BIKE TO WORK DAY

Today is Bike to Work Day. I wonder how many people will take advantage of this and actually bike to work - hopefully a few. To see other Bike Month events check out the BIKE MONTH WEBSITE.

A recent article in the Brooklyn Paper was talking about police cracking down on cyclists running red lights. I know a lot of cyclists get upset at the police and what I'm about to say makes me unpopular with fellow bikers but I think it's a good idea. Too many cyclists ride like maniacs - zipping through red lights and stop signs, weaving in and out of cars and pedestrians without even slowing down. How can you get upset at the behavior of cars when you show no regard for the traffic rules yourself? I do think cops should crack down on cyclists but I also think they should crack down on motorists even harder.

SUNDAY AT CROOKE

Yesterday we rode our bikes to the open house to check on the building. Not much to report other than the fact that it really needs a good cleaning - I think the workers there are real slobs.

It was a beautiful day. We rode through Prospect Park on our way to the building and saw a glimpse of what we will be living near. There were people walking, biking, roller blading, horse back riding, picnicking, grilling, ball playing, bird watching and kite flying. It was great.

We were thinking about some of the comments people have made on this blog about the neighborhood surrounding 34 Crooke - that it's "bad" and "scary" and we couldn't understand what these people are talking about. Have these people been to other parts of NY City?! What we see is a quiet, tree-lined street near beautiful, historic Victorian homes steps away from one of the best parks in the city. The only noises we heard were cheers coming from the many baseball games down the block at the Parade Grounds. I know that there are "nicer" areas in Brooklyn but come on!

After the open house we went to Shenanigans Pub located at 802 Caton Ave. It's a small neighborhood bar that we have wanted to check out. By bike it's only a couple minutes away from 34 Crooke. They have outside tables in the back "garden." It was OK, nicer than I was expecting actually. I can see us coming here now and then for a drink, we just wish their selection of tap beer was better.