I rode from Piermont to Englewood Cliffs and back today on Route 9W. The road was clear and dry. The shoulders were clear except for Englewood Cliffs. I now have 7975 miles for 2010. It was the first time I can recall that on a sunny day I was the only cyclist on this stretch.

501: the roadway is clear. However it is narrower than before becuase the plowed snow is on the side and covers any shoulders which existed.
For the next day or so the melting snow runoff may freeze on roads at least until 10 AM or so. This will be less of a problem as the temps rise later in the week.

Unlike the secondary roads in NYC's outer boros, all the backroadswere plowed by Tuesday. Some slushy patches may still exist here and there and they may be ice in the early AM.

hope to see you at bryant park.

8am - Bryant Park - Ice skating

http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com/
General Admission: FREE
Skate Rentals: $13 (bring your own skates and skate for free)
Lockers: FREE
Locks: $9 (bring your own padlock and use the lockers for free)
Small Bag Check: $7-10

http://evgrieve.com/2010/12/exclusive-q-and-with-bike-that-became.html

Very funny!

There were about four feet of snow today in the First Avenue bike lane. All the snow from the sidewalk had been shoveled into it. I think it will remain there for a good while, considering that the city hasn't even cleared most of the side streets yet.

Meanwhile, riding in the traffic lanes on First and Second Avenue has become more dangerous after a snowstrom, with only two lanes completely clear of snow, and motorists not in the mood to be slowed down by a cyclist riding in them.

Yes, I think it is obsolete.

The December bulletin wasn't available on the website until mid-month, and I doubt that anyone complained or even cared. And what is the new bulletin anyway? Just a "Prez Sez" by Derek Chu, listing his accomplishments in 2010.

I predicted that the bulletin would soon become obsolete when the option to have it mailed was discontinued. I think it's time to stop with the facade of calling this a bulletin, and simply let it die.

Time for some newer pics on the home page?
Perhaps a link or location where members could easily upload and view NYCC
member or activity pictures?

Thanks Rob

Shocker...I received an alert this a.m. that the path is closed...JUST in case someone thought about MB'ing on River Rd today...

My membership is expiring at the end of December. Any word on how to renew? I already have a password for the new site. Am I supposed to create a new account? When I looked at several options for renewal it seemed like you could join, but I cannot figure out how to renew.

I am looking at spending a week in Portland Oregon. I have never been and was interested in any road bike routes. I'm an A rider looking to rent a road bike and do a few one day out and back rides on hills. 60-100miles terrain. If any of you have links or suggestions please post them.

Is there a bike club similar to ours out there?

Thanks

Alan

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