Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
I would like to see a follow up article on more typical NYC commuting cyclists wearing street clothes, are not racers, do not commute in pace lines or with an organized groups, and actually commute a reasonable distance everyday from their NYC home to place of business. Reasonable meaning not requiring an entire ensemble of specialized clothing to accomplish.
I am one of these more "normal" commuters. The only cycling specific clothing I have is a helmet and gloves, and a reflective harness-thing. I commute 6 miles each way, from Brooklyn to Manhattan. I have 4 bikes, but I mostly commute on an '83 Trek that I am always tinkering with, changing things on. I recently added generator lights. Big upgrade! I enjoy riding in NYC, and I like most of the new infrastructure that's been put in in recent years--meaning more bike lanes and paths. That's about it, there's your whole story!
