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fjrm
09-05-04, 08:31 PM
I used to bike and took a 3 year break. Recently my wife expressed interest and now we are both getting into it.

We live in NYC and I was surprised looking at a map of bike friendly areas/parks and also Greenways.
My only regret is to not have started earlier this year.. I guess I will be doing some reading in the riding in winter forum.
:)

millermagic
09-05-04, 08:45 PM
Welcome to bikeforums. I have to ask you if theere is much more securtiy there becuase of the republican convention
Bop Bop
09-05-04, 11:11 PM
What part of the city?

fjrm
09-06-04, 10:40 AM
Welcome to bikeforums. I have to ask you if theere is much more securtiy there becuase of the republican convention

I was nowhere near the convention, but from what I see on local papers there was.
Some protesters did get through the security anyways which was most disturbing. If they can do it, so do terrorists.
fjrm
09-06-04, 10:42 AM
What part of the city?

We live in Upper Manhattan. Near Fort Tryon park.
Yesterday we were told by someone of the Greenway entrance near our area. We were very happy to have found out about it.

Plan to go explore it today. Yesterday we found it shortly before our bike day was over.
TrukTek2
09-06-04, 04:31 PM
You've got some great bike trails around there. I cycle there all the time. Never been over the George Washington bridge though, so that's my next conquest.
fjrm
09-12-04, 05:40 PM
Crossing the bridge is a nice ride.
Also there is a park a few miles from the bridge. Don't recall the name, but it has some serious hills and it was pretty long.

Once I get back into shape I may venture back to it.