I reported this to 311 and 911:

A metal construction plate has shifted along its entire length, revealing a 5-6" gap (perhaps over a foot deep). A car would drive over it but a bike would go right into it. It's on Fifth between 27th and 28th, between the left and middle lanes.  

I hope it's fixed by the time you're reading this, because it could cause a catastrophic accident. A lot of bikers use the left lane on Fifth. In general, I avoid these plates. 

Phil

Does anyone have suggestions for where I could find a cyclocross with 32-35mm tires or wider for a full day ride?

I'd be happy to rent if the cost isn't too high, but I'd prefer to borrow for the day if possible.

Thanks!

I sometimes commute from Manhattan to Great Neck, and got a ticket today, 8/27, going eastbound on 58th Ave at Underhill Ave, for passing a stop sign. It was an unmarked police car. The ticket fine is $138! The officer said a lot of people have been hurt at that intersection. I think I'm going to plead not guilty and hope the officer skips the hearing. Does anyone have any advice, pay or plead not guilty?

NYCC does not permit the posting of evening rides in the park, so consider this is the "formal invitation." 

Clip in and roll out at 7:30pm Wednesday from the Boathouse for three laps along with some Harlem Hill Loops mixed in. Followed by beer and burritos on the outdoor patio at Chipotle on 52nd between Lex and Third. 

An email stating your intension to participate, while not required, would be welcomed.           

***We will break up intp two groups this week (B18 and A20/21) starting together at the Boathouse and meeting up again for a beer and buritto after laps.            

Ride is on unless it starts raining between now and 5:45am.

I'm looking for a good cycling route from NYC to Morristown, NJ and hope to have a response from someone who has actually ridden the route.

I would also like to know if anyone has ridden the Patriots Path. Is it paved or hardpack?

Thanks for the help.

Joe

I'm a B17 rider and would like to meet up with a small group for Sunday's Golden Apple ride. LMK if you're interested. Thanks, [email protected] Anne

I thought was on NBC Sports. Came home to watch today's stage and couldn't find it. Does anybody know if it's been shown on any of Time Warner's channels?

Thanks.

I understand that the bike path between Sheepshead Bay and Flatbush Ave was destroyed during the storm. Does anyone know an alternate route to get to the Marine Parkway Bridge from Coney Island Ave?

Thanks