I received an email that begins "Thank you for purchasing a VeloSurance policy." I don't remember doing that.

The email goes on to request that I visit a website hosted at velosurance-dev DOT firmgrid DOT com. I never will.

On WNYC this morning they talked with a cyclist who commuts everyday into Manhattan and records it with a time lapse camera. He submitted over 700 images of bike lane blockage together with other listener's over 3400 image so far.

http://www.wnyc.org/story/capturing-traffic-transgressions-cyclist/

  http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_584404_-1___206117

Just got this listing up after having a difficult schedule all week... would be really nice to see some people on this ride! Beautiful riding territory upstate (but it's all paved, I swear! Well, maybe some hardpack patches. Nothing too funky.) 

http://nycc.org/node/77370

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5379631

If you're planning to ride to Nyack during the week, read this notice re: Tappan Zee Bridge construction:

"This coming week, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) will install steel girders near the South Nyack shoreline, beginning the process of connecting the new bridge’s Rockland abutment to the already-installed support structures in the Hudson River. Safely accomplishing the work will require reducing River Road to one lane during weekdays between 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flag persons will keep traffic moving by alternating the directional flow between north and south. TZC also will hold traffic on River Road once daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for up to 20 minutes every weekday next week to enable the safe movement of girders and other materials."

from the On Line Edition of the New Yorker:

http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/cars-vs-bikes-vs-pedest...

I recently bought a spare bike to keep me going while my regular bike was being repaired. I've upgraded the bike with new cassette, new saddle and other things. Actually, for a spare bike, I'm liking it a lot.

Now I've had three spokes break and I believe that means I could use new wheels. The bike is a very nice 2014 Giant Defy Aluxx aluminum bike worth maybe $500-550. I don't want to overspend on the new wheels.

So what are some wheel models or types I should be looking at? The wheels should be reliable, accommodate 25mm tires, run fast enough for a B rider on an aluminum bike, be lightweight or at least average weight, and match my bike in terms of quality and price. Thanks.

The last time I rode the trail going through Van Cortland park (connecting to South County trailway), there was a section that's pretty narrow, and the overgrown vegetation "reach out" to grab my clothing!

That was quite a few years ago though. Has the trail condition been improved since? Or gotten even worse?

Hello everyone, 

I recently found out about NYCC and kinda interested at the SIGs that are being offered.  However, I couldn't find any information on the registration etc.  Would someone point me into the right direction here?

Greatly appreciate your help.

While writing up a description for a 20" rear wheel, I was endeavored to determine the brand of spoke.  I knew Wheelsmith, DT Smith and Sapim.  But this one had a lowercase "n" (or possibly a "u".)   So I performed a Google search on "bike spokes with 'n' logo" and came up this remarkable Spoke Head Identification Chart which had photographed and catalogued scores of images and manufacturers.  Who knew?