BikeMikeNJ's Blog

HEY EVERYONE,

It been awhile since posting in here. I mostly been reading in here. I noticed no more SoundOff.

ANYWAY . . . . . . . .

Gas prices are around $4 dollars a gallon. Am I right? Well, try this for size. If you are going places in your own town/city. Maybe going to the next town/city bordering your town/city. Why don't you either walk, ride a bicycle, take a bus or take a subway? Depending on where you live for having a subway.

Less gas being used. Less money being used. You get healthy from cycling and walking from point A to point B. Really!  Walking to and fron a subway or bus is also healthy. Plus more money for you to use for whatever you need it for!

Just bring water and or some kind of snack. Wear a bike helmet for cycling a bike. Plus a bike lock. Lock the bike when you go to the store or something like that.

A friend came up with something. How about doing these things. Maybe gas stations will think about lowering gas prices in the near future.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL ! ! ! !

Bike Mike from Belleville, NJ is on the air everywhere!!!

Hope you all made it through the microburst storm tuesday night.

I have not ever seen a storm like that in a very long time. My friend from Nutley said she was out and got caught in the storm. Said it hailed when she was picking up her son. I believe her. Because I heard a lot of clicks from the front window.

I was standing outside watching the distance lighting. Watched as it grew closer and closer. Then the wind slowly picked up. It got strong enough. Where it was pushing me. Then it started to rain. Soon I got inside of my kitchen door. The wind really got bad. The trees was moving one way. Branches and leaves coming off. Lighting all over. Power flicking on and off throughout the storm. I am watching branches flying across. Leaves filling up the fire escape near by.

I finally got out the door to check on a old lady. Power is fully out.

I saw on J******* Street. A top of a tree down on the street. I went with my friend to see what damage in area. She said a fire in Bloomfield. Off of Watchung Ave. A light pole down in the middle on Bloomfield Ave in Nutley. Right near De Vaushey Place. Go up Vaushey Place and you will see a tree on top of a house. Pass that and make a left. You will see a entire tree on the street. Hoover Street is flooded with water. By Brookdale Cemetary.

A lot of trees down. Expect street closing in the area.

It felt like a mini tornado came through. But I doubt it. I think it was more like a micro burst. Straight line winds mostly. Very strong wind.

Will take photos in the morning to post on here. Hope Fox 5 NY will use a few of the photos I take from Belleville and Nutley area.

BikeMike is on the air everywhere!!!

HEY EVERYONE,

It been awhile since typing on weather. I love weather the most of all.  Been busy with a lot of things and cycling. Got a Multiple Sclerosis 170 mile bike tour next weekend.

Anyway, at 11:19am this friday morning. It looks like most of the heaveist rain is out over the ocean. To the east and south of the NYC metro area. Bulk of it is moving northeast. So, I do not think we will get the expected 2 or more inches of heavy rain for Essex County and surrounding counties.

Long Island should look out for sure on the heavy rain shortly.

Wind could pick up later today in all areas.

Be safe everyone and drive carefully. Do not go out. Unless you really need to.

Bike Mike on the air everywhere!!!

Belleville, NJ

11:20am at 50.0 degrees and rain

HEY ALL,

Anyone hear about this story. Flemington Department Store giving away carpets that  Pope Benedict walked on. The carpet that was used at Yankees Stadium and at St. Joseph's Church in Yonkers.

REALLY!!

You have to pay for shipping and handling though.

So if you like a piece of history. Then call 908-782-7662 or email at ted@fdsnj.com or go to the Flemington Department Store on Route 31 north in Flemington, NJ.

I already ordered mine and it will be here shortly.

Bike Mike

Belleville, NJ

Big Mike here and on the air!!!


Anyone here that cycles in Multiple Sclerosis bike tours in NY or NJ?


A awesome bike tour coming up on May 17 and 18, 2008.


They have a 20 mile one day, 50 mile one day, 85 mile one day either a saturday or a sunday and the two day 170 mile course.


The start is from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. The 20 and 50 start and finish at Monmouth University.


The 85 saturday start from Monmouth and ends in Tuckerton, NJ. The 85 sunday starts from Tuckerton, NJ and ends at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Cape My, NJ.


The 170 is a full two day tour that start from Monmouth University to U.S. Coast Guard Station. Then a bus back to Monmouth University.


I, Bike Mike have been cycling in this MS Mid-Jersey Chapter bike tour since 1993. Also cycle in the MS Greater North Jersey Chapter bike tour that runs in September. Been cycling in MS bike tour since 1990. To help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. A fun thing for a great cause/

Me am blind in right eye, deaf in right ear, half deaf with a hearing-aid in left ear and wear glasses just for left eye. Was born like this. But it does not stop me from cycling. Legally blind in the state of NJ. I might have crashed, went the wrong way, rode in bad weather. But I got right up and kept on going. Should never give up. I don't!!


The bike tour is a safe tour. Anyone can cycle in whatever course you pick. Got EMS & EMT, sag wagon, bike repair trucks up and down the course, music, good food, massage, rest stop lunch spots and more.


To find out more about this great MS Mid-Jersey Chapter bike tour. Then hike to:
http://njm.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagen
ame=NJM_homepage

I like to see Fox 5 NY Copter find me on my bicycle thursday, May 8, 2008. I could either be in Bloomfield or in Montclair. If "Good Day New York" wants me to cycle at a certain time. I will in this area. I will say what I will wear that day.

Maybe I will see you in the bike tour.


Bike Mike from Belleville, NJ

You have heard right! Obama and Hillary fought in the ring LIVE on USA Network from North Carolina on "Monday Night Raw" April 21, 2008. Obama acting like The Rock with big ears  and the Rock's theme song. Hillary was sort of like . . . . being like . . . . herself with the Hulk Hogan theme song. Plus Bill Clinton was sort of by her side.

REALLY . . . . . It was the look alike as I predicted in my other post.

The battle between Hillary and Obama wind up being a draw. When Umaga came into the ring and knocked both of them out. The fake Bill Clinton ran out of the ring with the tail between his leg.

But . . . . . the REAL Hillary, Obama and McCain did address the WWE fans on camera.  To see this. Just go to this URL to check it out.

This link will take you to the WWE website. http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/raw/200
8/april15-21/6913858?zone=raw_index

Enjoy the short summer preview weather this week!!

BikeMike is on the air!!

HEY FOLKS !!

I never seen such an act on the torch relay. Oh my goodness!!! I never seen or heard so much bad things about the 2008 torch relay.

I remember about protesters in Aussie Country. A few people was trying to knock the flame out. It was along the around the world for the 2004 olympic torch relay.

I carried the olympic torch for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Games. A once in a life time. Something I will never forget. I carried my leg of the torch relay in Staten Island, NY on December 23, 2001. Joe Torre was at the next bridge after me. I was #068 and  Yankees Manager Joe Torre was #099. I was sick that day. But it did not stop me from being apart of the great event.

The special people that is suppose to carry the olympic torch for the 2008 Summer Games. Some can not. BECUASE OF THE PROTESTERS ! ! ! ! !

Do not go after the torchbearers. They are not the enemy. They are just jogging, running or walking with the torch with the olympic flame. Holding the olympic torch with the flame. The olympic flame. (saying it in different ways) No matter what. The olympic torch relay is peace. Not an enemy. Not looking for war. These are special people carrying the olympic torch. A once in a lifetime thing to remember for the rest of the torchbearer's life.

It sort of bothers me to what is going on with the torch relay.

I do not like what China is doing either. But what is going on to the torchbearers and the torch relay is NOT CALLED FOR!!!! Protesters needs to stop bugging the torchbearers. So the torch relay can continue.

I wish I could carry the 2008 olympic torch when it comes to San Fransico, CA this month.

Bike Mike from Belleville, NJ

(edited)

HEY EVERYONE,

It begins the first sunday of March and ends the first sunday of November. Daylight Saving begins this sunday, March 9th.

I like the new longer Daylight Saving Time. Better for me on my bicycle. Like having longer afternoon time for cycling.

What does the new Daylgiht Saving Time mean to you? Does it mess you up or confuse you of anyway? Could it be annoying to you?

Say your peace here.

BikeMike of Belleville, NJ

FINALLY HERE!!

Will it make it a bit safer on the roads of New Jersey ? ? ? ? ?

Will it be a bit safer for me? When I cycle on my bicycle? That is a BIG question.

Will people driving take a BIG chance holding a cell phone (talking/texting) and drive at the same time? Chance of getting a $100 to $130 ticket???

I have been getting close calls by drivers talking on cell phone. Will soon find out during the next few days.

I am glad it is here!! Are you? Or are you one of them people that drives talking and texting while driving???

GREAT TIMING!!!  Becuase I start training for a Multiple Sclerosis bike tour.

SO PLEASE STOP talking and or texting while driving.

BikeMike from Belleville, NJ

HEY FOLKS,

Snow started in Belleville, NJ about 1:24am. Quickly giving the cars a light coating. Then a short later the grounds got a coating. I gone to bed.

I wake up to a lot of snow during the light hours of friday. Wow! Wonderful outside for sure.

Went out to shovel and measure.

At 11:11am it was 6.5 inches of snow. Snowing pretty good outside.

But a suprise to me. The main road not far from me looks fair. Not white. A tad dark color slush. Wow!

Then just after 12 noon. The snow was mixing with sleet.

12:57pm....it was 6.7 inches of snow on the ground.

Now the snow is sticky enough to make a snowman for sure. So get out there and make one already. Before it turns to ice later tonight.

Now it is a light mix and almost to rain at 3:28pm on this friday afternoon.

This is now the largest amount of snow from one storm this season. That is for sure.

UPDATE: 6 photos are up from Feb. 22, 2008 storm. Look for it in CycleMikeNJ  "Weather Related Photos" album.

ENJOY!!

BikeMike

Belleville, NJ

HEY FOLKS AND FOX 5 NY,

From Belleville, NJ area.

We have gotten 2.9 inches of snow at 8:09pm.

The snow quickly changed from snow to sleet about 7:17pm. A short time after....it mixed with rain.

Right now it is still sleet mixed with a bit of rain at 9:43pm. The temp is still pretty cold at 26.4 degrees.

ALSO RIGHT NOW......9:58pm with 3.3 inches of snow and sleet top layer.

TRAFFIC NOTE: After 2pm on Franklin Ave. Not far from Clara Maas Hospital. Near the Belleville and Newark border. A dark color pick up truck messed up it axle by sliding into the curb.  The right side wheels bent out of shape for sure. There was a coating of snow on the ground around that time.

IF YOU HAVE TO GO OUT THE DOOR WEDNESDAY MORNING. PLEASE BE EXTRA CAREFUL. AS WE COULD GET HEAVY RAIN. ROAD STILL BE SLIPPERY BY SUNRISE.

Bike Mike from Belleville, NJ is always on the air!!!

HEY EVERYONE,

In Belleville, NJ area.....it is already down to 13.2 degrees at 12:31am...monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Of course the wind is still blowing outside. If your reading this early monday morning. Be advise to wear layered close....ear muff....scurf.....gloves....hat to stay warm outside in this middle of winter cold.

Getting that snow sqaull during the afternoon sunday here in Essex County was great. Been awhile since seeing this much snow in the area.

Should reach about 8 degrees between 5:30am and 7am monday morning here in Bloomfield, Nutley and Belleville in NJ. Will post the actual temp reading monday morning in comment.

Soooo please bundle up when you head out the door this monday morning.

Just think about the spring and summer if you have to walk from point A to point B. LOL!! Hope your walk is not far.

At 12:39am est....monday, Feb. 11, 2008.......Temp in Belleville, NJ is 13.2 degrees. 15 degrees at Newark Airport. 12.2 degrees in Harrison, NJ....windy in all locations.

Bike Mike in the Belleville, NJ area is on the air everywhere!!!

GIANTS STADUIM PARTY UPDATED.....................

Giants Victory Party at Giants Staduim Info.

GIANTS VICTORY PARTY WILL BE AT 2:30PM. NOT THE 4PM.

AGAIN.....2:30PM VICTORY PARTY AT 2:30PM ON TUESDAY, FEB. 5TH, 2008. Gates open at 2:15pm. Parking is FREE.

All info is at...........

http://www.meadowlands.com/eventDetail.asp?navID=
6&eventid=3378

I have to come...have to bug a friend to reach the staduim. LOL!!

BikeMike from NJ

The Giants will be at Giants Staduim at 2:30pm on tuesday, Feb. 5th, 2008. First the GIANTS will be in the parade in NYC and being at NYC City Hall at 1pm.

I will try to be present at the Staduim for 2:30pm.

BikeMike on the air everywhere!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS TO THE GIANTS!!!!