The snow.

Got on my steed first time this year for 3 midday laps in CP today. And yes, I still remember how to ride a bike. There were a few small CPC crews removing snow and trimming trees mostly from the left run/bike lane, the last snow piles around E. 93 were being cleared off. The only other “Cyclist “ I saw was talking to an EMS guy and a CP employee at the bottom of the Lasker hill. (one bike, two vehicles) She was standing and did not seem to be in pain. I stopped and it looked like things were under control. I’m guessing she took a spill on the last remaining patches of ice/slush around the blind right turn next to the rink. So yes the CP drive is clear, except for one half of the right lane and a few patches of snow (mostly melted by my third lap).

George will confirm whether the A-19 contingent will ride or not, but the A-Classic contingent says no thank you to snow showers and ice pellets. Carry on with your TGIF festivities!

See you next week...

Lucia, Lisa, Joel & Harry

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We'll try again next week...

If the weather permits, and we actually get to ride tomorrow, here's what to expect from the slower group...

The ride is listed as an "A", and it will be an "A"... more or less. At this time of the year, and on a pre-SIG introductory ride, the pace will be around 16mph. Like this short series, the SIG itself will start slow, and build mileage and pace from week to week... we don't (and can't) start teaching techniques and skills at the top speed level.

The WUAST-SIG rides will be fun, instructive, and a way to get some miles into you before the SIGs begin.

Cheers,
George Arcarola
A-19 SIG

anyone know if there is a way to use my yellow powertap cpu and HR strap and only watch HR? this is a wireless cpu and i will not be using the hub for what i want to do this weekend? or does the cpu need the hub to be spinning to stay on?

A friend of mine blogs about being caught in Brooklyn:
http://oats.tumblr.com/post/3088542791/williamsburg-bikers-beware-i-just...

...and raises the spectre of TICKET QUOTAS for the cops.

I can't really argue with the prosecution of things like right-on-red and "Idaho Stops" (when they're not legal here), but there are some parts of town where every intersection, as close as 200 feet from another, is traffic-signaled. NYC is a good candidate for official exceptions to these laws for bicycles. That would be a good first step, because otherwise enforcement isn't a problem for most responsible cyclists.

Beyond that, it's the same refrain:
* The police should focus on the infractions that make the streets unsafe for cyclists before they enforce nuisance laws against them.

Has the NYCC board considered how this organization might strengthen its role as a lobbying force for the interests of its members? Perhaps in conjunction with other cycling organizations in the city? This is not to criticize in any way the efforts of those who represented the NYCC at the Central Park Conservancy Roundtable, I just wonder if there is a need to do more.

Has the NYCC board considered how this organization might strengthen its role as a lobbying force for the interests of its members? Perhaps in conjunction with other cycling organizations in the city? This is not to criticize in any way the efforts of those who represented the NYCC at the Central Park Conservancy Roundtable, I just wonder if there is a need to do more.

Anyone cycle in Russia recently? I remember Carol W and Adrienne B rode from Moscow to St Petersburg several years ago, but how about in past year or two and in Moscow specifically? Are there good bike shops to rent from? Bike tour organizers?