obsessed with biking everywhere because I totally realize that is a form of my transportation & it definitely save my life & my mental health!! I lost my ex girlfriend from epilepsy seizure in 2021!! I also lost the 💞 of my entire life my momma Remonia Simmons to cancer in 2021 3 years ago!! Last year I also lost my half brother on my mother's side in his sleep!!
Good onya sister! Party on.🙂
Well that was cool. AND ueah SUV and pickup truck drivers are often aggressive. And just keep getting more dangerous. They stopped being about transportation years ago.
gorg Pashley #dutch #cyclechic
American society in general is built around 🚗. The rest of the world is not. public transportation is a must in Europe, Asia, South America .
Hahah, 1993 for me…
What's her Instagram? She seems pretty awesome
Stratford -upon -Avon. hand made in Made in England.