Central Park Alert:

 

Be aware that a recent outbreak of roadway carpet tacks at the north end of Central Park has been wreaking havoc on tires.

 

Riders descending Harlem Hill have gone down because of the booby-trapped road surface, particularly near the intersection with the 103rd transverse.

 

The Conservancy and Central Park Police have been alerted.

 

Be aware of this danger.

We are going to tentatively push the start back to 9 am for now, but might move it back later still. 

Stay tuned, next update at 8....

So there's a shower or two... subway bailouts abound.

You may have heard rumors of raindrops, but the weather gods are smiling on us.  Well, there may still be a raindrop or two, but there is no longer the potential for severe storms.  So the rides are on.  Bring your smiles and we'll make our own sunshine.  But seriously, it will be hot and, at times, sunny, so bring your sunscreen and lots of water.  And be prepared for a little flexibility in the rides as we all go with the flow.

Someone please use my space on the train. Something came up that led me to change my plans and stay closer to home. So there is, at least at the moment I'm writing this, at least 1 spot available on the train. GO FOR IT!!

Sorry Christy. I'll have to catch you and Jody on another excursion.

Have a great ride up there and stay hydrated!!

includes  2 page color comic book portrayal of bicycle-caused congestion

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2118668,00.html

If the Cold Spring 7/4 rides aren't rained out, I am canceling the Thursday 5:45am Morning Laps ride.  If the Cold Spring rides ARE rained out, I will ride Thursday morning.  So, please keep checking the Message Board if you're interested in the Thursday morning ride.  If I cancel the Thursday morning ride, some regulars may show up to ride but they will not be teaching a rotating paceline.

Regards, Linda

Please be careful in Central Park.  Some sicko has strewn thumb tacks around the Harlem Hill area, specifically on the west side by the tranverse.  3 riders from our morning ride got flats, one resulted in a crash involvinga couple of riders.  In total, we witnessed at least 8 flats.

  Harv

Please be aware that someone has spread tacks along the CP loop.

I saw a dozen flats this morning between ~6-7 am, mostly on the north end of the loop and after HH. Some riders apparently fell after flatting on the downhill as well so be careful.

I would ride close to the ped lane as the perp is probably targeting cyclists and not runners/walkers.

Ellen - please contact the appropriate CP people to sweep the road.

thanks