Be advised: It's long, very long. And very much not about bike racing. But start it and see if you're pulled in by it.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/07/11/110711fa_fact_gourevitch?currentPage=all

Late add-on rather than add a post: Yes, Carol (below), the Rwandan Cycling Team

It seems to me the interest of our membership is so heavily tilted towards cycling as sport and recreation as to be exceedingly slight for cycling as "mere" transportation. Nevertheless, I post this, which I just came across this from three days ago. I'm delighted to see the Times give space to such as this (seemingly in opposition to the NY Post, Daily News, and dependably hysterical Marcia "Calamity" Kramer who, one wishes, could undergo a thought-lift to match her face lift).

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/opinion/sunday/the-dutch-way-bicycles-and-fresh-bread.html?src=recg

Watch out anyone using Riverside Drive. I got pushed off my bike as I was riding Southbound at about 15mph right the bridge (above Dinosaur's) ends and the park starts.

As I came up alongside a guy standing in the street, he shouldered me and sent me crashing to the ground. He was waiting there with 2 accomplices for a cyclist to ride by and steal his/her bike. They left, with the bike, towards Broadway. The police canvased the area but couldn't find them. Description: skinny, shirtless, short hair, African-American, early twenties, males. I only suffered abrasions and contusions on my right side. I shudder to think what would have happened had I not worn a helmet. It would seem they have no qualms putting someone in a coma to get a bike.

A quick thank you to Ron Roth, who I think is the author of the Warwick-Beacon Loop cue sheet in the "Rides" section of this site.

I used it to ride from the GWB to Warwick yesterday (7/31/2011) and what a great route!  Through lots of residential areas (i.e. little traffic, few potholes) and then through beautiful Harriman Park!  I've been wanting to ride to Warwick for years and this route was perfect.  Even the 3 monster mountains at the end were fine, though challenging - and this for a steady B16 rider!

I'll do the end part (Warwick to Beacon) as a separate ride another time, but what a great resource the ride library is - thanks!

Can anyone with prior Rapha orders refer me via the 10% coupon link (http://www.rapha.cc/account/refer.php)? Thanks in advance.

Email: [email protected]

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone know exactly where you can get on the East River Bikepath and ride all the way down to lower manhattan. I know there is an extrance around E20th st, but I believe there is an entrance somewhere in the E30s. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks,

Israel

Due to popular demand, our online store is open once again and carrying men's and women's club cut jerseys.

The order window closes September 1 for November delivery.

NYCC Online Store

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Its come to our attention that many people who sign up for rides and then decide not to join are not "withdrawing" from the ride online, which will allow others to join a "sold out" ride.  This is a relatively new function to the website, and easy to use.  Please be considerate of others, try to plan ahead, and "withdraw" from any ride you've signed up for but decide not to join, as soon as you make that decision.

Many thanks

The Ride Coordinators and VP of Rides

Hi

My brother is trying to get into riding and I'm looking for a used bike to get him for his b-day.

Please share your favorite summers rides / cue sheets in or around Lake Placid. Thank you in advance.

Adam