Brooklyn bicyclist, Nicolas Djandji, struck and killed by car in Williamsburg  (NYDaily News, Sept. 3, 2011)

A Brooklyn bicyclist was struck and killed on Friday night when he ran a red light in South Williamsburg, police said.

Nicolas Djandji, 24, was traveling east on Borinquen Place and turning onto Rodney St. when he was struck by a black Toyota SUV around 8:30 p.m., police said.

The cyclist, who was riding a black racing bike, was trailing behind a friend when he was hit, just blocks from the Williamsburg Bridge, said witnesses.

"His friend was screaming," said Yubelis Hidalgo, 25, who witnessed the accident "He didn't want to see his friend like that. He was crying."

I just completed my first IM and would love to get out and make sure my bike legs still work.  I'm back in the city sunday night so would love a ride on Monday (didn't see any posted).

Anyone up for a 35-70 mile ride? (easy pace 15-17mph)

Meet at 9AM at GW Bridge?

Write me at [email protected]

Have a great weekend!

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It was awesome.  We stayed just outside of Argeles Gazost in the Hautes Pyrenees, which is easily accessible from the airport in Pau (via CDG).  The weather was fantastic and accommodations could not have worked out better.  We stay in a newly renovated gite I found on line.  Here is the link...check it out www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/argeles-gazost/126161.  The place is at the base of Hautacam.  It is owned by a lovely English couple who live in a separate house on the property, which proved to be an advantage because my French is, well, bad.  Everyday we set out in on a new adventure; Tourmalet, Luz Ardiden; Aubisque, Soulor, etc.

Sunday Sept. 4th

Top of Bear Mountain Then Train Home
 

A19

75 Miles

8:30am from  NJ side of GW Bridge

Leaders: Rod Ciardullo [email protected] and Rob Marcus

Details: From the NJ side of the GWB to Bear Mountain and Tiorati Circle. Train back from Cold Spring after lunch or bring lunch on train. Must have train pass for bike, enthusiasm and a pair of legs eager to climb.     

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/nyregion/when-wheels-pile-up-plant-a-bike-save-the-city.html

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