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Route advice: Poughkeepsie area

Submitted by EJacobs on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 5:35pm

Dear all, I need to get to the Kingston area from the Poughkeepsie train station around rush hour on Friday.

What is 9W like on that stretch? Should I shoot north on 9W, or take smaller roads?

Google maps wants me to go five miles out of my way and swing west (the hilly direction, away from the Hudson) to take the Wallkill Valley Rail trail. I don't think so.

Any advice gratefully accepted,

-Erica

looking for a registration for the 5 Borough Bike Tour

Submitted by CGuzzetta on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 5:15pm

A friend wants to ride in the 5 Borough Bike Tour this weekend - too late, he says, registration is closed.  Perhaps you have an entry pass and can't go or know someone who has one and can't go and would like to sell it.  If so, please email me at the icon  above.  

Thanks

Christy

Spotted in CP this morning

Submitted by ICho on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 2:01pm

Qazi's alleged intention in New York, apparently known to federal authorities, was "to obtain a job, and he was looking for a job in order to support himself and to be able to buy explosives so he could build an explosive." He needed money because his sole source of support, other than trading bikes on Craigslist, was his taxi driver brother.

Seeking commuter bike model advise

Submitted by Joao on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 4:05pm

I'm recovering from a broken knee, and just now I'm starting to be able to spin my pedals once again.  Now I'm looking for a "dream' commuter bike that's easier to pedal over bridges than my fixed-gear, and easier to get in subways and narrow office entrances than my recumbents.

My dream commuter consists of:

 - Disk brakes
 - Belt drive
 - Internal hub gearing with enough range to cruise along at a decent pace and climb the Manhattan Bridge with a weakened knee
 - Fenders
 - Hub-dynamo lighting up front
 - Rear rack or at least the mounts to add one
 - Doesn't cost as much as a mortgage payment

What is the best bike route from Jersey City NJ to GWB?

Submitted by Suzy on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 3:57pm

Hi,

Does anyone know the best bike route from Jersey City NJ to GWB?? Thank you!!!

Suzy

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