November 2009
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Best route from... Williamsburg to Cobble Hill
Here’s the best route I’ve found from Williamsburg to Atlantic Avenue in Cobble Hill.
Time: ~20 minutes
Comments: This route is much improved in recent months because of the new Kent Avenue and Sands Street bike paths. I picked this route because: 1) It’s quick. 2) It takes advantage of these great, safe paths. 3) It avoids cobble stoned streets in DUMBO. 4) You get the...
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Brooklyn Bike Links: Week 8
The bike-selling business is booming in this tough economy, WNYC reports. Owner of Ride Brooklyn in Park Slope interviewed.
Another big jump in bike commuting traffic in NYC this year. It’s good news, GOOD magazine blog reports!
An exhibit called “A History of Cycling in Brooklyn” is on display at the Brooklyn Historical Society (via Bike Blog NYC).
Report of a “Beer,...
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Get ready to use southern Manhattan Bridge path
You might’ve heard about another round of repair work set to begin on the Manhattan Bridge in the coming months. Word is that the bike path on the north side of the bridge (which is being used more and more by commuters) will close for up to eight months during the construction — and bicycles will have to share the south path with pedestrians.
I decided to take a ride up to the bridge...
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Brooklyn Bike Links: Week 6/7
Bike Blog NYC interviews Alexander Barouh, one of the organizers of the October “Boogie Nights” races in Prospect Park.
The New York Times discovers reports of “dangerous behavior” by cyclists in late 19th Century New York. Sound familiar?
10 things one local loves about cycling in NYC.
Streetsblog NYC reports on efforts to suggest 300 new bike rack locations in...
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Resurfacing Union!
Remember when I said Union Street in Carroll Gardens DESPERATELY needed a re-pave?
Look what I saw on the way to work this morning! Thanks, DOT.
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