I’ve been commmuting by bike for a about 20 years, but nowhere have I seen more regular bike commuters in the U.S. than in the San Francisco Bay Area. Even though mornings have been chilly lately, I still see several dozen bike commuters every day. Here’s a sampling of photos just from yesterday and today.
This is Aaron on a Masi Speciale Fixed. I ran into him at San Jose Diridon Station. Up to 32 bikes can be loaded into Caltrain’s bike cars, which have been packed with bike commuters like Aaron all summer. Aaron reads Masiguy’s blog.
Here are some of those Caltrain bike commuters walking through the access tunnel to the station exit at San Jose Diridon station. I see five cyclists in this photo. You’ll see a big variety of bikes, gear, and bags on Bay Area bike commuters.
This is one of the bike racks at the Palo Alto Caltrain station. Palo Alto also features secure, indoor parking at the Palo Alto Bikestation.
The guy with the masi is styling. I'm jealous. I might have to reconsider my riding apparel.
The guy with the masi is styling. I'm jealous. I might have to reconsider my riding apparel.
I sometimes wear 'business casual' slacks like this guy, but rolled up halfway to my knees, partially to keep the chain grease off but mostly to show off my Sock Guy socks I usually wear 😉
I sometimes wear 'business casual' slacks like this guy, but rolled up halfway to my knees, partially to keep the chain grease off but mostly to show off my Sock Guy socks I usually wear 😉
I think I'd like to meet Emily too!
I think I'd like to meet Emily too!
I like the basket on Emily's bike. It is nice how it tapers a bit at the top. Probably keeps the contents nice and secure.
I like the basket on Emily's bike. It is nice how it tapers a bit at the top. Probably keeps the contents nice and secure.