I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Joshua Knoblick and Zoe Baldwin
LOCATION: Newark, NJ
OCCUPATION: Director of Operations and Board Chair at Brick City Bicycles
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
We live, ride and work in Newark, NJ. During the day, it can be a challenge to fight through aggressive commuter traffic, but that’s half the fun! At night, the streets are ours; the city empties out and every lane feels like a bike lane. Night riding in the Brick City is definitely our favorite, whether headed to a black-tie affair or just over to the gallery.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
We both love NYC—the energy and their bike lane network. The fact that you can ride from the Hudson River front all the way to Brooklyn in a bike lane the whole way is still a little astounding. Toronto is a very close second for Josh, but Zoe prefers trolling for Italian ice around Asbury Park.
Why do you love riding in the city?
Interacting with urban environs on a bike is the best way to get to know any city. We feel more connected to a city on a bike than on foot, and 1000 times more than in a car.
