This is a two part artcle written about our own NYCC member and long time bike fitter Happy Freedman.  

https://jralong.com/2018/11/15/working-toward-the-next-level-of-bike-fit-with-happy-freedman/

https://jralong.com/2018/11/19/getting-a-fit-from-happy/

Does anyone know the regulations for shipping a bike with batteries? Di2 internal? Vivax? External/removable?

I am not sure if there are differences between shipping--and packing as luggage, either carryone or checked.

The websites I've looked at give conflicting instructions, so I am hoping to hear some first hand reports.

Thanks!

Strava posted there year in review stats.  Ray Maker (DCR) has posted his thoughts.  Have a look:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/stravas-2018-fascinating-year-in-review-stats.html

Interesting piece by Leonard Zinn, who writes about how his new ebike enabled him to do rides that would otherwise be medically unsafe. (Zinn has arrhythmia. He also wrote The Haywire Heart, a terrifying book about endurance athletes and the their predisposition to arrhythmia.) 

But the ebike story is cheering--and his custom build is sweet.

https://www.velonews.com/2018/06/bikes-and-tech/zinn-e-bike-can-life-changing-lifelong-cyclist_470738

Might I suggest/ask our board to reply to this? 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/nyregion/elderly-pedestrians-bicycles-accidents.html?action=click&contentCollection=nyregion&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

Mayor DiBlasio announces new bike lane ahead of L-train shutdown - Metro

New Delancey Street Bike Lane has a Potentially Dangerous Flaw - Gothamist

The most recent published minutes are from the July meeting. In them a board member proposed lengthening-expanding-enlarging-inflating his title and, I gather, with it, his power and authority to something grander. 

I wish everyone a happy thanksgiving.

For those who's rides I joined and for those who led the B-Sig thank you for leading, your time and your knowledge.

For those who joined the rides I led, thank you for coming along with a great attitude and putting up with what ever happened along the way.

For those who helped me lead a ride, thank you for your time, help, and putting up with me.

Cheers and I hope to see you all around.

-marc