From Gothamist: “CitiBike, NYC’s Bike Share, Will Cost $77 For A Four-Hour Ride.” Oh my gosh!!! Who has $77 for a 4-hour ride? They’re not free! Except they kind of are… if you’re willing to by a year membership for $95. The idea is you don’t take one of these for a four-hour ride. The…
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This is very good, right? I’m not certain why I’m not more excited. Maybe it’s because I already have a bike. Still, it looks way cool in other cities, where I’ve seen it.
I’ve always suspected that a good chuck of stolen bikes aren’t locked. Why? Because we all forget to lock our bike every now and then. Two days ago I pulled up to my house, put my bike in it’s “parking place” outside, and started chatting with my neighbor and petting his dogs. Then I brought…
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The latest from the Times.
I like this concept: “Red Lantern Bicycles, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is the only cycling shop in the state with a liquor license.” Of course Andres over at Bicycle Repairman Corp has never objected when I bring my own. Though I do like to share.
…But it turns out biking actually is good for society. It’s official now, because it’s quantified. One mile on a bike is a 42¢ economic gain to society, one mile driving is a 20¢ loss. Don’t let it go to your head… or expect a payout. [thanks to J.B.]
What’s your favorite local theater in Astoria? Like a real theater. With seats and lights and sound and real live actors… Ahhh, but there is one: The Greek Cultural Center. It’s on 30th Street just north of 30th Ave, in the basement of one of those big apartment buildings. When else will you be able…
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Welcome to peace.A rather pleasant piece of graffiti.
Somehow without my knowledge a separated bike lane magically appeared on 1st Ave. How is that for fabulous? Two nights ago, I biked in peace all the way from Chinatown to 56th Street. The 2nd Ave bike lane goes all the way up to 49th St. And even is far North as 56 St is…
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Worth 13 minutes of your time.http://www.streetfilms.org/from-the-netherlands-to-america-translating-the-worlds-best-bikeway-designs/#more-275594
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