I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Craig Collins
LOCATION: Boston, MA
OCCUPATION: Student/Explorer/Salesperson/Freelance
Bicycle Repair Man
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
Boston! It’s pretty friendly, mostly flat, usually breezy, and has okay traffic. There are long, flat, straight broadways to rocket down and plenty of curvy side streets to cruise along.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Boston is the largest city I’ve ever ridden in, and definitely my favorite. Other than that, I’ve ridden in a few towns and cities in Maine, my homeland. The basic reason I like Boston more is that it’s larger, simply with more places to go and more things to see.
Why do you love riding in the city?
I love the adrenaline and thrill of riding with traffic. I love racing cars out of stoplights, down streets, and skidding and weaving through traffic. Also, one of my favorite times to ride is late at night, when there’s no one on the streets and I can use the city as my personal playground, enjoying the quiet and peacefulness.
