I had a very positive experience with Ortlieb that others might like to know about. This company makes durable high-quality waterproof panniers and saddle bags.

I wanted to remind you that a gorgeous brand new Jamis Xenith Endura Comp will be raffled off at this coming Tuesday's June 11th C-SIG graduation meeting. Check out this bike and other Jamis bikes at www.jamisbicycles.com. Addtional valued cycling items will be raffled off as well. Please join us in celebrating our C SIGGIES accomplishment and you could walk away with a brand new bike to boot!The new bike comes along with a custom fit, provided by Redbeard Bikes of DUMBO. One more thing, come hungry, the Shepherd's Pie is delicious.

We hope to see you there!

Would you ride a bike that signalled when you were supposed to turn right or left and changed color when you sped up and slowed down? 

http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/report/bytes-and-bikes-is-a-smart-bicycl...

This week the President of the Piermont Civic Association wrote a special letter re visiting bicyclists to all the village's residents  .He specifically mentioned problems with cyclists riding double or triple file, ignoring red traffic lights and stop signs and exceeding the 15 mph limit on the pier.  He also pointed out to the dangerous cycling conditions on 9W between Piermont and Nyack and accident risks on Ash St.  The Village's Police Department is usually responsive to these issues.

We're planning to scout the ~25 miles (RT) from the Boathouse to Laurel Hill Park on Sunday; anyone care to join us?

Ken & Marilyn

To the many NYCC friends we've made over the years-

"All our bags are packed, we're ready to go, we're standing here, outside the door....."  (or a close paraphrase)

Indeed, all our bags are pack, and we're anxious to be on the road to our new home in Telluride, Colorado.  We knew that we'd leave NYC once we were both retired (or as I view it, on "permanent vacation"), but where to go?  Bill suggested somewhere we could cycle all summer, ski all winter.  We ended up in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and we feel very lucky to be there.  Our plate is very full with all of the plans we have, but that is all part of the fun and adventure.

Does anyone happen to have a Thule or similar travel box they would allow me to use to take on the Tour of the California Alps? I'm planning on departing on the 9th of July, and returning on the 18th.

If any help is available, it will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/06/venn-diagram-why-conservatives-hate-citi-bike.html?mid=google&google_editors_picks=true

P.S.  Who's Louie Gohmert?

It's pretty hard to make me laugh these days. This did it.

https://twitter.com/BicycleLobby

(phrase references the incredible Wall Street Journal video interview with Dorothy Rabinowitz. Also on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Rabinowitz)

If you are attending the West Point weekend and have a special skill you can share, such as yoga or pilates, please contact the West Point coordinators.  We would love to arrange an early morning/late afternoon class to offer to the members, and we would be indebted to you!

West Point