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B/C level riders for laps in Central Park

Submitted by MFulton on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 3:17pm

Hi, looking for other riders who can do 4 laps in about 1.75 hrs. I'm about to finish the C-SIG, but I've been riding during the week by myself--it'd be nice to find other people who want to ride during the week.

Generally, I've been riding in the evenings (after the cars are out of the park), but I'd be in to morning rides (before cars are let into the park).

Anyone interested?

-Mike

Berkshire Dinner Price goes up on May 11th

Submitted by RFranco on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 2:45pm

If you are going to the Berkshires for Memorial Day weekend, don't forget to sign up today for the dinner/dance at the Egremont Country Club.  The price goes from $45 to $50 on Wednesday, May 11th. 

Don't miss out on a fun evening of dinner and dancing with your cycling friends.  There is a social hour with passed hor d'ouerves and crudite, dinner with salad, scrumptious entree choices, rice or pasta, veggies, and dessert with coffee and tea.  And the best part, dancing the night away.

Here is the link for more information and to make reservations: http://www.nycc.org/node/50891

Reyna

duh or no duh?

Submitted by ERothenberg on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 12:09pm

IS IT ME?  MY MEMBERSHIP IS UP ON THE 18TH AND FOR THE LIFE OF ME I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO RENEW IT NOW. I WENT INTO MY "ACCT' BUT I DONT SEE ANY WAY TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP

HELP PLEASE

B17 to Little Tor, Wednesday 5/11

Submitted by DLoayza on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 12:06pm

Disclaimer: I have NOT been to Little Tor!

Looking for anyone interested in joining, and possibly even leading, this ride!

I'd like to meet at the other side of the GWB around 8:30. I'm still looking for a cue sheet but might end up chopping one up since I haven't found a simple one that just goes to Little Tor and comes back. Any help/recommendations would be appreciated. I might just use the Medio Fondo route from yesterday's Gran Fondo, which is 65 miles. I might prefer to just come back the same way as going up, to keep things simple.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/31900510

Regarding pace, I am a solid B17 rider and a fresh b-sig graduate (yay).

Danny

Riders out of Williamsburg or LIC

Submitted by MDeTemple on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 11:48am

Are there any members based out of Williamsburg or LIC?

RAPALLO, Italy, May 9 (Reuters)

Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt died following a crash during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on Monday, Italian media reported.

"Despite immediate treatment there was nothing we could do," doctor Giovanni Tredici told Rai Television.

Leopard-Trek rider Weylandt, 26, fell off his bike in the descent from the Passo del Bocco.

Warning: Graphic video

Gran Fondo NY results + Wall Street Journal article

Submitted by Mojo on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 7:44pm

Congrats to any NYCCers who participated!!!  :o)

Overall standings

Male Age Groups

Female Age Groups

Climb 1

Climb 2

Climb 3

Seen on my building's community board. The petitioner -- who lives in the building next door to mine -- claims that there have been frequent accidents at RSD @ 116th, most recently one that took out a traffic light, median trees, and part of the park furniture on the promenade level of Riverside Park.

The petition proposes to calm the intersection by installing speed bumps at the intersection approaches. Leaving aside the general wisdom of that sort of speed bump installation -- it's more usual for such things to be installed midblock, right? Not at the bottom of a downhill entering an intersection? -- putting speed bumps across a major (and designated!) bike route would be dangerous.

Awesome charity ride - Boston to Cape Cod - June 4

Submitted by ngray30 on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 7:14pm

All,

Thought I'd put the word out there about the Best Buddies Challenge in case anyone is interested.  Audi sponsors this very well supported ride each year to raise money and awareness for Best Buddies, a highly regarded international organization that provides one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.    

There are a few ride options.  I did the century last year, and will again this year.  If you'd like more info on the ride check it out here:  www.hpchallenge2011.org

East Coast Tour

Submitted by AGDsouza on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 5:50pm

I am doing a 3 week bike trip from New York to Savannah (unsupported) in June. We were originally planning to do a mix of camping and motels but looking at the equipment involved are starting to reconsider. Does anyone have insight on bike camping? Are you able to find campsites along the way without too much trouble? Are there any concerns about the safety of one's bike at the camp site? How strong/heavy a lock is really necessary in these circumstances?

Any insight would be much appreciated.

 

cycling trips