NYCDOT Bicycle Commuting Ride to Brooklyn from West Midtown

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When
May 13, 2009   5:40 pm   
Where
Columbus Circle, Manhattan, and intermediate points to Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
RSVP
RSVP to hlord @ dot . nyc . gov so we know how many people will be participating, locations for pick up, determine the proper number of marshals and giveaways, and if you have any questions.
More Info
New York City Department of Transportation

Join DOT staff for special morning and evening commuter rides in honor of Bike Month. Ride marshals from DOT will escort you from via on-street bike lanes, off-street greenways, and on the street through different neighborhoods and traffic conditions. Along the route, there will be various pick-up points for commuters in other neighborhoods. All skill levels welcome. Your bicycle should be in good working order. Helmet is required.

The 2009 NYC Cycling Map and other fun giveaways will be provided to participants.

Rules of the Ride
  • A signed waiver must be submitted in order to participate in the Ride.
  • All traffic laws, rules and regulations must be obeyed.
  • Helmets must be worn at all times in order to participate in the Ride.
  • This is not a race so riding will be set at a comfortable pace for all riders. Please take this into consideration and allot sufficient time to get to your destination.
  • If someone experiences mechanical difficulties the entire group will stop until the problem is resolved or other appropriate measures are taken to resolve the problem.
  • Hand signals will be used to indicate turning movements. Hand signal information is located on the back side of the NYC Cycling map in the Safety Tips panel which can be found on DOT’s web site at nyc.gov/dot
  • The group will ride single file.
  • There are several designated pick-up points along the Ride route, please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time, and have your waiver form signed, dated and ready to be submitted to the Ride leader who will be identified by a fluorescent yellow vest or jacket. The group will only stop for a moment to collect the signed waivers. If no one is at the designated pick-up location at the designated scheduled time, the group will continue with the Ride.
  • If or when you need to leave the Ride, please exit the group by using the appropriate hand signal to make the turn.
  • If you do not register for a specific pick up location along the Ride’s route, the group leader, at his or her discretion, may bypass that pick up point without stopping.
  • Please bring a patch kit in the event of a flat tire.