NYPD: You were asking for it (so don't expect us to help)

I got punched in the face on my commute home today. I had just crossed the Manhattan Bridge and was biking south on the bike path on Jay Str...

New Video: Food Almanac, Forecasting the Year Ahead in Food and Farm Policy and Politics

A short clip with highlights from the panelists at Food System NYC's Food Almanac Event on February 2. See more food policy videos at L...

Who Stole My Baby? (Bike Jacking on 14th Street)

My bike got jacked today and, while it's not the first bike I've had stolen, I'm pretty torn up about it. I'd locked it to s...

A Bell's Not a Bell 'Til You Ring It

My 16 year old road bike has finally received a few tweaks to make commuting a bit easier. A bicycle that I once coveted for its clean, clas...

Bike Fossil

Discovered on an expedition to get groceries on Friday after the blizzard.

Stolen Bike Alert: Swift Xootr

Because I know how violating it feels to have your bike stolen, I'm re-posting this from my friend. If you have any leads, please contac...

A Driver's Rights

This is the sight I biked past this morning, just two blocks from where I live in Brooklyn. For just a few blocks on my daily commute, close...

A New (Old) Bike

Since my cyclecross bike was stolen last month, I've been making do with my folding bike. While I love my little 'Brommie,' it...

On the Horned Vehicle

I�m a hypocrite. There. Out of the way. I have bell on my bike. I use it. Cars have horns. I hate them. Having biked in city for a while, I ...

New Adventures (the recession hits home)

I want to apologize for my dearth of January posts. It's been a difficult month. I had eye surgery a few weeks ago in an effort to impro...

Could new images make Atlantic Yards look any less pedestrian friendly?

Check out the new Atlantic Yards stadium design images. Clearly, crossing the six lanes of speeding traffic will be a breeze for you and you...

The Toren's Bike Racks, Unveiled

This week I finally was able to locate the Toren's bike rack. Here's the photo I promised in earlier posts. It looks like the rack i...

Talk back! (comments enabled)

I've received emails from a couple of folks informing me our blog wouldn't allow them to post a comment. After finally coming to the...