Do you like to fold your bike into metal origami? Do you experience a special frisson when walking through turnstiles with a bike on your shoulder? Or do you prefer not to? Tell us about it. If you own a folding bicycle or have even considered it, please take Bike JC’s survey this week. (Survey closes April 18.) Results will be shared with regional transit agencies, including PATH and the Hudson TMA.
Our hearts are with our friends and family at the Devil’s Gear Bike Shop in New Haven, who lost bike mechanic, cyclist, and all-around sweet guy Mitch Dubey to a random act of violence. He touched many people with his low-key enthusiasm, gentle spirit, and dedication to the shop and bikes. The New Haven Independent wrote about him and the city’s memories of him.
Next American City’s Ben Adler lays out the parties and issues in the Great NYC Bike Lane debate.
Join us at Zeppelin Hall, 8 pm, Tuesday March 1, to talk about 2011 Ward Tour, bike lanes, bike racks, and rides. Bike JC is also looking for guest bloggers on bike culture and local bike news, and a Ward Tour outreach coordinator. Zeppelin Hall is at 297 Grand Street, in Jersey City, near the Jersey Ave light rail stop.
Join us at Zeppelin Hall, 8 pm, Tuesday February 1, to talk about 2011 plans, including Ward Tour 2.0, bike lanes, bike racks, and rides. Bike JC is also looking for guest bloggers on bike culture and local bike news as well. Come meet us and tell us what you know!
Zeppelin Hall is at 297 Grand Street, in Jersey City, near the Jersey Ave light rail stop.
Come join us on October 23rd to celebrate bike culture, talk transit, and booze it up. Bike JC is hosting a quick ride, then a bike show / contest and party at the Golden Cicada.
Thanks for posting, rhodyram!
See everyone tomorrow, September 21 at 8PM at Zeppelin Hall. Bring sweaters in case we are at the tables outside and look for the bike helmets on the table.
Saturday, September 18th the Hudson TMA is providing a free Spanish language Savvy Cyclist 101 Course at Lincoln Park in Jersey City. This is geared for community members who use their bikes to travel, prefer to communicate in Spanish, and are not well versed in local and state bicycle-safety laws. The four-hour class will be made up of classroom instruction, bike safety drills, and a group ride. Must bring your own bike, helmets provided for those without. To register: 201-792-2825 ext 333 When: Saturday, September 18, 11am to 3pm Where: Gallo Room, Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ En Español: El sábado el 18 de Septiembre en el Gallo Room localizado en Lincoln Park, Jersey City, el Hudson TMA va a tener una clase gratis en español que se llama Savvy Cyclist 101. La clase enseñará a miembros de la comunidad como deben montar en bicicleta sin transgredir las reglas locales. La clase durará cuatro horas y va a tener secciones de instrucción en el aula, prácticas para montar con más seguridad, y una salida en bicicleta en grupo. Los participantes deben traer su propia bicicleta. Hudson TMA le dará cascos a los participantes que no tengan. Para registrarse : 201-792-2825 ext. 333 Cuando: Sabado, 18 de Septiembre, 11AM hasta 3PM Donde: Gallo Room, Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ
From our far-flung correspondents, a bike lane in Dillon, Montana. Enjoy.
I know that Jersey City is supposed to have this rivalry with our neighbor to the west, but we can’t help but promote Newark’s Bike Tour. Set for Saturday, September 18th (with a rain date set for September 25th), the Bike Tour of Newark should be a blast. If a bike ride isn’t enough motivation, they’ll have free helmets for the first 150 registrants, free t-shirts (while supplies last), and a drawing for a Trek bicycle. Huzzah!
Download the PDF or visit the Newark website to sign up.
