I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Achmad Anang
LOCATION: Surabaya, Indonesia
OCCUPATION: Teacher
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live in Surabaya, the City of Heroes and the capital city of East Java, Indonesia. Riding in this city is like being in a battle among the lunatic bus drivers, pedicabs, and private car drivers. There are no bike lanes and people prefer going anywhere using their motorbike or car.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Surabaya is my favorite city to ride, besides Malang. It’s the second largest metropolis after Jakarta and it is the center of business and administration in this province. It has the same problems as the other big cities in this country—a huge population in a limited area, without appropriate modes of public transportation.
Why do you love riding in the city?
I love finding a group of bikers and also watching people in a rush going work. Among three million others, riding in the city during the workday becomes a challenge. It’s quite hot and crowded living here.
