Those who've been on a NYCC Berkshires weekend are probably also somewhat familiar with the NY side as some of the routes head "over the mountain".

The Roe Jan Ramble (see: https://www.roejanramble.org/#welcome ) is an event ride scheduled for Sept. 21 that has no entry fee but does ask for donations to help support the Harlem Valley Rail Trail -- an amenity you may have used getting to/from the Berkshires.

This "event" started very modestly with simple "pedal-pusher" rides that has evolved into a significant regional "event".

I upgraded to the Roam, and I am selling the Bolt.

Good condition. 

Questions? Email me if interested. 

Thanks.

Steven 

Interesting read: https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/best-bike-towns-us

I'm surprised:

1) Moab isn't on the list (if you've been there, you see people on bikes all over town!)

2) Shockingly, I've been to 7 of the 10! (Despite the "critiria", 1 or 2 of them I wouldn't choose to live in. Not for biking anyway). 

The new Kids Ride Club kit is not being made by Pactimo but the manufacturer is using Pactimo's size chart.

Question: If you've bought Pactimo (NYCC) jersey/bibs/shorts, does the size you ordered comform with what you regularly order? Or for a best fit of Pactimo, would you order a size larger or a size smaller than you usually do?

Has anyone ridden the north section of Henry Hudson Trail recently? What's the condition?

NYCC Weekend in Southampton - 10/4-6.  Registration has closed.

https://nycc.org/SouthamptonWeekend

As I left the ice cream social on Tuesday evening, I was actually thinking to myself, I haven't seen Jay in a while. I think I'll go up and visit him next week.

It just shows you, once again, that you should not put things off until it is too late.

Jays’ warmth, caring, friendliness, leadership and stories will be missed.

Heart  felt condolences go out to Joan, his children and grandchildren, all of whom I’ve known. Jay, I trust you will make it to heaven on your bike. RIP. You will be missed as a lot of members who've known you and will think about you.

Twice recently I've had the pleasure of taking the ferry from Haverstraw to Ossining on a weekend. The west location is on the south side of Haverstraw by the Admiral's Cove development, just off Bike Route 9. In Ossining, the dropoff is right by the train station -- and both times I've caught a south-bound train with perfect timing. The ferry is run by NY Waterway and costs $4.50 with or without a bike. It runs approximately every hour and is a beautiful ride. I recommend purchasing tickets via the NY Waterway app; the ticket booth is slow and not always open.

The last storm completely destroyed  our dear River Road (with the exception of the Alpine climb). Numerous large trees and retaining walls down as well as severly buckled pavement (like the "Forbidden Hill" that was destroyed several years ago). I really doubt it will be open for years... Definitely blocked off. On a road bike today, not very pleasant. Gravel bikes could ride it but there will be numerous portages. Don't kill the messenger!