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#BikeNYC’s un-#5boro

newamsterdamize — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:23:06 +0000

Last year, @BicyclesOnly and I did a cyclechic ride. He got all dressed up and I rolled in with a bowling shirt… shoot me, i’m a fracking hipster… This year, @Amsterdamize is crossing the pond and we’re teaming up w/ @NyCycleChic to do an “UN-#5boro” ride! We really don’t care what you wear, as long as you dress to impress & it’s no-lycra.

Meeting Location: 6th Ave & West Houston St (North East Corner)

Departure Time: 10:30 am

Contact Number: +1.646.867.2263

Organizers:
@NewAmsterdamize, @Amsterdamize, @BicyclesOnly, @NyCycleChic

Friday, 8 Oct, a last minute #BikeNYC tweetup w/ the path less pedaled

newamsterdamize — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:51:11 +0000

it looks like @BrooklynbyBike and @Noneck are hosting a last minute #BikeNYC tweetup with a couple who has sold EVERYTHING to travel the world by bike. Tomorrow night, I’m really looking forward to meeting The Path Less Pedaled at the Change You Want to See, 84 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn (Facebook link).

#BikeNYC hosts Couchcrash ‘10 on Governors Island

newamsterdamize — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:22:21 +0000

Governors Island is a small island located off of the tip of Manhattan. It’s one of those places where you go to get away from it all and this Saturday, that’s exactly what we will do. Once on the island, we will picnic and lawn game till our hearts burst with couchsurfing love.

We’ll be joined by Couchsurfers who are attending CouchCrash 2010 and NYC area cyclists who use twitter and other forms of social media to connect with each other. If you’re on Twitter search for #BikeNYC.

Note the following:

Bring food, a blanket, portable water, and be prepared to share.
We value style over speed. Dress to impress.
You MUST repackage all adult beverages. The ferries are know to have check points that check for more than that. Be mindful of the rules.
If it rains, you are on your own. Visit @NewAmsterdamize for the latest updates.
When in doubt call or SMS NoNeck’s hotline at +1.646.867.2263.

This event will have four meeting points.

1. Bike Ride – 11:30 am – Meet at the Williamsburg/Greenpoint Greenmarket at 11:30 am. We will promptly leave at Noon to catch the 1pm ferry in Lower Manhattan. This route will take us over the Williamsburg Bridge and down the East Side Greenway. No need to dress sporty, we ride wicked slow. At the farmer’s market, we will meet in front of the Red Jacket farm stand at the intersection of Union Ave and Driggs Ave. We will promptly leave at NOON!

2. Manhattan Ferry at Battery Maritime Building (WE WILL ride to this ferry landing) – 12:50ish – 1:15ish pm – Since the Brooklyn ferry only takes 20 bikes at a time, meeting at the bottom of Manhattan is ideal for any large group of cyclists. If you are meeting us there via Subway/own bike path, look at GI’s website for the most up-to-date info.

3. Brooklyn Ferry at Atlantic Ave (We WILL NOT ride to this ferry landing) – 1:00 pm – Meeting at the end of Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. While I could outline all of the ways to get there, I advise you look at GI’s website for the most up-to-date info. Since it’s a first come, first serve ferry that only takes 20 bikes at a time, I HIGHLY recommend you get inline and meet us on the island. Note, it takes longer to board the boat than it does to ride the ferry to Governors Island. It’s a GREAT ferry to take to get off the island.

4. Governors Island – 2:00 pm onward – We will be picnicking on the island in Noland Park, in front of the Admiral’s house. If you don’t have a bike, Noland Park is just up the hill from the Brooklyn Landing, and a 8 min walk from the Manhattan Landing. Consult a map if you need further directions.

** Once again, the weather… Since we can’t predict it, stay tuned to @newamsterdamize for the latest updates **

PS – I’ve been roped into this by @noneck. THANKS!

“Is this the real life or is this a fantasy?” a #BikeNYC weekend!

newamsterdamize — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:55:29 +0000

looks like #bikeNYC is planning an epic weekend of fun in the sun.

Saturday – Summer Streets & Governor’s Island picnic

Sunday – Brooklyn to Queens Street Food Ride

Calling All Hell Cats and Kittens!

newamsterdamize — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:32:20 +0000

I hope my female cycle chic friends show up in #BikeNYC style. Calling All Hell Cats and Kittens!

This Saturday, August 14^th, you better get your little bike-riding butts over to Brooklyn, McGolrick Park, to be exact, to snag a spot in the Hell Cat! all girl bike race. Registration starts at 2 PM in the center of the park, while the actual race, complete with 7 checkpoints and promises of ridiculous tasks to perform at each, will be at 3. For the $10 fee, you will score a sweet t-shirt and a spoke card. From what I hear, there will be some pretty bangin’ prizes, so make this a must-do for this weekend. And if you’re out of shape like me, you can always ride yer ass off Saturday and sleep all of Sunday. Sounds like a plan.

#BikeNYC Tweetup this Friday

newamsterdamize — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:15:44 +0000

I’ll be there with my Dutchy!!

From @noneck

With summer in full swing, who wants to ride a bike like Lance Armstong? This is why we’re swinging by Adeline Adeline to show you some stylish rides, an opportunity to meet other #bikeNYC’rs and catch up on some refreshing refreshments.

Please join us at 6:30 at Adeline Adeline, 147 Reade St (btw Greenwich & Hudson), TriBeCa.

After 7:30 or so, and possibility weather dependent, we’ll head up the west side greenway to a little port of call with drinks, food and sunset on 70th street, pier i cafe.

*btw, a few people will be meeting up at Kiva Cafe, just a few doors down from Adeline Adeline, around 5:30 or so for tea and crumpets.

**what’s a tweetup? it’s a physical gathering of NYC cyclists who also use social media. you can see our on going conversation at #BikeNYC.

ps -> facebook event page here.

NYC Summer Streets 2010

newamsterdamize — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:13:15 +0000

On August 7, 14, & 21, Park Ave will be car free from the brooklyn bridge till central park. Oh yes!

a #BikeNYC funeral

newamsterdamize — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:38:28 +0000

this should be a hoot! the crazy radicals at Time’s UP! are hosting a funeral for the recently deceased Bedford Ave bike lane.

Time’s Up! Bicycle Funeral Procession & Vigil for Bedford Avenue Bike Lane
Sunday, December 13, 2009
2pm – Meet on the Brooklyn side entrance of the Williamsburg Bridge
3pm – Ride will end at a Vigil for the bike lane at Bedford Ave & Wallabout St

Carbon Negative & Cargo Bike Rentals

newamsterdamize — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:09:13 +0000

My old buddies from Vespa Soho have decided to open up a new bicycle shop that’s focusing on dutch/urban bikes, cargo bikes and zero emission motorcycles. In celebration of their opening, they are inviting the #BikeNYC community to eat, drink and see their wares. Additionally, they are thinking about renting cargo bikes.

Join us this Tuesday, 8 Dec, from 7 pm – 9, for drinks, pizza and beer!!

Carbon Negative
69 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

RSVP on facebook or info@carbonnegative.com

BicycleHabatat BikeBash, 8 Oct

newamsterdamize — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:49:09 +0000

it’s getting to that time of year when the days get shorter and the nights out get longer… and to start off a jolly ole weekend of bike rides, @BicycleHabatat is throwing a bike bash! not only can you win bike accessories and a Trek Soho S (which will need some fenders, rack, lights and lock), but you’ll be able to meet with NYC’s coolest #BikeNYC twits! so come hang out with @BrooklynByBike, @nycbikemaps, #BikeNYC, and the one and only Hal Ruzal of Bicycle Habitat…

seeing you Thursday from 6-9pm at Eight Mile Creek, 240 Mulberry St, in Soho (facebook event listing)

a second #BikeNYC tweetup & two rides this Saturday

newamsterdamize — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:09:19 +0000

this weekend, we will be ‘tweetingup’ our second #BikeNYC meetup. before that, you can join Brooklyn By Bike for a ride to the Queens Velodrome or Times UP! / NAG for a biking tour of the Newtown Creek Harbor. Either way, your basket will be filled with awesome!

Brooklyn By Bike’s Ride to Velodrome
Meet up under the Grand Army Arch at 10h15 (10:15 am), Brooklyn.

Newtown Creek Bike Tour
Meet in front of East River State Park, N. 8th St. and Kent Avenue, Williamsburg at 16h00 (4pm).

Second #BikeNYC Tweetup
Meet up at 17h00 (5pm) at Berry Park, 4 Berry St & N. 14th Street, Williamsburg.

the bixi in nyc

newamsterdamize — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:51:22 +0000

one can only imagine the day when NYC has a bike share.

new amsterdam bike slam

newamsterdamize — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:22:01 +0000

cause our city can be like this….