By Carly Meltzer
If anyone loves the city of St. Augustine it is the beloved professor and former mayor, Tracy Upchurch. Tracy was born and raised in the small historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. He grew to love and embrace the unique aspects of St. Augustine. Tracy spent some time in Gainesville Florida, but his love for his hometown brought him back to St. Augustine to run for mayor.
Tracy learned that the most enjoyable and efficient way to explore his town was by riding his bike to work and exploring the city. When asked if he felt safe riding his bike around town he explained,
“I am a strong supporter of the rules of the road and I do feel safe following the rules in St. Augustine.”
Tracy explained that riding his bike to work is a wonderful way for him to decompress from reality. The ten to fifteen minutes that it takes him to ride to work gives him the opportunity to truly see the beauty that the city has to offer. Tracy said that the view from the top of the Bridge of Lions is the most magnificent view he has ever seen.
“I believe that if there is any city in the nation that cycling should predominate, it should be St. Augustine.”