I don't see a posting on this although I suspect most know that Bear Mtn is closed and as of yesterday, staff were there diverting cars and bikes.

However, not so evident is that bikes can get across the Popolo Bridge (9W just north of Bear Mtn bridge).  The  roadway approach is completely washed away, but somehow there is a sidewalk on the west side of the bridge that is in perfecto condition.  The very friendly workmen were happy to point it out.  Of course, with Storm King Hwy closed, not a lot of reason to go that way.

Just wondering if any other NYCC members have signed up for the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonee on Saturday, August 19th ( https://www.franklinlandtrust.org/d2r2/ ) ?

I was a bit late signing up and missed the cut-off for the classic 100k so will be doing the new 60k/40k dual loop ( https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43014294 ).

Would be interesting in say "Hello" to any other NYCC'ers who might be there.

I apologize if this is a niche topic, but has anyone else recently started having issues connecting a Garmin device (Garmin Edge 530 in my case) to their PC to load up rides?

This worked fine until a couple weeks ago, and suddnely no matter what I try, I can't get my PC to recognize the device.

I've been digging through various posts online with no luck -- anyone else have this problem? Have you managed to find the solution?

Officially, this is closed after the rainstorm earlier this month.  There is a photo on the state police website showing some damage, but it's a little like River Road after the storm 2-3 yrs ago.  Has anyone biked through on Seven Lakes?

If you want to lead a ride but first want some advice and gentle coaching to build up your confidence, join us this Saturday.  Sign up here: https://nycc.org/node/178734

This training is NOT required for leading a ride but we think it's helpful.  And fun.

https://nycc.org/node/178737

A friend from TheaterWorks (https://twusa.org/), a not-for-profit whose mission is to bring theater to young and family audiences in diverse communities,  is putting on a production that requires a bicycle wheel as a prop for an upcoming show. Is anyone willing to donate an unneeded wheel? They are happy to pick it up (within NYC).

Thanks,

Tom

Has anyone stayed/camped at the Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground in nearby Gardiner?

I've stayed at the dorms at least 5 times in previous years.  Looking to do something different this year.

This campground is part of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

In the past, my take on being on top of the possibility of getting caught in a serious rainstorm has been carrying a rainshell.

I have a number of these shells. But over time, they lose their water repellancy. Add to that they are bulky, making carrying them a burden when you want to travel light. 

Rode School Mountain, Wiccopee and Clove Creek trails today. You will need to use the Hubbard Trail go around off lower School Mountain as its water crossing is under water. Otherwise, these trails are in great shape. there was a small amount of erosion on Wiccopee just before it meets the Clove Creek Trail, but you can easily ride around it. This trail complex was well planned and executed; they understood water dynamics. The flat stone drain crossings had water flowing in them, but were not a problem to cross.