tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post3295963523760509850..comments2023-11-05T04:49:21.993-06:00Comments on The Life and Times of Biking Brady: Random Thoughts on My Trip to Memphisbikingbradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15237387648226879348noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-7027721217139983602009-01-20T21:11:00.000-06:002009-01-20T21:11:00.000-06:00thought about visiting there may have to cross tha...thought about visiting there may have to cross that off my list. But the BBQ looks good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-59000111263863780252009-01-20T11:53:00.000-06:002009-01-20T11:53:00.000-06:00Geebus Snakebite the English Prof. Duly changed. ...Geebus Snakebite the English Prof. Duly changed. <BR/><BR/>Been to St. Louis. Didn't make it out of downtown, but have heard stories about (I believe) East St. Louis.bikingbradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237387648226879348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-33134134391521458992009-01-20T11:49:00.000-06:002009-01-20T11:49:00.000-06:00"Only seen two bicycles"I only SAW two bicycles......<I>"Only seen two bicycles"</I><BR/><BR/>I only SAW two bicycles.....<BR/><BR/>You should go to St. Louis. It will make Memphis seem rather nice.Snakebitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-46747395909763158752009-01-20T10:53:00.000-06:002009-01-20T10:53:00.000-06:00Jay/Gregg,Sorry I didn't get to see the urban park...Jay/Gregg,<BR/><BR/>Sorry I didn't get to see the urban park. Probably wouldn't have had time anyway, but I should have done my homework.<BR/><BR/>Mt. Moriah Ramada used to be a Holiday Inn Express. Right off the interstate near all the car dealerships.<BR/><BR/>Gregg, I'll take you up on that offer if we do make it back that way!bikingbradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237387648226879348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-37097918273600869702009-01-20T10:05:00.000-06:002009-01-20T10:05:00.000-06:00Memphis has a decent bike culture for a town that ...Memphis has a decent bike culture for a town that has done nothing to encourage it and as spread out as it is. Quite a few commuters and some really fit racers. Good cyclocross community too. Yeah, when it's cold a few bundle up and ride but most of us stay inside. I know...<BR/><BR/>I hate that your impression of the city was impacted by your stay in such a poverty-stricken area as Mt Moriah. (Honestly I couldn't find a Ramada on Mt Moriah so I wasn't sure where you stayed exactly). You will find "scary" areas in any city. Memphis is over 1 million people and has some of the worst poverty in the nation, including one of the top 5 poorest zip codes in the nation (note I regularly cycle through this area). Racial issues are still significant here, but the new generation of leaders are working to change that.<BR/><BR/>If you have to come back, let me know and we'll find a bike for you. It's a great city to see on a bike.<BR/><BR/>Glad you saw St Jude, had some BBQ and saw Beale/Downtown. Stax, Sun and the other music historical locations are worth as visit. As is Graceland, but they've jacked the price up so much it's hard to justify.<BR/><BR/>Impressive commuting streak<BR/>Take care<BR/>Gregg SmithGregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351773094690276870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-16386759940848668792009-01-20T07:44:00.000-06:002009-01-20T07:44:00.000-06:00I live close enough to Memphis to have an informed...I live close enough to Memphis to have an informed opinion, and there are certainly places one doesn't want to spend a lot of time. But some parts of Memphis are plenty nice. There is a good group of bikers. Maybe not commute-to-work cyclists... <BR/><BR/>Cold weather is a big deal to us. Big deal.<BR/><BR/>Graceland, whoa, yeah, shady part of town. <BR/><BR/>Memphis has the largest urban park in the United States. There are a few trails there, and canoeing, etc. <BR/><BR/>Anyway.Jay Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634382921276132895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20152910.post-49262559819780072312009-01-20T06:32:00.000-06:002009-01-20T06:32:00.000-06:00Got lost in Memphis once. Stopped at a gas station...Got lost in Memphis once. Stopped at a gas station for directions. The BlackGentlemans suggestion? "git yo white ass outta here!"<BR/>Very charming. Of course, that was 20 some years ago. Sounds like it hasn't changed much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com