http://westsidespirit.com/2010/11/10/crime-soars-in-central-park/

As cops sit in wait for "dangerous cyclists", real crime in the park soars. Yes, JT, I already emailed a complaint about this to our lovely mayor and police commish.

Friday is predicted to be 65 degrees and perfect riding weather. Let the unemployed ride again to Runcible. Winter weight may require a slower pace but let's see. I'll head out from UES at 9:30 and pass by the usual meeting spots: hope the usual suspects are around to ride.

Cranky

since we didn't get our hill repeats in on tuesday, thursday's morning workout will be hill repeats.

7am boathouse.

we'll take it easy getting to the hill. there are 2 lights on the hh loop. let's hope the cops aren't targeting us there.

see you soon.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=people-overesti...

With CP now apparently off limits for training/fitness rides before work what are other people in manhattan doing. The only thing that seems viable to me is greenway to GWB to 9W or River Road. Any other variations that would work in a 2hour time window? Is the greenway quiet enough in the early morning to maintain 18-20mph throughout?

http://bicyclehabitat.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/the-new-normal/

"Welcoming the new normal: Why bike lanes matter to our future" by Bicycle Habitat's Charlie McCorkell

Excerpt:

"Change is hard – even when it’s inevitable. Through the past few years, as all New Yorkers adjust to NYC streets changing to be more bike-friendly, the conversation around this evolution always reveals a noteworthy occurrence: Go to any meeting or rally about bike lanes, such as those uptown or in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park West, and there is rarely a citizen under 50 opposing the lane, though you will see many of us gray heads mixed in with the pro-bike lane folks.

Based on what I have been reading on the Message Board, it appears that the NYCC does not have a standing committee to develop, in conjunction with the NYCC Board, proposals and positions on bicycle issues, and make plans to move them forward with public officials. I am sure the Board has a lot of issues to deal with and perhaps a committee for bicycle issues could assist the Board in this area because a lot of work needs to be done to develop positions, coordinate with other groups and mount an effective advocacy campaign. The kinds of changes people have been talking about on the Message Board require the organization of groups to promote favorable political action. The monthly meetings at Annie Moores are not structured as working meetings.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/02/16/sports/cycling/AP-CYC-Armstro...

FS: Kryptonite Evolution series 4 U lock
Not used very much
45$
comes with two keys

For Sale: Shimano Ultegra 12-25 cassette. Fairly new, only has 500 miles on it.

I'll even clean it for you. A little.

$30