http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1287704

This route may deviate in a couple of instances from the cue sheet, but it reflects the latest consensus as to what route we (the leaders) intend on following. If you follow the cue sheet presently posted on the website, you won't get lost; you'll just miss a few nicer roads that Terry scouted and suggested.

Hey guys,

Anyone training for the NYC Marathon this year? I'm looking for someone to train with, hopefully a cyclist who's looking to integrate cycling into the cross-training.

Has anyone used cycling as a cross training activity for marathon training? Any suggestions on how to incorporate it into a typical marathon training regimen? 

Cya,

Israel

Hey Everyone!

1- has anyone every biked to Long Beach Island (specifically trying to go to Ship Bottom)

THEN wanted to potentially bike to Philadelphia or D.C from there.

Anyone? Websites that might help? etc.

Thanks!

One ambitious NYCC member

-Stephanie-

[email protected] if you want to email me instead!

The really good idea at the time: ride the RAGBRAI, RAAM (Race Across America), Cape Epic or compete in a similarly stupid race that covers inhuman distances over the course of several days for no apparent reason other than to say you've done it.

Alpine repaving is under way, they stripped the entire section from the boat basin parking lot to the alpine police station. Our group was able to go down to the parking lot and back up Alpine this morning (~7AM) although the trucks and workers started rolling in right about that time. Also, if you decide to ride up/down Alpine in its hardpack condition, be careful on descending down to the parking lot. There is a sudden drop at the end of the descend and both leaders got a flat this morning!

Hi all, for anyone who missed the A-Sig Bear Mountain ride or anyone who feels like climbing and/or skipping for for a day, I'm going to head up Bear Mountain on Monday or Tuesday next week, depending on peoples availability. Anyone interested? -Andrew

http://www.adventure-journal.com/2011/07/why-does-u-s-bike-commuting-lag-dismally-behind-rest-of-the-world/

From July 2011. Written by Elisabeth Rosenthal, literally a sister article to the Sarah Goodyear's Atlantic magazine piece yesterday (6 June.) Good reading...

Excerpt:

Hi all -- I'm planning a ride to Rockland Lake and am looking for a route that avoids a lot of time on 9W. Can anyone point me to existing club cue sheets that fit the bill or otherwise suggest a good route? Hills are fine, but I'd like to avoid River Road, since I think it'll be closed for paving over the next few weeks. Thanks for any suggestions! -Nicki

I modified the listing for the A version of the ride, so it doesn't show up in the ride listings until it gets re-approved.  If you've already joined - don't worry it's still on!

We have at least one seat open for Saturday, so email me if you're interested.   (You can sign up in the A or B -- everyone meets at 8:30am at the Statue of Civic Virtue in Queens and we'll organize into the two groups out there.)