Bad Accident in Central Park (behind the Met) yesterday afternoon
08-25-10, 01:42 PM
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the reality is that there is a bike lane and too many people walk in it. There are over 60 miles of walking paths in the park but only 6 miles aorund the park that we can ride on. It's not too much to ask pedestrians to stay in the lane that they have created for themselves. they just expect us to swerve out of the way not realizing that yes, Car traffic is allowed in the majority of the park a good portion of the day so we can't just easily swerve around them. I personally love the people that run the wrong way and in the bike lane, I'm just gonna start spitting on them, that should teach them a lesson!
09-01-10, 07:30 AM
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actually, that's the only time during which you can safely do fast laps. there are too many ignorant idiots out there in the evenings. plus, you might get a sighting of Big George if you ride early enough. then again, i'm idiotic enough to do fast laps in the evenings, too...
it happens when you have the greatest conglomeration of self-centered idiots in the whole world
it happens when you have the greatest conglomeration of self-centered idiots in the whole world
08-15-14, 08:43 AM
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Wondering if anyone knew the guy that went down yesterday afternoon in Central Park. It was behind the Met and looked like he hit his head (no helmet) on the curb. He was bleeding pretty badly from the ear and barely conscious when the ambulance got there. They took him to NY Presbyterian.
Hoping he is ok. Anybody know him?
Hoping he is ok. Anybody know him?
08-15-14, 09:03 AM
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Sheesh, cheer up, guys. Low is a class, too. (eyeroll)
the reality is that there is a bike lane and too many people walk in it. There are over 60 miles of walking paths in the park but only 6 miles aorund the park that we can ride on. It's not too much to ask pedestrians to stay in the lane that they have created for themselves. they just expect us to swerve out of the way not realizing that yes, Car traffic is allowed in the majority of the park a good portion of the day so we can't just easily swerve around them. I personally love the people that run the wrong way and in the bike lane, I'm just gonna start spitting on them, that should teach them a lesson!
08-15-14, 10:01 AM
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In related news, a pedestrian was killed by a cyclist for the first time since 2009 in NYC, also in Central Park. He was 75, and as turns out, an active member of the NYCC.
Irving Schachter Killed By Cyclist in Central Park Earlier This Month | Streetsblog New York City
Irving Schachter Killed By Cyclist in Central Park Earlier This Month | Streetsblog New York City
08-15-14, 10:29 AM
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the reality is that there is a bike lane and too many people walk in it. There are over 60 miles of walking paths in the park but only 6 miles aorund the park that we can ride on. It's not too much to ask pedestrians to stay in the lane that they have created for themselves. they just expect us to swerve out of the way not realizing that yes, Car traffic is allowed in the majority of the park a good portion of the day so we can't just easily swerve around them. I personally love the people that run the wrong way and in the bike lane, I'm just gonna start spitting on them, that should teach them a lesson!
08-15-14, 07:34 PM
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08-16-14, 11:00 AM
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I started reading this without looking at the date, but I knew it had a familiar ring to it.
I've completely given up on Central Park except to take my kids, who are packing up for college at the moment, so they aren't kids anymore.
I've completely given up on Central Park except to take my kids, who are packing up for college at the moment, so they aren't kids anymore.
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