Hello - I am doing the B16 SIG series (Puma team) and am using my vintage Colnago Super from 1978, one of my original racing bikes.  Needless to say, it is VERY heavy (26 lbs. as currently outfitted) compared to modern pro bikes, AND is limited to a 42x28 gear as its smallest.  (Only a new rear derailleur, new freewheel, and new crankset & chainrings would permit lower gearing in a 1:1 ratio).  I am handicapped on very hilly rides and can't imagine making it up Bear Mountain May 4 (the final ride in the SIG) on this bike.  The preceding two rides in the SIG series will be beyond brutal, as well. 

Late change in the weather. We'll try again tomorrow. 

Most people don't know how their bikes work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cNmUNHSBac

From our friends at the NYS Complete Streets Coalition. Please take a minute to call Assembly Speaker Heastie at 518 455 3791.

This is what is shaping up to be the new policy:

Hello,

The 5 BBT happeing on May 5th needs Start line Marshals.  You will work the start line and then ride as a ride marshal for free.

https://bikenewyork.enmotive.com/events/volunteer/2024-td-five-boro-bike...

Thanks so much.  I'm leading a C-ride from nyc to Great Barrington via the train so would appreciate if anyone has any space.

Thanks!

Steve Wislo

Making sure eveyone is aware. The path is passable (I did it today), but barricaded on both sides of the fallen tree. 

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https://www.westsiderag.com/2024/03/30/before-citibike-e-bikes-and-grub-...

>>"In 1891, James Powers, a comedic actor and singer who lived at the Ansonia, applied for membership in the Riverside Wheelmen. The announcement of his application noted that many artists and writers were attracted to that club.

As bicycling’s popularity grew, religious leaders across the country expressed concern that it was keeping young people from church on Sundays. Church attendance by men had already fallen off, and now ministers worried that women would stop coming to services."

https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/central-park-biker-jumped-8-knifepoint-robbery-nypd?utm_source=local-update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert