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This is unfortunate.

Metro-North Kills Their Last Bar Cars

http://gothamist.com/2014/05/06/metro-north_kills_their_last_bar_ca.php

A bit of levity in this otherwise sad story: "The bar cars have been something of a unicorn for many Metro-North riders."

http://www.ukmalayalee.com/world-news/news.php?id=MTg0MQ==

http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/05/more-blight-for-the-palisades/#

The age old question. Recent questions about tires has me looking at several things like differing tube types, tire structure. But I came across this study about proper tire inflation which I thought was interesting. If aiming for a 15% deflection of a tire, which according to the study is optimal, you'd shoot for differing tire pressures for front and back depending on riding style (ie weight distribution). I usually go 110/120psi and call it good; which the 10psi protocal seems to be common knowledge. However it would be more on a linear curve, which makes sense based on the weight on the tire.

Has reopened and the detour between Paris and Broadway (Norwood-Rockleigh) is finished.  Closter will be welcoming Whole Foods in the K Mart center behind Annie Sez.  Scuttlebut has it that Tenafly's Cafe Angelique is looking at the old Farm bldg at Piermont & Homans for a new location.  The prior operator has relocated to the Annie Sez center.  Tenafly now has 2 bike shops .  The Bike Workshop on 501 is now under new management.  A new shop "Fusion Cycles" has opened at 31A Washington St past CVS.  It has Giant Bikes and plans to offer NYCC members a club discount.  Had a nice lunch, not $$$ at Simply Vietnamese 1 Highwood Ave Tenafly, outdoor tables.  BYO but if you are biking limit it to 1 small bottle available at the la

How come there are no Friday morning Rides??

Yes, I know the Central Park Self-test but meanwhile I did the length of the Dutchess County Rail Trail yesterday with a 20-23 mph headwind. Even on the flat sections where a glance at my Garmin claimed < 0.5% grade, on pretty good asphalt pavement, I couldn't get above about 16 mph pushing as hard as I could (and in an efficient gear with appropriate cadence).  Up the 2% grades, I slowed to even 14 mph. These results are solo, not drafting. What is the equivalent speed you would think I would have accomplished in calm conditions on level ground? 18 mph? More? I'm planning a ride in the same area for May 18th and concerned over listing it as B18 if I couldn't maintain even 17 mph yesterday. I figure a sustained slope of 2% in calm conditions is worth 1.5 - 2 mph.