Saturday July 11, 2020
It might just be a city thing but since coronavirus I find more people buying and riding bicycles around Brooklyn. I haven't ventured into Manhattan for a long time but friends who live there tell me they find bicycle riding good exercise and a great way to get around the city rather than by subway or bus. Hey guys ... Watch out for motorists. Note to motorists: Drive slower in areas with people ride bikes because they can come out of nowhere as do motorcycles which are generally dangerous.
The rules when riding a bicycle are not unlike those for walking during coronavirus. Wear a mask that allows you to breath properly. Social distance. Ride alone or with other family members you know are coronavirus free. Be courteous. Try to avoid talking on your phone. Wipe down your bike before and after riding. Gloves are not a bad idea.
Bicyclists in New York City - other than children - understand not to ride on the sidewalks. Fast moving cyclists sometimes mow down unsuspecting pedestrians. Perhaps they don't know the rules or choose not to follow them which seems to be the name of the game today.
Though I haven't read anything about it - I assume that with all these bicycles people should be careful when parking them outside. New York City has a long history of stolen bicycles, tires, or other parts. Secure locks don't always work. If someone wants to steal a bicycle it's easy to cut the lock and ride off. Remember we live in difficult financial times - many people without income.
Amid pandemic, mopeds have a moment in car-loving US Tech Explore- August 2, 2020
Long associated with narrow, cobbled streets in Europe and congested Asian megacities, scooters are now becoming a common sight in car-loving America as commuters shun public transport because of the coronavirus pandemic. New Yorkers turned to the turquoise-blue rental mopeds of ride sharing company Revel in huge numbers in recent weeks, while scooter retailers are reporting a big uptick in sales. Sales of motorcycles and electric two-wheelers - popular amongst the Big Apple's army of food delivery drivers - are also booming as residents plump for cheaper alternatives to four wheels. Andrew Hadjiminas - president of a Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi retailer in Brooklyn - says the store has sold more than 200 vehicles in the last three months.