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GFNY Road Closure Info for Sunday May 18th
Following is information on how to navigate around the road closures during the Gran Fondo New York on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. I have received this information from Uli Fluhme—co-founder and co-organizer of the event.
Hudson Terrace will be closed all day.
Access to River Road (Henry Hudson Drive) is closed from the night before until 3pm from both entrances (Edgewater and Alpine).
Therefore, cyclists coming from NYC off the GWB bike path will be guided by police across Hudson Terrace to Bruce Reynolds Boulevard and Lemoine Avenue. From there, they can continue on 9W. Return is the same way.
9W is closed from Alpine to Nyack from 7am to 9.30am. The detour is Closter Dock Road down to Piermont Road / 340.
No Rockaway A-Train service past Howard Beach starting 1/17/25 thru May.
NYCC Discord link
Link for NYCC members to sign up for Discord: https://tinyurl.com/2a9959b3
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Incredible BERKSHIRES airbnb: need 3 others to book!
Does anyone have interest in splitting this air bnb with me? It’s super close to high school (Sat/a+b rides) 4 bedrooms so: $175 per night/$525.75 total-less if you share your room with a friend
Possible New Jersey Transit Strike Starting May 16th
"As a result of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) membership voting down a tentative agreement reached between NJ TRANSIT and BLET leadership, the BLET is threatening to disrupt the lives of more than 350,000 commuters by calling for a strike as early as Friday, May 16. This would result in the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service."
https://www.njtransit.com/railstoppage
NYPD policy change
Safety on the Brooklyn Bridge
I ride daily on the Brooklyn bridge bike path as do many others. The curve is very dangerous as it is blind to oncoming traffic and many riders attempt to pass not realizing the danger. A special concern exists due to the high volume of inexperienced tourists on city ebikes who are going too fast for there skill level who, further, don't have helmets. It is only a matter of time until someone is killed in a head-on collision. It would be great if NYCC would advocate for signs stating "Do not pass on the curve." A special yellow line on the curve might also help. This won't stop everyone from dangerous passing, but it certainly could reduce the number of attempts and make the ride safer.
Looking for weekday riders
Hi fellow riders - I'm looking for weekday riders to explore with
I ride B rides and can keep a brisk pace when needed.
i find the weekend hard as have family duties so any day midweek I'm game to explore and do rides - including taking the train.
please DM me on
646 269 5214
or
best
Siobhan
Berkshire's weekend - need a ride for my clothes if anyone is driving up ?
I am planning to join the Berkshires weekend -- but I do not have a car or a means to get anything upto the Berkshires if I ride up. If anyone has room in their car for a ( small) bag -I would be very grateful.
best Siobhan
646 269 5214
Looking for riding partners in Prospect Park
Hello, I just moved close to Flatbush and I'm thrilled to be so close to Prospect Park. I see that we have groups that do laps in PP but they meet too early in the morning for me. I would love to bike with others later in the day, perhaps between 8 and 11am. Maybe a regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and/or Saturday routine? Right now, I'm a C-rider with the goal of becoming a B-rider. I'm flexible about meeting time and place, number of laps, pace, etc -- just very keen to get out there every week with other people!
