Everyone-  I need your help in putting together an out of bounds calendar for 2012.   I need either full listings of the rides, or links to the websites, so I can post the name, date, start location, miles, and website for registration.  Please email me the information using the envelope icon next to this message.

I'm looking for events that are supported rides, generally within a few hours drive from NYC, but could include farther if they'd be of general interest.  No triathalons-  just supported cycling events.

This calendar is posted on our website under Rides-  if you are not familiar with it, you can take a look at this year's calendar to see what information I'm looking for.

Thank you

I'm debating on registering for Gran Fondo NY. Anyone ride it last year? Is it worth the $210? What do you guys think?

www.cyclingthealps.com

This week's training suggestion is time trials.  Even though it IS colder and we are in winter mode;  doing TTs are a way of keeping fit over the winter.  You should do 2 different Central Park(sorry I live there!- sort of) Time Trials.  After WARMING UP= do a short 1.68 of a mile lap around just the bottom-below 72nd street.  Ride easy 15 minutes and then do a full lap-6.15 mile.   These will help  for the grading SIG  in March.  Also- if you do one of these every week you can keep track of fitness level. 

PS records I believe are: 3:32- bottom loop-Jean LeNarvenac. 13:00 for the full lap!!~  If you get close I'll find you a pro contract.  Happy riding

alan

I'm doing an easy credit card tour in Florida from 1/18 to 1/31.  Fly into Ft. Lauderdale, ride down to the Keys, ferry to Ft Meyers, then cross back to Ft. Lauderdale.  Using Adventure Cycling maps.

Need some heat and sun?  Come along!

Alan LaVine

Hi,

Cervelo if offering a $2,000 discount until January 31, 2012, for the purchase of two bikes. Is anyone interested in getting a Cervelo and split the discount ? General conditions and details can be found there: http://www.cervelo.com/en_us/bikes/share-the-ride/

I need to get a triathlon bike this year and I was hesitating between several brands but the offer sounds pretty attractive. I'm leaning towards the P2  (or does the P3 worth the price difference ?) but would welcome your recommendations re: women tri bikes for someone on the "petite" / light side and not a super strong rider. 

Interesting

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/paramedics-pedal-patients-stuck...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a orthopedic surgeon?  Especially someone who deals with sports injuries.  I just learned my scheduled surgeon accidentally operated on the wrong knee of a previous patient.  Therefore, I'm looking for other options.

Thanks - Brian

ARE YOU A STAKEHOLDER IN THE FUTURE OF NEW YORK CITY?

If your answer is yes,  you must attend Tuesday's club meeting.

Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives will tell us how it is in the battle over New York's future.

The stakes have never been higher.

For the Unsung Benefits of Cycling have everything to do with making our city a liveable and sustainable place of quality public space, street safety, effective mass transit.

You can now cycle from Van Cortlandt Park to Elmsford without a detour. 

An added plus; an unexpected brief, distant view of the NY skyline as you head south beyond Mile Square Rd, on the left the view opens between houses over Redmond Park.