Sunday was an absolutely beautiful autumn day. I went out in the morning to watch the marathon at the corner of Lafayette Ave and Washington Ave. I could hear live music, cheering, and cowbells from two blocks away. The excitement was contagious as I approached Lafayette. The police motorcycles clearing the way, the runners shuffling [...]

All week, Grace Bonney over at Design*Sponge has been posting a series about bicycles, their accessories, custom chain guards, and more. Since my bike’s been in and out of the shop a good chunk of the summer, her posts have been pushing me to get it fixed once and for all so I can enjoy [...]

Warm June breeze, street signals light the dark South Slope. If there is a quiet moment in New York City’s most populous borough, it is not going to be found in the Slope. We bike deep into Gowanus. The industry has mostly gone to bed for the evening. It is nice to find a quiet [...]

Yesterday beginning at 9AM in McCarren Park, 2500 bicyclists invaded the streets to participate in the 6th annual Tour de Brooklyn, an 18-mile family-friendly ride through the borough. Despite the heat and humidity, online registration was full according to the Brooklyn Eagle. The ride, which is sponsored each year by Transportation Alternatives, wound through Williamsburg, [...]