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Looking to borrow a bike rack that fits 4 for Berkshire Weekend

Submitted by lauren.jones02 on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 2:55pm

Does anyone have a bike rack that they would be willing to lend out for memorial day weekend (I am happy to pay for borrowing too :))? I already have a rack for 2 bikes, but have 4 people coming so hoping to not have to buy another rack.

It is for a Mercedes '98 c class sedan. 

Thanks! Lauren

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How tough is Gran Fondo NY?

Submitted by johnvic on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:54pm

I just finished the B-Sig-16 and did decently well on the hills of Harriman and Bear Mountain. How much harder is the Gran Fondo NY? 

Warning. Glass on bike lane. 1st and 61st.

Submitted by creacom on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 6:02am

A lot of broken glass this morning.  

North Bklyn Free pizza tour.

Submitted by TMantione on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:29pm

Hello fellow NYCC members. I have a last minute opening on my Skyline pizza tour on Monday 06 May ,2013 for two (2) NYCC mebers who would like to smooze around N.Bklyn and the East river waterfront stopping in on some of the area's  best pizzerias to sample their creations.

Call me before 3:00 pm Monday  for start time and start location,if interested. First come / first served ..

PS: I will give  preference to first time attendees .. -- (P.P.P.T.P. !!  Please Politely Pass The Pizza ) 

Ciao .

Tony  1 917 251 3549 

Looking for a House Share in the Berkhires

Submitted by PBrevett on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 4:53pm

Looking for a room (bed) in a house for Memorial Day weekend in the Berkshires for one male - me. :)  Anyone looking for a housemate?

Getting my bike to Europe for a bike tour?

Submitted by jwah on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 3:58pm

Hey Everyone!  Could use some bike travelling advice here -

I'm travelling to Provence this July to partake in a cycling tour in the area - and I was wondering - can anyone offer advice on travelling/shipping a bike over?  Seems like it might be quite a hassle to carry a bike around on a plane or by train - so I'd like to hear what other people have done in terms of riding overseas with their bike.

If anyone has any recommendations, I'd certainly be open to them.  Thanks in advance!

-Jason

Siena, Italy - Seeking Local Knowledge

Submitted by CCollins on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:12am

Offering many thanks (and a round or two of the beverage of your choice, if you like) in exchange for suggestions/route maps/cue sheets etc for three-four 60mi-80mi routes in the Siena region of Tuscany.

 

-cdc

Caution on Strawtown Road

Submitted by Cyclegalnycc on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 7:38pm

Just north of Mill (Germonds on the left, Mill on the right), past the four-way stop sign, do NOT be tricked by the gorgeous new paving.  There are deep gouges, some with manholes, some with those small, round thingies, and some just waiting to be filled in.  It's VERY shadowy there due to the lush trees.  I hit something today and went down...hard.  Would like to prevent anyone else from doing the same.

Berkshires lodging available

Submitted by Cyclegalnycc on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 7:24pm

I had to cancel my reservation.  The woman said she's not full yet, so if you're looking for a nice B&B, call the Windflower in South Egremont.  413-528-2720

Safest Route from Union NJ to GWB.

Submitted by HCampos Jr on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 4:36pm

Hello Everyone,

I'm planning to ride from work (Union NJ) to Queens. Not too familiar with the NJ area. What is the safest way to get to GWB or would it be safer just to ride to the ferry and go from there? 

Please help!!

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