I won't be riding Thursday, Oct. 13.  However, if it's not raining at the start, Jerry Ross plans to be there to ride with anyone who shows up.  I hope to see you next Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Regards, Linda

Hi folks.  Brand new member of NYCC and want to pick the right rides.

I live in Brooklyn, so I don't get to Central Park that often for the self test.  Here's some info:

I've been riding seriously for two years - a lot of commuting from Bklyn to midtown manhattan during the summer months (20 miles round trip)

Have done a number of long-ish rides ranging from 30 to 55 miles (including ENY, NYC Century (55) and Bike MS NY (50)).  Longest ride was last week: 75 miles Brooklyn to Piermont, NY and back.

I'm a heavy guy, weigh about 287.  I ride a Giant Rapid 2 (hybrid) - described as a road bike-like frame with flat handlebars.  No knobby tires or suspension

slight possibility it will not rain, but i won't be awake at 5am to find out!  feel free to ride anyway if the inclination strikes you.

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Is River Road okay to ride.Havn't been there in a while

Thoughts?

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NYCC Oldtimer

For all those who utilize the bike path at 181st Street in Wash. Heights, the road is milled all the way from the western-most street to at least St. Nich (I didn't walk further than that today), so I assume the paving will be forthwith.  It will be quite an improvement, especially the steep hill down/up to the entrance to the path itself.

The park seems to have gotten more dangerous in the last few weeks:

Last week-

Rider on cell phone, no hands

jogger in bike lane running with traffic, ear buds in, oblivious to surroundings

two hot dog carts passing (or more like going shoulder to shoulder with) one pedicab on opposite sides at the entrance to HSA leaiving no room for anyone else

Today 5:30-6:30 am-

no lights at the bottom of harlem hill - total darkness

Guy sauntering across bike lane in that total darkness

Rider 40 feet in front of me on west loop before merge with lower loop, pulls to the left curb into the jogging lane then without looking turns right across all lanes of traffic to make a U-turn! Could have been killed!

For the most part, the upcoming Fall Foliage rides are fully booked.  And since we have arrangements with Metro North for train return to the city, we cannot add on additional riders or groups for this year's rides.

If you have signed up for one of the rides, however, and now realize that you won't be able to make it, please unregister for that particular ride.  That way, at least a few more people who have expressed interest might be able to participate.

Many thanks, and enjoy the series!

Wayne

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