Neile represents recumbent riders well in this piece. Good show.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/13/recumbent-bikes/?ref=nyregion
For what it's worth, I terribly miss the old site as well. It was a lifeline to some precious memories of riding with such a wonderful group. I still wear my NYCC jersey proudly here in Boston.
Best wishes all,
Avi Robinson
Looks like Neile is riding one of his Mountain bike set-ups.
Good job
+1
Knows how to make a thick stone soup.
Bravo to Neile Weissman, NYCC ride leader extraodinaire!
Fred
You got some exposure for NYCC in there too. Nice!
Some back story. Robert Matson (co-pictured) contacted NYC-recumbent riders asking who wanted to share their story. I emailed the writer some particulars and he followed up with a phone interview. He then asked if I was comfortable in city traffic. I said yes so he asked if I wouldn't mind a photo shoot.
Met the photographer on lower 2nd Avenue and we went down-across Chinatown via Mott, Canal and East Broadway. Then up the Lower East Side through Rivington and Orchard. Photographer did an incredible job negotiating traffic while snapping away with a pair of HUGE SLRs. In typical leader mode, I was calling out road hazards trying to make sure HE got through the route safely. Heck of an experience.
Reason I wanted to do this (besides the props, of course) was because I've known a number of cyclists who gave up riding and/or ride in considerable discomfort rather than consider "uncool" options.
I've admired Neile for the routes he designs and his knowledge of all things cycling. But now that I know he hauls his recumbent bicycle up and down five flights of stairs every time he rides, I have a whole new level of appreciation for the man.
