Citibike makes it to Astoria! Not completely, yet. But, they’re here! I done seen ’em with my own eyes. Might I recommend riding one to the new Astoria Ferry to enjoy a boat ride to where you’re going? The Ferry (at the end of 30th Ave, on the south side of the Astoria Homes) is…
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A new magazine, book, and zine store opened in Brooklyn: Quimby’s NYC. There is an amazing collection of bike literature. The best in the city gathered in one place, dare I say. It’s not Astoria, but it’s well worth biking to. The proprietor started Quimby’s Bookstore in Chicago in the 1990s. And then he lived…
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After years in the waiting. The bike lane to Brooklyn is reality.
Don’t get caught. But there is a shuttle bus, which is 1990s old-school fun, baby! Queensboro Bridge Bicycle & Pedestrian Path Closure Notification: The North Outer Roadway will be Free shuttle bus service and bicycle transport will be provided during these times. The bicycle and pedestrian path along the Queensboro Bridge will be fully closed…
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Our Community Board actually approved a bike lane! This should be a vast improvement. Both for bikes and for limiting traffic by the park.
A protected bike lane on Queens Blvd.? I never thought it would happen. Thank you NYC DOT and Jimmy Van Bramer! But of course it’s kind of just a starter phase…. That said, there has been real improvement. Citibike in LIC! Not yet Astoria. (And I won’t hold my breath, but I never thought I’d…
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If you need small parts, Loose Screws guys were (and I assume will continue to be) the best! Here’s the part of the email I got from them. It’s totally a free plug for them. I wish them the best! Thank you for your support and patience waiting for Loose Screws to reopen. We are…
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Lilly YokoiShe rode a fixie before there was such a thing. Though it is funny that of all the amazing things she does, is that she gets hearty applause for a pseudo track stand. If you don’t want 4:22 minutes, just start at min 2 for some smooth moves! And if you only got 15…
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A two-way bike lane in Astoria! When this is done, one will be able to bike all the way from Astoria to downtown Brooklyn more or less on a dedicated bike line. That is progress!
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