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.

FS :NEW Ultegra Front 32Hole Hub HB-6500
BRAND NEW Shimano Ultegra Front Hub
HB-6500
32 Hole
Color: Silver

With Skewer & Instructions, No Box.

I purchased this hub with the intention of building a set of wheels. Built the back but never got to the front.

$50.00 If you Pick-up
or
$55.00 via PayPal in USA (via GIFT please)

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

Today I serviced my Chris King rear hub and thought I'd pass on some learning. I've learned the hard way that Shimano rear hubs freeze at temperatures below 25 degrees F. The grease in the hubs gets firm and prevents the pawls that drive the hub to engage. Result is you spin the cranks and the wheel does Not turn.

I've found that the Chris King rear hub works well down to at least 10 degrees F. The reason is that it has a gear driven drive system called Ringdrive. When I service my hub for the winter I remove the stock grease and put in gear oil. The result is a hub that engages at least down to 10 degrees F without freezing. Below is a video that shows the inner workings of the Chris King hub:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhOymAaNnMY

Another splendid NYCC Holiday party. Good food, great company, dancin' til the wee hours...couldn't be better.