Post-tuneup, I’ve been back on the roads the past couple weeks. My enthusiasm for being back in the saddle has been tempered by the awful shape of the roads. The harsh winter has resulted in a burgeoning crop of spring potholes, which likely get worse as temperatures rise. Local governments… Read More →
I received this e-mail Monday from Michael Pagano of Stony Point, who hosted weekly training rides for people participating in last weekend’s MS ride across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Michael also was quoted in an article about the event on our website: http://www.lohud.com/article/20109270327 Hi everyone, The Southern New York MS… Read More →
Bike or Walk to prevent vision loss at Doubleup4Vision, the 5-K Tandem Bike/Ride Walk sponsored by Lighthouse International, a non-profit organization fighting vision loss. The event starts Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park at West 135th Street in Manhattan, and continues along the Hudson River. Participants can… Read More →
Note: This post was written by Robert F. Rodriguez, a visuals editor at The Journal News/LoHud.com and a recreational biker living in New York City. He and his wife, Stephanie, enjoy biking throughout the boroughs for sightseeing, exercise and finding good food in out-of-the-way places. My wife, Stephanie, and I… Read More →
Had a great time riding the Westchester Cycle Club’s Golden Apple on Sunday. The day could hardly have been better: a fall-like feel with summer greenery. Did the 50-mile loop this year after getting a rather late start. The 50 this year seemed hillier than last year’s 75-miler; my Garmin… Read More →
Stony Point cyclist Michael Pagano is hosting training rides for the MS Bike tour on Saturdays from now until Sept. 25. The training rides alternate between Harriman State Park and Rockland Lake State Park. The Harriman ride is geared toward those doing the long (60 mile) route. The Rockland Lake… Read More →
The Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services’ second annual Hudson Valley Bike Ride — billed as a scenic ride with rest stops in the state parks and other spots, will be held on July 18. Visit www.hudsonvalleyride.org to register and for details on entry fees and fundraising requirements. The… Read More →
What’s the toughest hill climb you’ve climbed on a bike in Westchester, Rockland or Putnam? Sunday I rode up Hardscrabble Road north from its start at Pleasantville Road in Pleasantville to its end at Route 133 in Millwood. Looking at my Garmin I noted about 500-550 feet of climbing, with… Read More →
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society NYC South NY Chapter is scheduled to host their Annual Bike MS Event in Tarrytown starting at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 26. Registration for the event currently costs $35, will increase to $50 on Aug. 4, and will increase to $100 on Sept. 25. Riders will have two options,... Read More →
In the less than two weeks I’ve been riding in Westchester, I’ve been passed on the right three times by other riders. All three happened on Route 100, which I guess is cycling’s Central Avenue. One time involved a rider who I suppose wanted to avoid the rumble strips to… Read More →