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• Winter in CT, so far…

  So far, not much to report, that’s why I haven’t posted in a while. Let me tell you, CT ain’t got nothin on Rochester winters. There have been two snowfalls thus far which anyone would classify as “heavy”. Not blizzards like... Posted Jan 06 2009, 07:02 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Joey Mac, Connecticut, Car-free Living, Commuting

• Teaching kids to bike in cities

  This came a couple days ago from Amy in Albany: Anyone have any suggestions for how to safely teach my son to bike in traffic in Albany? He’s 8, and when we’re not on residential suburban streets (we live in Delmar) we’ve always had... Posted Oct 09 2008, 05:20 PM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: safety, Albany, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Commuting

• Bike meets bus

  In some ways the RTS bus system’s recent successes (see NY Times article below on this site) have benefited cyclists a great deal. Now you can go intermodal for just a buck. I sometimes take the #92 bus to cover the 30 or so miles from Downtown Rochester... Posted Sep 21 2008, 11:47 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Jack Bradigan Spula, Car-free Living, Commuting

• Albany wants to jump on cycling

  From Tuesday’s Albany Times Union: Albany wants to jump on cycling Consultant sought to develop master plan for bike lanes, routes By TIM O’BRIEN, Staff writer First published: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 ALBANY — With high gas prices... Posted Sep 19 2008, 08:56 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Albany, car-free, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Commuting

• Rochester’s bus system in the New York Times

  From today’s New York Times: In Hard Times, Profit at Rochester Transit System By WILLIAM NEUMAN Published: September 14, 2008 At a time when public transportation systems around the country are struggling with soaring fuel costs and pinched budgets... Posted Sep 14 2008, 05:36 PM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Rochester, Commuting, mass transit

• Albany resident loses specialized trike to theft

  This is from today’s Albany Times Union: Disabled man’s mobility taken in street theft Custom three-wheeler was Jeff Elsbree’s sole means of transport By PAUL GRONDAHL, Staff writer First published: Friday, September 5, 2008 ALBANY —... Posted Sep 05 2008, 10:02 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Albany, car-free, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Commuting, Bike Theft, Stolen Bikes

• Liberty On Bikes

  One of the things I like most about Albany is the close-knit and welcoming community of bicycle riders who get around the city on two wheels. I’ve met so many great people because I turn my pedals rather than stepping on them. Take Bob, for example... Posted Aug 22 2008, 09:17 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Albany, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Commuting, Bike Blogs

• Bike trails in the Albany Times Union

  The Albany Times Union ran a commentary piece this morning on bike trails: Bike trails idea needs steering By MARLENE KENNEDY, Executive Business Editor First published: Friday, August 22, 2008 Long ago and far away, a bicycle was my main mode of transportation... Posted Aug 22 2008, 08:52 AM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Albany, car-free, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Commuting, Trails

• EcoVelo

  The fine folks at EcoVelo just let me know about their site. Here’s their description: Utilizing bicycles for transportation to reduce our impact on the environment. Welcome to EcoVelo. This site is the public expression of our personal commitment... Posted Aug 17 2008, 12:28 PM by RocBike.com | The RocBike Review Filed under: Albany, car-free, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, Xtracycles / Cargo Bikes, Commuting