http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:25 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:51 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-New-York-Cycle-Club-members-clean-up-Route-9W?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner On a gorgeous Sunday that brought throngs of bike riders out for various events, including the annual  Transportation Alternatives Century, about 30 members of the New York Cycle Club (NYCC) did their part yesterday to keep New York beautif... Bicycle Advocacy Clubs and Rides Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:29:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d14-New-York-Cycle-Club-members-clean-up-Route-9W?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Central-Park-danger--too-many-pedicabs-clueless-tourists-on-bikes?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner It pains me to say this, but on holiday weekends, New York City's Central Park is so crowded it is becoming dangerous for cyclists. The problem is at its worst below 79th Street on both east and west drives. Along with the ma... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Safety Bike Routes Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:51:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Central-Park-danger--too-many-pedicabs-clueless-tourists-on-bikes?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Volunteers-Needs-for-Transportation-Alternatives-Century?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner In less than 2 weeks, the streets of New York City will be filled wiht cyclists on the Transportation Alternatives NYC Century Bike Tour. If you want to help, TA is looking for volunteers who can staff the rest stops and the early morn... Bicycle Advocacy Bike Routes Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:03:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Volunteers-Needs-for-Transportation-Alternatives-Century?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Armstrong-Trainer-Chris-Carmichael-to-Visit-Local-Bike-Shop?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Chris Carmichael, who has been a key trainer to Lance Armstrong and other pro cyclists, will appear Wednesday afternoon Sept. 16  at Sid's Bike Shop in Manhattan to promote his latest book,  The Time-Crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast, and Po... Fitness and Training bike racing Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:10:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Armstrong-Trainer-Chris-Carmichael-to-Visit-Local-Bike-Shop?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Cyclists-see-New-York-City-Central-Park-tree-damage?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner Central Park Conservancy For New Yorkers or vacationers in the city who want to view the damage from last week's short, intense local storm that uprooted hundreds of trees in Central Park, a bike ride reveals all. The park has been closed to car... bike touring Bike Routes Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:01:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Cyclists-see-New-York-City-Central-Park-tree-damage?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Battle-of-the-BikeShare-Bikes--Bixi-Biria-Ecotrip-at-NYC-Summer-Streets?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner One key route through the heart of Manhattan was car-free for the past three Saturdays, as the New York City Department of Transportation once again offered its wildly popular "Summer Streets." The route from the Brookly... Bike Sharing Bike Safety Bike Routes Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:57:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Battle-of-the-BikeShare-Bikes--Bixi-Biria-Ecotrip-at-NYC-Summer-Streets?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Cycling-numbers-are-up-accidents-down-in-NYC?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner On a weekend when hundreds of bicycle riders took advantage of a car-free Saturday route up the center of Manhattan -- Park Avenue -- to Central Park, the Associated Press reports that cycling numbers have exploded in the Big Apple whi... Bike Safety Bike Routes Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:04:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2707-NY-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Cycling-numbers-are-up-accidents-down-in-NYC?cid=exrss-NY-Cycling-Examiner