Or close by....yesterday, my ride group saw a black bear near Tiorati Circle in Harriman State Park. First it was hanging out near the restrooms, then it crossed the road and passed right in front of our group as we went out Seven Lakes Drive.

Did anyone else see this? Who knew that Bear Mountain had bears?

Em

Watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjilipUGNGk

Then enter this very much related and fun Tour de France jerk spectators contest with a chance to win a fabulous prize.

http://newyorkbike.com/Jerk_Spectators_Contest.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/nyregion/number-of-female-cyclists-lags-in-new-york-with-safety-as-a-concern.html?hp

Since there will be no riding today (stupid rain), I am planning to ride to Sandy Hook tomorrow to enjoy a hot afternoon on the beach.  Taking the 7:14am train from Penn Station to Newark, then riding a quick, flat, relatively car-free 60 miles to Sandy Hook.  Expect to keep a 20/21 mph pace.  After several hours of beach lounging, I will hop on the 3:45 or 5:45 ferry back to Manhattan.  I have done this ride numerous times & thoroughly enjoyed the ride (and the destination) every time.  Anyone care to join me?

Sister in law of famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz is killed by a mail truck driver.  Not only is it okay to kill someone as long as you're in a car when you do it, now it's also cool if you leave the scene of a deadly accident.

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP3f11dd8c042340dbb8520f03e6e7f339.html

Are the police still ticketing cyclists for running red lights in Central Park?

let me be the first to start the message board love for emily and gun for leading such a fun ride. thanks! i gotta do more of these!

todd

Thanks to Christine and James for a beautifully planned and executed ride today.  They led a large but cohesive group up past Nyack and back.  Everyone had a great time as far as I could tell--I certainly did.  The ride ended with an exhilarating pace line down 9W.  We must have had a tail wind because we sped along without much effort.  Thanks again Christine and James!