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Earlier start to Mid week Little Tor - Tomorrow Wednesday June 20, 2012

Submitted by GYang on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 10:18am

 

We moved the start time to 6:30am from Grants Tomb for the 75 mile Mid week Little Tor ride because of the heat that is in the forecast. 

The listing is being revised but look for it to be reposted (http://nycc.org/node/57324)

 

riding to CT

Submitted by EGreenstein on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 9:28am

Does anyone have recommendations for cycling from Manhattan (or the Bronx, if it's better to cover junk miles by subway) to Westport, CT? 

Thanks.

-liz

A CENTURY THIS WEEK FOR PRESIDENT JAFFE'S MOM!

Submitted by JJacobson on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 9:35am

She was born before we entered World War I and during the term of President Taft.

We are sure that all the NYCC members extend their congrats to the Jaffe family

 

                                  -Joan and Jay J

Alpine Hill repaving

Submitted by EMarks on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 9:01am

Finished yet?

Exploring Northern Rockland

Submitted by mgeller1 on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 8:31am

I've recently been getting more adventurous making it to Haverstraw.  While I no 9W is a guaranteed way to Stony Point, I noticed there's u.s. bike route 9 that seems to go through haverstraw. Does this take you to StonyPoint? What route is best way to go for safety and not getting lost? Appreciate the feedback.

Cycling 'superhighway' to open in Helsinki, Finland

Submitted by AGarcia on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 8:17am

Can we have this in New York City?

Bike 'superhighways' have been opened in London, Amsterdam and Stockholm. 

http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Helsinki_en/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2FHelsinki%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fbaana+to+open+in+early+summer

The concept:

Baana seen from Mannerheimintie near the Töölö Bay. Image: Economic and Planning Centre / City of Helsinki


It's slowly up now:

Cyclist killed/doored Queens late saturday, one have information?

Submitted by BGray on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 9:36am

From the @NYScanner twiiter feed Saturday at 10:52PM:  Queens: 177-23 Union Turnpike Bicycle struck by a opening door of a parked car, Victim is DOA at Hospital, NYPD Highway enroute.

Anyone have any more info?

-Brendan

Weekday Evening rides?

Submitted by sudarphani on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:45am

Hi all,

     I'm new to the group, and am curious if there are any unofficial group rides on weekday evenings starting from GWB going in to NJ.  I'm looking for a B/15 or so pace.  Thinking about starts around 6pm.  Thanks for any info, and I look forward to meeting and riding with you.

Sunday Recovery Ride

Submitted by MTravisano on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 8:38pm

After a long Saturday Ride I need a nice easygoing Sunday Recovery ride to Piermont and maybe Nyack. Meet at Grant's Tomb at 10:00 am. 917-412-9595

Thanks - The Estate Tour

Submitted by dinae on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 6:50pm

Thank you to Pat for scouting such an enjoyable, beautiful ride today.  I thought it was a "lyrical" ride - unusual adjective, but lyrical came to my mind when I think of one "C" shaped turn soon after the other, combined with rolling hills while breezing through narrow, mostly shaded and smooth secondary roads with their spectacular scenery.  At one point, I remember looking up and there were these amazingly tall trees in front of me (which seemed out of place in the East Coast).  Anyway, it was nice that there were two groups as well.  The cue sheet is a keeper and it's definitely worth the train ride to Greenwich - no junk miles whatsoever.  I recommend this ride to anyone who has not done it before.

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