A group of bike riders poses with Opera Bikeman, far right, in front of Crema on The Alameda in San Jose on Friday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Shiloh Ballard)
If you live around San Jose’s St. Leo’s neighborhood, even if you haven’t seen Opera Bikeman, you’ve probably heard him because of the music he plays from his bicycle as he rides around the area.
Shiloh Ballard, executive director of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, has been a fan for a while and appreciates the way he spreads creativity and joy while on two wheels. Last week, she organized a bike ride