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 [...]
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Journey to Philip Roth’s house
February 22, 2010 – 7:20 am
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, [...]
Ride with us this Sunday!
September 11, 2009 – 11:26 am
This Sunday, September 13th, BCBC will be riding from Downtown Newark to Jersey City.
We’ll be striking out at 1pm from Beaver St. in Newark. Once in Jersey City we’ll get some delicious Indian food (there’s a few places on Grove St.) and perhaps swinging by the new beer garden to raise glass to the first [...]
First Friday Ride-September
September 4, 2009 – 12:38 pm
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
August 29, 2009 – 10:09 pm
*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 [...]
Join Us!
August 13, 2009 – 2:58 pm
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 [...]
