I never expected I’d make friends on my bike commute. Weekend rides, yes. But commuting? Um, no. I assumed people weren’t looking to socialize during their rush to work or rush home for dinner. But when you combine an easy-to-chat river trail (or a train ride) with social media, before long you’re meeting for coffee on your way in to work. The caffè latte at Bel Bacio in San Jose’s Little Italy is divine, and it’s right by the trail.
About the Bike Commute Diaries: Launched in May 2012 for National Bike Month, this series explores the unexpected and surprising things I’ve seen and learned while bicycling for transportation.