New York’s Growing Trails Network Needs YOUR Help! The New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation in June (S.4416B/A.5035B) to require the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to develop a coordinated plan for linking existing and potential individual trail corridors to create a statewide, interconnected multi-use trail. Thanks to the leadership of…
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Information for Warren County Bicyclists
Fear
Bicyclists are dying on our streets, and, if you hadn’t noticed, people are pissed off about it. The statistics are grim: in the U.S., 2016 was the deadliest year for cyclists in a quarter century. In 2018, fatalities jumped 10 percent over 2017. In New York City, where 19 cyclists have died so far this year in…
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PTNY
The “Ride-A-Round” the morning after the well-attended workshop* @ The Q the night before. . . *Quite the count that night! Not as many who had “signed-up” the following morning. . . Well. . .it DIDN’T rain! https://www.ptny.org/events/bicyclists-bring-business https://www.bikewarrenco.org/news/bicycling-brings-business-conference-september-10th-11th/
Harry
English translation of a French article Richard Russell had obtained – Harry Elkes: From Boston to Glens Falls; from Glens Falls to Boston. Given to me at The Hub, 27 Market Street, Brant Lake, New York 12815 before the 6th Annual Harry Elkes Ride, this Saturday, September 14th, 2019. If I am to recount the…
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Showers
There are many more FAQ, just go to the following link & consider joining as a member, as a host, as a rider, as a further participant. https://www.warmshowers.org/ Message from the Chairman of WS WS MemberMay 7, 2019 Somewhere in the world right now as you read this at least one Warmshowers host and a…
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Bike Your Park Day
Explore parks and public lands by bicycle on September 28, 2019 with thousands of others throughout the world on the same day. Ride any distance on roads, paved bike paths, or single track. Make a day of it and stop to enjoy a spectacular view, treat yourself to your favorite ice cream, cool your toes in a…
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Sharing the Road
A six-minute video from our friends at New York Bicycling Coalition about Sharing the Road with others, such as motorists, other cyclists, pedestrians, etc., et al. The laws that govern us all according to New York State enforcement personnel. https://vimeo.com/227298327?mc_cid=f1bce6d7a2&mc_eid=1a88f63c03
“Bicycling Brings Business” Conference, September 10th & 11th
Purpose: Tourism professionals, business owners, municipal officials, and cyclists are invited to join local and statewide advocates for a discussion on ways to attract cyclists to communities, as well as focusing on how your business and community can market to, and profit from, future cycling tourists. Conference Hosts: WCSQBO, Parks & Trails New York (PTNY),…
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Farmers’ Market Bike Day
WHAT: Bicycle Day at your local farmers’ market WHERE: The outdoor South Street Pavillion in downtown Glens Falls, NY WHEN: July 27th, 2019, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM WHY: Ride your bike to shop, talk to a few local bicycling representatives, gather information for further fun! SPONSOR: The Friends of the Farmers’ Market https://www.friendsoftheglensfallsfarmersmarket.com/…
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Sharing
https://www.active.com/cycling/articles/10-cycling-etiquette-tips-when-sharing-the-road-with-drivers?cmp=18N-PB2000-S20-T9-cycling-AR3&eps=title_1169285 A useful article from Active by Michael Nystrom with further reading opportunities. https://www.bikewarrenco.org/news/orthopaedic/
