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Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 474
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 4:35 pm: | 
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The bike event on Sunday seems like it had the potential to be a pretty good time, provided you were on a bike. If you weren't and had anything else to do on a Sunday morning (like go to Church or come home), it was chaotic. What was the route? Some of the cops we saw (MIllburn I think, not our gendarmerie) were pretty testy and not very forthcoming with info on how to detour around the bikes to get to a destination. Anyone else have this problem? My wife had to leave her car by the Library on Baker Street and walk up the hill. |
Smarty Jones
Citizen
Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 729
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 4:44 pm: |
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Yup. I have no problem with bike events. I have problems with People getting grouchy with me likes it my fault my E.S.P didn't warn me the only street leading to my house would be blocked off.
Appologies to the neighbors yard that I 4X4's over to get out of the area. |
combustion
Citizen
Username: Spontaneous
Post Number: 87
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 4:59 pm: |
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I remember a number of years ago there was some kind of foot race in Millburn. I was with my Grandparents on one side of Millburn Ave and we had to get to the other. The only solution was to go two towns over to cut around and then come back. What should have been a 5 minute trip took over half an hour, plus lots of interesting insults being given by Grandpa in regards to Grandma's driving.
I think these town do these events for the sense of community and good PR, but they don't realize that anywhere in Essex County is way too populated to handle this kind of mess.
In reference to the "testy" officers, you have to realize they probably like these events even less than we do, and they're stuck out there standing on a corner directing traffic and answering the same complaints all day long. Not that I'm excusing their behavior, I'm just saying I understand it. |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1768
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5:02 pm: |
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combustion - So you don't run into that frustration again, just want to let you know that there's a foot race in Millburn next Monday around 8pm.  |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8013
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5:28 pm: |
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It must be summer. Our annual Bitch About the Bikes thread is here! |
Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 475
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 9:18 pm: |
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"So you don't run into that frustration again, just want to let you know that there's a foot race in Millburn next Monday around 8pm. "
Cool...a 5K in the gloaming! Sounds like no trouble at all. |
johnny
Citizen
Username: Johnny
Post Number: 1639
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:15 am: |
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It was family bike event on SUNDAY MORNING! Get over it. The streets were closed for maybe 1/2 hour to 1 hour tops.
Some people actually had to walk for 10 minutes on one of the most beautiful days of the year! What a tragedy!!!
Millburn/Maplewood/SO are actually trying to encourage people to ride bikes, help the environment, and ease congestion. All you folks can says is that you were inconvenienced. |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3968
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:14 am: |
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It was a beautiful day and a wonderful family event. My husband, 7.5-year-old and 5.5 year-old enjoyed riding on the streets through three towns. And I was glad I didn't have to worry about them encountering vehicular traffic as I normally do. I'm hoping they do it again next year and the year after and more years to come, so all of us can participate when my youngest is older. Lots of the officers that were riding with the group were helpful and enthusiastic and happy to be a part of a great spring morning.
Yeah, they could have done a better job of notifying folks, but I don't think that's a realistic expectation considering the scope of the event and the manpower and money it would take to notify every single person in three separate towns that they might be inconvenienced for an hour or two on a Sunday morning.
I agree: there are way bigger tragedies than having to walk a few blocks on a spectacularly delightful morning. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11801
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:30 am: |
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Maybe the Town should have issue a Code Red alert? 
sorry, couldn't resist) |
Paddy
Citizen
Username: Paddy
Post Number: 204
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:43 am: |
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What a bunch of whiners. I saw banners in all three towns with the date and time of the event. I thought it was well organized and hope they do it again. And I didn't participate. NYC pulls off marathons and bike events that involve tens of thousands -- are we as populated as they are? |
Lou
Citizen
Username: Flf
Post Number: 177
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:47 am: |
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Too bad i missed it! I would love to have been part of it!
Can't wait for next year's!
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 14691
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 11:51 am: |
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I think I heard (at the Millburn bike shop) that all three mayors were hoping to ride in the event. Does anyone know if they did?
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Slim Jim
Citizen
Username: Arrakis
Post Number: 20
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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All three were at the event. I think I saw one of the South Orange trustees riding, but I am not certain about the mayors. |
Factvsfiction
Citizen
Username: Factvsfiction
Post Number: 667
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
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When are we going to have Hummer-racing competitions?
Would better reflect our socio-economic values. |
blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 623
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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I really wish they would do better advertising. The only banner I saw in Maplewood was in the village. Even more tragic was the lack of banners advertising the "Springfield Classic" which took place on Springfield Avenue last month. Not one banner or sign on the Avenue.
What ever happened to the study done on a bike path in Maplewood?
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Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 476
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:46 pm: |
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"It was family bike event on SUNDAY MORNING! Get over it. The streets were closed for maybe 1/2 hour to 1 hour tops.
Some people actually had to walk for 10 minutes on one of the most beautiful days of the year! What a tragedy!!! "
Not a tragedy Johnnny, not at all. A very nice idea. The problem was for people who had other things to do. They should try to accommodate the participants and those who can't. They should do it after Church. A normally 10 minute walk with a baby, without a stroller because you had no idea you would need one that day and foolishly thought you'd be allowed to drive up your street and park in your driveway, is a p*i*t*a*.
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MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3974
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:54 pm: |
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Sure, they could do it after church, but then someone would complain about that too.
You know the saying: "You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time."
Maybe some day, when your little one is older, you'll participate in this great, fun event and see it from another perspective. |
mjc
Citizen
Username: Mjc
Post Number: 1188
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:20 pm: |
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The bicycle events, 5K's, etc. are all lovely events and part of the appeal of these towns, but couldn't the organizers post some signs along the route a day or two before so that people who live nearby could plan accordingly?
On a nice leisurely Sat or Sun now I really don't have a problem, but when kids need to get to games, lessons etc., or later on to their jobs, waiting or detouring (if even possible) can really blow the schedule. |
johnny
Citizen
Username: Johnny
Post Number: 1641
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:33 pm: |
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Every single nice event is picked apart by a bunch of kill joys.
If you don't like community events inconveniencing you once in a while, then move out to western Jersey to some hideous housing development that used to be a farm.
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Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 478
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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"Maybe some day, when your little one is older, you'll participate in this great, fun event and see it from another perspective."
Maybe so, but they still have to go to Church. I guess we'll go for the Saturday Vigil.
I know these things are fun and you will see us out there next time. Hell, I rollerbladed through the Lincoln Tunnel for MS in the late 90's. |
blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 630
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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Now you can bike ride through it for MS! No rollerblades for that one.
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Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 481
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 5:20 pm: |
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Great news, my friend hit a reflector and wiped out that day. He got up all bloody and battered though and we finished the deal. Then we went to the Yankee game. Quite a full day! |
Jennifer Pickett
Citizen
Username: Jpickett
Post Number: 223
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 9:32 pm: |
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There were quite a few wipe outs at the bike day- within the first 15 min I saw 4 different crashes involving at least 8 people (every crash involving at least one child). Noone was seriously hurt (I was happy to see helmet use)- perhaps a staggered start or something might prevent these things? I enjoyed the event, but I agree that the route should have been advertised. There is one road in Millburn that will be closed every Sunday- Brookside Dr.? Does anyone have any info on specific times or from what point to what point? I couldn't find this info anywhere. |
Ben
Citizen
Username: Ros
Post Number: 311
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 10:57 pm: |
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I heard Brookside Road will be closed Sundays through the summer from 7:00 AM till noon from South Orange Ave to Glen Ave. |
Jennifer Pickett
Citizen
Username: Jpickett
Post Number: 224
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 10:23 pm: |
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Thanks Ben! |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11888
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 8:24 am: |
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Admitedly it was a hot day, but when I passed by Brookside and SO Avenue at about 11:00am last Sunday there wasn't a bike in sight. |
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