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Video: Lone Citizen Journalist Tapes Occupy Wall Street Raid After Press Chased Away The Gothamist November 22, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/11/22/video_lone_gutsy_activist_tapes_occ.php The NYPD’s surprise late-night eviction of Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park last week was executed quickly, with reporters kept out of sight of the park “for their safety.” Also for journalists “safety,”… read more

Holidays On Wheels Get In Shape For 2012 The Village Voice December 31, 2011 By Allen Barra http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-12-28/voice-choices/holidays-on-wheels/ Times Up, New York’s direct-action environmental coalition, has a great way to spend New Year’s Eve: Enjoy the holiday lights firsthand during their 14th annual New Year’s Eve Bike Ride/Skate Party. Ride from Washington Square Park up… read more

With Generators Gone, Wall Street Protesters Try Bicycle Power New York Times City Room October 30, 2011 By Colin Moynihanhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/with-generators-gone-wall-street-protesters-try-bicycle-power/?scp=20&sq=Occupy%20Wall%20st&st=cse Rita Moreira, a visitor from Brazil, was walking past Zuccotti Park around noon on Sunday when she stopped to gaze at a man drinking a cup of coffee and pedaling a stationary bicycle connected to… read more

Video: Cyclists Occupy NYC Fountains The Gothamist October 12, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/10/12/video_cyclist_activists_occupying_n.php#photo-6 On Columbus Day, Time’s Up! and other activists participated in the third annual “Fountain Ride.” Inspired by the Occupation of Wall Street, this year’s ride was renamed the Occupy Fountains Ride, and, like previous years, was intended to remind New Yorkers… read more

The Messenger Goes Hollywood New York Times September 30, 2011 By j. David Goodman http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/02/nyregion/the-bike-messenger-goes-hollywood-as-a-culture-dwindles.html?_r=2&smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto ON a side street in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Austin Horse cobbled together an impromptu podium last weekend out of a plastic milk crate and a case of Red Bull. The scene, more reminiscent of a garage-band festival than a bicycle… read more

Concrete barriers being built on Williamsburg Bridge; Bikers worry barricades could be ‘deadly’ The New York Daily News September 9, 2011 By Simone Weichselbaum http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/09/09/2011-09-09_concrete_barriers_being_built_on_williamsburg_bridge_bikers_worry_barricades_cou.html Concrete barriers are being built on the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge’s bike lane to prevent potential terrorists from driving onto the path – a deadly addition for cyclists,… read more

Off the chain! City slams bicyclist with $1,500 in fines for running red lights New York Daily News August 21, 2011 By Tanyanika Samuelshttp://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-08-21/local/29929131_1_fines-for-red-light-violations-red-lights-rodriguez Manhattan bicyclist Juan (JC) Rodriguez didn’t learn his lesson after running his first red light. Or his second. But the third time may be the charm – because it came with… read more

A New Breed of Lawyers Focuses on Bicyclists’ Rights The New York Times August 19, 2011 By J. David Goodman http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/nyregion/a-new-breed-of-lawyers-focuses-on-bicyclists-rights.html?_r=3 AT the law firm Rankin & Taylor, everybody’s a cyclist. One recent day, the lawyers there parsed bike-law issues, like “dooring zones” and when is it legally acceptable to ride outside a designated lane,… read more

Video: Cyclists Will Save Us From Indian Point Nuclear Catastrophe! The Gothamist August 9, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/08/09/cyclists_will_save_us_from_indian_p.php As in all things, it falls to the cyclists to save NYC from perdition. Today a group of bike-riding activists dressed in colorful jump suits with pinwheels on their heads rode their bikes from the Lower… read more

More Ass, Less Gas! The World Naked Bike Ride Urban Times July 23, 2011 By Alexander Phillipshttp://www.theurbn.com/2011/07/more-ass-less-gas-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ “More Nudes, No Nukes!!!” “More Ass, Less Gas!!” “Love Your Body, Ride Your Bike!” On Sunday July 24th you will hear these catchy chants being yelled by cyclists all around the globe as people participate in the 8th… read more

Biking in the Buff The Local East Village July 21, 2011 By Laura E. Leehttp://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/biking-in-the-buff/ Among some hardcore cyclists, wearing a helmet is considered a little square. For this Sunday’s nude bike ride, wearing anything at all might seem a bit prudish. Like modern-day Lady Godivas, local bikers will strip down and pedal around town… read more

Video: Cyclist Chews Out Cop Parked In Bike Lane Gothamist June 1, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/06/01/video_cyclist_chews_out_cop_parked.php Some of you may have seen that video of the NYPD arresting a man for heckling a cyclist as he got a ticket and decided to meekly keep your mouth shut when witnessing police action. Not Barbara Ross,… read more

When Bikers Clash, the Tape Rolls New York Times June 24, 2011 By Sean Patrick Farrellhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/nyregion/more-urban-bike-disputes-are-caught-on-video.html?_r=2&ref=nyregion# When Casey Neistat got a ticket on Second Avenue and Seventh Street in the East Village for riding his bicycle outside the designated bike lane in May, he did what many outraged cyclists do. He grabbed his cellphone and… read more

Times-Up’s Great Bike Valet Service at Clearwater Ossining-CrotonOnHudsonPatch June 24, 2011 By Leo Wiegmanhttp://ossining.patch.com/d/blog_posts/times-ups-great-bike-valet-service-at-clearwater The 2011 Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival Festival was great this past weekend. The weather was great. The bands playing in all the music venues were great. The “Generations” theme was great with so many musicians, volunteers, and attendees spanning multiple… read more

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Photos: Time’s Up Doggie Pedal Parade Time Out New York May 23, 2011 By Amy Plitthttp://newyork.timeout.com/things-to-do/own-this-city-blog/1453903/photos-times-up-doggie-pedal-parade Aww, puppies! Cyclists took their (tiny) dogs to the streets on Sunday for Time’s Up’s Doggie Pedal Parade, which culminated in a party and adopt-a-thon in Tompkins Square Park. Some pups seemed entirely comfortable riding in baskets or custom-designed… read more

Cyclists Show Off Their Dogs At The Doggie Pedal Parade The Gothamist May 23, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/05/23/video_cyclists_show_off_their_dogs.php#photo-1 Cycling advocates and animal lovers formed a likely alliance yesterday at the 4th annual Time’s Up! Doggie Pedal Parade in the West Village. The group ride was intended to show off bicycles adapted to transport pets,… read more

PolarBearCon 2011: Riding Bikes With Ursus Maritimus Gothamist May 1, 2011 By Ben Yakashttp://gothamist.com/2011/05/01/polarbearcon_2011_riding_bikes_with.php#photo-7 Following in the footsteps of beloved NYC hipster events Santacon and Zombiecon was yesterday’s Earth Day tie-in, the first PolarBearCon ride. A group of environmentally-concerned citizens dressed in polar bear costumes and took to their bikes to show support for sustainable… read more

Photos: Time’s Up PolarBearCon Ride Time Out New York May 3, 2011 By Amy Plitthttp://newyork.timeout.com/things-to-do/own-this-city-blog/1300635/photos-times-up-polarbearcon-ride After being rained out during Earth Day weekend, the members of environmental advocacy group Time’s Up finally staged their PolarBearCon Ride this past weekend. The event was meant to raise awareness for the plight of the endangered polar bear; riders… read more

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Become an easy rider amNew York (Page 18) April 20, 2011 By Rebecca Brown With spring struggling to burst forth, many New Yorkers’ thoughts are turning toward outdoor activities. If you’re ready to join one of the 230,000 cyclists who already are peddling the city’s 200 miles of marked bike lanes here are a few… read more

Video: Cops Seizing Bikes Along Obama’s Motorcade Route The Gothamist April 29, 2010 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2010/04/29/video_cops_seizing_bikes_along_obam.php You’ve seen the photos and heard the NYPD’s half-assed explanation, now enjoy the Time’s Up video of cops nonchalantly sawing off bike locks and confiscating property last Thursday along President Obama’s motorcade route. Our favorite part is perhaps… read more

NYC Sends Out NYPD – Critical Mass Settlement Checks Animal New York April 8, 2011 By Bucky Turcohttp://animalnewyork.com/2011/04/nyc-sends-out-nypd-critical-mass-settlement-checks/ Last year, the City settled a class action lawsuit with 83 cyclists who were wrongly arrested by the NYPD during Critical Mass rides and this week the checks totaling $965,000 were sent out. Bike advocacy group Time… read more

Best Bike Shops in NYC The Gothamist April 15, 2011 By Krista Ciminerahttp://gothamist.com/2011/04/15/best_bike_shops.php?gallery0Pic=7#gallery Even with the ever-increasing (or declining?) number of cyclists on New York City streets these days, finding a good bike shop is like finding an expensive needle in a haughty haystack. But these recommendations will steer you in the right direction for… read more

Video: Cops Outnumber Cyclists Two-To-One At Critical Mass The Gothamist April 8, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/04/08/video_cops_outnumber_cyclists_two-t.php On the last Friday of every month, advocates for better bicycling conditions in NYC gather in Union Square park to embark on an unplanned group ride. Part social outing, part demonstration, Critical Mass has tangled with the NYPD… read more

Critical Mass Cyclists Get Almost $1 Million From City; Police Still Watching the Ride The Village Voice April 8, 2011 By Graham Raymanhttp://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/04/critical_mass_c.php Even though our friends at City Hall recently had to fork over $965,000 in taxpayer money to Critical Mass riders arrested by the NYPD under questionable circumstances, police keep monitoring the rides.… read more

Hear Anthony Scream: Weiner’s Rants Leave Some Progressives Feeling Left Out The New York Observer April 5, 2011 By Reid Pillifanthttp://www.observer.com/2011/politics/hear-anthony-scream On a recent Monday evening, Congressman Anthony Weiner strode to the front of a small multipurpose room in the Bronx, where about 75 college Democrats, in baggy jeans and hooded sweatshirts, greeted him with… read more

Free things to do in New York City Free classes: Learn a hobby and meet new people at these lectures and workshops. Bike-repair class at Time’s Up Time Out New York March 29, 2011 By Jonathan Shannonhttp://newyork.timeout.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-new-york/39332/free-classes A broken steed doesn’t have to stay off the streets: Experts from cycling-advocate organization Time’s Up teach two… read more

Photos: Bicycle-Riding Clowns Defend PPW Bike Lane The Gothamist March 21, 2011 By John Del Signorehttp://gothamist.com/2011/03/21/photos_bicycle-riding_clowns_celebr.php#photo-6 The annual Time’s Up! Pies of March bike ride rolled through Park Slope Saturday, where a merry tribe of jesters parodied the ongoing conflict between the DOT and those locals who want the Prospect Park West bike lane erased.… read more

Photo: Ides (Pies) Of March Puts SUV-Driving “Marty” In PPW Bike Lane The Gothamist March 20, 2011 By Jen Chunghttp://gothamist.com/2011/03/20/photo_ides_pies_of_march_puts_marty.php We’re still waiting to see more photos from yesterday’s Ides (Pies) of March Bike Ride, but Time’s Up! Tweeted a photo of some special Prospect Park bike lane opponents in a “SUV”—it’s Brooklyn Borough President… read more

Support PPW Bike Lanes At Time’s Up! Ides (Pies) Of March Ride Today The Gothamist March 19, 2011 By Jen Chunghttp://gothamist.com/2011/03/19/show_your_support_for_ppw_bike_lane.php Can’t get enough of Prospect Park West Bike Lane fever (or plague, as some opponents might call it)? Then join Time’s Up! on its Annual Ides (Pies) of March Bike Ride—meet at Grand Army… read more

Best Events And Things To Do In NYC Today, Feb. 11 CBS New York February 11, 2011 By Carly Petrone Before Valentine’s Day officially hits on Monday, celebrate with some pre-Vday activities (did someone say dance party?), check out a very different kind of fashion show, or rock out with one of your old favorite… read more

time to beat the blahs with some bike love velojoy February 2, 2011 By Susihttp://www.velojoy.com/2011/02/02/time-to-beat-the-blahs-with-some-bike-love/ With apologies to T.S. Eliot, February is the cruelest month. But it’s also the shortest. And Valentine’s Day is parked right in the middle. So despite leaden skies, endless rivers of slush and major grumpiness in the bike lanes, this… read more