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The Re-Paving of Prospect Park

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bicyclehabitat

This weekend, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a press release from the Department of Transportation announcing: NYC DOT TO BEGIN MILLING AND PAVING PROSPECT PARK’S WEST DRIVE Back in December, local shops, teams, clubs, and activists teamed up to send a … Continue reading →

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I love having a bike shop in New York City

Posted on March 22, 2016 by bicyclehabitat

I love having a bike shop in New York City. Sure there are numbers to crunch and stressors to handle, but unlike a lot of people’s jobs, mine is constantly filled with bikes. There are times when I am attached to … Continue reading →

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Winter Tune-Up Special

Posted on January 13, 2016 by bicyclehabitat

Whether you’re gearing up to tough it out and ride all winter or getting ready to hang up your bike for the season, treat your bike to some much-needed TLC with a discounted Annual or Enthusiast Tune, free pick-up/delivery, and discounted … Continue reading →

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We’re taking BH on the road!

Posted on December 22, 2015 by bicyclehabitat

Coming in 2016: Bicycle Habitat On the Road – multi-day fully supported bicycle tours all over the east coast. We’ll be leading trips all the way from Maine to Florida, with one in our very own backyard: the Hudson Valley … Continue reading →

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Commuter Profile: William Atitie

Posted on August 12, 2015 by bicyclehabitat

Biking is cultural where I come from. The number one form of transportation is by bike.  I’m from the northern part of Ghana, and the people are poor. They don’t have money for cars and all these things, so they all … Continue reading →

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Jim’s favorite bike: Trek Émonda

Posted on February 19, 2015 by bicyclehabitat

Even though it might not seem like it thanks to this week’s awful weather, spring and summer are (eventually) coming, and that means one thing: SHORTS! I mean…ROAD BIKE WEATHER! And with road bike weather comes the inevitable lusting after … Continue reading →

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Fight Mid-Winter Burnout with Winter Essentials

Posted on February 11, 2015 by bicyclehabitat

When the temperature hovers below freezing for weeks on end, it can be tough to stay warm on two wheels. With the right gear, though, the weather can seem less daunting and biking can remain feasible – and fun! If the subway is draining … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Habitat Does Cranksgiving

Posted on December 7, 2014 by bicyclehabitat

Cranksgiving is an event like no other – it’s a charity event, a scavenger hunt, and a bike ride all rolled into one. Cyclists race to collect food for charity, either alone or on a team, by going to five or more … Continue reading →

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Commuter Profile: Heath Miller

Posted on October 23, 2014 by bicyclehabitat

I started biking for exercise and health reasons. I used to work out a lot, weightlifting mostly, and I realized that riding a bike actually loosens my muscles and keeps me more limber. My Brooks seat gives the bike a … Continue reading →

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NYC Century: Your Questions Answered

Posted on July 31, 2014 by bicyclehabitat

  When? Friday, August 1 – Saturday, September 6 (the day before the ride), during shop hours. (Tip: Pick up your bibs early to avoid lines — 7000 riders will be picking up bibs this month!) Where? Your local Bicycle Habitat (Chelsea, … Continue reading →

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