Category Archives: Westchester Cycle Club

‘A magical place’ in the woods

Teatown Lake Reservation, 1,000 acres of trails, wildlife and all around good vibes, is one of my favorite places to hike in Westchester County. Here’s an update about this nonprofit’s ambitious renovation.

‘It’s like being a kid again’

The towns of Bedford and Lewisboro in northern Westchester County, N.Y., have more than 40 miles of unpaved roads. Why aren’t the roads paved? I’m not quite sure, but probably because the well-heeled populace likes the rural charm, or perhaps want to prevent their streets from attracting out-of-towners. Either way, these dirt-and-gravel roads are aContinue reading “‘It’s like being a kid again’”

Calling women cyclists: Here’s a ride just for you

Dakota Adamec and Brigitte Sims of the Westchester Cycle Club, which is hosting Velo de Femmes, a bicycling event for women only.

Fall for cycling in the Hudson Valley

Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, NY, is a prime spot to soak in the fall colors during a ride on the park’s carriage trails. Photo by Carrie Yale/The Journal News

Music fest stays true to its roots

Veteran DJ Bruce Figler has curated another strong lineup for the Pleasantville Music Festival, mixing A-listers with locally grown talent.

Are Bike Paths the Road to the Future?

“I think in this country, cars still win. It’s very hard to change a mindset. … We’re socialized into where cars and trucks come first, and all the rest of that is like litter on the side of the road.”

Quiet backroad with a twisted backstory

Here’s a tour of one of my favorite cycling roads, part of a hilly loop I often ride from home. Inningwood starts with a tough climb but it’s worth it for the scenery along with way.

Drivers: Can you give us 3 feet?

‘ve been buzzed, berated, beeped and barked at by passing motorists (and their dogs). Told to get the *%&@ up onto the sidewalk or the bike path. I don’t carry a tape measure with me when I ride, and yeah, I know everybody’s driving SUVs named after huge ships and mountains. But passing a 3-foot passing distance law – and actually enforcing it – definitely gets the point across: Share. The. Road. New York’s latest effort to follow the lead of 35 other states is mired in Albany politics, as usual. How many more years will it take to make this happen?