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I Love Riding in the City

NOMBRE: Alvaro “Pelao”
UBICACION: Santiago, $hile
OCUPACION: Por ahora serigrafista y en adelante, lo que kiera.

Donde vives y como es montar en tu ciudad?
Vivo en Santiago y andar en Stgo es bastante adrenalinico, es una constante lucha con las micros (transporte publico), los autos, los peatones y las ciclovias que son espacios estrechos con arboles y postes en el medio de la vía y por donde camina la gente, por esto ultimo la verdad que es mas efectivo viajar por la calle que por las “Ciclovias.”

Cual es tu ciudad favorita para andar y por que?
Me gusta mucho andar en Stgo y siempre que sea acompañado viajar de stgo a valparaiso, que es una ciudad en la costa de chile (115 km), Buenos Aires tambien es agradable andar en cleta, sus calles son bien amplias, pero me quedo con Santiasco que es mi referente mas constante, es una ciudad comoda no es tan grande y casi plana con muy pocas subidas.

Por que te gusta andar en la ciudad?
Me gusta decidir por donde ir, cuando y con quien. Los medios de transporte masivo me ponen mal, ademas ya tengo un ritmo para andar con el cual me demoro lo mismo o menos que viajar en el transporte publico. Rapides, tranquilidad y los mas importante la AUTONOMIA por eso me gusta andar en la ciudad.


NAME: QBArawk
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
OCCUPATION: Artist, Student

Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I’m currently residing out in cold, windy Colorado Springs, CO. It’s cool to ride out here compared to the flatlands of El Paso, TX and the hills are way different than those of San Antonio. You have a mixture of settings to let your mind flow while riding. You can be in the inner city and head toward the mountains and BAM! Here’s some calm country type land for you to relax and pedal in.

What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
My favorite city to ride in has to be El Paso Texas. Hell Paso has a bit of it all as far as landscape. The only downside is when it’s windy and dusty due to the desert land. I love the hills and the flats go on, and on, and on... The sun sets are hella different than all other places I have been and they are so peaceful.

Why do you love riding in the city?
I really dig the city riding ‘cause it gets me focused and my head is always on a swivel. You have to make sure you are focused or you’ll be banged up on the side of the road. It’s always dope to see the city folk walking and driving around. I like to observe the diversity around the city and how the people interact. Not to mention the fights are sometimes odd to see. I also have been a graff artist for a while now and the city is where it’s at. I really do love to see how the peeps think of how or where to position the illegal canvases.

Check out qbarawkzfixed.blogspot.com

 

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