Category Archives: Bicycle

LIKEaBIKE Mountain German Walking Bike Gift

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

LIKEaBIKE

Built for Harlem kids ages 2-5, LIKEaBIKE is a pedal-less, chainless push bike that moves by foot power (“Flinstone” style). Continue reading →

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Harlemites to Ride in 3rd Annual Double Up 4 Vision Bike Ride/Walk

Posted on October 1, 2012 by | 1 Comment

On Friday, October 12thMaria Rios and Lynnette Tatum, who are vision impaired, will participate in a 24-hour bike relay ride, touching New York City’s five boroughs, to kick-off Lighthouse International’s Third Annual Double Up 4 Vision Bike Ride/Walk.      Continue reading →

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Fathers and Children Learn How to Ride Together

Posted on September 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Human Resources Administration Commissioner Robert Doar, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and NYC DADS Coordinator Alan Farrell, joined fathers and children at PS/IS 180 on West 120th Street in West Harlem to learn how to ride a bike. Continue reading →

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Eyes on the Street: Safety Upgrades Come to Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Although the project covers only half to the distance initially proposed thanks to foot-dragging by the local community board (the other half may be implemented next year), safety enhancements along 19 blocks of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard are in place and giving pedestrians more room to cross the street. Continue reading →

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Cyclist Killed by Cabbie in East Harlem Identified as Shaquille Cochrane

Posted on August 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The cyclist struck and killed by a yellow cab driver in East Harlem late last month has been identified by NYPD as Shaquille Cochrane. Continue reading →

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Harlem Dirt Bikers Agree to Work With Community on Safety Measures

Posted on June 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

A pair of dirt bikers accused of speeding through Harlem have agreed to work with residents to help stem complaints about people riding on the sidewalk and running red lights.

Members of the newly-formed North Star Neighborhood Association’s public safety committee met with the long-time riders known as Benmore and Superman, who requested that their real names not be used for fear of the police. Continue reading →

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The Harlem Bike Messengers Race

Posted on June 17, 2008 by | Leave a comment
Bike messenger Dwain Walters, 21, competes in a relay race for bike messengers at this year's Harlem Rocks 35th Annual Skyscraper Cycling Classic in Marcus Garvey Park. 

The moment the fresh batch of competitors walked their bikes to the starting line, spectators could tell that this group of cyclists were not quite the professional bikers who were racing earlier in the day (in Harlem). Continue reading →

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‘Ride The City’ To Harlem

Posted on June 17, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Need a route to rdie your bike around Harlem or the any of the boroughs? Go to www.ridethecity.com get the route from where you want to start, to where you want to finish. Continue reading →

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