Originally Posted by
noglider
I (illegally) loaned my wife my Citibike card for her to try. She loved it and immediately bought herself a membership. I'm surprised and pleased. She commutes by bike only occasionally, and the need to plan the trip, carry a lock, and lug the bike from the basement are hindrances. Those hindrances are now gone for her.
I made my first Citi Bike trip of the year, 16 March, 2015. From Penn Station, down 7th ave to 20th street, then down 2nd ave to 4th street...Walked two blocks to 2nd street (account there were no working bikes at 4th and 2nd, the station neeeds to be swept/shoveled, ugh), continuing from 2nd and 2nd, went up the Bowery, past Cooper Union, then West on 9th street,
IMG_7748 by
AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
then North on 8th avenue... 5.19 miles according to gmaps-pedometer.
When I got back to Penn,
Gardenia Deli | New York, NY 10001 | Order Pizza Online | Pizza Menu | Pizza Delivery
Gardenia Deli | New York, NY 10001 | Order Pizza Online | Pizza Menu | Pizza Delivery
I had to get something to eat (the riding made me hungry) , Being as we are celebrating Saint Patricks Day, I ordered the Corned Beef and Cabbage (I'm still farting),
It was 3:36 PM and the train was at 3:27 PM, so the next train is 4:15, which means IF I had my own bike, I would have to wait until after 8 PM, due to rush hour. This is where the Citi Bike shines, I was able to take the 4:15 train, because the Citi Bike stays in the City...
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A Whole Block of Restaurants was boarded-up in Penn (Long Island RR Concourse). The plywood is painted black, and Police and National Guard are standing there:
IMG_7758 by
AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
IMG_7761 by
AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
Now, looking back at the photo, I realize I was riding bike number 00076:
00076_IMG_7739 by
AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
I broke the ride up into two 35 minute sections, to avoid paying a $2.50 penalty for going over 45 minutes...
I want to share this photo, Citi Bikes docked in front of the Flatiron Building:
IMG_7719 by
AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr