...Because I know some of you, including buds, don't read the NYT, it falls to me to keep you informed. Sometimes.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/04/nyregion/new-yorks-bike-share-program-...

Part II  - Well I received my 2010 Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR Wheels and my mechanic and I had a horrible time mounting the clincher tires.  We had to use tire irons and both had to work to mount them.  If I ever had a flat I would have to actually cut the tires off the bike.  The Rims appear to be too big for a standard 700cc tire.  I heard that Zipp Wheels might have the same problem

I went online and someone mentioned to use Zipp Red Rim tape (rather than standard Mavic Tape which might be too thick) which is very thin and to use a Mavic Tire Iron when mounting - flat head.  I also heard to about using Wire Bead Tires

(No longer need these services, but would appreciate talking with people who know Bedford NY well, and have taken pics of bad roads out there. Please email me or respond if you or anyone you know is interested.)

Hey guys,

We're at full attendance for this ride and will be holding to the 15 rider limit through the electronic sign up on the rides page. If anyone else wants to ride it but didn't sign up in time, I will happily email you the cue sheet and connect you with other riders who inquire so you can do your own thing. 

Enjoy your Saturday rides all, it's going to be a beautiful day.

hw

Brand new (never worn), still in packaging. The Great Britain jersey is not currently for sale. Brand new these went for $170.00. I am asking $100.

http://www.rapha.cc/country-jersey

Fellow Riders,

I would like to invite you to participate in the first Gran Fondo in New Jersey: August 26 - 28, 2011. 

Ride day will begin at 7:00 am with a ride around the historic Morristown Green in downtown Morristown, NJ. It will be the beginning of an exciting day full of cycling challenges, beautiful scenery, and lots of fun. This ride will not only be fun, but it will benefit three local charities; The Seeing Eye, Homeless Solutions, Inc. and Grow it Green Morristown.

Get more information on our website, www.granfondonj.com, and get ready to make some history!

I have nothing to do with this focus group. Just passing on this information in case anyone would like to participate;

Focus Group: Body Mass Index Device Users

 What:Looking for people who own Body Mass Index measuring devices.

On Sunday 6/19, "have some strawberries" with your century. The 5BBC's Mattituck Century ride is for distance riders seeking a nice route, fun times and a self-sufficient experience.  

Flat & scenic, the 100-mile route goes from downtown Brooklyn to LI's Pine Barrens, ending at the Mattituck Strawberry Festival. You can dig into strawberry treats or enjoy fruit-picking, wine-tasting or a meal; 5BBC will bring you and your bike home. For details, see http://5bbc.org/mattituck/

I made the switch from a hybrid to road bike aout a year ago, and am finally getting miles on the new bike.  For the most part I love it, but I find that braking is a problem.  I feel like my hands aren't big enough to truly wrap around the brake levers so that I have good emergency braking control.  For example, while riding home form work yesterday a jogger decided to come off the sidewalk and into the bike lane on E90th Street near the park - without looking for oncoming bicycles, of course.  I saw him at the last second as he darted into the street andknocked me over.  Luckily there were no cars, so except for some road rash it wasn't a big deal.  BUT...I felt like I was reaching for the brakes, instead of quickly braking in response to the unex