Category Archives: Bike to Work

Mind the Gap? I Didn’t

Posted on July 12, 2011 by TJ

Say no to cracks! I’ve noticed a different feel under my wheels for the past week or so as I fly on the cycle down Elwood, en route to the train station. The street looks different as well. I finally … Continue reading →

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Heavy Pedal

Posted on July 6, 2011 by TJ

Five bikes on the rack this morning at Hawthorne station, and four more under the overpass. And a Vespa to boot. A new record for the burg we once called Hummerville, at least in the five years that I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Yankeemobile Spawns Two-Wheeled Whelp

Posted on June 22, 2011 by TJ

We’ve written extensively about the Yankeemobile of central Westchester, which sits itself in a prime parking space most days of the week at our station. Well, this morning, not 30 feet from where the Yankeemobile resides on the border of … Continue reading →

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‘Litter’ At Hawthorne Station

Posted on May 27, 2011 by TJ

As if we cycle-to-station types didn’t have enough to contend with–Hummers trying to mow us down, spring snow, trucks slamming into our bike rack–here’s another one: It appears feral cats have taken to pooping in the gravel floor surrounding the … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Enjoys ‘Dream’ Ride to NYC

Posted on April 14, 2011 by TJ

I caught the early train today from Jersey, which was actually the late train. As I braked and de-biked at the station this morning, there were scores of folks standing around. I had already gotten a text alert from NJ Transit, … Continue reading →

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A Uni-que Commuter

Posted on April 5, 2011 by TJ

I thought I was, ya know, sort of unique in riding my bike to the train station each day. This fellow, located at 28th and Park Ave. South, rides his unicycle. He rode in place while waiting for the light … Continue reading →

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Your Daily Snow Report

Posted on January 26, 2011 by TJ

I debated taking the bike to the station this morning. The snow was to start by the end of the workday, reported Dr. Nick Gregory on channel 5 last night, meaning I’d either have a slippery ride, or I’d get in … Continue reading →

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A Bad Day to Lose Your Shoes

Posted on January 24, 2011 by TJ

Yes, I’m crazy enough to have ridden the bike to the train today, when temps in Hawthorne were just about 1 degree. One. The loneliest number. I figured, the bike is 5 minutes of absolute hell. The walk, on the … Continue reading →

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Roll With It, Or, I Rode a Girl’s Bike to the Train Today

Posted on January 6, 2011 by TJ

I just can’t seem to buy a break on my bike rides to the train this week. Well, my Trek cycle is toast for the time being, the chain flipping off at will, so I asked the Missus if I … Continue reading →

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Chain of Fools

Posted on January 5, 2011 by TJ

I hit the road a few minutes early today, with memories of yesterday’s bike chain debacle X 2 fresh in my mind. Good thing I did–I hit the pedals pretty hard to get across Bradhurst, and my formerly trusty Trek … Continue reading →

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