Originally Posted by
johnlink
Is that another area to avoid?
I try to be careful as much as I can. Don't wear any jewelry, ride in daytime if possible,
study my route as much as I can so I don't have to deal w/ getting lost/detours, etc.
It's best to be prudent in any city; safe or not. Having said that; I have gone on club rides
where we pass through Newark, Passaic & Paterson. We even stopped by in local restaurants
to grab a bite. And we're all still here to talk about it.