I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Gde Threesna
LOCATION : Yogyakarta, Indonesia
OCCUPATION : Undergraduate Student in Economics
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
Yogyakarta is the home of cycling culture in Indonesia. Long before cars and motorcycles flooded the city, the bicycle was the favorite mode of transportation. Yogyakarta is also one of centers of education in Indonesia. Students from all over Indonesia come to Yogyakarta for undergraduate or graduate programs.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Definitely my hometown of Singaraja in Bali. Singaraja is a small city located on the northern coast. I got my first bike when I was seven years old and I’ve been riding since. Sometimes I rode my bike to the beach to hang out with friends... I miss the good old times.
Why do you love riding in the city?
If you know the right way or a short cut, you can beat the fastest motorcycle or car.
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city…
Riding is not about having the coolest or the most expensive bike. After all, the bicycle is just one of mode of transportation. It’s supposed to be fun, so don’t let anyone tell you what to put on your bike. Make it personal. Asking for advice is ok—it’s actually good for a beginner—but don’t let someone’s advice keep you from building a bike that really suits you. Everyone has their own taste, preference, and personality. Let your bike represent who you are. You are what you bike. And fix your own bike!
