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Tour of the Cherry Blossoms

marie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:32:40 +0000

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 inundated with Cherry Blossom trees, over bridges, on the streets of the historic Forest Hills section of Newark, and past other Newark gems, like the converted Tiffany building and the oldest house in Newark. It was a great event, and we learned a lot as a group about preparing for large rides. I hope to see you all next year!

The group beginning to gather and chat before the ride.

The whole group ready to ride in front of the Lions at Branch Brook Park.

Tim, the BCBC ride organizer, explaining the route.

Riding a windy road through the middle of the park.

Load of bikers barreling through the Ballantine gates.

Crossing the railroad tracks.

Passing the Tiffany Building, now converted into apartments.

Riding through the woods and over a bridge.

Cherry Blossoms ahead!

Riders strolling along the creek with Cherry Blossoms in front and behind.

Bikes, bikes, bikes.

Tim directing the next turns.

Cherry Blossoms.

Proud cyclists at the end of the ride.

This Saturday is the Egg-Mazing Race!

Zoe — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:37:35 +0000

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!

The Egg-mazing Race will kick off at 10:30 am at Peter Fransisco Park (the triangle park next to Penn Station) and is guaranteed fun. The event ends at Hells Kitchen Lounge for food and prizes, and is sponsored by Councilman Augusto Amador, IBID (Ironbound Bussiness Improvement District), and Brick City Bike Collective.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Pre-register here to ensure a spot!

Feel free to contact us for more info at brickcitybikecollective@gmail.com or 973.937.8443

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Announcing…Cherry Blossom Bike Tour 2010!

TIm — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:32:33 +0000

OFFICIAL POSTER

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 or view/download a larger one here: http://tsoup.com/bcbc/branchbrook%20map.jpg

Newark’s Branchbrook Park is famous for it’s cherry trees and Cherry Blossom
Festival. This year the actual Cherry Blossom Festival is on the 18th but we
will be taking the tour on the much less crowded Sunday before which we
estimate to be the peak day for blossoms.
See photos here: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/937513?start=0

The tour will be about 7 miles in length and last maybe 1.5 hours. This is not a race, it is a leisurely tour on a route that takes in the park, some surrounding neighborhoods, notable and historic architecture, lakes, fountains and the largest display of cherry trees east of Kyoto. This free tour is an easy, enjoyable ride for any age group.

You can park anywhere in the park. There is a running race in the park that morning but southern park gates should open for car traffic by 11am or so. The park is easily accessible from the parkway, Turnpike, I-280, Bloomfield Avenue or Route 21. It’s also very near NJ Transit Newark Broad Street Station, and an easy trek from Newark Penn Station.

If you have any questions please contact Tim at tim @ tsoup . com
Come see the surprising beauty of NJ’s largest city! Hope to see you there!

POSTERS:

Please download our official poster in various sizes for printing and feel free to post it everywhere! Download here: http://tsoup.com/bcbc/cherryblossom/index.html

MAP

Tour of Newark Ready to Roll! – Oct. 17

Kyle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:46:11 +0000

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 and with the ease and comfort of a closed route. The event will feature a 3.5 mile family fun ride and a 25 mile tour of the city. Get there early for a bike check to be sure everything is in order and ready for the 25 miles of ground. There’ll also be free helmets and t-shirts while the supplies last (so, early, early early!).

The Tour is being organized by Team Newark, and is co-sponsored by Mayor Cory Booker and the Newark Municipal Council and The Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Registration starts at the just-getting-light hour of 7:30am, with the rides starting at 9am. For more info and registration go here. And, indeed, it is FREE!

It’s gonna be a hoot, folks, and BCBC will be representing at the start and finish. I already volunteered and hope to see y’all on the Tour!

Safety, Fun and Free Helmets!

secondadmin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:21:24 +0000

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 riding skills for navigating Newark streets and get fit with a free helmet!

The Tour de Newark begins at 9am with a speach from Cory Booker, followed by a secondary “Family Race” kickoff. Around 10am, the kids head to the rodeo at Green Street, which the City has closed for the day. League Certified Instructor Jen Laurita will be leading 50 Newark youth in a series of bike checks, a helmet fitting, and a road skills course. Brick City Bike Collective will be leading several activities including bike trivia, team games, spoke-card making, and a short ride.

It promises to be a great event, but we need your help! Come and volunteer with us on Saturday, October 17. Any hours you can spare between 9:30 am and 2pm would be greatly appreciated.

To volunteer, contact BCBC at brickcitybikecollective@gmail.com or 973.559.6179.

To register your child, contact the Newark Department of Recreation at 973.733.5378

Upcoming Events: Repair Day, Bike Rodeo & more!

Kyle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:13:59 +0000

On the Lincoln Highway from BCBC's ride to Jersey City on 9/13

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, Repair Day in the Park happens every third Sunday of the month.

Save the Date:

October 17, Newark’s first Bike Rodeo will be held, location and time TBA. Sponsored by the NJ Department of Transportation and Newark Department of Recreation with the help of Meadowlink and BCBC, the Bike Rodeo will be an action packed opportunity for kids to learn the rules of the road, hone some bike riding skills for navigating Newark streets and get fit with a free helmet! Stay tuned for more info-

BCBC October ride: 10/2. Come ride with us as we take a tour of the city on one of our regular “first friday” rides! We meet at 7pm on Beaver St, in downtown Newark.

Finally, check back for Halloween rides and events. It’s true – it’s right around the corner.

First Friday Ride-September

secondadmin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:38:11 +0000

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!

BIKE AUDIT RIDE UPDATE

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:09:41 +0000

*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 document some of these hazards along popular routes, and
incorporate suggested repairs into a city-wide bike plan. ***If you can,
bring a camera***

Join Us!

Zoe — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:58:58 +0000

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 how to do minor repairs. The group ride will leave from Lincoln Park at 4:15.

2. Biking Audit: Sunday, 8/23, Noon, Newark Penn Station (by the bike racks in the back)

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. The bike audit rides are to document some of these hazards along our routes and work with the city to get them fixed. *If you can, bring a camera*

3. Group Ride: Friday, 9/4

We are meeting at 7pm at Beaver Street. This will be about 2 hours long, route to be determined. Make sure to bring lights for your bike and water to drink! And for those of you that missed it – Mayor Cory Booker rode with us on 8/7! Check out pictures on the website.

4. Working group meetings: Wednesdays @ Index Gallery – 585 Broad ST – 7:30 pm

Join us as we plan and implement upcoming events, advocacy and fun.

Hope to see you there!