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Bicycling was all the rage

Submitted by cyerkes on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 9:03am

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http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2011/04/walkabout_knigh_...

circa 1985

"the wheelmen and wheelwomen, were not without controversy, some of it as current as today. Not all cyclists were careful, and there were instances of children being run over, and several fatalities of both riders and pedestrians."

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NYC woman ticketed for riding bike with tote bag on handle bars

Submitted by Mojo on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 8:08am

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Cop cites gal for tote-bag 'hazard'

By DAVID SEIFMAN and JEREMY OLSHAN April 15, 2011

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/scandal_bars_bike_bust_UVXlnlr4lMXoSRmsH4GagN#ixzz1JaoVVBeL

The city is dying for a few good cyclists -- but handbag owners need not apply.

A Nightingale-Bamford School executive was pulled over by a cop while cycling on Columbus Avenue and slapped with a ticket for -- of all things -- pedaling with a tote bag strapped to her handlebars.

This is hilarious

Submitted by DWiener on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 11:53pm

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Fast forward 34 minutes for Dave and the Bicycle

http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110409_34100.mp3

no longer want a loaner after last bad experience!

Submitted by akim on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 6:40pm

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Free: Toeclips--MKS chrome (small) and Zefal plastique (large)

Submitted by CWood on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 12:25pm

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Beautiful chrome MKS toeclips (no straps). Very good condition. Too small for me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45260451@N02/5619631480/in/photostream

A generous NYCCer gave me these Zefal toeclips in a size Large. They have served their purpose--convinced me I do indeed need a size Medium. So I am passing them along

http://www.amazon.com/Zefal-Cristophe-Mountain-Bicycle-Clips/dp/B000JDZQ...

Please send me a two-hour pickup window, a name & phone number. Pick up 24/7 from doorman in East 30s.

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Saturday ClimBathon moved to Sunday. Sun. is warmer w/o rain.

Submitted by RRosenthal on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 9:53am

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Saturday's weather: Showers, high of 51ø.

Sunday's weather: No showers, high of 62ø.

Conclusion: Ride moved back 24 hours. 9:30. Boathouse.

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TIMES SQUARE AIR CLEANER AND HEALTHIER SINCE PEDESTRIAN PLAZAS OPENED

Submitted by jweaver on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 10:35pm

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Now this is something we can use; Good news to promote

Sorry for formatting here; read it online

http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c70...

NY1's "The Call" discusses bike lanes (and pedestrian plazas)

Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 9:49pm

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It was on TV tonight. It wasn't pretty.

http://www.ny1.com/content/the_call/the_call_blog/

The media won't let this topic go. They know some people are angry (in a very big media market) and anytime they want, they can drum up hundreds of "complaints" about road improvements that are helping people stay alive. The more hostility they can generate toward the mayor (and toward us), the higher their ratings go.

I know it's always been the case that people have thought bikes don't belong on the streets and that NYC cyclists were crazy, but this time the hate seems to be surging without end.