Given a recent thread on where to buy camping equipment, I thought I would post some items for sale.  At this point in my life I will no longer be camping - all my touring will be with B & B or motel accommodations.  I have an excellent sleeping bag (stored properly - loosely bagged), 2 inflatable sleeping pads (one full length, one 3/4), a camping blanket, camping pillow (small), and possibly a few other odds & ends.  All items were used on only two short tours and are in excellent condition.  I have no idea what they're worth, so if you want them, make me an offer.

• Built in Eugene, Oregon in a craft/boutique shop
• This bike has more flight (and road) miles than many people as it was designed for those who travel and want to cycle on a high-performance bicycle at their destination while avoiding oversize or bicycle travel fees. If you travel a fair amount, this bike will eventually pay for itself. It's accompanied me to France, Italy, Hawaii, Arizona, Northern California among many other destinations. Unfortunately, I am not travelling nearly as much as I have in the past, and cannot justify keeping this lovely machine anymore
• Titanium seat mast
• White; claimed weight of less than 20 pounds
• Shimano Ultegra SL 6800 Gruppo with 172.5 mm cranks

• As Bobke would say, this bike has "soul." It's been with me since I purchased it new as a graduate student, and has been lovingly ridden over the last two decades, but I am running out of space and reluctantly need to sell. It has signs of use, but is mechanically and structurally in excellent condition.
• Pearl white and blue 55 cm Columbus SLX frame equipped with "Shimagnolo" components
• Hinault-LeMond era Campagnolo Super Record derailleur & crank (172.5 mm), Nuovo Record Brakes/Calipers
• Phil Wood bottom bracket
• Shimano Dura-Ace Headset
• American Classic seatpost
• Cinelli Bar (42cm) and stem

To the girl on the tri bike who nearly took me and my dog out on the 93rd street path entrance to the Park this morning.

please watch the message board tomorrow morning.  if the roads are significantly wet, we'll delay the start by an hour or two in hopes of drier roads.  antique bikes just don't want to get dirty.  stay tuned.

also, there's no lovin' at cafe l'amour.  cafe l'amour is cafe no'more.  sadness.  that was my first c-sig ride destination in 2006.  if we start on time, we can to go to the farm on 501; if we start later, we can go to the coffee house at the tenafy train station.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

The Official New York City "SKIRTS ON BIKES" Ride - Celebrating Freedom and Fashion

It has recently been reported world-wide that on May 3, while Dutch cyclist Jasmijn Rijcken was visiting New York City, she was approached and questioned by a NYPD officer for wearing a skirt while riding her bicycle in Soho. Rijcken says the officer told her she was a distraction for motorists, told her to change into pants, asked for her identification and nearly ticketed her. 

Leaving Grant's Tomb (122 St) at 8:30 AM Saturday. Piermont via River Road, Clausland and Tweed. Coffee stop at Piermont or the cafe on 9W and back via 9W. Should be back around 12:30. Not a hammerfest - we will keep it easy on the flats and regroup at the top of the hills - please email me if you'd like to join.

http://nyack.patch.com/articles/video-nyack-flooding-surfing-in-the-streets#youtube_video-6714898

My wife and I are trying to find a A level tour out west to do in July.  We would have seven days.  One day to fly and reach the start point.  Five days biking.  Then, one day to get home.  We were thinking about Oregon, Colorado or Northern California.  In particular, Oregon.  We are looking for a naturalist setting.

Ideally, the start and end point would be near an airport or at least reachable by public transportation or shuttle from the airport.

To economize, we are looking to have a self-guided trip (i.e. no van support).  Or if we had some directions, we would strap on some panniers and do it ourselves. If it were a supported trip, we'd like it not fancy.