I earlier posted a pre-ride go or no-go. Deleted that. Gotta  fill the space somehow.

Postscript: We went. Had a good ride. Most of the wind came from me.

The ride is on.

 PM

Today's fall foliage ride to Croton Dam / Peekskill is cancelled due to high winds.  The forecast has become more severe since yesterday, and the National Weather Service has issused a wind advisory.  There will be no make-up date for this ride.

As frustrating as it is to cancel after all the planning (and the beer at the end!) I feel this is the prudent thing to do.  The first concern of any NYCC ride is that it be a safe one, and today's windiness could jeopardize the safety of our riders.

Thanks for understanding, see you next week for FF #2.

Wayne

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From the National Weather Service:

Another link sent to me. This one is nice.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6f5_1318607945

NYCC Oldtimer

While I do not aspire to suffer any more than I already do on hills, a friend asked me if there are any hills/mountains greater than Bear Mountain, that are accessible either by riding there, or taking a train (from NYC).

Thanks,

Danny

That short strong rubber band that holds the stalks of Broccoli together at the super market fits perfectly around the brake lever and the end of the handlebar. Just squeeze the brake lever, install the rubber band and the bike wont move on train. Well, it wont move forward or back but side to side is a different story. You'll need to buy Licorice for that. :-)

I just got back from Grosseto, Italy, and got fitted for a Tommasini bike.  I'm not fully committed to getting one, so I wanted to hear from you - any opinions from experience, hearsay or reading?  Carbon or steel?

Thanks.

Grace

I'm heading down to do the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Trail October 29th. The trail goes 300 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. Planning on doing the trip over 5-8 days.

[email protected] for details if you're interested

There are some spots available for this Saturday's Mansion Tour. Go to the upcoming rides section and contact the leader.

PM

SUNDAY 10/16, B17+/65, Social Climbers #4 “Westport” [Full up]

START: Grand Central Terminal

FINISH: 4:32, 5:32 PM at Westport Metro North

LEADERS: Fred Harris, Neile Weissman

WHAT: Why should A-riders have all the fun?  This week we tackle the magnificent A-SIG cue to Westport.  Train up to White Plains, then a hilly romp through upper Westchester and Fairfield.  Finish with a fifteen mile rolling descent down Newton Turnpike into Westport.  Couple miles hardpack.  Two food stops.

TERRAIN: Very hilly.  4500' climbing, mostly over the first 50 miles.