http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:26:00 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:53:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d28-The-Bicycle-Decade?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner As we say farewell to the 00’s, make no mistake: This was the decade bicycles rode their way into the transportation mainstream The movement was propelled first by Lance Armstrong’s stirring Tour de France victories, then by the growin... Bicycle Advocacy bike commuting Bike Routes Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:53:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d28-The-Bicycle-Decade?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Great-bikerelated-gift-choices-at-Recycle-a-Bicycle-party?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Combine a good cause with great gift buying ideas and you've got the appeal of the Recycle a Bicycle's 15th birthday party and auction. This is the outfit that rescues bikes and teaches kids how to ride and fix bikes. Among the goodies... Bicycle Advocacy Cycling Social Event Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:27:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Great-bikerelated-gift-choices-at-Recycle-a-Bicycle-party?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d10-New-bike-lane-coming-to-River-Road-in-Hudson-County?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner River Road without shoulder in Hudson County, New JerseyTed SemegranAn advocate for safer cycling in New Jersey is hopeful that within the next twoyears Hudson County officials will create a bike lane on the heavily traveled River Road south of its w... Bike Safety Bike Routes Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:48:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d10-New-bike-lane-coming-to-River-Road-in-Hudson-County?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Latest-in-bike-lane-dustup--2-arrested?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner The two bike lane night riders shown in a video repainting a bike lane that had been defaced by the city's Department of Transportation were arrested and paraded in handcuffs after they surrendered voluntarily to the police... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Safety Bike Routes Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:45:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Latest-in-bike-lane-dustup--2-arrested?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Brooklyn-riders-recreate-Bedford-Ave-bike-lane?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner A bike lane removed by the New York City Department of Transportation, perhaps at the request of some Orthodox Jewish neighborhood members, has been re-painted by anonymous cyclists who decided its removal was unfair. The controversy concerns ... Bicycle Advocacy bike commuting Bike Routes Brooklyn biking Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:53:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Brooklyn-riders-recreate-Bedford-Ave-bike-lane?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Lance-Armstrong-autographs-new-book-at-Manhattan-stores?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Lance Armstrong thrilled some cycling fans recently when he rode Route 9W to Piermont. He is back in town this week for autographing sessions on behalf of a new book, Combeback 2.0: Up Close and Personal. If you missed him today at Barnes and Nobl... bike racing Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:23:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Lance-Armstrong-autographs-new-book-at-Manhattan-stores?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d24-NYC-should-turn-parking-meter-poles-into-bike-racks?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Does this situation sound familiar? "Hundreds of headless meter poles have been left unused on the street this year as the city has converted to multi-space kiosks where drivers pay electronically.And cyclists have been struggling to find... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Routes Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:23:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d24-NYC-should-turn-parking-meter-poles-into-bike-racks?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Author-of-new-Lance-Armstrong-book-at-Toga-Bike-Shop?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner John Wilcockson, author of the new book Lance: The World's Greatest Champion  will be answering questions and signing books Wednesday evening Nov.18 at 7:30 p.m. at Toga Bike Shop's  West End location, 110 West End Avenue (6... bike racing Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Author-of-new-Lance-Armstrong-book-at-Toga-Bike-Shop?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Eddy-Merckx-causes-a-traffic-jam-inside-Strictly-Bicycles-in-Fort-Lee?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Ft. Lee, NJ, Nov. 15 --The legendary Eddy Merckx (a redundancy -- "Merckx" is synonymous with legendary in the world of bike racing) made an appearance today at Strictly Bicycles, the bike shop just north of the George Washingt... bike racing Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:51:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Eddy-Merckx-causes-a-traffic-jam-inside-Strictly-Bicycles-in-Fort-Lee?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Worried-about-flats-or-accidents-on-road-Buy-bicycle-insurance?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner For some riders, a fun bike ride can be ruined by a minor accident  or a flat or that they cannot fix. If you ride with that fear in the back of your mind, you might want to look into Bicycle Assistance Insurance. You can b... bike maintenance and repair Bike Safety Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:44:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Worried-about-flats-or-accidents-on-road-Buy-bicycle-insurance?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Meet-Greg-Lemond-raise-money-for-bike-charity-at-same-time?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner The nonprofit group I Challenge Myself is holding a fund raiser featuring Tour de France winner Greg LeMond Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 at City Winery in Manhattan to raise money for its fitness and cycling program for youths from low-income communities... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Safety Cycling Social Event Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:34:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Meet-Greg-Lemond-raise-money-for-bike-charity-at-same-time?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Bike-shops-support-bicycling-advocacy?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner A recent poll by the group Bikes Belong shows that 8 out of 10 bicycle retailers who responded to a recent survey think that bike advocacy is a good thing, because it makes bicycling easier, safer, and more widespread. And 6 ou... Bicycle Advocacy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:01:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Bike-shops-support-bicycling-advocacy?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Safer-Bike-Routes-with-Online-Mapping-Tool?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner While Google slowly adds a bike route to its maps, Ridethecity.com is miles in front, offering an online mapping tool for bicycle commuters, tourists and recreational riders in New York City and four other urban areas -- Chicago, San Diego, Louisvill... Bike Safety Bike Routes Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:15:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Safer-Bike-Routes-with-Online-Mapping-Tool?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Are-US-cities-at-crossroads-on-bicycle-laws?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Robert Hurst, a bike messenger and author, offers provocative ideas in The Cyclist's Manifesto: The Case for Riding on Two Wheels Instead of Four (Falcon Guides, 2009, $16.95, paperback) about regulating bike riding in American cities.Transportation ... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Safety Bike Routes Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:24:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Are-US-cities-at-crossroads-on-bicycle-laws?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Bike-Bash-this-Thursday--prizes-drinks-goldsprints-race?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Bicycle Hsbitat is sponsoring what looks like it should be a great evening Thursday at  Eight Mile Creek  in downtown Manhattan. First, ride to Bicycle Habitat at 244 Lafayette Street between Prince and Spring, where there will be spec... Bicycles and frames Cycling Social Event Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:16:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Bike-Bash-this-Thursday--prizes-drinks-goldsprints-race?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d29-New-York-Bike-MS-25th-anniversary--traffic-free-Lincoln-Tunnel?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Here's another great weekend ride for cyclists in the New York metropolitan area, on a traffic free route that includes the Lincoln Tunnel.For 25 years, riders have been raising money in New York and environs to battle multiple sclerosis. Contribute ... Clubs and Rides Bike Routes Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:19:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d29-New-York-Bike-MS-25th-anniversary--traffic-free-Lincoln-Tunnel?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Escape-New-York--with-more-than-a-thousand-other-riders?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Escape New York, the signature event of the New York Cycle Club, has more than 1,100 riders signed up in advance -- a 60 % jump over last year, according to ENY chair Ellen Jaffee.Not registered yet? You're still welcome. Day-of registration gets und... Clubs and Rides Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:21:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Escape-New-York--with-more-than-a-thousand-other-riders?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Museum-exhibits-artwork-from-Armstrong-David-Byrne-others-about-bike-rides?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner  Cycling is becoming such a mainstream topic that a suburban Connecticut museum is mounting an exhibition devoted to bike rides.The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will offer “Bike Rides: The Exhibition” from September 26 through Jan... Bicycles and frames Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:55:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Museum-exhibits-artwork-from-Armstrong-David-Byrne-others-about-bike-rides?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d21-NYC-Police-seize-illegal-rental-bikes-near-Central-Park?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner  New York police have begun a campaign to stop the illegal rental of bicycles from sidewalk vendors who offer them to clueless tourists, according to stories today in local media and the Associated Press.The police have responded to complaints f... Bike Safety Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:44:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d21-NYC-Police-seize-illegal-rental-bikes-near-Central-Park?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Armstrong-coach-Chris-Carmichael-to-NYC-cyclists--train-shorter-smarter?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Lance Armstrong’s coach Chris Carmichael, told cyclists in New York City yesterday that they can achieve excellent fitness and improve ride times on six hours of training a week. But Carmichael, appearing at Sid’s Bikes in Chelsea, said n... Fitness and Training Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:27:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Armstrong-coach-Chris-Carmichael-to-NYC-cyclists--train-shorter-smarter?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner