I am looking for a ride partner (or several) for a 10:00 start / 2:00 end at an easy pace. R/T  is about 25 miles, so figure with a lunch break, travel at about 8-10 mph.

Can start from either end of the park. Please post by June 29th if interested.

Aron 212-812-5137

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Today, for the second time in as many weeks, I was forced off the road on First Avenue near  the UN by an M15 bus.  Both drivers, when confronted, told me that I should be in the bike lane as the bus lane is for buses only (there is no bike lane there).  What is the law regarding bikes in bus lanes?  I seem to remember that bikes used to be allowed in them but to be fair all the signs I read said buses only.  Has the law changed?

Since no one asked...

I posted something long (and a bit harsh) about the 5BBC Montauk Century and I feel a minor sense of duty to be evenhanded and report what I saw Saturday on Glen's Ride to Montauk, where I also did the 100mi course. 

The short version of it: same course, the rest stops were better but the finish line was worse. And for both of these rides, you might want to avoid their transportation and finish-line amenities altogether, even though volunteers work really hard, since both events are unreliable at providing some of their promised services for the hordes that show up.

To expand:

This is my first West Point and I'm looking forward to it ...  no longer all over the map with Bike Friday so can actually sign up for things!

I told Lucia I'm happy to offer a free Yoga for Cyclists class AM and/or PM each day of the trip. On PACTOUR I taught twice a day,  7am - 30 mins pre-ride and 4pm - 45 mins post ride. Some of you may recall Karin Fantus and I taught a SIG-ready yoga/pilates combo class as an NYCC event this year, http://www.yogapilatesnyc.com.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303936704576395982656862392.html?mod=WSJ_NewYork_NewsReel

All,

I am pasting a letter that was received by CRCA and everyone should be made aware of.  In order for us to keep shared use of CP, people cannot be going full speed on the weekend or evenings.

Please forward on to any cycling contacts.

My club jersey just arrived, and it looks great. I placed my order on April 7 and used FedEx express saver shippi

Great work by the designer, and Primal Wear.

Hi All,

I was riding laps in Prospect Park a few days ago when I began to notice a wobble under my left foot.  I need to replace my clips and thought that they were finally dying on me.  I figured I'd just finish up my ride and then replace the clip when I got home.  However, not half a lap later, the wobble became significantly more pronounced and soon thereafter, my left (non-drive side) crank detached from my bottom bracket.

Hi

My name is Mitchell Bland, I live in Orange in NSW, Australia.  My wife and I are visiting family in Manhattan in early July (2 July to 16 July).  My wife is planning on lots of girl time with her sister and my brother in-law works, so I am planning to get in plenty of time on the bike.  Can anyone suggest where I could hire a semi-decent road bike for two weeks.  I will be bringing my shoes/pedals/helmet/lights, so really just need the bike.  I am 6 foot tall and ride a 58cm (23 inch) Cervello at home.  We will be staying in West 13th Street.

I hope to see some of you out on the roads!

Regards

Mitch

...Ultegra Di2 (!)

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/shimano-ultegra-di2-first-look-30616?CPN=RSS&SOURCE=BRROADNEWS