SUNDAY 11/28, B17+/60, Social Climbers #10 “Pelham Parkway”

START: Meet 10:00 AM at the Pelham Parkway #5 train station in the Bronx

FINISH: Before dark at the Pelham Parkway #2-5 train stations

LEADERS: Michael Notaro, Neile Weissman

WHAT: This is a fun one. Start with bike paths that trace the Bronx River up to Valhalla. Then north over the Westchester County Airport and south to Port Chester before a run to the Bronx and subway home. Ten miles between Valhalla and Westchester Airport sort of climb-y, otherwise flat. Few miles hard pack. Two food stops.

BACK STORY: Michael asked "Why do I always have to schlep down to the city? Can't we start at my place?"

is there a ride group in palm beach county anyone can recommended?

The forecast doesn't look too promising for tomorrow but beyond that, I've had the flu (or something similar) for the last 24+ hours and won't be riding tomorrow. If someone wants to step up and fill in for me, weather permitting, great. Otherwise, see you all next day after Thanksgiving.

- Tom

Several days ago I posted a message on this board providing the web site for a law firm that is developing a practice representing cyclists. I did this in the interest of providing information to readers who have posted requests for referrals to attorneys in the past. I made it clear that my son is a partner in the firm. I assume there was some interest in this topic because the posting received a fair number of hits. A reply poster raised objections to my post indicating, among other things, that it appeared to be presented for personal gain. After giving this objection serious consideration I was going to reply as follows:

Happy Thanksgiving to the NYCC!!

Some things I'm thankful for:
Smooth rotating pacelines,
Short climbs and long descents,
SIGs and STSs,
Post ride beer,
And, I'm most thankful of all for the people I've met and ridden with.

A safe and healthy holiday to all!

George

Looks like "wet" will hold off . . . both during the parade and for we adventuresome, calorie-burning souls. However temps will be brisk, so dress warm and in layers.

See you ready to roll (please arrive in time to sign in) at 7:30AM from 72/Riverside Drive. Brief stop in Piermont (Bunburry's and the Country Market are both open).

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Best,
Susan

Very Very nice set of Cosmics that have never been crashed.

I Upgraded to Ksyriums and kept these as back up wheels but haven’t used them since. Right after I took them off the bike I had them Trued and overhauled. They are 700’s (normal road bike size)

At the moment there is a like new 9 speed Ultegra Cassette, and a used pair of Michelin Axial Pro Tires on the rims. I’ll consider leaving the cassette, tires and tubes on for serious offers. These wheels are fantastic.

It would be easier to decide which postings to read if the "Topic" included a bit more information. Space to do that could be gained by tightening up on the real estate now given to "Created" -- do we really need to know the precise second a new posting went up? -- and to eliminating "Last Reply" -- is that urgent info? Those interested can find out by reading the, well, last reply.

This is not to disdain the new design -- a huge job -- but a small suggestion to make it more user-friendly, at least for this user.

Best I can tell from the NYC Cycle map, I can cross the 3rd Ave bridge, travel up 3rd ave to East Treemont Ave and then right into Silver Beach. Is this a safe route? I don't know much about the bronx. Is this a smart route? I'm no stranger to Bklyn, but the bronx is an unknown.

Any suggestions?

(if anyone wants to join, I'm leaving from Prospect Park @ 9:00am, tomorow (so I can beat the rain) )

I plan to do a ride on Thursday 9ish while the turkey is in the oven. if the weather is decent, and you wish to join me, please email.