View from 22nd Street between 6th and 7th Aves. “The streets are so quiet, and all I can hear are the sounds of cyclists’ voices coming up from the street. It’s lovely, no cars, peaceful,” said Morag Benepe.
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View from 22nd Street between 6th and 7th Aves. “The streets are so quiet, and all I can hear are the sounds of cyclists’ voices coming up from the street. It’s lovely, no cars, peaceful,” said Morag Benepe.
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The TD Five Boro Bike Tour and Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Many roads will be closed to drivers. If you aren’t in the great ride yourself, please be mindful of the following closures: Rolling street, bridge and highway closures will occur on Sunday, May 5 throughout the city. Rolling...
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A local artist who often designs cycling clothing kits, has now created the Campagnolo New York Gran Fondo 2013 Poster. Alex Ostroy is a prolific graphic artist whose work graces the cycling industry. He brings a new-found elegance to cycling graphics that recalls the days of 6-day racing posters in the U.S., and travel posters...
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Love the wobbly wheel in the start for the time trial. Also, isn’t that Mary Ann Miller of Century Road Club Association in there somewhere? The video is a sales piece for one of the UCI-endorsed races for amateurs and masters who love the idea of being in the Tour de France, Tour de...
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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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By Jen Benepe, August 3, 2012 The NY Times ran a story about two amateur riders who won their age categories in this year’s New York Gran Fondo who tested positive for banned substances. David Anthony, 45, of New York and Gabriele Guarini, 50, of Italy recorded positive tests after winning their respective age...
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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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