SUNDAY 1/9 B17/35, Winter Training and Fun! #3 - TBA

START: Sunday at 8:30AM - Grand Central Terminal

FINISH: 4PM-ish at a Westchester Metro North

LEADERS: Michael Notaro, Neile Weissman

WHAT: Based on the high probability of snow accumulation Fri-Saturday, I'm setting this as a studded-tires-only ride on Westchester back roads. Details to follow.

TERRAIN: Hilly.

BRING: Studded tires are mandatory. Front/rear LIGHTS. Spare tubes. Dress in layers. Snacks. Metro North bike pass-money.

RSVP-CONFIRMATION: Email soupstone-at-mindspring-dot-com and w/cell and emergency contact. Please don't show up w/o a confirmation.

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NWS Mt. Kisco:

http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/01/06/0634237/Why-Creators-Should-Nev...

Saturdays's B17/18 Seville Diner ride is to WESTWOOD, NJ, Not to EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ.

Please check message board by 7:30 am re: weather related cancellation/changes.

Thanks,

Melanie and Jen.

Hi everyone, I've got a Bianchi Axis cyclocross bike and I've had a bunch of trouble with the stock rear wheel, it's gotten bent at least 3–4 times in the past few years, mostly while commuting in the city. At the advice of some co-workers, I bought a stronger rear wheel. Now I just need to put it on the bike, but I'm not very mechanically inclined and I don't have the right tools. I was just thinking, rather than buy these tools once and have them molder in my storage unit, why not see if anyone in my neighborhood has them already and might be able to give me a hand.

So if you're in the UWS, and have the tools required to swap a cassette, and maybe a few minutes to give me some guidance while I try to get this done, that'd be pretty awesome.

Picked these great rollers up at the beginning of the winter and have been using them to train a bit. Recieved a trainer as a gift and prefer the ability to stand so I'm looking for these to find a good home.

The entire set is in great condition, with only about 200 miles put on them  (properly maintained sets will last 10 years or more). Drums spin forever and are in flawless working order. Fan is great and really ramps up the resistance (a little on the loud side though - about as loud as a vacuum cleaner).

If you're going bonkers inside like I am, these are a great way to improve your spin and get ready for spring. And at 520 for brand-new ones, it's a great deal.

Finally!

http://newtownpentacle.com/2011/01/04/guess-what/

Giving up riding for a while and selling my Park Tool Mechanic Stand. Very lightly used and in great condition. Pick-up only in Park Slope. $90 contact me at: joshua.mack (at) gmail.com

I'd like to buy a used cycleops fluid 2 trainer if you or someone you know is selling one...
Contact [email protected].

From the BikeNewYork web site:

"The Long Island Harbors Ride will be on hiatus in 2011."

Does anyone know what the reasoning is? I really enjoyed this ride the last two years.

I have a specialized road bike and love it dearly but need to stop using it for commuting.

My commute is from Queens to Manhattan so I need to spin up the 59th street bridge.

I"m looking for a good bike to commute up hills, over pot holes and even take it for a spin on trails. I'd love something that can be used for off road riding and aggressive city riding.
Any good suggestions for a model bike around $400 that can take a beating?