We're happy to announce that we will be running the B SIG program this summer.  The dates are June 5 - August 7.  There will be a virtual information session (optional, but recommended) the evening of May 11 -- details to follow. Registration will open May 12 and must be done online. More information can be found in the banner headline at the top of the Club webpage and on the B SIG webpage.  

Hope to see you out there!

The B SIG Team

Today, Sunday, I was riding toward the GW via 162^nd and I passed a young lady who was also riding to the bridge. When I realized that she remained close to my wheel I pointed out some pot holes, for which she thanked me. For as long as she stayed close enough to my wheel for it to matter I signaled pedestrians, cars, more potholes the same way I appreciate others doing for me.

After about a mile she was still close behind me and I continued to point out potential hazards. Then she asked: Are you a member of the New York Cycling Club? I replied that  I am a member and inquired about why she was asking. She said  because of the way I was so politely pointing out all of the potential hazards she assumed that I must be a member. 

Hi there, 

I just signed up for the Triple Bypass Ride in Colorado this July. Lots of climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34681844

I have never done such a mountainous ride and I wondered if anyone could recommend a training schedule that they found especially good.

Thanks,

Kristen

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-bridge-bike-lane-narrow-biking-path/

Hi, I'm hopeful for any rider who rides with genu valgum/knock knees, had knee pain, and had it corrected by their bike fitter. I've been to two fits (one typical store bike fit, a second professional highly rated bike fitter) over the span of 4 months and nothing has worked.

Everything I've tried: extensive hamstring stretching (working on glut muscle strength next), speedplay pedals to let my heels come in because my feet are toed outwards, 3 degree shims, and switching from 175 to 170mm cranks. After hundreds of dollars in modifications/bike fits, and an incredible amount of time wasted I'm beyond frustrated and desperate for any advice.

I sent the following message to all ride leaders, but it applies to everyone. If you want to lead a ride speak to your coordinator or to me. If you know or see someone who you think would be a good leader, speak to that person and make them known to your leader is you aren't the leader yourself or your ride coordinator or me:

I write to encourage all of you to watch your fellow riders for signs that one or more could be good ride leaders. If you see someone in your group you think might make a good leader, talk to them, ask our ride leader it that person could pull for a while and watch how they do, and if they show any interest at all, refer them to your leader, coordinator or directly to me.

Any suggestions for bike insurance?   I am also interested in those that had to submit claims.  Thanks.

If you are riding through the Bronx, avoid the area between Seddwick and Bedford Park Blvd and Goulden and Paul Aves.  Bx Science is a vaccination site.  More traffic than normal, especially weekends.  Cars doubled parked, bike lanes blocked, etc.

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https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-reckless-bicyclists-...

Confiscation for reckless cycling !