In an unusual defense from a man normally opposed to cycling lanes, New York City Council Member James Vacca has come out in support of Bike New York in their bid to remain a non-profit when it comes to charges by the Police Dept. to provide manpower at the group’s biggest event of the...
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The third annual Gran Fondo of New York has decided to eliminate the medium-distance ride from its mass ride up the Hudson River Valley in 2013. In an email to next year’s would-be participants, the organizers wrote,”What happened to the Medio?”–referring to the option to ride 66 miles. Well, it’s gone. Only the distance...
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Gran Fondo New Jersey: Date: Sunday September 9, 2011, Location: Morristown, NJ, Type of Event: Touring Gran Fondo NJ 2012 will offer 4 routes:18, 43, 63 and 103. From the organizers: “Beautiful, challenging, scenic and rural roads with awesome rest stops every 20 miles. Mini stops in addition. Timed hill climbs on all except...
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Ken and Cecile Youner Memorial Spokes of Hope Ride planned Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 9:00 am Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ This ride is in memory of club member Ken Youner, who passed away of kidney cancer in February, and his beloved wife Cecile, who passed away of cancer in November 2008. Both Ken...
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