I’ve spent several nights so far in December riding Candyce’s bike through the neighborhoods of South Tempe.; I’ve enjoyed exploring cool neighborhoods since I knew they existed when I moved to Atlanta in 1997. It’s usually hot in Arizona, so it’s kind of exciting to bundle up and go for a bike ride on a chilly night. I’ll ride around for hours. I love it.

When I went to Georgia Tech in Atlanta, my mountain bike was the greatest tool for adventure. I’ll always cherish the memories of pounding through the city late at night. It was a thrill to be carve through the city sky scrapers on the same bike that I rode through the mountains when I was in high school. I loved finding new ways to get from one place to the next, through alleys, parks, and hidden gardens. I felt unstoppable.

I need to get a mountain bike again. I live in Arizona, a state covered with excellent trails and stunning scenery. I need to get away from the computer.