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Gothamist article w/video about hit-and-run in Jersey City -- spoiler: the cyclist is able to walk away
Graphic video of hit-and-run of cyclist, plus article about the driver (NJ politician).
NYCC Weekend in Southampton. October 8-10, 2022.
NYCC Weekend in Southampton. October 8-10, 2022. Limited spots available. https://nycc.org/node/165357
Nice piece on the Morning Edition 8/15/22 re: Gravel Racing
Titled: "Gravel bike racing focuses on diversity and inclusion and its popularity soars" and worth a listen.
Ramapo Rally Sunday Aug 21st
Is anyone who is a B17 rider doing the Ramapo Rally in NJ? I did the 62 mile course last year and if was great. I'm looking for people to ride with. Reach out if you're interested.
Volunteering for Escape New York
Hi everyone - you can still sign up to volunteer at Escape NY, either on the day of the ride, or before or after the ride. Here's the link:
https://vmodcui.active.com/volunteer/jobs?eventGroupId=2302832
Now you can sign up directly for a particular job, or you can register as a General Volunteer and we will put you somewhere we need you! Here's some short descriptions of what's needed.
BEFORE THE RIDE:
Route marking - either if you have a car or you don't. You drive around marking the route. This is scheduled for Mon and Tues before the ride.
Logistics and Provisions - we have to stage the provisions (earlier in the week) and ultimately pack the vans (Friday the 23rd).
DAY OF THE RIDE
Thank you to Denise for organizing the all-class ride!
I want to say thank you to Denise for organizing the all-class ride this weekend! After the ride, Jay Jacobson shared with me that in his 30 years of club membership, he's never seen such a large sea of happy members. And how could we be anything but happy? I loved having the chance to see so many of my NYCC friends, especially the ones I don't usually get to ride with, and to enjoy a delicious meal together. Thank you, Denise! I also want to shoutout to Denise's family, who helped manage the event yesterday. Denise's neice is new to the New York area and is planning to do the C-SIG next year, so let's give her a warm welcome to the club. Lastly, a personal note: thank you to everyone for being so sweet to my puppy.
Any advice for cycling trip to Mallorca?
Hi there,
I am looking into going on a cycling trip to Mallorca and I see there are so many companies offering tours!
If you have been to Mallorca, I'd love your advice on which company to choose for a semi-guided tour/affordable /not too intense cycling in order to also have some time to enjoy and visit the island.
I understand it's probably not worth bringing my own bike as there are many bike rental options on site. Would love your advice on this too!
Many thanks and best,
Anouk
24 Radial-laced spokes & NYC conditions
I'm considering a new bike and notice that a lot of road bikes (with caliper brakes*, like this one) come with radial-laced spokes, sometimes with as few as 24. What is the reputation and experience of these kinds of wheels in our local, relatively rough conditions? Thanks.
* Disc brakes do not go well with radial spoking, so these seem to come with crossed spokes.
Gravel bike in NY
hello,
I am coming from south of France. I will spend 10 days in NYY with my wife begining of october, but I will have 5 days "off" (from monday the 3 of october to friday the 7) and i wish to ride these 5 days.
I have 2 questions :
- what are the 5 bests ride (gravel or road) to do during my trip ? I wish to ride every day, about 5 to 7 hours a day (I will live in an hotel in Brooklyn),
- where can I rent a gravel bike ?
thanks for your help.
Regards,
Sebastien.
She, uh, just fell off her bike for no reason, like, uh, maybe first getting hit by the truck?
https://nypost.com/2022/08/08/parents-of-killed-bicyclist-reject-nadler-and-maloney-for-congress
Unmentioned in the article is the truck wasn't supposed to be on that street.