I'm interested in either forming a group or joing a group riding in the TD Five Boro.

Anyone interested please send me email ([email protected]).

Thank.

On a ride Sunday, I intended to go through Tappan on Oak Tree Road, only to discover that the way is blocked due to bridge construction at the western end of Oak Tree. It was possible to detour by going through the park to the north of the bridge, and over a small bridge behind the Tappan Library. It would probably also work to go around the bridge on Main St., Washington St., and Washington Lane.

Are we using the north side of the bridge weekdays ??

FYI: there is a half-marathon (along with a 5K and 6K) starting from Ross Dock and going to at least the Alpine Boat Basin this Sunday morning in Palisades Park. There are events in the afternoon but they are confined to e.g. boat basin. I recommend avoiding River Road this Sunday morning.  

PIPC had multiple notices and signs out yesterday that this was coming Sunday May 3rd and it is featured prominently on the front page of the website, with link to event specifics for details. The event is a fund-raiser for the park.

Does anyone here use CycleOps trainers?

I have been doing simple intervals with some YouTube videos and I also do 30 minute light spinning for recovery days. It's been good but I want to focus on climbing. I'm an okay climber but lose energy after a good climb. Hardscrabble killed me! I got the CTS DVD for Climbing. Should I do it a few days in a row or do you skip days like you do with weight training?

Any training at home advice is appreciated.

Rides going over Skyline Drive had been unpublished in the Ride Library out of concern of safety.

Can someone report on the current status?

I went and checked out the Red Hook Crit last night.

OMG, BADASS! 

If you haven't been (or even if you have), check out the video I made from the final two races. 

When trains are not crowded, the train can accommodate our bikes safely when we place them on seats. If an emergency was to arise and the train had to be evacuated quickly, the bikes could stay where they are and not interfere with passengers evacuating the train.

However, it has come to my attention that there are concerns about grease and dirt, possibly be left behind by contact with moving parts to seats.

We NYCC members need to be scrupulous as ambassadors of cycling to our greater community.

Therefore the problem needs to be addressed by one of 2 ways: 

Carry newspaper, or any disposable paper, to place between any moving/greasy/dirty parts of the bike and seat.

See the ride listings. 

I am seeking info about this park's  bike path.  I ride with my son,who is  teenager. I am thinking of riding the Van Cortland Park trail north from the south end of the park.  I would like to know:

Is the trail hilly, or a dfficult ride? We are casual cylists riding hybrid bikes.  We can do a 30 mile, reasonaby flat, ride.   I assume that it is safe. How crowded is it on  nice weekend morning?

When we get to the north end of park, I think we can connect with other parks. How do the parks connect?  Will we need to ride in traffic?

How far north can we go before we get to the end, or to some hills that casual cyclists would consider challenging?   I have looked at maps, but it is unclear