bicycle Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Biketober: The Cycling Renaissance In NYC Continues To Boom From Harlem To Hollis

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) released its 2021 Cycling in the City report, which provides a comprehensive look into cycling trends in our city.Continue reading

Electric Bike vs. Regular Bike – How To Decide

Getting on a bicycle and feeling the breeze on your face while moving through space under your own power is incredibly freeing. Continue reading

The 5 Best Coastal Beach Towns For Biking In The USA

Some people ride bikes competitively, while others prefer to ride bikes for pleasure. If you are in the latter group, you probably own a women's cruiser bike or similar bicycle that’s built for comfort rather than speed.Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Administration Cuts Ribbon On Major Protected Bike Lanes

As cycling continues to expand in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced more than three miles of protected bike lanes (PBLs).Continue reading

Citi Bike Announces First Ride Free Program For New Users From Harlem To Hollis

Healthfirst and Lyft today announced a new First Ride Free campaign offering free Citi Bike rides to all new users between Saturday, August 29, and Saturday, September 12, 2020. Continue reading

Walking Or Biking To Work Reduces Risk Of Effects Of The COVID Crisis And Early Death

While it’s no secret that being more active can boost consumers’ health, researchers have found that incorporating physical activity into the daily commute can also benefit consumers. Continue reading

Harlem’s The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Offers Virtual Blessing For Essential Bicyclists

In recognition of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine will hold its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Bicycles ceremony online this year. Continue reading

Modified MTA Schedules And Free Citi-Bike Services For Critical Workers

As the City continues to increase its measures to ensure that all New Yorkers are protected and isolated during these unparalleled times, our office keeps working to keep you updated with new and relevant information. Continue reading

Uptowns Rodriguez And Others Call On City To Increase Protections For Pedestrians And Cyclists

Today, December 16th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Chairman of the Committee on Transportation held a rally, alongside Transportation Alternatives, to call on the City of New York to increase protections for cyclists and pedestrians. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Commercial Cargo Bike Program To Reduce Delivery Congestion

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City will launch an initiative to encourage freight companies to reduce delivery-related congestion through the use of cargo bicycles. Continue reading

Raleigh Super Tuff Burner: ‘It’s Impossible To Act Your Age On A Bike Like This’

It is 35 years since the now-iconic MK1 Raleigh Super Tuff Burner first set pulses racing among pimply adolescents as they hopped and jumped their BMXs across suburbia.Continue reading

Harlem’s A$AP Ferg Launched BMX Capsule Collab With Redline Bikes

Just in case you missed it, on June 3rd, 2019, A $AP Ferg is no stranger to partnering up with brands, as we saw last year with his work alongside Adidas and more specifically his limited-edition G-SHOCK GA-110 collab.Continue reading

Citi Bike Partners With NY’s Public Libraries To Offer One Month Of Free Citi Bike Rides For Those In Need

Low-income New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis can access more than just a book at the city’s three public library systems — as of this past week, they can get a free month of Citi Bike too.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces “Green Wave” Bicycle Plan To Address Cycling Fatalities

Mayor Bill de Blasio today released “Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in New York City” to confront the rise in cycling fatalities in 2019.Continue reading

de Blasio Announces Details Of Major Citi Bike Expansion From Harlem To Hollis

The de Blasio Administration joined Lyft to today announce the boundaries of the planned expansion of Citi Bike over the next five years, which will bring the nation’s largest bike share system to a larger and more economically diverse range of communities.Continue reading