Author Archives: Lorenz Worden
ABC Continues as an Affiliate Member of the League of American Bicyclists
We just received notice of our renewal as an affiliate member of the League of American Bicyclists. The benefits of this for ABC are – Access to LAB’s resources “Halo effect” of being affiliated with a (the) national bicycle advocacy … Continue reading
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Gallery Spin – 1st Friday, February 3, 2012
It was a little chilly, but clear and dry for February’s 1st Friday Gallery Spin bicycle ride. Lark Street was humming with lots of walkers and gawkers and some great exhibits. Albany Bicycle Coalition’s own Bob Anderson was the featured artist at … Continue reading
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Albany Bicycle Coalition Supports Hudson River Bikeway over the Livingston Avenue Bridge – Corning Preserve/BoatLauch
We were pleased to see growing momentum for returning the Livingston Avenue Rail Road Bridge to its original configuration combining train, bicycle, and pedestrian travel over the Hudson. Albany Bicycle Coalition has joined with the Livingston Ave. Rail Road Bridge … Continue reading
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Riding on Flapjacks – Ergon PC2-L Ergonomic Contour Pedals
Having been quite pleased with several sets of Ergon’s bar grips, I was anxious to try out their new Contour Pedals. Ergon specializes in products that fit the body and, thus, add to riding comfort. The pedals come in two … Continue reading
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MoHu Motion – Gallery Spin – 1st (2nd) Friday Art Ride
Local cyclists helped the MoHu Festival (http://mohufest.com/) toward its goal of 50,000 visitors. MoHu is a 9 day-long arts festival of happening all over Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties. It features theatre, dance, music, visual, and random acts of art. … Continue reading
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Cyclists Need to Pay Attention Too
A more generalized version of the following appeared in the “Letters to the Editor” in the Times Union on June 4, 2011. ++++ On May 18, bicycle riders in Albany commemorated the national “Ride of Silence” by riding to the … Continue reading
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Grand Opening of the Albany County Rail Trail
On Saturday, June 4, 2011, the Town of Bethlehem, the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, and Albany County hosted the Grand Opening of the Albany County Rail Trail, Phase One. The Rail Trail reception area, staffed by volunteers from the Friends … Continue reading
Tour de Parc
Our Bicycle Month 2011 community bicycle ride for May 11, 2011 was the “Tour de Parc” planned and led by Claire. We started from two locations, joining up at the Henry Johnson Memorial at Madison and Willet in Washington Park … Continue reading
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“Historic Mansions Bicycle Tour,” Sunday, May 15 at 10:30 AM
The Albany Bicycle Coalition continues to celebrate Bike Month with the second “Historic Mansions Bike Tour.” It will be a variation of last year’s ride. Plan accordingly: wear a helmet and bring water and a spare tube. Sunday May 15th … Continue reading
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Resoultion Of The Common Council Proclaiming May 2011 As Bike Month In The City Of Albany
All cyclists are indebted to Council Members Leah Golby, Dominick Calsolaro, and Anton Konev and to the entire Albany City Common Council for their unanimously proclaiming May 2011 as “BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY.” This official designation – … Continue reading
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