tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11662550.post4183659172367463352..comments2008-04-28T13:06:46.700-04:00PCMnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11662550.post-25875449986008293492008-04-28T13:06:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:06:00.000-04:00Comments always reach me. <BR/><BR/>You can also email: mail@astoriabike.com.PCMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647097472236933108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11662550.post-20016204609128536242008-04-28T11:57:00.000-04:002008-04-28T11:57:00.000-04:00i used to live in that area, and i admit the bike lanes suck! they are inconsistent. by the way PCM how do we get intouch with you? there is nowhere to email you...David Y.http://blessthisbike.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11662550.post-64881087745694963302008-04-16T01:09:00.000-04:002008-04-16T01:09:00.000-04:00I don't think so... yes, the map reveals secrets... the problem is the secrets are about as useful as "Eat more Ovaltine." <BR/><BR/>I have the map links on my blog (maybe I should look at them more).<BR/><BR/>The map just points out the problem with NYC's bike "system." Say you're at Smith and Dean in Brooklyn and want to get back to the promised land of Queens. <BR/><BR/>If you go on bike lanes... well first of all it can't be done. <BR/><BR/>But if you go on the route with the most bike lanes, it is 6.65 miles back to the Pulaski Bridge. If you go the shortest route and not the "bike route," it's 5 miles, that's a big difference. <BR/><BR/>The map does reveal the secret of Sand St. That may be the best way to cross Flatbush to get the Flushing Ave, even if it is one block out of the way. <BR/><BR/>Likewise, Flushing Ave, though not a bike lane, is a great street to bike down, as are all waterfront streets. Because in one direction there's no cross traffic and you can bike without stopping. And even in the other direction, it's very fast. Plus you get a salty breeze much of the time.PCMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647097472236933108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11662550.post-8192735728247886202008-04-15T14:25:00.000-04:002008-04-15T14:25:00.000-04:00from Cobble Hill to Astoria, take take Dean Street (there's a painted bike lane), cross Flatbush Avenue, left on Washington Ave, cross Atlantic, right on Lexington, left on Bedford. This will take you into Williamsburg, which is close, but I'm not completely sure of the details. <BR/><BR/>Go to Transportation Alternatives or any bike shop and get a copy of the NYC bike street map. All secrets will be revealed.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869375040895237398noreply@blogger.com