I Love Riding in the City
Name: German Karp
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation: Bicycle and motorcycle customizer, builder and pinstriper.
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Riding is a pleasure but there’s too much traffic—drivers don’t respect us.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
There are no hills in Buenos Aires, so it’s a fixie friendly city. And overseas for sure—Barcelona, Paris or any city in the USA where drivers respect the cyclists.
Why do you love riding in the city?
Riding in traffic is an adrenaline shot—I like skiding to stop and avoiding cars. It’s dangerous, but exciting!
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city…
Thanks to the Argentina Fixed Gear crew, Stooges for the bike, and Jenna for bringing copies of Urban Velo to Argentina.
