Unfortunately I was unable to make it to the membership meeting to ask this question, but hopefully someone here can fill me in.

How are the qualifying laps for the SIG groups going to take place in CP in light of the NYPD's recent ticketing spree? Are arrangements being made with the CPC or NYPD to allow us to complete the laps without having to stop at red lights or risk getting ticketed?

-Justin

Could someone explain the process for changing browsers. I use Time Warner cable, and AOL. I have stayed with AOL mostly because of inertia: it is loaded on my computer and I am comfortable using it although sometimes it is slow and balky. If I download Firefox will that use upa lot of space on my computer? Should I remove AOL or will that cause me to lose parts of my operating system? If I start using Firefox, does it have an email function or will I have to make other email arrangements. I love the computer and I use it a lot. However, I am also scared to death of doing something to it that will cause me to lose the limited capacity I have electronically. Any help would be appreciated.

If anyone has an old pair of Diadora cycling shoes or a spare heel replacement, or any suggestions on where to get one or what else could be used, I would greatly appreciate some info. I did a web search; not too much stock out there; I think they've stopped making shoes, but I have a pair of winter shoes I cannot use because I'll kill myself walking in them with one missing heel.
Thanks...feel free to email me off line.
Morene
P.S. I know about Chain Reaction website...I ordered from them Jan. 2 and am now contesting with my credit card company...they never shipped the merchandise (but lied about it) and charged my credit card a day after the order.

This article by Selene Yeager, who was NYCC's guest/speaker at the September 2010 meeting captured the joys, the highs and intensity of riding in La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2011 this past Month.

http://bicycling.com/blogs/fitchick/

Due to last minute drop-outs, there is an opening for the wheelbuilding class this Sunday.

Come with a rim, spokes, and hub; go home with a perfectly built, trued, and tensioned wheel that YOU will have built.

TIME: 9AM - 2PM, Sunday, Feb. 13
PLACE: Our Lady of Peace Church (basement)
ADDRESS: 237 E. 62nd St. (btwn. Third and Second), 4,5,6,N,R to Lex.@ 59th; F to Lex @ 63rd.
COST: $0...although a truly modest contribution to the church for use of its facilities would be appreciated and appropriate.

While not an official NYCC function, club members only.

Write me at [email protected]

How do you know if you are registered for SIG? Is it suppose to be noted in Shopping Cart? Will we receive email?
I want to sign up for A19 --(mind willing --hopefully body able!) and have hit submit button -- but have not received any confirmation - so tried again tonight -- again no confiirmation - so I'm either registered twice or not at all --

Stacy

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/02/08/2011-02-08_backpedaling.html

So last week my commuter bike was stolen from inside my building. This means that it is time to buy a new commuter bike.
My old one was a Trek 7000 Hybrid (RIP) and I am not sure what I want as my next one, the budget is around 500 bucks, new or used... and I really don't know where to start.
I got the Trek when I was living in Northern NJ, and I never really did any research about "city compatible bikes".
Please pitch in.... Hybrid? Road bike? Maybe even... dare I say... a fixie?
My commute is all in Manhattan and normally I don't go more than 30-40 blocks.
General and specific suggestions are both appreciated.

Thanks!

wednesday's supposed to be my running day but i'm not in the mood to run in 17 degrees with a feels like 2. please join me for a bonus workout morning at bryant park. the midtown buildings and rink provide a good barrier from the wind/cold.

8am
Bryant Park (enter on 40th between 5th and 6th Avenue)
meet on the ice

http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com/
General Admission: FREE
Skate Rentals: $13 (bring your own skates and skate for free)
Lockers: FREE
Locks: $9 (bring your own padlock and use the lockers for free)
Bag Check: $7-10

Does anyone that has ever shipped/flown with a bike have any advice for me? I'm flying to Sacramento in July for the Livestrong Challenge in Davis, CA and need to bring my bike. Right now, I'm looking at buying an "aircaddy" from shipbikes.com and flying with frontier (only a $50 baggage fee for bike boxes). Anyone have a better suggestion or want to lend me a bike box? :)