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How to Become a Bike Courier in New York City | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by William Harrold | permalink
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If you like to ride your bicycle, becoming a bike courier may seem like a dream job. You're paid to do what you love. You're outside much of the day. And, with constant exercise, you'll certainly lose weight. Before you quit your current job, plan your move out carefully, as you would with any job change.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4486769_become-bike-courier-new-york.html ^[1]

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Ride or Drive with Postmates More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Appianda Arthur | permalink
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Apply to be a Postmate! Deliver from local places - great pay and flexible hours.
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For further reading: https://postmates.com/apply ^[2]

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Amazon Tests Bike Messengers for One-Hour Delivery in New York City More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Patrick Carver | permalink
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In its latest attempt to take on brick-and-mortar retailers, Amazon.com is testing plans to offer deliveries within an hour in New York City by using bike messengers.
Tags: amazon bike messengers,amazon prime now,one-hour amazon,Amazon.com,AMZN,eBay,EBAY,Macy's,M,Wal-Mart Stores,WMT,retail,wholesale,etailing,couriers,messengers,freight,cargo transport,e-commerce,internet,online,technology,transportation,shipping

For further reading: http://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-tests-bike-messengers-for-one-hour-delivery-in-new-york-city-1418071863 ^[3]

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Top 10 Tips For Biking in NYC (From a Bike Messenger and Bike Tour Guide) More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Joshua Lindsey | permalink
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Nicholas Reale, tour guide and former bike messenger, shares his Top 10 Tips for biking in NYC to move from intermediate to expert urban cycler
Tags: biking,citibike,top 10 lists

For further reading: http://untappedcities.com/2014/07/24/top-10-tips-for-biking-in-nyc-from-a-bike-messenger-and-bike-tour-guide/ ^[4]

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_4486769_become-bike-courier-new-york.html

2. https://postmates.com/apply

3. http://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-tests-bike-messengers-for-one-hour-delivery-in-new-york-city-1418071863

4. http://untappedcities.com/2014/07/24/top-10-tips-for-biking-in-nyc-from-a-bike-messenger-and-bike-tour-guide/