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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,043
Posted By ChiroVette

Thanks for the answers. I think the silver bullet...

Thanks for the answers. I think the silver bullet for me will be those Mr Tuffy's liners so I don't have to worry about buying flat-resistant tires. I put that and the Kool Stop Beat jack into my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,043
Posted By ChiroVette

Stubborn Tires

Okay, I am no n00b at changing my bicycle tires, but sometimes I have a really insanely hard time getting some tires on and off. Some brands go on and off easily. On my old Trek 750 Hybrid, with...
Forum: Northeast
03-21-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

Especially the ball drop. Even if science,...

Especially the ball drop. Even if science, medicine, and government are successful in dealing with this virus, say in 9 months, I don't think there is a way in hell NY City will allow their normal...
Forum: Northeast
03-15-20, 02:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

Given how things are escalating with this...

Given how things are escalating with this pandemic, I seriously doubt they will even have the 5 Borough Bike Tour this year. Aside from everything else, people are paranoid and avoiding big crowds....
Forum: Northeast
03-09-20, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By ChiroVette

Awesome news, Rage ! Now, if only they create one...

Awesome news, Rage ! Now, if only they create one for the Verazzano, which from everything I need is never, ever going to happen. Still, this is great. Because at least there are two MTA busses with...
Forum: Northeast
03-08-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

These are all valid points, and I do actually...

These are all valid points, and I do actually agree. My opinion, however, is that they should make rides like this less expensive. For two or three riders, say, ($260.00 or $390.00) that's about the...
Forum: Northeast
02-27-20, 05:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

No, based on his post, he said this and only...

No, based on his post, he said this and only this:



Since I am not crashing the ride, regardless of my reasons, I am not "being a jerk" according to his stated reasoning. If he had another...
Forum: Northeast
02-25-20, 03:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

LMAO Over a decade ago, yes. When the rules were...

LMAO Over a decade ago, yes. When the rules were different and entrance wasn't enforced. It was a more lax vibe back then, as you wouldn't get booted off. I even asked cops and officials back then,...
Forum: Northeast
02-16-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

Hey genius, try reading the post you are...

Hey genius, try reading the post you are responding to before calling someone names. You might come off a little more informed. :thumb:

From my post above:
Forum: Northeast
02-15-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

I ride all over NY City all the time, and am not...

I ride all over NY City all the time, and am not married to reproducing the 5 Borough Bike Tour route. I do, however, love the idea of riding on roads like the BQE and over the Verrazano, Not enough...
Forum: Northeast
02-15-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,270
Posted By ChiroVette

Well, first off, I live in Brooklyn and have zero...

Well, first off, I live in Brooklyn and have zero interest in going to the Bike Expo for any reason, certainly not to pick up something that can easily be put into the mail with free shipping. I...
Forum: Northeast
12-17-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By ChiroVette

I totally agree. The problem with this Ocean...

I totally agree. The problem with this Ocean Parkway construction is that it is arguably useless to anyone who doesn't live in the local area. This is not to sound ungrateful, as I think the Greenway...
Forum: Northeast
11-14-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,267
Posted By ChiroVette

No, the actual, legal definition of double...

No, the actual, legal definition of double jeopardy is not going to win the case. But I have found, in NY City at least, that cops and courts tend to loosely treat scofflaw tickets like this.

Even...
Forum: Northeast
11-13-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,848
Posted By ChiroVette

Well, after many continued, ongoing delays,...

Well, after many continued, ongoing delays, things are starting to heat up with this bike/ped path. Well, sort of.

Latest City Plan For Goethals Bridge Bike Lane...
Forum: Northeast
11-07-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,267
Posted By ChiroVette

You might actually be able to get two of the...

You might actually be able to get two of the three dismissed. I am not 100% up on the double jeopardy laws pertaining to scofflaw violations, but I think giving you three tickets for the same...
Forum: Northeast
10-26-19, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By ChiroVette

Yeah my riding buddy gave me the bad news on our...

Yeah my riding buddy gave me the bad news on our ride last night. I was looking forward to this, as I never did this ride before. Sad that there's no rain date.
Forum: Northeast
10-11-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,234
Posted By ChiroVette

I envy you guys who are fine with hills. LMAO I...

I envy you guys who are fine with hills. LMAO I am a weakling when it comes to climbs. I can tolerate the smaller ones, like NYC bridges and such. Once in a while I even force myself to ride under...
Forum: Northeast
10-10-19, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,234
Posted By ChiroVette

Central Park is tough sometimes during the day,...

Central Park is tough sometimes during the day, but I love going during off hours, when its not nearly as crowded. Also, I have found that even during peak hours, I generally only need to ride a...
Forum: Northeast
10-09-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,234
Posted By ChiroVette

I love Prospect Park. I know the Central Park...

I love Prospect Park. I know the Central Park path gets a ton of love, as it should, but man Prospect Park is awesome, too. This should go without saying, but I'll say it anyway. Anyone in Brooklyn...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By ChiroVette

I rode it yesterday. Glad I did, and I am very...

I rode it yesterday. Glad I did, and I am very sure its a great path, particularly for residents, but it feels very clumsy in terms of entrance and exits on both sides. Plus it empties out into a...
Forum: Northeast
09-27-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,425
Posted By ChiroVette

Well, lawmakers need to be aware of all factors,...

Well, lawmakers need to be aware of all factors, including the fact that motorists are, by far, the largest majority class of people who travel using a myriad of modes of transportation. That said,...
Forum: Northeast
09-27-19, 08:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,425
Posted By ChiroVette

For this, and many other reasons, you're right;...

For this, and many other reasons, you're right; its an absurdity to think that driving will be made illegal in a mechanized society such as ours. In Ferdinand NYC@'s defense, however, I think he was...
Forum: Northeast
09-19-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,848
Posted By ChiroVette

Actually if you're going straight west, headed...

Actually if you're going straight west, headed toward San Francisco as your eventual destination, the George Washington Bridge should be your best starting point out of Manhattan. You are far enough...
Forum: Northeast
08-29-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,625
Posted By ChiroVette

I think the pertinent issue here is not laziness...

I think the pertinent issue here is not laziness or lol "cheating" on an electric bike, but whether or not these things should be allowed on bicycle paths or MUTs at all. I can't tell you how many...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,625
Posted By ChiroVette

Sometimes in the Paerdegat Ave bicycle lane that...

Sometimes in the Paerdegat Ave bicycle lane that runs from Flatlands Ave to Seaview Ave (the part close to Flatlands) aggressive motorists heading south will fly into the bike lane with their cars to...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,196
Posted By ChiroVette

Yeah lol definitely would have been nice if I...

Yeah lol definitely would have been nice if I actually looked at the link in the OP. Thanks for pointing that out. I can definitely see how these are huge improvements.
Forum: Northeast
08-28-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,196
Posted By ChiroVette

I didn't even know about this. I guess because...

I didn't even know about this. I guess because the GWB has always had pretty easy bicycle access right from the street. But looking forward to checking it out, nonetheless. Does this make it easier...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Unfortunately, I just checked and all the spots...

Unfortunately, I just checked and all the spots are filled up. Unless I am misreading it or on the wrong page, it looks like the only spots available are for a bunch of Sweep Team spots for 15 miles...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,625
Posted By ChiroVette

This is a huge problem, and some of this is the...

This is a huge problem, and some of this is the fault of cyclists who are so focused on their interval training and their segments that they throw all caution to the wind to beat their times and...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Thanks, noglider! Oddly enough, I do...

Thanks, noglider!



Oddly enough, I do that on all my rides. Not sure if this is a NY City thing or just some "people are generally stupid," thing, but I meet an awful lot of people without ANY...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Great to know, noglider! I may contact them in...

Great to know, noglider! I may contact them in the next week or so and ask if they need another Marshal. I am guessing they won't, because its so close to the ride date, but I will offer nonetheless....
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Thanks for this sage advice! Since I don't want...

Thanks for this sage advice! Since I don't want to pay the high dollar entrance fees, this way would give me the chance to contribute to a good cause, while sill getting to ride for future events....
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,848
Posted By ChiroVette

No and I look a lot. So far, no news I can find....

No and I look a lot. So far, no news I can find. :foo:
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

I had a feeling you were getting at something...

I had a feeling you were getting at something like this. lol As opposed to the 110+ miles it would be if I rode to and from Brooklyn to the course you suggested. I really have to dissect this info...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

For one thing, I wasn't sure what the LIRR had to...

For one thing, I wasn't sure what the LIRR had to do with anything. I would be riding out there. Or were you suggesting I take the train to that area and start riding in Long Island, rather than...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By ChiroVette

This is an interesting route, and I intend to try...

This is an interesting route, and I intend to try it when I am in the area. I usually take a different route when going out that way. I generally take the boardwalk all the way to the end, same place...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Agree to disagree. lol I think $105.00 for a...

Agree to disagree. lol I think $105.00 for a bicycle ride is absurd, and as long as they have no legal right to demand I leave the course, thanks to free streets and all, then they get nothing from...
Forum: Northeast
08-25-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

Steve, this is awesome info, and lol not to sound...

Steve, this is awesome info, and lol not to sound ungrateful, but could you please clarify this route a little? I don't know the Long Island roads like you do, and your shorthand, while probably very...
Forum: Northeast
08-24-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

Not the end of the world, and I can see based on...

Not the end of the world, and I can see based on your posts that there is no way a Robert Moses cycling lane will come any time soon. I will lobby for the 50 years, though! lol

There are enough...
Forum: Northeast
08-24-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

Thanks for all the detailed information! I...

Thanks for all the detailed information!

I had a feeling that all of this was the case. The couple of times I made the left at Long Beach to check out Point Lookout, instead of the right heading...
Forum: Northeast
08-23-19, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,504
Posted By ChiroVette

A Question about Long Island riding: I love...

A Question about Long Island riding:

I love riding from Brooklyn, through either 5 Towns and then Far Rockaway, Rockaway, Riis, then back over the Marine Parkway Bridge. I also love to go through...
Forum: Northeast
08-23-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,864
Posted By ChiroVette

Another ridiculously expensive ride. I mean, I...

Another ridiculously expensive ride. I mean, I know its for charity and all, but registration is like $105.00. I mean, a hundred and five bucks for a bike ride? I know I could have saved like ten or...
Forum: Northeast
08-19-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,833
Posted By ChiroVette

I could be wrong, but I think this its just a...

I could be wrong, but I think this its just a $50.00 ticket, and if there is a surcharge, which I'm not sure about, I don't think it would be more than a couple of dollars.
Forum: Northeast
08-19-19, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,833
Posted By ChiroVette

Not ONE bad or bashing thing about cops in the...

Not ONE bad or bashing thing about cops in the OP's post. A little sensitive are we? :roflmao2:



I agree with the consensus about never leaving your home without ID, and not just for cycling....
Forum: Northeast
08-09-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

Bicycles on the boardwalk are fine, so long as...

Bicycles on the boardwalk are fine, so long as cyclists are compelled to dismount in the highly commercial areas and at peak hours, obviously. As I was saying above, the way this is handled in the...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

These were the points I was trying to bring out....

These were the points I was trying to bring out. The cops on Coney Island and Brighton's boardwalks are enforcing a law that is far from obvious with tickets. Not to mention that given the liberal,...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-19, 04:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

Blessing in disguise, actually. In this case, at...

Blessing in disguise, actually. In this case, at least. Because the cops and parks department personnel, when they were ejecting people from the boardwalk earlier in the season, were pointing to...
Forum: Northeast
08-06-19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

Well, unfortunately, I think you're right, Steve...

Well, unfortunately, I think you're right, Steve B.

Looks like that law encompasses simple and arbitrary "rules" created by the Parks Department, even if the extent of this one is a little stupid....
Forum: Northeast
08-06-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

I read that, too, before I started this thread....

I read that, too, before I started this thread. There's also this:

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/2017/39/bn-bikes-on-boardwalk-2017-09-29-bk.html?from=bd

Which talks about riding after...
Forum: Northeast
08-06-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By ChiroVette

Riding on Boardwalks in NY City

Okay, there seems to be some ambiguity here that maybe some fellow Big Apple cyclists, particularly in Brooklyn (Kings County) may be able to shed some light on. I love riding on the boardwalks in...
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