4 Rochester

This past Friday night, Jess and I went out on a S24O camping trip down the Genesee Valley Greenway. It’s was a very casual, fun, refreshing adventure; and I highly recommend that those in Rochester check out the trail. Pictures and a bit of story telling follow. We got off to a bit of a funny...

Here’s my version of what I’d like News 10 NBC to do (yes, I’m on a bit of bike theft rant these days). Dear News 10 NBC Editors: On 18 August 2008, News 10 NBC ran a story about Mayor Robert Duffy’s “Zero Tolerance” crime policy. Part of the story featured footage of a Rochester police...

Isn’t that a beautiful bike? Here’s the story…it’s a follow up to my previous post. Tanya was driving down Plymouth Avenue in Rochester, thinking…”You know, I’ve NEVER seen a GT Nomad…if I see one, I will know that it’s mine.” A few blocks later...

Dear News 10 NBC Editors: On 18 August 2008, News 10 NBC ran a story about Mayor Robert Duffy’s “Zero Tolerance” crime policy. Part of the story featured footage of a Rochester police officer nearly running into a cyclist on a street in the 14621 neighborhood. Reporter Ray Levato cited...

So…this is a follow up to my previous post. Tanya was driving down Plymouth Avenue in Rochester, thinking…”You know, I’ve NEVER seen a GT Nomad…if I see one, I will know that it’s mine.” A few blocks later, she saw someone on a GT Nomad, a young man, stopped...

Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy talks about “zero tolerance” crime policy Chuck and Gary sent me links to the following story: Cop nearly right-hooks cyclists in Rochester (Channel 10) Chuck also included these comments: Check out the video from last night’s channel 10 news. The cyclist was...

I love many things about living in Rochester, and now I can add the Rochester Twilight Criterium to the list. Not only was it an awe-inspiring race, but you could get close enough to get vertigo from the wheels spinning by as a hundred cyclists rode flat out in the rain. And, it being Rochester [....

This came into the RocBike inbox today: Name: Tucker Subject: For the Rochester crew–a story of hope Message: Hey guys, I live and bike here in ROC city, and I blogged today about a cool riding experience I had involving a positive interaction with a driver. I thought I’d share it with you...

Although I’ve been commuting to my office in downtown Rochester regularly for some time now, my job sometimes requires me to attend meetings at the other campus of MCC (Monroe Community College, for non-Rochester readers). That campus is on E. Henrietta Rd., a clogged main artery leading to the...

Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start at the trailhead in Canawaugus Park on River Road (Route 251) in Scottsville for a 14 mile ride. The GVG is a flat trail with a hard packed dirt surface. Fat tire or hybrid style bicycle is best suited for this trail ride. Bring water. Lunch in [...]