"My super hero bike name," explains the outgoing Decatur resident, single dad and long-time cycling commuter, who finds that "people on bikes seem to be happier and more approachable, which fits my personality." While his daily commute to Midtown could be spent reading or listening to NPR news aboard a MARTA train, enjoying cool mornings and connecting to people and savoring natural beauty along the way can only be accomplished on two wheels. "I get to go through some great neighborhoods, shop if needed, and see some great art. It’s a safe route with little car traffic and what car traffic there is, are use to bikes on the road. And I get to ride with, wave, say hi, ring my bell at some awesome folks who are enjoying the outdoors on their bikes or walking on the BeltLine or the PATH."
Corny calls his commuter bike "a SoPo franken-bike made up of all different parts". That building experience is one he is happy to share with others. "I was lucky enough to have discovered SoPo when I first started bike commuting and I have been involved with them ever since 2008. It’s great to see where SoPo’s donation bikes have gone and the stories behind them."
Fortunate are the children who can claim a super hero for father. The family portrait came from a chance BeltLine encounter on their way to Piedmont Park for the Atlanta Icecream Festival. "Now my favorite memories are seeing my daughter and son ride at 3 ½ years old. With no training wheels he is already pushing his boundaries in cycling. She has been gaining confidence learning to ride. It’s great that they want to ride with me whenever they see me riding."
Celebrate the dry, sunny Saturday forecasted by riding to the Freedom Farmers' Market. The first twenty cyclists wearing helmets will receive special gifts at check in. Free valet parking, and advice from SoPo experts promise a convivial morning. See you there !
The PBR Mixie is up for grabs, but getting your hooks on this bit of limited edition goodness won't be easy. It will, in fact, take all of your Saturday afternoon to impress these people with your prize worthiness. To prevail in the Terminus 5C, you will have to run a gauntlet of five bike-friendly bars, where appetites will be sated and minds challenged. Free beer and a variety of runner-up prizes await at the ultimate destination atop Castleberry Hill. Registration begins at 11am in Woodruff Park for the noon starting hour. The cost is $10 for Atlanta Bicycle Coalition members or $20 to join in both the fun and our voice for cycling advocacy.
Change is good. After a year of Saturday evening rides departing from Woodruff Park, Rebecca Serna moved the hour to a Sunday brunch and the venue to a bike-friendly neighborhood. For August, Decatur and Houndstooth Road played host. September riders met in Grant Park at the shared home of SOPO Bicycle Cooperative and Woodward Cyclery. From bits to buy and advice for that diy project to custom remixed bicycles, all may be found under one roof at 586 Woodward Avenue. Heels On Wheels is a service of The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
