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a mate of mine was held up whilst riding over the williamsburg bridge last week. it was late (around 4 am) and he was stopped before the ramp on the brooklyn side by 2 crackheads and a gun. luckily he was unharmed but lost his wallet, watch and bike.
i had similar well back in '96 and thought things had changed ... guess not.
during busier times i still think its fine but if you are likely to be the only one there late at night i figure its better to jump on the L train. i ride other bridges and dont think it an issue but the end of the Billyburg into brooklyn is an easy set up for the unaware.
the good news is it was only his beater bike and he got to keep his kryptonite chain and lock that was around his waist.
keep an eye out boys and girls
ciao
i had similar well back in '96 and thought things had changed ... guess not.
during busier times i still think its fine but if you are likely to be the only one there late at night i figure its better to jump on the L train. i ride other bridges and dont think it an issue but the end of the Billyburg into brooklyn is an easy set up for the unaware.
the good news is it was only his beater bike and he got to keep his kryptonite chain and lock that was around his waist.
keep an eye out boys and girls
ciao