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What the ESCR means to some of our members
Time marches on.
Yesterday, the Fulton Fish Market building was gone. It happened earlier, but I noticed it yesterday. Somehow I had assumed the city was saving it for a landmark. Unless they have labeled each girder, it is toast.
The bike path on the East River along East River Park is closed. The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project is off the drawing board and into the field. Last exit from the park goinng south is Houston Street. Between Montgomery and Houston Streets, you on a bike, are on your own. What was a straight shot is now a new adventure. [I'll scout a re-route for the best option.] A sheet by project managers, posted in the East River Park advises taking avenues to get to the 10th Street overpass. Side streets might be more bike friendly.
Finally, a bike lock you can love.
Late-breaking ride for tomorrow (Wednesday 1/12) night
https://nycc.org/node/150781 <- some evening Central Park loops. It's winter and we don't start 'til 6 PM, the A-rides coordinator & I confirmed that this is indeed in compliance with our Central Park training guidelines. Go sign up!
Bike storage in balcony
Best Puncture Proof Gravel Bike Tires
The tires on my new gravel bike are 700x40 Kenda BoosterPro GCT, which Kenda says is their most puncture proof gravel tire, not tubeless. Riding around the city on roads, bike paths, and greenways, I am getting alot more flats than I would get on my road bike. The tube punctures are in different places each time so it is not a wheel issue.
Anyone know why this might be happening? Any suggestions for a gravel tire that gives gatorskin-like puncture resistance? Would tire inserts help for this? Thanks in advance for any advice.
2nd Annual NYCC Talent Show - April 12th - sign up now!
Covid-19 Guidelines, effective 1/5/22
At it's January meeting, the Board voted to update the ride guidelines related to COVID-19. They are as follows:
1. Do not participate in any NYCC ride if you are feeling ill—and certainly if you have recently tested positive for Covid-19.
Off Road
Joined recently, attracted by the two "gravel" rides I saw listed and hope to see more.
If anyone wants to shoot up the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to the dam, or across the bridge to Nyack Beach park, let me know.
Tom
Excellent Description Of River Road On Upcoming We Ride (Early) For Pancakes Ride
Kudos to the ride description's author.
I feel that many of us switch from over and underplaying the difficulty of River Road and fail to give advance notice of the fluid road conditions and quirky sections. Jacqueline Gikow has written a good description of the route and prepped riders for a positive experience.
Just found this concise video on helmet fit and wear
