cruising down park ave
the birds are singing away
cars are missing this
We have the occasional train story here on RocBike, given that several of us are regular or semi-regular (irregular?) train riders. In fact, I rode Amtrak today to get home after contracting the stomach flu in Rochester over the weekend. Jen and the boys drove home yesterday, and I rode the train today.
Here’s some good news:
Budget saves Amtrak’s Adirondack line
By ERIC ANDERSON, Deputy business editor
Last updated: 1:03 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2009Full state operating support was restored for Amtrak’s Adirondack service from the Capital Region to Montreal, ensuring the train operates for another year, the president of the Empire State Passengers Association said this morning.
UPDATE: Here’s a link for the Empire State Passengers Association.
On Sunday May 3, 2009 the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual MS WALK.
More than 1,000 walkers will be starting at the Genesee Valley Park – Roundhouse Pavilion, on the east side of the river, to raise funds in the fight to stop Multiple Sclerosis.
We are in need of four patrollers to ride your bicycle or walk in the parking lot and along the route. You will be the eyes and ears of the medical and security staff of the MS WALK.
You will need a cell phone, along with your bicycle or walking shoes, and appropriate clothing. The event is held rain or shine.
Patrollers will be needed from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food and beverage provided.
Please RSVP to rdsbike@rochester.rr.com
Thank you,
Richard DeSarra
585.461.5363
No links of the day this past week, but hey, now you get some links of the week!
This video is worth watching. I appreciate a cyclist admitting he does dangerous things. I also appreciate his calm explanations of why things are dangerous.
It’s because of little moments like this one:
wait, isn’t it spring?
why are my fingers freezing?
bike on.
Marlene Heuer and Peter Lazarski are two of my favorite artists – you’ll see their work displayed prominently in my house – but on top of that, they share a 2 bike, 1 car household. We sat down to discuss their methods and experiences as utility cyclists, and their hopes for the future of bike commuting.
If you’re a Rochestarian you’ve probably already seen some of their work; Marlene posts her art at Mother Popcorn and Peter is over at But I’m a wizard!.
The RocBike Review #8: Profiles in Bike Commuting - Marlene Heuer and Peter Lazarski [20:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
The Cranes took our first family trip to NYC yesterday. While we strolled through Central Park, I took some photos of pedicabs. Enjoy:
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| From Cranes In Manhattan |
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| From Cranes In Manhattan |
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| From Cranes In Manhattan |
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| From Cranes In Manhattan |
The rest of my photos from our trip are here:
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Doug Ramsey, who writes very entertainingly about jazz at his site Rifftides, has this to say about getting back on the bike this year.
On a side note, I’ve interviewed Doug on my show, The Jazz Session. You can listen to the show, if you’d like.
