It looks like it will be a great day to ride.  We will take River Road on the way out and climb Clausland / Tweed before having a quick refueling stop in Nyack.  Return will be via 9W.

Anyone interested in sharing a room (with a male) in the Berkshires for the Memorial Day weekend? Drop me a note if you are: [email protected]

100-mile Gran Fondo will test cyclists, Rockland's preparations

NYACK — Thousands of bicyclists taking part in a 100-mile ride will pedal through Rockland on May 8 in a first-time event that will pose challenges to riders, and possibly motorists, too.

The Gran Fondo's course will bring cyclists from the lower level of the George Washington Bridge to Bear Mountain State Park and back — in less than 10 hours.

"There definitely seems to be a buzz," said James Skelley, owner of Nyack Bicycle Outfitters, who added that it may be the biggest ride ever to take place in Rockland.

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Last year over 2,000 New Yorkers of all ages learned how to ride a bike for the first time.  Several hundred more learned basic bikes skills, how to be more responsible bicyclists.  All these classes were taught in large part by our fantastic volunteers.  Volunteers are the driving force of our education program and we are looking to grow this fantastic group!  We love having volunteers who are enthusiastic about cycling and want to spread the joy of riding a bike!

New member here.  My friend and I signed up for this not realizing what we were getting into.  Two months later, we've done some pretty good training, did the hardest 60 miles of the course last week and are looking to have some fun and finish the 100 miles in 7 to 8 hours without killing ourselves.  I figure I'm a B15 to 16 rider.  Anyone else in the same catagory (or better) want to ride the event together?  Maybe form a group of 4?

Thanks.

http://gizmodo.com/#!5796985/this-titanium-bow-could-be-the-next-great-bike-lock

Just read this on Gizmotdo of all places...

The word "bow" doesn't exactly connote theft-deterring power, but when that bow is made out of titanium, it's a different story. The Kickstarter hopeful TiGr lock claims flexibility, hack-proof strength, and a sexy design worthy of your ride.

If anyone has a cue sheet from Wassaic to Sheffield, I would appreciate it if you could email it to me. I saw one in the Berkshires package from Southeast but not Wassaic.

Many thanks,

Bob

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With 30,000 cyclists descending on NYC this Sunday, it's time to flee the city and head to Poughkeepsie for my annual "Meet The Gunks Ride". Please see my blog for a photo from a prior year and the route for this year then register for the ride.

N.B. Please, bring your lunch. The day is short enough without wasting everyone's time waiting to buy a sandwich in Ulster; it will be sunny mid-day, we plan to picnic at Minnewaska State Park. I recommend as well that you consider bringing a snack to eat on the train: personally, I buy a pastry from Zaro's at GCT for these trips and eat it  somewhere after Croton-Harmon.  

They are using real amunition out there. A ton or 2 of steel, plastic and rubber can quickly take you out.

We get by on our hunter/gatherer instincts. When approaching a red traffic light and see pedestrians crossing, even though we can't actually see oncoming traffic, we have the tendency to assume it is safe. Or at least I do. Till now.

This is akin to following another boat of similar size into an unknown harbor. The problem with boats is that you really have no idea of their draft. If it is twighlight and you are anxious to drop the hook while there is daylight, you might not identify the boat cutting across what the chart says is a shoal as a catamaran, drawing a foot, while you have a keel and need 4 feet. Haste can make waste. Or organ donors.

Shoes have been with me on too many miles in the rain, including half of PBP 2007.  Sentimental value is nice but could use fresh pair and upgrade.  

Suggestions on where to shop online or real store for best selection, including women's, and best prices?

Thanks.

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