Biking and walking in Clarendon

I’ve been a walking commuter in Arlington for quite some time. When I was a kid, my bike was my transportation. Then I grew up and was able to drive myself to wherever I needed (or wanted) to go. Now I’ve seen my future, and it’s back in my past! Biking in Arlington is awesome. When I originally thought about getting a bike, I thought I would be doing more recreational, fun biking—e.g., on the many trails around here. But now that I’m becoming more comfortable on the bike and more familiar with the bike lanes and bike ways, I’m discovering that bike as transport is incredibly convenient. And, yes, fun. I found this neat wire basket that snaps right onto the rear rack of my bike. It’s sturdy and has a handle, so I can carry it right into the store, into work, and even around the farmer’s market. And since it snaps onto that standard rack, my husband can use it, too. The other morning, I biked to a meeting at Central Library, then I biked to my office at Courthouse Plaza. A quick commute in the gorgeous weather—and fun, too!

- Diana Sun