Too damn wet! See you Monday.

Marilyn decided a GPS device was just what I needed, so she gave me a Garmin 810 as a birthday present. Yeh.. just what I need... an ulcer. Some present!

I can create new routes; lead rides; show members how to fix flats; sometimes even fix a derailleur on the fly. But figure out how this device works.. uh, uh!!!

Help! I'm button challenged. Will some kind person donate 15 minutes to show me how this gadget works? Please...

Thanks in advance,

Ken

Considering to upgrade my bike with a new wheelset. Based on requirements I have currently two 2013 wheelsets in mind. Dura-Ace 9000 C50 Clincher VS. Mavic  Cosmic Carbone SLE Clincher. Dura-Ace is somewhat $300 less. Both sets have pretty good reviews, although limited in numbers and scope since they were just recently released.

Any input and considerations are highly appreciated.

I Challenge Myself, a nonprofit organization in NYC (generously supported by the NYCC), seeks to fill one (1) Americorps Coach Across America (CAA) Assistant Cycling and Fitness Coach to provide onsite assistance to teachers and students. The CAA will play a vital role to integrate life skills and college readiness programming into the Cycling Smarts and Summer College Bike Tour programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Hey folks! I'm scouting a ride on Saturday, 6/22.  It's around 75 miles, 4600 feet of climbing.

The route takes NJ Transit, starts in Princeton, crosses the Delaware in Lambertville and New Hope, goes through Bucks County, crosses back at Frenchtown, has a stop in then rides east to Raritan.  I only know parts of the route, so it won't be listed as a normal ride.

If you are interested, contact me directly.

Map, GPS etc here:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2679843

Rooms are filling up fast!  Don't wait till the last minute...it's two weeks away.  Join us for an awesome weekend at the stunning Thayer Hotel and enjoy beautiful rides, an awesome quarry to swim in, and wonderful evening activities planned.  The cruise up the Hudson on the 4th with fireworks is spectacular!

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/12/spinning-on-citi-bikes/

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/hasidic-group-rallies-bikes-article-1.1370557?localLinksEnabled=false

See the article in today's NY Times Sports Section about Gravel Grinders.

I took my driver's license in Sweden and there too driver's are taught to open their doors with their right hand. the movement forces you to twist your body to the left and you will most likely see an oncoming cyclist. The same is taught in traffic schools in Germany, Denmark. When I took my license here (ironically it is much easier to take a new license then to try to ''convert'' a European license) not once in either theoretical part (which is a joke anyway) or practical part was there ever a word about cyclists and bicycle traffic.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/bike-sharing-can-mean-safer-biking/

Hi NYCC friends! Just a reminder as we are getting close to full and registration closes July 14th.  Yankee fans welcomed despite the tour location in the heart of Red Sox territory :)

Looking for an unforgettable and extremely convenient adventure this summer? Consider joining the Friendliest Ride in the East – the Mass BikePike Tour.

Taking place from August 1st to 4th, the tour is a GREAT use of limited vacation time - join us after work on Wednesday and we’ll enjoy the next four days of exploring on two wheels. You’ll return home Sunday afternoon with new friends and fun memories.