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Cyclists and Dogs in Central Park
Just wanted to put this up as an FYI:
Cyclists lose court battles with owners of animals involved in collisions.
Here is an official list of where dogs are and are not allowed in Central Park, and where they are required to be leashed. One might think a leash is always required but that is not the case. Note, dogs are allowed off-leash in areas around the main loop road from 6-9AM; in other words, exactly where & when many riders would be likely to try and squeeze in laps.
Carol Waaser, NYCC's newest Lifetime Member
Address to 2015 C-SIG Graduates, 6/9/15
Who's up for a ride on the Columbia Trail?
Hey there, I'm thinking about putting together an NYCC ride on the Columbia Trail.
The Columbia is a former rail line, which was converted into a hardpack trail, about 15 miles long. It's got a slight incline, but is generally flat and fairly easy to navigate. The road is relatively smooth, so it can be done on a cross bike, possibly other road bikes as long as your tires are wide. There's also an ice cream parlor in High Bridge, near one end of the trail.
An out-and-back will be around 30 miles, with a few extra miles for ice cream. ;)
NYC Marathon Coaching/Training Program Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a NYC Marathon Coaching/Training program?
Has anyone done the 16-week program at JackRabbit geared for the NYC Marathon? Your thoughts?
Can anyone recommend a club similar to NYCC for running?
Thanks.
New York City to Atlantic City/Margate Bike Route
I have to go to Atlantic City and then to Margate. Does anyone know of a bike route from New York City to Margate, New Jersey, or at least Atlantic City?
Brooklyn Bridge alert for tonight!
There is a Poetry Walk tonight at 6:30 PM. I expect major trouble getting across the bridge. http://gothamist.com/2015/06/08/bill_murray_poetry_walk.php
I'm going to leave work early to attempt to avoid this.
One Hour Record
Bradley Wiggins set a new world UCI record for the one hour ride: 33.88 MPH.
Chamois creme recs?
I've been using Beljum Budder and love it but it seems to have gone out of business. What I liked about it is that it seemed to last a long time. Anyone have a brand they love? Thanks!
In case anyone was wondering about all the southbound riders on Palmer Ave in New Rochelle/Larchmont/Mamaroneck yesterday
With most of the people involved wearing black and yellow jerseys? But the only writing on the jerseys visible from across the street was "2015" on their sleeves? This was apparently The Ride to Conquer Cancer.
http://ny15.ridetovictory.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ny15_event_schedule_rider
I wasn't out on the new members' rides, but also happened to be riding through this part of Westchester.