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Offline rosie666

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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2008, 12:15:56 PM »
This is the route i normally take to Times Square. I'm not totally thrilled with it. Broadway through Astoria kinda sucks.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1833376
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2008, 12:20:17 PM »
Last night I went to a few bike shops to do some research on a bike purchase, and I got a really fantastic bikers map at one of them (free!).  I got it at Eddie's on amsterdam and 84th, and it's the 2008 NYC Cycling Map.  it's great, so get one if you can.
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2008, 01:04:53 PM »
You can call 311 and ask the City to mail you a copy of the official NYC Bike map.
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2008, 08:25:21 PM »
I bike in and out of Manhattan a couple of times every week during the summer. I love it. I think that most of you follow the root over the 59st bridge but I though I would post my route also
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=105762636104564193385.00000111c20913d38c5ea&z=13

If I have time I go over the Williamsburg Bridge but I take the east side bike/walking path and then up Kent.
Nice to see so many people biking in.
Eric
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #19 on: April 26, 2008, 03:00:54 AM »
Sunnyside connector to QBB Coming in May:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/sunnyside-connector-map.pdf

And as if that wasn't enough, check out Vernon Boulevard in July!

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/vernonblvd.pdf
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #20 on: April 27, 2008, 11:17:59 PM »
I took my first ride today since last summer.  Took E train to Jamaica, then rode to Howard Beach, and the Shore Parkway to Coney Island, then the F train back.  Total 31km riding.
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« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2008, 03:12:44 PM »
Hi

I am new to Jackson Heights and this group. Nice to see an active group dedicated to Jackson Heights and hope to see you all sometimes

I just bought a bicycle and was looking for areas to ride it on weekends... i stay near the subway station (74th & Roosevelt). I tried Central Park- it was beautiful but found trudging the cycle up and down the subway inconvenient

So would be great if you could suggest any parks etc in short cycling distance :)

Thanks so much

best regards,
Kamal
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Re: bicycling spots?
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2008, 08:49:28 AM »
Quote from: kamaldas on May 03, 2008, 03:12:44 PM

So would be great if you could suggest any parks etc in short cycling distance :)

Thanks so much

best regards,
Kamal

http://www.jacksonheightslife.com/community/index.php?topic=702.0

the running thread talks about Flushing Meadow Park and Astoria Park.
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2008, 12:20:05 PM »
tyro question
Just moved to NY and got a bicycle; so appreciate the advice

Do we need a helmet to ride a cycle? I know its safer and will buy it but haven't purchased it yet.  So was wondering if I may get a ticket for cycling without the helmet; or its ok to do so?

Thanks
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2008, 01:34:25 PM »
A helmet is not required by law for riders over the age of 14 years.
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2008, 01:43:54 PM »
It's not against the law to ride without a helmet. Darwin might issue a ticket, however.

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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2008, 04:03:49 PM »
I just got a bike last weekend.  I'm really excited to use it, but I see that the Tour de Queens is already full... :'(
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2008, 04:18:29 PM »
New to the neighborhood - any bike stores in the area?
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2008, 11:01:52 PM »
CIGI Bicycle Shop at 91-07 37th Ave. (bet 91st and 92nd I think). Carlos (owner?) is very nice. I've had my bike tuned there a couple of times and have been very happy.
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Re: Cycling in Jackson Heights
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2008, 12:45:15 PM »
Quote from: kuros on May 09, 2008, 11:01:52 PM
CIGI Bicycle Shop at 91-07 37th Ave. (bet 91st and 92nd I think). Carlos (owner?) is very nice. I've had my bike tuned there a couple of times and have been very happy.


To be honest I think CIGI's is a ripoff. he sells tubes for like 8 bucks when you can get them for 4 elsewhere, i usually got to spokesman. near vernon jackson blvd.
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