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I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Richard Wezensky
LOCATION: Richardson, TX
OCCUPATION: Art Director
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live in Richardson, TX, a small suburban city just north of Dallas. Unfortunately, the roads around here aren’t as bike friendly as I would like them to be. There are a few bike trails, but the routes are limited and sharing the street is a must. Most of the side streets are nice, and if you know your way around, can get you anywhere in town. I usually stay away from the main roads because there are way too many soccer moms and their Texas sized SUVs tearing down the road.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
I loved riding around Austin, TX when I was going to school. As anybody who has lived in Austin knows, the culture and vibe are, or were at the time, very earth and bike friendly.
It’s also a college town, which tends to bring out more riders. This is something you don’t get much of in Richardson–unless you join one of the local store’s group rides. I wouldn’t mind seeing more riders around town.
Why do you love riding in the city?
I just love the notion of just getting out and exploring the area around me. It is something you don’t get to do when you drive. I’ve discovered many cool things on my weekend commutes and I hope to find more.
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city…
I like to call the type of riding I do Suburban Assault.
It’s sort of the grass roots nature of riding just to ride. No categories. No classifications. Just two wheels, two pedals and a love for riding.
I’m not about being specific as to how I ride. I’m not about speed, distance or endurance. I’m not about being rugged, extreme or hard core. I’m not about expensive or tricked out bikes.
I’m about riding—whatever, whenever and wherever I can.
I ride on the streets, sidewalks, parking lots and greenbelts. No matter what my route is, I love to get out and ride.
I also obey the traffic laws and yield to pedestrians.
Check out flickr.com/photos/dickdavid
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Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Why do you love riding in the city?
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city… Poetry anyone?
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