I was riding in Bedford Westchester last weekend with about 30 people. The entire group was pulled over by a local cop and he yelled at us for about a 1/2 hour.

He said that in the future if requested, we would need to produce identification and we could be held or arrested if we failed to produce it. I understand this to be true and this is not the question.

Lets say I produced a Passport rather than a Drivers License for identification which is perfectly fine. Here are the questions:

1. Does a cyclist need to carry a Drivers License in New York?

2. If we show a passport rather than a Drivers License can we still get a ticket?

3. I have been given a ticket with points on the bicycle, would it work the same way if I gave him a passport rather than a drivers license?

I've been getting pain in my left foot after runs and rides and I'm not sure whether to see a podiatrist or a sports orthopedist. I get pain when I squeeze the sides of my foot, right below my toes. Recently, I've been limping so as not to put too much weight on the ball of my foot. Can anyone suggest a doctor? Thanks.

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/12/05/2010-12-05_why_you_should...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localnyc/biking-to-work-pops-stubborn-spar...

Today's entry in Word Spy is moderately entertaining.

last week's 24 feels like 18 was bearable, but a feels like 9 at 7am? i don't want to die hard out there.

morning yoga and lunchtime stairs for me!

stay warm.

City bike lane hearings make a mockery of NYC cyclists, http://tinyurl.com/2duuu4e
with reporting by Barry Benepe, co-founder of Greenmarket and one of the founding members of TA.

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Thanks Rob

I'm aiming to complete a brevet series this year, and was wondering if anyone knew of a good training plan that would reduce my risk of injury and ramp me up properly. I've scoured the internet, but either I'm really bad at online searches, or I'm really dense at understanding what I'm reading. Alternatively, anyone know of a good coach to advise on the same? Much thanks.

--Patrick.

Thanks for another great NYCC Holiday party! Here's a link to my pictures:

http://bobcowin.smugmug.com/New-York-Cycle-Club/NYCC-Holiday-Party-2010

Bob