zoom26

Just tried my Vybe c7a on the NY Greenway Hudson side, approx 14mi. It was a beautiful sight! Only thing is I had to walk my bike by the foot of the GW Bridge because the slope was too steep, I got scared going downhill and going uphill on that slope was almost impossible with my fitness. The commute was approx 2hours with some stopping to rest and take pictures with my Vybe.

Pinigis 

It sounds like you enjoyed the trip. How about posting some of the photos?

zoom26

My phone didn't snap quality pictures on the lowlight. Pictures were at the foot of the GS Bridge, by Riverside Park, and one by the Garden.

BTW Looking at your avatar, I was interested at one time with the Origami Brand. How are they? I think I saw them at Sports Authority.

ThorUSA

those are cool pics
don't worry if you have to push and walk .... this is supposed to be safe and fun .. there will be always somebody who can ride it, jump it, and and and ....
for me the ONLY thing which counts is having fun
thor

Azreal911

Nice that you are out and riding in really great weather! not sure if you have but you'll need some lights for it.

In Toronto its a $35 fine with no lights at night. They're cracking down on the downtown area cause there's a big cycling community downtown and makes it safer for everyone but the bike ninjas.

zoom26

Yes I did have lights, both rear and front. There were a lot of riders there with no lights,bells and even helmets. It is by law here that you have to have lights,bells and helmets to ride. I won't be riding without them because I feel naked and unsafe without them. Gloves add a lot of comfort too.

Azreal911

i see most major cities are cracking down on cyclists now too eh? i guess if they fine drivers for dooring us they have the right to fine us by being more visible to drivers too.

in case you are wondering about the changes to our Ontario Law.

‘Dooring’ a cyclist: ‘Dooring’ a cyclist will now carry a set fine of $365 and three points up from $60 and no points.


Oh and I was wrong, improper bicycle lighting now has gone up to $110 from $35 so we have to be just as responsible cyclists.

zoom26

I guess, as long as we abide by the rules these laws shouldn't be a bad thing for us. I think I like it because it ensures us that we do ride safely than to harass us.

graycenphil

Does NYC law require lights and helmets?

zoom26

Yep, both rear and front lights, helmet and a bell.

tds101 

A helmet is only required by law if you're under 14. As for lights and a sounding device, they're required by law but few comply. I have lights, and a bell. I rarely use a helmet, but since I've increased the speed of my rides I'm reconsidering. Most injuries riding a bike are self inflicted,...why take a chance.

zoom26

i thought otherwise, my bad. hehe

1nterceptor

Lots of riders walk up that steep section. I think most folks don't shift to an easy gear early; then end up running out of gas halfway(over the rail road tracks).
I would suggest to shifting to an easy gear early; right by the Little Red lighthouse. Here I am passing a rider walking her hybrid up while I cruise by on my 6
speed folder(lowered gearing helps). 12:50 mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AT6...6zPoymgKaIoDLA

3 minute mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Paku...6zPoymgKaIoDLA

zoom26

i tried biking it up last saturday with my hybrid (trek 7.2fx) almost ran out of gas, but made it through the climb. had to rest a little bit for the slight uphill after it.