“Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.”
The NJ Transit buses cannot run bikes off the road up here.
Nik Wallenda had the right idea.
The NEWark bike lane in the sky.
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CYCLING CALENDARS
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 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!
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.
So come along and let people see that riding a bike is safe, feasible, efficient and fun!
As always, bring a your helmet, lights and a lock. See you Friday -
Safety, Fun and Free Helmets!
September 30, 2009 – 2:21 pm
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!
September 16, 2009 – 7:13 pm
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.
Working group meetings schedule change
September 16, 2009 – 12:13 pm
Last week we agreed to switch to an every-other-week schedule for the working group meetings.
Therefor, there will be no meeting at Index tonight. Next meeting at Index will be 09/23.
Newcomers, contact brickcitybikecollective at gmail.com to find out how you can get involved. Or come to one of our meetings or events posted on this site!
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.
An example of the terrain: bring a camera, we need better bike access!
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 summer of BCBC and the future of biking in Newark. The nearby PATH will be waiting to whisk us back to Newark.
The ride includes some tricky conditions and heavily trafficked areas, so is not recommended for children or novices. That said – I highly encourage those interested to come on out! Bring your helmet, a lock and some money for food and drink!
See you Sunday!
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 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!
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 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!
