I’ve gotta hand it to you San Francisco… you get the “Most Friendly City to Ride In” award hands down! I’ve never ridden in a city that is so cycling conscious. It was a pleasure to ride in you SF; and an immediate eye opener when I got back to the Southeast and was almost hit by an 18 wheeler within minutes of my first ride back.  I could rant and rave about how ignorant and non-progressive the South is… but you probably know that already. I apologize for any Southerner’s that I offend but I’m sick and tired of having to question if I’m going to almost be killed when I ride. Sure, feel free to hoot, holler, yell “Roll Tide”, or “Get off the road”; but don’t come within inches of taking my life you ignorant bastards. Some might say that this issue isn’t secluded to the Southeast and they would be right… but damn… it sure is more prevalent in this area of the nation then any other I’ve ridden.

In the days to come when I almost get clipped or pushed off the road I’ll think back to when I rode throughout the heavily populated SF streets without a single close call. Surely this will lift my spirits and give me hope for humanity.

RIDE x CREATE x EDUCATE