I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Jessica Alexander
LOCATION: Austin, TX
OCCUPATION: Photographer, Musician
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live and am from Austin, TX, which I usually refer to as, “The best city to live in the world.” I’ve been very lucky to be able to travel professionally all over, and I still find that Austin draws me back every time.
Riding in Austin is pretty awesome, despite often having over six months of “summer weather” above 90º F. We have pretty mild winters where you will barely pull out a rain poncho or full-fingered gloves though. There are a lot of hills, which I love bombing, but mostly, it’s the decent bike trail and lane setup we have that keeps me riding nearly 365 days a year!
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
I love riding in Houston and Chicago, despite the bike lanes of Houston being pretty questionable.
I still find though that riding in downtown Austin during intense traffic whilst the Capitol is in the background beaming down on me is one of the biggest thrills. It’s no NYC, but for Texans whom love their trucks there are many close calls with mirrors.
It’s also rad that I can ride for a mere 10 miles from my house and be in the country, free of almost anything other than livestock and hay. Those are the best times for me to clear my head of busy city life.
Why do you love riding in the city?
I love the noise, the buzz, the feeling of being alive with motion all around me. Mostly though, I love the sense of community that is gained when seeing many other cyclists in an urban setting doing their own thing.
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city… Poetry anyone?
Sprinting 15 fast
Cars are going to run me down
I just made the train
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