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Riding from Jersey City to GWB?

Submitted by tohellina on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:36am

Hi All,

Anyone know of a safe way to ride from Jersey City to the GWB? River Rd appears to be the go-to, but I find that road terrifying even when driving. I don't know of any other routes. I'm a newbie and still trying to make my way in the world. Oh, and if anyone in the Jersey City/Hoboken side is riding up this weekend, perhaps I can shadow? Thanks!

Small price to pay for killing a cyclist

Submitted by BMirell on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 5:40am

A Michigan judge banned a woman from owning a cell phone Wednesday as part of her probation after she killed a cyclist while driving distracted last fall.

Mitzi Nelson pleaded no-contest in the death of Jill Byelich. Nelson struck Byelich, who was wearing a helmet and reflective clothing, as she rode her bike last fall.

Ireland Bike Trip?

Submitted by SKENNEDY on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 7:26pm

Has anyone taken a bike trip in Ireland with a company they would recommend?

ID FOUND TODAY ON 9W

Submitted by Cyclegalnycc on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 12:48pm

Felix Gitelman...someone found your bike "wallet" on 9W.  It is being held at Strictly Bikes on Hudson Terrace.

Were the 2013 and 2014 Newcomer's rides to the same destination?

Submitted by pffddspc on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 9:59pm

I remember it as two very different events.  One had hero sandwiches and one had hot dogs and hamburgers.  I also remember the locations as being different.  Am I right or wrong?

Proper Tire Pressure

Submitted by johnvic on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 6:35pm

My new tires list the pressure range as 85 to 115 psi. I've always just pumped my tires to max pressure, never really thought about it. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of filling tires to different pressures?

Looking for cyclists to be interviewed for dissertation project

Submitted by ncosta1 on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 10:42pm

My name is Nicole. I'm a grad student working on my dissertation which focuses on ghost bike memorials in New York City and New Orleans. I'm interested in interviewing cyclists about their experiences riding in the city. I'm also interested in interviewing any person who has had an interaction with or connection to a ghost bike.

I'm in the New York area for the next week if anyone would be interested in being interviewed in person and also can conduct interviews via telephone or Skype at your convenience. While I can't offer any compensation for the interviews, your experiences and input would be invaluable. 

B16 laps in Central Park canceled Tuesday

Submitted by LWintner on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 8:29pm

I generally like to wait until morning to make a decision about weather but all the weather sites agree that it's going to be wet so I'm canceling.  Maybe I'll see you in spin class!

Doctor recommendation request

Submitted by Sir Roger on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:28am

Anybody have any recommends for a good Wrist/Hand person..

Had a fall three weeks ago and wrist is still giving me mucho pain.. Is there a clinic somewhere that I can get an xray and evaluation.. ??

Thanks in advance..

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