From George Arcarola:

"The picture was taken about a mile south of the Bear Mtn Bridge in the southbound lane. It's a curvy descending section that encourages high speed. Speed which should be avoided until repairs are made. Most of the holes are 3-5" deep. We had two go to the hospital on Saturday."

Rep. Jim Oberstar remembered as cycling's friend on Capitol Hill: 

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2014/05/04/rep-jim-oberstar-remembered-cyclings-friend-capitol-hill#.U2dutcu9KK3

Remarkably similar to cyclists vs off leash dogs.

But it doesnt sound like the situation in CP is as bad as in Prospect Park...or is it?

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/05/in-prospect-park-dog-owners...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBH01jBVLdk

Hi Everyone! Wanted to pass this along, Peloton is a new boutique spinning studio located at 140 W. 23rd st inbetween 6th and 7th ave. If you make a username on their website BEFORE MAY 31ST (free) you get 3 free spin classes!!!!!

Well and Good NYC piece about the experience: http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2014/04/24/pelotons-new-studio-has-tons-of-space-for-bikes-film-production-and-lounging/

My favorite instructors are Nicole, Marion and Stephanie (so far..)

Dear all,

  I just installed a new Shimano 10 speed cassette on my new-to-me Ksyrium rear. There's a bit of play on the cassette. I did not jack it super-super-duper tight, but it's on pretty tight. I used the spacer that came with the wheelset. Now, there is also a spacer that came with the cassettte, and that I didn't use.

Is it ok that the cassette is a bit loose? Should I have used the spacer that came with the cassette instead of the spacer that came with the wheelset? Should I have used both of them?

Advice gratefully accepted,

-Erica

As has been suggested before on this board, killing a pedestrian or cyclist with a car usually goes unpunished, particularly in NY:

Freakanomics podcast -

http://freakonomics.com/2014/05/01/the-perfect-crime-a-new-freakonomics-...

Transcript -

http://freakonomics.com/2014/05/01/the-perfect-crime-full-transcript/

If anyone can't go or know how to get a spot please let me know! I was planning to be out of town but cancelled.

Thanks!

Tomas