Mike Sinyard of Specialized went to visit to Cochrane to see Dan Richter, owner of Cafe Roubaix and apologized: "...a big apology for this whole thing that went out of line. I accept full responsibility..."

http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2013/12/12/video-specializeds-founder-mike-sinyard-visits-cochrane-bike-shop-owner-with-apology-over-roubaix-trade-mark-clash/

I personally think that was well done by Mike Sinyard although I still profoundly disagree with the "legality" of owning as a trademark a geographic name, a certain word ("epic") etc.

I'm listing a B15 ride for Sunday, to Scarsdale for lunch.  The ride begins and ends at 242/Broadway (end of the #1 line) (just past the Broadway Bridge).  It's a clockwise loop with different routes out and back.  Moderate hills, nothing major. By the way, I lied about the hills - there will be a couple of really obnoxious ones, in Riverdale (before we get properly warmed up) and in Yonkers.

ON EDIT:

CANCELLED FOR WEATHER.  I like this ride so I'll reschedule ASAP.

Hello all,

In an effort to improve the infrastructure that support our club functions, we're taking on an effort to document the IT infrastructure that supports the various club functions. We're looking for one or two volunteers with experience documenting IT systems and processes. It isn't a very complex environment so I woulnd't expect it to take more than 10-20 (max) hours of work over the course of a few weeks.

Several years ago, Harry Woods put together a group of rides scheduled for December and January called, "The Die Hards". Seeing a need for club rides in the cold and dreary days of winter, Harry created a solution. I went on some of these rides rides in the first year... I had a ball! Eventually, Harry asked if I'd be willing to co-lead (silly Harry!)...

We left the participation limits very high... at 50. And sure enough, many members joined us for one or more of these rides. Some of the rides were VERY well attended, perhaps TOO well attended. And the ride calendar (at least at the 'A' level) was pretty barren.

Nokian Extreme 294

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These are for dirt roads with snow-ice.  You can get by with less for icey city commuting.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/new-owner-to-splash-cash-on...

Hi all --

Just got a pair at the Ridge Hill store for under $50.

A great little infographic on staying warm without sweating in the winter.

Unfortunately, as those on my ride today will attest, no matter how many times you've done it before, you're gonna get it wrong sometimes. *sigh*

If you have some holiday shopping to do -- or just some time to kill -- take a stroll through the holiday craft fair set up by the central 42nd Street exit.

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/event/the-centennial-holiday-fair-pr...

I cut through the station after my run this morning (yes, I was walking slowly), and took a side trip to see the craft fair. It ended up taking at least an hour as I gazed at all the beautiful handwrought items and spoke with the designers or reps.

As a lifelong artist and seamstress, and once-upon-a-time craft museum administrator, I was impressed by everything that I saw -- even though I have no money to spend at present.