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2015.06.23 Cyclopedia Practice Ride

Posted on June 27, 2015 by cappy — No Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro lesson: Practice Our crew is ready to roll! Today Cappy and the Communitology interns set out on a tour of Randalls/Wards Island to see what we can see and practice our mapping and photo skills in…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2015

2014 Orientation Week

Posted on July 14, 2014 by cappy — No Comments ↓

Ready to Roll?: Our third year in East Harlem is imminent and we’ve got a lot of momentum to see us through a fantastic summer season. We moved to our summer home at M.S. 114 (while our old school undergoes…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2014 Summer

2013 SD: Fireboat

Posted on August 6, 2013 by cappy — 6 Comments ↓

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Posted in NYC East Harlem 2013 Speed Dusters Tagged with: Aaron Edwards, Jeremy Williams, Kayelah Brown, Michelle Chalco, Priscilla Adopo

2012 Staten Island

Posted on August 20, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Staten Island, the “forgotten borough,” is geographically much closer to NJ than the rest of NYC. But we didn’t forget! And it’s not too far for our intrepid crew–this trip completes our sweep! Word of…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

2012 Inwood

Posted on August 15, 2012 by cappy — 2 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Inwood is the northernmost neighborhood in Manhattan (almost–read ahead to learn more…) and one of the most interesting from geographic, ecological and historical perspectives. The hills of Inwood park contain the oldest growth remaining on…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

2012 Fireboat

Posted on August 14, 2012 by cappy — 4 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Today we had the great pleasure to visit the John J. Harvey, a retired fireboat docked along the Hudson. From the JJH website: “Built in 1931, MV John J. Harvey, at 130 ft and 268…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

2012 High Bridge (Bronx)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by cappy — 8 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Last week we rode to the Manhattan side of the High Bridge, which was constructed as an aqueduct to carry water from the Croton Reservoir to Manhattan. It is the oldest bridge connecting Manhattan to…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

Newtown Creek

Posted on August 7, 2012 by cappy — 6 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: The Newtown Creek forms the western portion of the border between Queens and Brooklyn. Since the early days of European settlement it’s been host to industrial sites along its banks. No surprise, then, that it’s…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

High Bridge (Manhattan)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by cappy — 9 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: The High Bridge was constructed as an aqueduct to carry water from the Croton Reservoir to Manhattan. It is the oldest bridge connecting Manhattan to another land mass (the Bronx), and the only one restricted…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer

I Saw a Cormorant

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who sees a cormorant (not a duck!). Point value: 25

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Aaron Edwards, Byron Deleon, Caleah Deleon, Calvin Debrecourt, Cappy Collins, Darien Smith, Destinee Moore, Estuardo Bustamante, Ethan Cuevas, Jasmine Romero, Jeremy Williams, Justice Burgos, Katherine Happy, Kayelah Brown, Michael Romero, Michelle Chalco, Nikole Lopez, Ontus Bangura, Priscilla Adopo, Quinnae Johnson, Raquel Cruz, Sabian Gago, Sebastian Betancourt, Steven Henriquez, Talishia Holmes, Tyler Irizarry

Staten Island

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes a ride to the borough of Staten Island. Point value: 25

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Brooklyn

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes a ride to the borough of Brooklyn. Point value: 25

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Caleah Deleon, Dominique Boddie, Jade Singleton, Jasmine Romero, Taina Rivera, Zemika White

Bronx

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes a ride to the borough of the Bronx. Point value: 25

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Aaron Edwards, Byron Deleon, Caleah Deleon, Calvin Debrecourt, Destinee Moore, Estuardo Bustamante, Ethan Cuevas, Jade Singleton, Jasmine Romero, Kayelah Brown, Lamya Teams, Michael Romero, Nikole Lopez, Priscilla Adopo, Rajahshuweh Rhodes, Raquel Cruz, Sabian Gago, Sebastian Betancourt, Steven Henriquez, Talishia Holmes, Zemika White

Queens

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes a ride to the borough of Queens. Point value: 25

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Alexis Reynolds, Calvin Debrecourt, Destinee Moore, Dominique Boddie, Estuardo Bustamante, Felix Santos, Jade Singleton, Jasmine Romero, Justice Burgos, Katherine Happy, Kayelah Brown, Michael Romero, Nyjae Ervin, Rajahshuweh Rhodes, Sebastian Betancourt, Taina Rivera, Zemika White

Manhattan

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes a ride to the borough of Manhattan. Point value: 25

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Calvin Debrecourt, Destinee Moore, Estuardo Bustamante, Ethan Cuevas, Felix Santos, Jacob Mehl, Jasmine Romero, Justice Burgos, Kalima Walker, Katherine Happy, Kayelah Brown, Michael Romero, Michelle Chalco, Quinnae Johnson, Raheem Jacobs, Sabian Gago, Saphire Small, Sebastian Betancourt, Talishia Holmes, Tyler Irizarry, Tyler Joseph

100 Miles

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes his or her first 100 miles (cumulative). Point value: 100

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Cary Bedell, Johnathan Shellman, Quinton Bedell

50 Miles

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes his or her first 50 miles (cumulative). Point value: 50

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Calvin Debrecourt, Cary Bedell, Davontay Bradley, Jasmine Romero, Johnathan Shellman, Keyon McClary, Malik Sturgis, Momoh Kamara

25 Miles

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — 1 Comment ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes his or her first 25 miles (cumulative). Point value: 50

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Bre'asia Gibson, Calvin Debrecourt, Cary Bedell, Chaunny Joyner, Damien Grant, Davontay Bradley, Destinee Moore, Donzai Pulley, Estuardo Bustamante, Felix Santos, James Dorsey, Jasmine Romero, Jazz Griffin, Johnathan Shellman, Kayelah Brown, Keyon McClary, Larry Sturgis, Malik Sturgis, Michael Romero, Momoh Kamara, Quinton Bedell, Robert Nick Heard, Sebastian Betancourt

Participation Badge

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

This badge is awarded to each rider who completes his or her first ride.

Posted in Badges Tagged with: Amarylis Balestier, Arie Buckhalter, Bianca Marshall, Bre'asia Gibson, Brianna Lundy, Calvin Debrecourt, Cam Smith, Carey Bedell, Chad'dale Cole, Chaunny Joyner, Chris Howard, Cocoa David, Damien Grant, Davontay Bradley, Destinee Moore, Donzai Pulley, Felix Santos, Imari Clark, Imoni Lewis-McDonald, Ivory Clark, Jacob Mehl, Jamal McCullough, James Dorsey, Jasmine Romero, Jazz Griffin, Johnathan Shellman, Josh Boyd, Juan Santiago, Kalima Walker, Kenyan McGahee, Keyon McClary, Laney Balestier, Laporcha Hill, Larry Sturgis, Michael, Momoh Kamara, Quinton Bedell, Raheem Jacobs, Rayauna Goodman, Robert Nick Heard, Sabian Gago, Sam, Saphire Small, Shanna Dennis, Sherod Smith, Sid Forbes, Stephanie Argro, Trevon Oliver, Tyler Joseph, Vanni Kamara, Ya'sier Clark

Randall’s/Wards Island

Posted on July 19, 2012 by cappy — 23 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Randall’s/Ward’s Island. Today we learned about the long history of Randall’s/Ward’s Island. Orginally they were two separate islands but now they are connected with Little Hell Gate representing where they used to be separated. Word…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer Tagged with: Calvin Debrecourt, Jasmine Romero, Sabian Gago

A.K.A. Avenue A

Posted on July 17, 2012 by cappy — 10 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Avenue A. Did you know that Avenue A runs all the way up to the Upper East Side? Yes, really. It’s just called Sutton Place, York Ave, and Pleasant Ave. (These names sound “prettier” than…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer Tagged with: Destinee Moore, Jasmine Romero

East River

Posted on July 12, 2012 by cappy — 8 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Exploration. Last time we talked about a bicycle having advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages is that it can take you farther than walking; in the spirit of exploration we headed to the East…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer Tagged with: Calvin Debrecourt, Jasmine Romero

Learning Sessions

Posted on July 10, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Learning to Ride: With our first bike ride with Cyclopedia just seven days away, we got three kids out there today to brush up on their bike riding skills. Calvin, Destinee and Jasmine came out and met…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Summer Tagged with: Calvin Debrecourt, Destinee Moore, Jasmine Romero

Time Trials

Posted on July 10, 2012 by cappy — 8 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: What good is a bicycle? Our riders had several opinions: bicycles are faster than walking but slower than driving; they’re cheaper than driving but more expensive than walking; they’re better for the environment than driving,…

2012 Erie Canal (East)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by cappy — No Comments ↓

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2012 Erie Canal (West)

Posted on June 9, 2012 by cappy — 4 Comments ↓

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2012 Pilot: Day 3

Posted on April 12, 2012 by cappy — 10 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: The power of bicycles. On the first two days we discussed the pros and cons of bicycles compared to walking or driving. Bicycles are cheaper than cars, but more expensive than walking. Bicycles take you…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Spring Tagged with: Jacob Mehl, Kalima Walker, Raheem Jacobs, Saphire Small, Tyler Joseph

2012 Pilot: Day 2

Posted on April 11, 2012 by cappy — 9 Comments ↓

Google Photos Album Intro Lesson: Exploration. Yesterday we talked about a bicycle having advantages and disadvantages. How does it compare to walking or driving? One thing it’s good at is letting you explore, because you can go farther than walking,…

Posted in NYC East Harlem 2012 Spring Tagged with: Jacob Mehl, Kalima Walker, Raheem Jacobs, Saphire Small, Tyler Joseph