![Tom Yuska, of St. Paul, stopped on an exercise ride before work, was traveling west on Summit Avenue near Macalester College in St. Paul. Yuska said he used to cycle four or five times a week to work. Yuska is an accomplished cyclist, having toured the United States and done other adventure cycling and seen Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in St. Paul, MN.] DAVID JOLES ï david.joles@startribune.com Continuing urban cycling series, profiling riders encountered on Twin Cities streets.**Tom Yuska,cq](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/UA4MTTLJNJGOMDQ7DHROUIS55E.jpg?&w=1080)
Editor's note: This is one in an occasional series of profiles of random cyclists encountered on the streets of the Twin Cities. To see previous profiles, go to star tribune.com/icycle. Below are edited excerpts from a conversation.
Cyclist Tom Yuska
59, St. Paul
Youth development director, FamilyMeans
Seen: Morning of April 11, Summit Avenue, just west of Snelling Avenue
His ride: Trek mountain bike. "A mongrel bike," Yuska said, that he bought used and rebuilt, adding mustache handlebars.
On his cycling routine
Based on my job position, I get to cycle less. I used to cycle four or five times a week. Now it's once or twice a week (to work in Stillwater) if I am lucky.
On how long he has been rolling
Thirty-plus years, I've been cycling — commuting, weekend rides, long-distance touring. I toured across the United States about eight years ago, so that was fun.
On the bike he was riding
I can take it out and commute and shop, and not worry about it as much.
