http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/tour-de-bronx-2007/ New York City's Bike Paths, Bike Lanes & Greenways Mapped Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/tour-de-bronx-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Jeff Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:49:43 +0000 http://ybyg.com/nycbikemaps/?p=37#comment-152 I attended this ride as well and rode the long route, from the New York Botanical Garden Metro North start up to the end within. While the ride for the most part went well it did become discouraging at times. Due to a large number of riders from outside of our borough being allowed to sign up on the day of the ride (despite having had months to do so beforehand) the rest stop snacks were generally gone before many of us arrived. Many of these same individuals, especially those from outside the Bronx, displayed a sense of entitlement and an arrogance that those of us from this borough I spoke to found appalling. Yes, this ride was for all who were interested, but I’m sure if we came to your neighborhoods you would expect us to show common courtesy when riding among you, as well as making sure our garbage ended up in trash receptacles. Among the Bronxites the vibe was good, but the outsiders were a major drag to ride among. Next year they should be excluded if they do not follow the same procedures that those of us who signed up before us did, as well as a greater respect for the individuals and the neighborhoods they as visitors are riding through. I attended this ride as well and rode the long route, from the New York Botanical Garden Metro North start up to the end within. While the ride for the most part went well it did become discouraging at times. Due to a large number of riders from outside of our borough being allowed to sign up on the day of the ride (despite having had months to do so beforehand) the rest stop snacks were generally gone before many of us arrived. Many of these same individuals, especially those from outside the Bronx, displayed a sense of entitlement and an arrogance that those of us from this borough I spoke to found appalling. Yes, this ride was for all who were interested, but I’m sure if we came to your neighborhoods you would expect us to show common courtesy when riding among you, as well as making sure our garbage ended up in trash receptacles. Among the Bronxites the vibe was good, but the outsiders were a major drag to ride among. Next year they should be excluded if they do not follow the same procedures that those of us who signed up before us did, as well as a greater respect for the individuals and the neighborhoods they as visitors are riding through.

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