Proselytizing

So I have a new coworker who asked my help in picking out a bike and in finding the best route to work.

Obstacle one was that with the model year changeover, the bike shop was out of the bike he really wanted – the base Kona Dew. He stepped up to the Kona Dew Deluxe. I have to say, I really like the Dews, in spite of the silly name. The Deluxe really is a nice commuting bike; another friend bought the base Dew and is really happy with it as well.

Anyway, I have met him to ride in to work a few days now, and must say what a pleasure it is to see someone else joining the ranks of bicycle commuters.

Even better is that on the way to work, we have a choice of two routes: a shorter one that includes a relatively short but very steep climb, and a longer less steep route. First day up the shorter route, he had to walk up towards the end. Same yesterday (I wasn’t with him then). Today, he rode all the way up. Though it seems strange, seeing him conquer the obstacle made me quite happy for him and, for that matter, makes me hope he really sticks with it for a while.

Anyway, it is nice to seem someone else joining the bicycle ranks & getting started bicycle commuting.