Last year, Barbara moved from Australia to New Zealand. She left her car behind and now only rides her bicycle around the streets and hills of the city. “Riding a bike is all about convenience,” she says. “It’s faster than by car.”
Wellington is one of the most dangerous cities she has ever cycled. “The streets are mad. It is so congested. Too many cars for the space.” The good thing is that the drivers are generally polite, and her love for descents keeps her going. “Cause of my body weight, I am a very good descender,” she euphorically says.
For her, cycling is the closest experience to flying. With the invention of e-bikes, Barbara now can cycle forever. Her little orange bicycle has already become a part of her body.
[Credit to Stephen Templer and Sean Duffell for the mural artwork that served as background.]
Cycle Wellington 