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Tour of the Cherry Blossoms
April 30, 2010 – 11:32 am
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 [...]
This Saturday is the Egg-Mazing Race!
April 21, 2010 – 2:37 pm
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 [...]
Announcing…Cherry Blossom Bike Tour 2010!
March 28, 2010 – 12:32 pm
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 [...]
Journey to Philip Roth’s house
February 22, 2010 – 7:20 am
Philip Roth, arguably America’s greatest living writer, grew up in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark and wrote about it extensively in the Pulitzer Prize winning “American Pastoral”. His home at 81 Summit Street was the destination of today’s ride.
It was a gorgeous day for the eight adventurers who showed up to ride. Bright sun, light [...]
A little piece of Broadway
November 8, 2009 – 9:31 pm
I had a big North Newark route planned out today but spent much of my time checking out three places on just two blocks of Broadway between 2nd and Arlington.
First, the old Benefit Mutual Life Insurance Building on the corner of 2nd.
Next the Mt Pleasant Cemetery, by far the most interesting cemetery in Newark. It’s [...]
Biking the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail
October 30, 2009 – 7:50 pm
The leaves were at autumn peak last Sunday in Maryland so a friend and I biked 12 miles (24mi. r/t) of the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail, an old railroad right-of-way now bike trail that runs from the BWI Airport to Annapolis. It’s part of the East Coast Greenway.
It’s a beautiful trail that winds through deep woods, over [...]
Tour of Newark Ready to Roll! – Oct. 17
October 2, 2009 – 1:46 pm
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 [...]
First Friday Ride:: October 2nd edition
October 1, 2009 – 8:34 am
It’s already October, and it’s already the first friday in October. This means that you should be all set to join us at Beaver St. in downtown Newark, 7pm, for the monthly Brick City Bike Collective ride!
We venturing north and across the river (!) this month, thanks to a stellar route by BCBC member Ryan.
10/2/2009 [...]
Upcoming Events: Repair Day, Bike Rodeo & more!
September 16, 2009 – 7:13 pm
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, [...]
