"It was very touching to see the photo on the splash page of our web site. I rode with Julie et al on Tues and Thur nights and in the A SIG. Although she had a small frame (yes, her bike too), her spirit was larger than life and she should be an inspiration to all of us. I remember her saying one night after she knew that she needed surgery, ""I want to train even harder so I can be strong for what's ahead"". I will not soon forget her."
Julie Lobbia Bike Lane
Mon, 09/15/2003 - 6:43pm
Wed, 09/17/2003 - 1:14pm
#1
Julia Lobbia...
...I rode with her.
Now, i guess she rides with each of us.
Tribute.
Thu, 09/18/2003 - 4:16pm
#2
'wonder and joy'
"Hi,
Julie did lots of sincere things: she volunteered to help teach english as a second language to Chinese immigrants; took care of someone with AIDS.
She went with friends to the TA, Sea Gull & Pumpkin Patch century events. Even evening laps in Central Park. She even had time to travel to Italy.
She lead her only NYCC ride, ""Beauty & The Bronx,"" in June 2001. Banana Man, Robert Gray and myself went. A photo of her ride appeared in the Bulletin early 2002.
Wayne Barrett wrote a touching article:
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0148/barrett.php
Here's one of her exemplary housing article:
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0116/lobbia.php
Even a piece she wrote on biking in the Big Apple:
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0119/lobbia.php
If you ride Bike NY or ride on the 6th Ave. bike lane, see her path on the left corner of 33rd St. It's only a block long. You can even walk there to see it.
She was one dynamic person and sorely missed.
Alfredo"
