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On Saturdays on the north side of The Market's parking lot is a large black tent. Under it is a pro-mechanic who will work on your bike for free courtesy of R&A Cycle in Brooklyn. There, in addition to the mechanic, is Aldo Diaz, manager of R&A, who oversees this. And, no, not a word, not a single word of sales or promotion. Not about anything. Unless YOU bring it up.

2.

In Englewood Cliffs (400 Douglas, near the top of Speer, an exceedingly challenging uphill), the Grossmans leave out flats of bottled water by their front door and invite you to take what you need, no questions asked, no thanks necessary; just take as you need and deposit the bottles in their recycling bin. 

Thinking about my next (2nd) bike. Since I'll keep my current Spz Allez, I'm thinking about staying with calipers since I can still swap wheels with my old bike and with my wife.

Are disks really a huge benefit? In special on the routes we do here? 9w, bear mountain etc?

Any NYCC-ers who happen to be in the area are invited.

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The Mid Hudson Bicycle Club invites those who enjoyed biking in New Paltz, and those who didn’t make it, to our Summer Picnic.  Sat Jul 22, 2017 at Majestic Park, 40 Murphy Lane, Gardiner, NY

C, C+, and B rides leave at 9:45; D ride leaves at 10:30.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. 

All rides will be on quiet country roads with beautiful views of the Shawangunks.  Here are the routes:

The shorter B route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22618139

I spent a fair amount of time in the Berkshires, based in Great Barrington area.  If you find yourself in the Berkshires and are looking for a riding partner (B+-A rider), please let me know.  Happy to share with you my favorite routes.  Hajo Thiele

For those of you heading out on Sunday:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/wkndtraf.shtml

Looking for Leaders for the All Class Ride for Sunday Aug 6.  You can either sign up as additional leaders for the rides already posted or come up with your own ride.  You just need to arrive at the Goswick Pavilion in Piermont at 12 or so for the free barbeque lunch.

Any questions, contact me.

Bob Gilbert ([email protected])

Hi! I found an NYCC cue sheet that covers Babylon to Patchogue. Wondering if anyone has any route info for Brooklyn to Babylon. There's always Googlemaps, but I would prefer a route that tried and true.  Thanks!! Joy

Hi,

Since I'd been asked to look at the placement of the moveable barriers on the NJ-side of the GWB, here's what I've been able to determine:

- The barriers are set about 4 feet from the opposing fencing.  

- That exceeds the 36" required by ADA Standards (search for "403.5.1").  

- So if the deal struck by TA, NJBWC, et al was to maintain ADA access for the seven years of construction, as well as on the permanent facility, then the PA is keeping up its end.