A non-cycling friend forwarded to me (I get this a lot lately, I wonder how I got the rep as the "weirdo" who cycles obsessively . . . ) this event at the Brooklyn Museum:

"Streetfilms is proud to present a selection of their latest and greatest transportation films. From the roadways of China and Copenhagen, to those of Oakland and Brooklyn . . . . " you get the picture.

I'd usually try to see something of this nature, but I'll be, humm, cycling in the Berks.

More info at:

streetfilms.org

Hi, 

I just moved to NYC and other than looping central park, I have no idea where to ride!

I'm more of a late day rider - so it's hard for me to join those 7am weekend rides.  Does anyone have some solo-friendly routes to share?  I'm getting back from a laaazy winter but have a centure tour around the cornor (Discover Hudson Valley ride) so anything from short 20 milers to epic century routes would all be helpful. 

Also there are any C riders going out in the afternoon, I'd love to join.  

I'll make it to a group ride to meet you all eventually!  Until then, any suggestions on where to go would be great. 

Talia 

Great team work, a text book finish.

If you plan on going to the Berkshires with the club on Memorial Day weekend, or any other time, here is a place south of Sheffield where you can hear some fun shows: http://www.infinityhall.com/calendar 

I don't think there's any chance that these soggy roads will be dry by 5:45am.  I hope to see you next week.

Regards, Linda

Greetings;

For the last 20 years or so I've been commuting on a '68 Raleigh Sports named "Rusty". Not too many people want to touch, let alone steal Rusty, so I don't worry much.

Moving uptown and will have a longer trip, so I thought I'd press my lovely old road bike, which has QR hubs, into service as a commuter. Have looked at locking skewers, and these Pitlock things, but I don't know much.

Would appreciate any well informed opinions on the subject.

Regards,

ks

Thanks to all who reached out. I was able to offer the admission to a club member.

My son and I registered for the Bloomin' Metric, but he is not able to make it after all. Accordingly, I have a place if anyone is interested.

Please email me at [email protected].

Thanks.

My daughter keeps "borrowing" my fixie, so I'm exploring building one up for her.

Does anyone have an old 70s or 80s era "10-speed" that they'd like to get rid of for at most a small consideration?  She's 5'8" and leggy, so I'm thinking something around 54 to 57 cm would be about right. Paint quality and other aesthetics are immaterial, but it does need to have horizontal rear dropouts.

With thanks,

Peter Storey

'Consensus' Reached to Reduce Central Park Bike Ticketing  (By Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation, May 10, 2011)

While police continue to step up enforcement of cyclists who violate New York City traffic laws around the five boroughs, Central Park cyclists may see some relief. Two city council members, along with cycling advocates, report that a consensus was reached after a meeting with police, multiple community groups and local elected officials.