NAME: Brad Senstock
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
OCCUPATION: Full Sail Student

Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live in diverse Orlando, FL. It is either constantly raining or constantly sunny so either way it can be a great experience riding in the city. While there are some bike paths most bike lanes are scattered throughout sections of the city including about half of the Baldwin Park area, half of the route to the airport, and split up sections downtown. It makes for a pretty intense ride. Some drivers are courteous but for the most part people feel the need to lean out their windows and slur some form of expression that lets you know they are in a car and you are not (most of which just ends up sounding like “heyaaahhhhgsjfdg”). Overall you can find some beautiful sections near all of the lakes and back lots of downtown buildings. So far I have been hit by one car and have had countless near-death experiences from drivers turning in front of me while I have had green lights.

What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
While I have not ridden in many cities one of my favorites was Lincoln, NE. Yes, that’s right: Lincoln, NE. Cornhusker capitol. There is big scene of urban college students in the downtown area and very little bike lanes, but it does have a great little town feel. With light traffic and a middle turning lane on almost every street it’s easy to get across the entire city in about 30 minutes. All the traffic is courteous and the spring is the best time to ride.

Why do you love riding in the city?
It offers me the chance to soak in the tropical sun in Orlando and get to explore unknown sections of the city. Everyday we find some new place to pedal to and sit in the shade. I love riding with my group of friends. Once we get out of class it gives us the chance to be care free for the rest of the day and keep myself from missing my girlfriend back in Lincoln too much.

Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city…
If you don’t have a horn, then yell “Hey!” You may feel awkward honking or yelling, but it’s better to be embarrassed than to get hit.