Message Board
Condition of Greenway?
Anyone have any idea what the condition of the Greenway is now?
Thanks in advance.
Gypsy donut closing
Gypsy Piermont Closing Feb 1, 2016 - It is with great sadness we have to announce the Gypsy location at Piermont Bicycle Connection will be closing on February 1st, 2016. We have suddenly, and unexpectedly lost our lease at the store, and so will be ending operations there at the end of this month. We are heartbroken, as we loved...
- http://gypsydonut.com/gypsy-piermont-closing-feb-1-2016/
Ticketing in Prospect Park
I received the following letter from a non-member. The specific question is whether the Prospect Park open/closed hours are posted clearly enough for cyclists to know what they are. Any comments?
I am writing to you because last Saturday night (1/16/2016) I was riding home from dinner in Williamsburg to Ditmas Park where I live. I decided to go through Prospect Park as it is safe than riding in the streets. I ride this stretch often as I work at the Brooklyn Museum, if the weather permits it is my everyday commute.
We Need Crosstown Bike Lanes on the Upper East Side - Come to the Next CB 8 Transportation meeting on Feb. 3
At the next Manhattan Community Board 8 Transportation Committee meeting Department of Transportation reps plan to discuss plans for three cross town bike lanes on the upper east side. Please come to this meeting if you can and express support for this important safety development. Now that Citibike is an upper east side feature crosstown bike lanes are more important than ever!
What: Manhattan CB Transportation Committee meeting
When: Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 pm
Where: Rockefeller University Castary Auditorium 1230 York Avenue (at 66 St)
Volunteer Recognition Party - February 24 (details inside)
Date: Wednesday February 24, 2016 6pm-9pm
Calling all 2015 volunteers! WE NEED YOU!!! IT'S PARTY TIME!! To show our appreciation for your tireless efforts and commitment, we are holding a party and you are the guest of honor! So please join us on February 24th at a new venue, Ribalta.
Rule #9 and Pic of the day
Advocacy Alert - Putnam Trail - 1/27
WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 7:00PM
WHERE: 74 Van Cortlandt Park South
WHAT: Presentation of Parks Department plan for the Putnam Trail to the Bronx CB#8 Parks & Recreation Committee. Afterwards there will be an extended period for comment, followed by a vote to send the plan to the full CB#8 Board.
WHY: If cyclists don't speak up, our needs get ignored. Please be ready to speak for up to 3 minutes. Or even to just get up, state your name, that you’re a cyclist and that this is important to you.
January Die Hards: On the Road- CANCELLED
No ride tomorrow :(
Stay warm and well, George
Snow Devils Outing - Sat., 1/30
This week’s outing from Tuxedo, NY will be on Saturday, 1/30.
We’ll enjoy (4) lookouts as we follow the R-D, TMI, and Blue Disk trails, past (and over) Claudius Smith’s Den to lunch at Tri-Trail Corner. Depending on conditions, we may bushwhack to a Triangle trail return. Length 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 miles, depending on route.
Snow conditions are expected to dictate MicroSpikes, etc.
Looking for an early season Sportive / Fondo
Anyone know of anything within an hour and half drive. I would like to do an early season AKA before GFNY sportive/ fondo.
I am aware of the Hell of Hunterdon but that one features a lot of gravel and rough stuff. I don't have the bike (at least the wheels) or desire for that.
