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[VIDEO] Is NYC America's Greatest Cycling City?

2024-09-22T12:00:00-04:00

New York City is well on it's way to becoming a world class cycling city, perhaps the best in North America. Why isn't it there yet? Well, in this video I share my experience riding around the big apple, what I loved, what I didn't and what is being done to bring this incredible city to the top.

0:00 Is New York The Greatest Cycling City
0:40 Great Micromobility Cities
1:15 Cycling From LaGuardia
1:57 New York's Cycling Network
2:42 Biking Central Park
2:56 Citibike bike share is Fantastic
3:33 New York Drivers
4:14 Reckless Cyclists
4:44 Ban Gas Mopeds
4:52 Parking in Bike lanes
5:20 Bad Bike Lanes
6:14 Legality of Micromobility
7:00 Improvements
7:41 Not the greatest...yet
8:21 I love NY biking
8:46 Why Bike When Transit
9:14 Best way to see New York

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IMAX To Open First Ever Virtual Cycling Studio in Dumbo, Complete With GIANT Screen

2016-04-21T12:06:34-04:00

IMAX has solved the problem of SoulCycling boredom in a big way. Beginning April 28th, IMAX is offering cyclers the chance to escape to outer space, tropical locations, and more via their signature enormous screens and surround sound systems.

An indoor studio located at 127 Plymouth street in Dumbo will be the first test site for the exciting new IMAXShift. If the run goes well, IMAX could take this idea global.

IMAXShift™ is an immersive group cycling studio powered by The IMAX Experience® that has captivated and thrilled audiences for decades. Our rockstar instructors, larger-than-life screen, and unmatched audio will take you from the front of your saddle to the edge of reality. From beginners to serious athletes, the challenge is yours to set and yours to surpass.

Get tickets here to try it first.

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Watch This Insane Bike Messenger Weave His Way Through the Streets of New York City

2016-04-15T08:07:29-04:00

Watching Street Kings NYC biker Gio Mateo navigate through the crowded streets of Midtown and Downtown Manhattan in 4 minute video from cycling site CheatDeath NYC nearly gave me a heart attack.

The music featured in the video is Antiserum & Mayhem — "Hu$tle"

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Manhattan's Museum of Math Has a Track for Tricycles With Square Wheels

2016-04-01T10:48:01-04:00

The National Museum of Mathematics in NoMad on 26th Street is a hands-on science and math museum that teaches kids and adults about the cooler side of numbers and mathematics.

One of the museum's more popular interactive exhibits is this special track which allows tricycles with square wheels to ride smoothly. See how it all works in this short video from Insider.

This tricycle has square wheels, but it works because of MATH.

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Crossing Paths, a Fantastic Mini Documentary on Biking and Cycling in New York City

2015-12-19T09:40:57-05:00

William Paterson University film student David Gordon recently created this great mini-doc about biking and cycling in City. In the well-made video we hear from professional and amateur riders, commuters, bike messengers and pedicab drivers, journalists, and others involved in the New York City bicycle ecosystem. Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy even makes an appearance.

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Heart-Racing Video Follows Man Weaving Through Dense Midtown Traffic on a Bike

2015-11-06T14:40:00-05:00

The North American Cycle Courier Championship (NACCC) is an annual race through the City streets where bike messengers race each other at crazy high speeds.

In this promo video for the NACCC, watch as pro-rider Lucas Brunelle chases and films Austin Horse through the madness that is Times Square.

New York City will be host to the nineteenth annual North American Cycle Courier Championship in October of 2016.

Check out naccc.nyc for more info on the 2016 race.

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