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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

ELLE.com’s Street Chic of #BikeNYC Easy Riders

newamsterdamize — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:34:38 +0000

With her rack, basket and bell, here’s Jessie Liu properly represting #BikeNYC’rs in ELLE Magazine’s Street Chic Easy Riders! you go girl! Btw, this gallery has a nice collection of low step city bikes!

#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!

Only in #BikeNYC

newamsterdamize — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:22:24 +0000

Where to begin? Windscreen… front rack… lights… mirrors/lights… paint job… WTF, trailer hitch?

Dudes on Bikes – Holy Shit Nice Bike!

“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

#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!

…his suggestion, “April 4th, 1898″

newamsterdamize — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:23:35 +0000

Today, we asked “#BikeNYC, does [the first weekend in April] work for NYC’s first tweed/tweet run?”

@BikeSnobNYC chimed in with 4 April 1898 AND did so on his blog! After tonight’s Ignite NYC #8, Brooklyn Edition, the gang of @NewAmsterdamize will be buying a few pitchers of NYC beer!

a documentary of A.N.T.

newamsterdamize — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:00:40 +0000

“we try to balance function and style” – antbikemike

i’m soooo looking forward to this documentary on American Urban cycling.

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

the ULTIMATE dutch commuter?

newamsterdamize — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:40:53 +0000

are you looking for that perfect dutch with all the bells and whistles? some might call this bike ugly, but others will rave about it being the creme-de-la-creme of commuting haas. not only does it have splash guards, rear O lock, tire pump, heavy duty rack, shocks, dyno, enclosed chain guard, and quick-adjust ergonomic handles… it’s comes with a Nuvinci Hub! this hub is the ultimate in “gearing” exuberance! it’s two gears and an infinite selection between the two…

this batavus retails for $1,500 and up! for $800 + $75 in shipping, this sucker is a steal!

ole days of copenhagen

newamsterdamize — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:52 +0000

calling all sweet & tender hooligans wearing pompadours w/ smith shirts.

newamsterdamize — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:56:47 +0000

Wear: 1. pompadour 2. glasses 3. Smiths t shirt (sharpie version ok) 4. anorak 5. pins/badges

Bring: 1. yr bike 2. Smiths mix tape 3. boombox 4. money for a pint 5. a Smiths song you know the words to

Fans of all levels are welcome to attend. Best pompadour, best Moz costume, and winning trivia team gets a prize.

Still don’t get it? Watch.

ps – newamsterdamize has nothing to do with this ride, but it sure does look sweet! thanks @bikewobble

“…olsen gets around on her bicycle — or by kayak.”

newamsterdamize — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:20:03 +0000

“In Hamilton, Mass., where the couple owned a 3,600-square-foot house, they had to drive to everything. In Rocky Neck, Ms. Olsen gets around on her bicycle — or by kayak.” – From the Fast Lane to the Bike Lane – Photo: Jodi Hilton for The New York Times

folding locks, any good?

newamsterdamize — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:02:30 +0000

in new amsterdam, there’s only one way to secure your ride – “the chain.” wether it be On Guard, Kryptonite, Abus or a rinky-dinky home improvement brand chain, new amsterdam lives by the chain.

with a new ride in the family, i’m interested in a lock i don’t see too often – the folding lock from OnGuard (top) or Abus (bottom). on the whole, Abus and OnGuard look like spitting images of each other, but i’m really wondering wondering how they stack up against the chain.

according to the british bike site, bikeradar.com, the Abus folding lock has three stars and the OnGuard isn’t rated. so how do these things stack up against the chain gang?

Rickshaw Sukkah, why not?

newamsterdamize — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:39 +0000

shabbat shalom, welcome to NYC’s one and only rickshaw sukkah.

Q: what happens when a modern dutch bike borks a bike rack?

newamsterdamize — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:57:06 +0000

A: BUB‘ed

can you believe that they are going to start selling this bike at $550 in the USA? it’s a damn dirty shame that they are getting rid of the front internal drum breaks and dynos to shave off $400 from the price. USA’rs should wise up and realize that front dynos are one of god’s best damn inventions. every bike should have one.

Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride 2009

newamsterdamize — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:10:26 +0000

check out this epic 50 mile ride down the brooklyn waterfront. ps – disregard the lyrica and check out Velo Chic NYC’s ride

BikeNYC’s first tweetup!

newamsterdamize — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:19:02 +0000

load d’em up! it’s time for #BikeNYC’s first tweetup. next wed, 5 Aug 2009, we’ll depart at 7:00 pm from BicycleHabitat / Rev. Billy’s Mayoral HQ. we’ll then ride over to the west side greenway & up to Pier 1 Cafe for burgers & beverages.

show up around 6:15 pm & enjoy @BicycleHabitat’s sponsorship with Charlie, BH’s proprietor, looking over ya bike, 15% off of accessories & free cold bevvies!!

thanks @BicycleHabitat & don’t forget to use #BikeNYC for all of your NYC, biking, cycling, twittering needs.

for those of you coming from midtown, @brooklynbybike suggests meeting us at Pier 1 Cafe and saving a few tables. the ride from @BicycleHabitat should arrive before 8pm. if anyone has any questions, please call +1.646.867.2263. now pray for good weather.