r/NYCbike

I almost got hit for the umpteenth time when a car turned across the bike lane without looking.

Are there any rules people have when cycling in NYC to account for the terrible standard of driving?

Really not sure how sustainable it is for me to continue cycling with young kids at home knowing how often I have to take evasive action for bad drivers.

Posted up at the red light by the Columbus circle entrance

I pulled out of a big 100 mile gravel race coming up mid October for which I very intently trained. The local race calendar is obviously closing down for the season so I thought I’d come up with a personal challenge and what most comes to mind is riding “for time” from NYC to Poughkeepsie on the Empire State trail (which seems to have about 6 names between here and there but you know what I mean). I know this is not a closed course and of course I would yield as needed to pedestrians and those areas where there are car crossings. In the aggregate I’m not worried about things like that and will put safety first.

I’m wondering if anyone who has done something like this might have specific advice? I’ve only taken the trail up to Mahopec but am otherwise on that trail at least once per week usually going past Elmsford. I’d either take a train back or have my wife meet me there at a hotel.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: if anyone thinks I should consider another 100 mile route I am all ears! I have a road bike to do a bear mountaineasque ride but if I’m on the EST I’d take my gravel bike given all those root cracks.

Probably in the 60s. He hit nothing, just wiped tf out.

Dumbass on a cruiser bike didn’t know how to brake properly and slammed on the front brake and went otb. The bike flew and smacked my side but I stayed up.

I’m planning to ride north along the Hudson River Greenway toward the George Washington Bridge tomorrow morning (Saturday).
With the Big Apple Triathlon happening, I’m concerned about closures around W 79th–107th Streets, particularly where swimmers exit the Hudson and transition to the bike course.
Does anyone know:
Will the Hudson River Greenway remain open to cyclists heading north?
If not, where is the best place to exit and rejoin?
Is Riverside Drive a viable alternative, or will it also be blocked where runners cross around W 96th Street?
Any particular times I should avoid?
Would appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the race setup or who has ridden through during previous events. Thanks!

Not really, but I will say, the most dangerous thing I encountered in Central Park this morning was the NYPD.

I don't know if they were mad because the light we were slowing for turned green, or what, but they decided to squeeze a group of riders into the pedestrian lane. We were ahead of them, and they never slowed, just merged right into the group of riders.

Even classier than the ones who used their loudspeaker to yell "try not to kill anyone today."

I must say, 40 years of cycling, and I still haven't killed anyone. So I did what they asked, today and every day.

Last night around 8:55pm, my friend was riding a Citi Bike and was involved in a hit and run with a motorcycle at the intersection of Bergen St & Grand Ave. He’s currently in the hospital undergoing surgery.

Posting in case anyone witnessed it or saw which direction the motorcycle went afterward. We’re trying to track down security camera footage from businesses around the intersection or along either street, so any leads would be really appreciated. Thank you <3

am i riding on borrowed time?? the longer i go without a flat, the more i think “this next ride is when my luck is gonna run out” lol… literally had a dream that my tire was shredded & i ride every ride with my flat kit

Hi! I did a lovely ride from Brooklyn up to the GWB, through the Palisades and finally had lunch at 9W Market. I tried to continue on 9W past the market afterwards, but I found that the shoulders quickly narrowed and became covered in leaves and trash. It wasn't fun or safe riding.

I've seen others on Strava continue north after 9W market, but I can't see their exact routes. Where would you recommend I go after stopping there? (bonus points if you can point me to a bike-friendly route to apple cider doughnuts!)

Get fucked, that is all.