I Love Riding in the City

NAME: Aaron Edge
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
OCCUPATION: Managing Art Director for The Stranger

Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
Seattle is great for cycling, we have a strong community of riders...especially the fixed-gear scene. Check out Cadence Clothing, Fast Friday, Reload Bags and Rain City Fix (www.raincityfix.com). The hills aren’t as bad as San Francisco, but still give you a good workout. Our summers are the best and winter doesn’t get so rough that ya can’t still ride through it.

What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Portland, Oregon is pretty flat and has a large bike scene, I like Seattle and Portland equally.

Why do you love riding in the city?
I enjoy riding a bike on a trainer, in the city, on a bike path, in heavy traffic...everywhere. I just love to ride—it’s fun, healthy and gets you places fast! Plus, I’ve met such amazing people from getting into cycling and putting together my book on Seattle’s fixed-gear photographs.

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Photo by Kirk Mastin - www.kirkmastin.com

NAME: Pip Gregson
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
OCCUPATION: Yoga Teacher/Bike shop Employee/Mum

Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
Charlotte is an odd place to ride...There are great roads and streets lined with old magnolias, which are killer if you can avoid being hit by blue hairs, folks on their phones and people who want to know, “What is this bike thing you speak of?”
Downtown has some good spots to work on skills...There are a few loops around town that make it nice to get out on your bike.

What’s your favorite (or the most exotic) city you’ve ever ridden in, and what’s special (or memorable) about it?
A friend and I borrowed a pedicab in Auckland NZ. I was at an after party for a runway show I was in, so we had big hair, tons of makeup, in dresses and heels. Can you say late night drag queen look?

Why do you love riding in the city?
It is nice to be a Mum and dropping my son off at school, meetings, doctor’s appointments and parking the car at home, grabbing my bike and feeling like a kid again.
No excuses, you don’t have to pack up the car just get on your bike and ride.

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