NYCC's annual Escape New York 2017 is on September 16, and we need volunteers to make this event happen!  There are many ways you can help out -  as Marshals, SAG, Route marking, Provisions, Registration and at the rest stops and Sakura Park.  Go to the ENY Volunteer Sign-up tab under ESCAPE NY and follow the link to sign up.  

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Please send your ideas to [email protected], the e-address of the man whose 70th birthday it is today.

Are there any local bike shops selling NYCC jerseys?

I salute their new editor in chief Leah Flickinger for it.  41% of 4 times a week cyclists have been hit by cars;  stats on harassment and aggresive behavior of drivers, drivers distracted by texting, 2016 cycling deaths: Boston 0, New York 18, L.A.22....FL is a "deadly state" for cyclists, etc.

Elewhere in this issue there is a interesting piece on the effectivenes of  using lights (front & rear) by cyclists.  I have started using them on some long distance  daytime solo rides and the truck and car drivers seem to be giving me more room.

The C SIG is on for today.  You might want to bring a rain jacket just in case.

See you there.

We are a go! Have a great ride. 

All other details remain the same 

7:43 Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie

http://ramaporally.btcnj.com/

The Brooklyn Velodrome Vintage Wheelmen (founded in 2001), is having an exhibit of vintage Italian bicycles at the Italian American Museum, in Little Italy. 

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Appreciate advice on which to buy.

thanks.

Ellen