We've been operating the BIKE BUSES for about a month now and I've yet to have my first rider. Every Tuesday that I've been running my bus it's rained, so I don't blame folks for not riding to work. My bus leaves every Tuesday at 7 am from Panera in Clintonville and heads straight downtown along High St. I was waiting at Panera this morning and I thought I had my first customer.
Are you here for the BIKE BUS? I anxiously asked. He looked at me kind of funny and said, "No, I'm just here for a cup of coffee." Chad bikes 8 miles to work most days (80% of the time), but he was going the other direction. Oh well, I'll keep showing up and hoping I have some riders some day.
I snapped a photo of this snappy "ride" on my way in this morning. It was parked just off High in Clintonville.
If I wasn't on a people-powered twowheeler, this would be my ride of choice.
Best photo of the day goes to.......................
John (not his real name--he requested that I conceal his true identity) says he retired after 34 years at OSU and now collects cans every day to stay active and keep in shape. This bag weighs about 25 lbs. and at $.72 per pound is worth $18. John had just hit the jackpot on "fraternity row" (imagine that). I must say this is one of the more interesting encounters I've had while twowheeling. It sure makes commuting more interesting!
Keep trying on the bike bus. It would be nice if we could make them work. I ride from Pickerington to Easton on nice days (I am a fairweather fan). I am still riding solo despite frequently bugging my co-workers to join me. I guess I am on a one man bus too. One of these days I will get someone to join me.
Posted by: Darrin | May 25, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Maybe this calls for better advertising. But anyway, maybe people just aren't ready to give up their normal commuting routine. Don't give up though - the advocacy is worth it!
Posted by: Tracy Pierre | November 28, 2011 at 05:07 AM