SW Cycling

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This is a group for posting information and discussing issues concerning cycling in SouthWest Rochester.

You are invited to post information about interesting rides, links to trip albums, good bicycle shops, interesting gear or ideas that might be interesting to people who could cycle in the area.

Location: Rochester, NY
Members: 23
Latest Activity: May 5, 2018

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To the right of this text box you will find a list of Pages which have been set up to organize material relating to the title of the pages. Each page is intended to be a list of information such as a list of links to photo albums, list of bike shops with address and specialty, list of map files or links to maps posted elsewhere. The comment fields on those pages are not intended for long discussions.

Below is the Discussion Forum which is best used for posting information you think may start a back and forth discussion with other group members.

The Comment Wall below the Forum is best suited for posting information that you do not expect to initiate a discussion with and that you want completely visible to someone scrolling down this group page.

Discussion Forum

Bike Boulevards in SW Quad

Started by Mike Bulger Jul 18, 2016. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Do you want your children and neighbors to feel safe when bicycling, walking or playing in your neighborhood? Are speeding cars a problem on your street? Communities across the country have made…Continue

Tags: safety

Neighborhood Bike Ride

Started by Edward Cramp, Jr.. Last reply by Dan DeMarle Apr 7, 2015. 5 Replies 1 Like

About 5 months ago, the promo video for Conkey Cruisers was posted in the Positively Southwest Rochester FB group and it was commented that we should have something like this in our neighborhood. …Continue

Tags: event, outreach, week, trail, ride

Bike programs for neighborhood schools

Started by John Boutet. Last reply by Edward Cramp, Jr. Apr 5, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes

With all the talk about saving neighborhood schools and the cost and damage of busing kids all over the city, this is a good time for the biking community to conceive ways to make use of bikes to…Continue

Used bikes to donate

Started by Brenda Driscoll. Last reply by Gary Young Nov 30, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi,We bought the boys their Christmas presents early. Very good bikes and helmets. (David is enjoying biking home from McQuaid, rather than having to wait 2 hours for a ride from one of us.) We…Continue

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Comment by John Boutet on May 5, 2018 at 7:01pm: It keeps getting better!

Good news from Richard DeSarra about biking in Rochester.

https://cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/all-cities-ratings/

Comment by Edward Cramp, Jr. on September 8, 2015 at 11:35pm: I just had my bicycle stolen tonight. It was a 1986 Raleigh Marathon 53cm converted to a fixed gear with bullhorn bars. Some details here. Any information or assistance in recovery would be appreciated. More info and a picture here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=982204791734&set=a.7959...

Comment by John Boutet on August 25, 2015 at 11:47am: Thursday at 7:00pm August 27, 2015

The Unity Bike Ride will be an opportunity for anyone wants to cruise the Westside Neighborhoods with the Conkey Cruisers to bring awareness of peace and the need for community. All are welcomed to join and ride along. The bike ride will begin in the Bulls Head Plaza parking lot. Hosted by City Councilman Adam McFadden.

Comment by John Boutet on October 1, 2014 at 12:29am: BICYCLE BOULEVARDS in our Future!

For full details check out:

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/bikeblvd/

Be sure to check out the test routes:

Bicycle Boulevards "pop-up" public meeting

Comment by Marian Boutet on July 27, 2014 at 9:08pm: Bicycle stolen from the middle block of Melrose Street about 1:00 pm today. It's a Schwinn 10-speed, light blue with new tires (beige sidewalls). Please watch for him and for the bike, and call 911 - wow these cameras are great!

Person who stole the bike

Riding away with it

Comment by John Boutet on January 21, 2014 at 2:50pm: Just saw this link from Dan which is good news: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/2014/01/20/cit...

Comment by John Boutet on September 7, 2013 at 2:32pm: A field guide to North American bike lanes: How to talk about each ...

Comment by John Boutet on July 23, 2013 at 2:29am: Note the July 24th 2013 6-8pm meeting in City Hall Council Chanber

Public Meeting Genesee Valley Trail Bike Connectors

Comment by John Boutet on May 31, 2013 at 3:03am: Daniel DeMarle posted in 19th Ward and Southwest Rochester Good thi...

I just saw this posted by Dan. There are still two upcoming events for children and teens:
ReadySetRide: Saturdays, May 18 - June 8, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This program for 5th to 12th graders teaches fundamentals of safe road cycling.

June 1: Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint St.

Comment by Lauren Morelle on April 2, 2013 at 1:46pm: Hello SouthWest Cyclists! Healthi Kids would like to invite you to participate in our Genesee-Finger Lakes Active Transportation Summit being held on Tuesday, April 30 from 8am - 5pm. You can find more information in the events section of Location19, or by visiting here. Please feel free to share to your networks and anyone who might be interested.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!