I Love Riding in the City
NAME: Doug Gordon
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
OCCUPATION: Television Writer and Producer
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live on the edge of Park Slope, right where the gentrification begins and ends. Biking in the neighborhood is generally pleasant, but it can get tough quick if you’re not careful. There are more bike lanes than ever before connecting every type of neighborhood in Brooklyn, so it’s getting easier and easier to bike around.
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
Barcelona. It’s a small, vibrant city, and biking is a great excuse for eating more incredible food. On my last trip there I woke up early one morning, borrowed a bike from my hotel, and rode a couple of miles over to the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece. The rising sun gave the cathedral a great glow and I took some amazing pictures. I never would have had the chance without the bike.
Why do you love riding in the city?
It’s all about the impromptu stop. No matter where I’m going or what I’m doing, if something catches my eye I can always stop and check it out. I’m not beholden to where there nearest subway stop is or factoring in when the next bus will arrive. You just stop, enjoy, and get rolling again.
Photo by Dmitry Gudkov, www.gudphoto.com
