4 Rochester

A RocBike reader sent in this note: Hi everyone, I’m in Rochester and I commute to work by bike. I’ve been a RocBike follower for a few months now and I really enjoy reading everyone’s contributions. I learn something new every time I visit the site! I recently designed a cycling inspired...

From today’s New York Times: In Hard Times, Profit at Rochester Transit System By WILLIAM NEUMAN Published: September 14, 2008 At a time when public transportation systems around the country are struggling with soaring fuel costs and pinched budgets, the bus system in Rochester, N.Y., has done...

Dear News 10 NBC Editors: On 18 August 2008, News 10 NBC ran a story about Mayor Robert Duffy’s “Zero Tolerance” crime policy. Part of the story featured footage of a Rochester police officer nearly running into a cyclist on a street in the 14621 neighborhood. Reporter Ray Levato cited...

Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy talks about “zero tolerance” crime policy Chuck and Gary sent me links to the following story: Cop nearly right-hooks cyclists in Rochester (Channel 10) Chuck also included these comments: Check out the video from last night’s channel 10 news. The cyclist was...

This came into the RocBike inbox today: Name: Tucker Subject: For the Rochester crew–a story of hope Message: Hey guys, I live and bike here in ROC city, and I blogged today about a cool riding experience I had involving a positive interaction with a driver. I thought I’d share it with you...

Eric Larsson sent this message today: The classic cycling film Breaking Away is screening on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. at the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman House on East Ave in Rochester. For anyone who arrives by bicycle for this screening, we will offer a $4 admission to the movie. Regular...

Keith sent along the following link to coverage of the Adore Your City ride, which took place in Rochester this weekend: RNews story Keith also sent a link to a Bike To Work Day piece on the Today show: Bike To Work story