...promote itself more. i first learned about the nycc (late 80's) when i saw a nycc bulletin at 14st cycles (they had it chained to the register in open view) and at toga (they had it stapled to their bulletin board so people can flip the pages). i don't see the nycc doing that any more.
with the (hopefully) forthcoming demise of the printed bulletin, maybe the nycc should concentrate more on getting nyc'ers to visit the nycc site? why bother with printed bulletins when you can REALLY get the word out using the website?
don
Cycling Partner Wanted
Last week's rides are still on the home page...
"I have no idea how to use a message board, but I'm looking for a riding partner for early evenings or late afternoons. Mike W., ""[email protected]"" Wk 212 736 2624, ext 12. THANKS ! ! !"
I've gotten a few e-mails about getting together for rides in response to my posting. Unfortunately for me, I'm finding there are more weekday riders than eveninig or weekend riders. (I wish I had that kind of job!) Having said that, there are a few people who said they might be available to do a few laps around the park tomorrow, Friday, at 7:00 after the traffic clears out. I think it will probably happen. If interested, let me know and we can try to coordinate a meeting spot. At this point, with so many people weighing in on the subject, I have no idea how to characterize my speed. I just know I'm happiest in C-13 or -14 rides, and could definitely handle B-13 or -14 rides if anyone decides to invent one.
1. Don't get hung up on what a C ride can and cannot do. As a ride leader, just list the ride the way you want it - if you don't want to stop every 30 or 60 minutes, that's fine, just list when (or if) you will stop. I lead B rides, but I only like to stop for 10 minutes at the turn-around point, and I like using pacelines for portions of the ride - so I list the ride as such. Just get the speed right in your listing, and let people know what to expect.
2. It's fine that some of you prefer email groups (maybe some of the C-riders aren't checking the msg board regularly?), but you should also post your ride on the board - you might just catch a few riders.
3. To Maggie's point about lack of riders - maybe cross-list your C ride with 5BBC (not sure if NYCC or 5BBC leadership would disapprove?). 5BBC has many cyclists that would be C riders in NYCC's classification. Maggie, I think many of them would enjoy your laid-back, scenic rides!
4. If you're a B15/16, you should consider leading a C13/14. Riding at the front, plus dropping back to check on the pack and accelerating up to the front, will make it feel like a 15/16. Plus, you'll be appreciated by lots of cyclists!