Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Hartford Cycling

I can't say too much about cycling in Hartford, CT, but in my brief stay here (Monday-Tuesday) I located only one bike shop in the center of town and they don't rent bikes. A fellow Connecticut bike blogger indicated there are no bikes for rent in his state. Oh my! This is a sizable disappointment, as I endeavor to cycle in every city I go to.  I watched several pedalers moving around during the morning rush hour here. I had hoped to be one of them, even if awkwardly scrying safe pathways through traffic lanes I don't know well. 


In short, all I can offer about cycling in Hartford is my modified photo of two neglected bikes chained to a tree in the center of town:

5 comments:

safetystephen said...

No rentals? That just stinks. Fear of theft? Impossible to insure?

Ben said...

Who knows, but very odd. Perhaps a result of this being an insurance company state?

Mark said...

It's unfortunate but CT is not a cycling destination. It could be but the state doesn't do enough unfortunately.

Mark said...

Did you fly or drive? When even I go down to Hunt Valley, MD; I try to drive my own car and bring a bike.

Bike Locks said...

Is it wonderfull idea? I dont remember, when I go to outside on rent cycle.