Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy invites cyclists and neighbors to “bike to work” on National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17, 2013, 8:00-9:30 am. This is a great opportunity to support a local business in the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association area. Cycle, walk, or ride the bus to Hudson River Coffee House, 227 Quail St., Albany.
Bike to Work from the Hudson River Coffee Shop with Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy
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Something New?
This “cargo bicycle” was parked in front of the campus center at the College of St. Rose on April 9, 2013. Is this a first in the area?
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See What’s Comin’ with the Sunlite Deluxe 11.5″ Bicycle Mirror
Want a great mirror for your upright “city bicycle”?
With a little tweaking, the Sunlite Deluxe will fill the bill. You can order through Amazon or directly from the retailer, Bicycle Source US.
Through Amazon, the mirror was $11.99 with free shipping (Feb 2, 2013) whereas the retailer offers chrome or black at $17.99 (+ $6.95 shipping) (April 8, 2013). 
It was not available per my preference at local bicycle shops with which I checked.
This is s high quality product and installation is straightforward. The 11.5” arm is practical and the 3.5 X 5” mirror face is the biggest I have ever seen.
In my bicycle’s case, I had to bend the arm somewhat to get a better view around my left arm.
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Protecting the threads with 2.5” of snugly fitting of 9/16” o.d. Tygon hose, I clamped the threads in a BIG vise and bent the arm with a BIG wrench cushioned by a double fold of heavy cardboard. This is a trail-and-error project, and I may have to do another bending session.
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Public Meetings on Madison Ave. Traffic Calming – April 16, 2013
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (postponed from March 25) there will be two public meetings to discuss the findings of the Madison Avenue Traffic Study/Road Diet Feasibility Study. 3 25 13 Madison Public Mtg Flyer There will be a meeting at 11:00 AM and another at 6:30 PM. They will be held at the Touhey Forum in the Lally School of Education at the College of Saint Rose, 1009 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY. The content is the same for both meeting times, so please plan on attending only one.
The City of Albany has prepared a draft traffic study that evaluates the feasibility of implementing a road diet along Madison Avenue from Lark Street to South Allen Street and along Western Avenue from South Allen Street to Manning Boulevard. Madison DRAFT Report 2 15 13
Public comments are being solicited, and you are invited to join the City’s study team at either meeting time to hear an overview of the study and to provide your input on the draft findings.
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If you have any questions, please contact Bill Trudeau, Coordinator of Traffic Engineering, at (518) 434-5791 or MadisonAveStudy@albany-ny.org
Kate Lawrence, Planner
Department of Development and Planning
City of Albany
21 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207
(518) 434-2532 x 17
lawrencek@ci.albany.ny.us
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Another Cyclist Run Down by an “Impaired” Driver
The Times Union reported today that another cyclist has died. Matthew Ratelle was struck down from behind about 8:30 a.m. (broad daylight) on 9/3. According to the report, one can conclude that Ratelle was an “avid cyclist” who had driven to the start of his ride on Rt. 22, was wearing a helmet, was riding on the shoulder, and had a GPS device on his bicycle – all hardly signs of a casual or unprepared rider going on an errand.
According to the Times Union, the killer, Becky Goodermote, was charged with::
- Leaving the scene of a serious personal injury accident
- Operating a vehicle while impaired by drug
- Driving with a suspended registration
- Failure to use due care
The TU report notes further that Goodermote, who was also suspected of texting at the time, left the scene but was caught when her concerned family member told police that Goodermote returned home with extensive damage to her vehicle that she could not explain.
Ratelle, who leaves a wife and three young children, landed about 30 yards from where he was struck and suffered massive trauma.
UPDATE 12-22-12
Funeral and Wake for Matthew Ratelle, Another Cyclists Killed on the Road – Those cyclists who would like to reach out to the family of a fellow bicyclist Matthew Ratelle may visit on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet.
The funeral will be Monday, December 24, 2012, 10 a.m., Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, corner of Eagle St. and Madison Ave., Albany.
Contributions may be made to the Ratelle Family Trust, to benefit his children, in care of the funeral home office.
Visit parkerbrosmemorial.com for directions, to light a candle, and for condolence book.
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Albany Bicycle Coalition 