NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tyler Logel describes himself as an independent bicycle courier who works year-round, rain or shine.
"I'll take whatever Mother Nature gives me versus A-C, 7 days a week!" he said.
While a lot of us have the luxury of staying inside when it drops to colder temperatures, that's not the case for Tyler — especially this upcoming week.
The weather is supposed to take a dip into the teens and twenties, with rain and even snow potential in the forecast.
Tyler explains he wears layers to stay warm, including a windbreaker and a face mask. But he says it's not the actual weather that's his biggest hurdle during wintertime.
"I'm not afraid of snow, but black ice is really no joke," explained Tyler, noting he's mainly focused on staying safe on slick roads, alongside potentially careless drivers.
"Biggest thing is just be mindful," he tells drivers. "Be aware of all your surroundings. I'd say texting and driving is the biggest thing that scares me."
Despite the dangers, the Bike Guy has a job to do — one he says he wouldn't change for the world.
"The community definitely makes it all worth it," Tyler concluded.
You can learn more about Tyler and his delivery routes here.
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This story by Aaron Cantrell reminds me of my first school in Dyersburg, TN. I was a student at Bruce School from Kindergarten to second grade until the school system was integrated. My parents graduated from this K-12 school in 1960 in one of the city's African American communities. After sitting empty for several years, part of the school was demolished while the rest was renovated and now serves as a community center for the Bruce community in Dyersburg. A local pastor is now trying to do something similar in the Cemetery community in Rutherford Co.
-Lelan Statom
