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Tire liners / tube protectors for 700x23?
I was under the impression that people didn't use tire liners on typical road tires (around 700x23 or 700x25) simply because they were not really a viable product (either no one made them, or they'd never work well if they existed). But I saw this today:
http://www.kendatubeprotectors.com/sizes.html
Would this be a reasonable measure to take in avoiding road flats, or is this much better suited to fat tires for off-road use like CX and MTB?
Advice requested, received summons today (Edit: Dropped!)
Are there any lawyers here that can offer advice for a summons? My friend and I received a pink slip with no fine amount and was requested by the officer to appear in court in June.
Thanks in advance.
Metro North and the Berkshires
Heads up, everyone...if you were planning on riding up, the furthest north you can go is Southeast. I believe it's 60+ miles to Sheffield from there, further to Great Barrington, and the b*tch of it is, one cannot take a "peak" train from GC or Harlem station. Just alerting the masses, especially the "C" and slower "B" riders, in advance to make other plans.
Roommate wanted for Berkshires
I booked a two bedroom suite at the exclusive, Michelin rated (10 stars!) Wind in the Pines resort centrally located on Route 7 in Great Barrington. Even though the place is ridiculously priced @ $100 per night (3 nights/approx $150 each + taxes) I'd like a roommate. So I don't get lonely. (Even though that's unlikely as R Grossberg, P Morales & K Johnson are also at the W in the P & will probably keep me up all night long with their relentless partying)
Williamsburg Runner Starting "Bike-Lane Running Club"
I hope they aren't serious...
http://gothamist.com/2013/04/24/this_williamsburg_runner_wants_to_s.php
Berkshires Weekend Lodging
Hi there,
Is there anyone else looking to share space for the Berkshires weekend? A female and a C rider here. According to the events page looks like most C rides will start in Great Barrington, but I’m open to any other areas. I was told Sheffield, Lee, Stockbridge and Lenox are all a reasonable distance. I'd love to stay at a small B&B, of the very few left for this weekend. You can reach me at [email protected].
Thanks!
Trish
Kissena Velodrome - problems with radio-controlled hobbyists?
Hi all,
While I do not use the velodrome much, as a cyclist and Queens resident I was very happy to see it restored some years back.
I've been alerted by members of the Queens Committee of Transportation Alternatives that there have been some confrontations and problems between cyclists using the velodrome and people using it for their radio-controlled cars, planes and whatnot.
Apparently the exchanges have become rather heated at times. Has anyone else had such experiences?
Thanks.
Online registration for the new and improved Berkshires Sunday May 26 Dinner party closed - contact me for more information
Update: Online registration for the dinner party closed - contact me for more information.
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Beware the Bear Mountain Bridge
Crossing from west to east, you may see a few orange traffic cones just east of the toll booth. Keep to the right of the cones! There's no signage of any kind -- we assumed they were marking a hazard in the road. However, the cones are intended to guide cyclists away from the toll booth and into the shoulder lane of the bridge. If you ride to the left of the cones, as we did, the toll collector will have a conniption and shriek at you!
Potsdam, Germany Bike Advice
We're visiting Berlin, Germany with grandchildren this summer, and plan a day trip--via rail--to Potsdam. Anyone have experience hooking-up with an English-speaking, guided, day tour bike operation (not Fat Tire Bikes or self-guided tours) at the Potsdam train station or environs?