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a beginner’s bike ride in manhattan: west side
Riding a bicycle in Manhattan, especially if you’re a beginner or new to the city, can feel intimidating, what with impatient motorists, “salmoning” cyclists and, oh yeah, pedestrians heedlessly...
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from bike-curious to nyc cyclist in 8 easy steps
With an expanding network of bike lanes and a bike share system due to launch later this summer, many New Yorkers wonder about joining the growing ranks of people who ride bicycles for fun and...
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5 questions to ask before you shop for a bike
As our 8-part bicycling makeover series continues, Manhattan resident Genia Blaser (above) is ready to begin her search for a bicycle to ride for fitness and recreation. She has set aside a budget, but...
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shopping for a bicycle in nyc: what’s in store
With her budget set and a list of hybrid bikes for fitness and recreational riding in hand, Manhattan resident Genia Blaser, the subject of our 8-part series on city cycling for beginners, was ready to...
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how to lock up your bicycle on nyc streets
In the 5ith of our 8-part series for beginning cyclists, velojoy contributor Susan Lindell, manager of Recycle-a-Bicycle in Brooklyn, shares tips and techniques for locking up a bicycle on NYC streets....
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8 questions frequently asked by new cyclists
As beginning cyclist Genia Blaser started riding her new bicycle in New York City, she sought advice about road rules and safety. For expert answers, we turned to Emilia Crotty, former education...
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bicycle storage options for the space-challenged
Having acquired her new bicycle, Genia Blaser, the subject of our Bike Month series for beginning cyclists, zeroed in immediately on a key question: When space is limited — as it is in the majority of...
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tips for transporting bikes on nyc public transit
Now that Genia Blaser, the subject of our series for beginners, is a bonafide city cyclist, complete with a Five Boro Bike Tour under her belt, there may be times when she wants or needs to transport...
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Building Cycling Confidence a Pedal Stroke at a Time
Diane Jones Randall is known as an organized person. She has a lot to juggle in her busy professional and personal life. “I like process,” says the 50-year-old Manhattan resident. So it wouldn’t...
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How to Survive a Long Bike Ride
Last weekend, following the Interbike cycling industry trade show, I saddled up with a group of friends for the Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo, a ride that kicks off before dawn on the famous casino-lined...
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