Cold Weather Disguises

The other day I was biking home and a cyclist waved at me.

Cold Weather Disguises

Now, biking in Boston sometimes has the feeling of a biking in a small town. I’m always running into friends on the street. But in cold weather there are some social challenges.

Cold Weather Disguises

And I may not even recognize my best friends unless they are willing to unbundle a bit. Not always pleasant this time of year.

Cold Weather Disguises

So it got me wondering if there’s a better way.

Cold Weather Disguises

Maybe not. I may not recognize my friends until spring, my apologies.

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22 comments

  • Angelo Dolce February 27, 2013  

    I’m impressed with the alternate identification methods too – I think the portraits on the balaclava is as impressive as the semaphore idea, even if they don’t become popular.

  • focus503 March 4, 2013  

    I recognize bikes.

  • KillMoto December 17, 2013  

    There’s a stretch of road where I overtake a friend about once or twice a month. The other day I saw a man looks just like him – same helmet, jacket, fenders, back pack. Said to myself “can’t be him… his cadence is not right!” Sure enough when we stopped at the next light, it was a look-alike.

  • Jim October 9, 2014  

    Custom painted helmets like race drivers have.

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