70 cyclists turned out for BCBC’s First Annual Tour of the Cherry Blossoms on April 11, 2010. Turnout was greater than expected for this 5-mile ride in and around Newark’s Branch Brook Park. The weather was beautiful, and the park was busy with cyclists and patrons alike. The route winded through areas of the park [...]
The Egg-Mazing Race is a bicycle scavenger hunt where riders must follow a map to find clues and complete challenges in the Ironbound section of Newark. Participants start and end at common locations, but what happens in between is pure strategy… and good fun!
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The Egg-mazing Race will kick off at 10:30 am at Peter Fransisco Park [...]
BCBC is pleased to announce our first annual Cherry Blossom Bike Tour!
Please join the Brick City Bike Collective as we tour Branchbrook Park’s spectacular display of cherry blossoms at their peak.
Sunday, April 11
1pm
Meet at the twin lion statues across from the fountain in the park’s southernmost lake. See map below [...]
After some confusion and cancellations, the city has confirmed that the Bicycle Tour of Newark ‘09 is on for October 17th. The name’s been translated from last time, but the promise is the same: a fantastic day out on our streets of Newark.
This is a great opportunity to see the city from the street level [...]
Volunteers needed! October 17, Newark’s first Bike Rodeo will be held in conjunction with the Tour de Newark bike race. Sponsored by Brick City Bike Collective, Meadowlink, and the Newark Department of Recreation, the Bike Rodeo will be an action packed opportunity for kids to learn the rules of the road, hone some bike [...]
This Sunday, September 20th, is bike repair day in Lincoln Park, followed by a group ride. Come out to the park, enjoy the cooling weather and fix up your bike! We’ll be on hand to help you out or let you use our tools. Look for us between 2pm and 4. Free, of course!
And remember, [...]
Here is a link to Moiz’s route for tonight’s ride, hope to see you there!
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nj/newark/897125194354397742
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…. some documentation from the ride!
*Biking Audit: Sunday, 8/30, Noon*, Newark Penn Station………..please
note the change of date!!
Many of Newark’s streets are in a bad state of disrepair, forcing bike
riders into traffic to avoid dangers such as potholes, those “reverse
potholes,” and broken glass. Other streets suffer from poor design that
creates dangerous issues like poor visibility for bikers. The bike audit
rides will [...]
BCBC would like to invite everyone to some upcoming events:
1. Repair & Ride in Lincoln Park: THIS SUNDAY 8/16
Need a tune up? Is your bike not working properly? Join BCBC at Lincoln Park from 2-4 pm and learn how to fix your bike! Mechanics will be in hand to help diagnose and show you [...]
