From PeopleForBikes.org

By: José Maldonado, chief marketing officer

There’s nothing quite like the freedom you feel when pedaling a bike. If I could tell my younger self anything, it might go something like this:

“José! I know you’re living it up, running wild through the streets of Newark. Right now, your world is blocks and stoops, pickup games, and your father’s corner store. But one day, you’ll discover something that will change everything: the bicycle. That simple, two-wheeled machine will open up the world in ways you can’t imagine right now. Across bridges, into the woods, up mountains, down coastal paths, through cities you never dreamed you’d visit. It will give you freedom, connection, and a sense of purpose. Once you learn to ride, you’ll never look at your neighborhood, your city, or your future the same way again.”

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