Myself, I sensed a degree of trepidation among the brethren regarding today's weather. 

One of the more salient remarks in this regard is attributable to Jeff Vogel. He said among the choices and consequenses of a poor forecast: riding and getting wet or staying home and missing a good riding day, the worse outcome is the latter. 

A few of us closely followed the forecast and 3 decided to ride. It was great. The weekend was saved.

Myself, I sensed a degree of trepidation among the brethren regarding today's weather. 

One of the more salient remarks in this regard is attributable to Jeff Vogel. He said among the choices and consequenses of a poor forecast: riding and getting wet or staying home and missing a good riding day, the worse outcome is the latter. 

A few of us closely followed the forecast and 3 decided to ride. It was great. The weekend was saved.

It strikes me that from time to time, some 'sticky' types of informational posts, where the club is announcing something, or publishing general information for viewing by the membership, that (assuming the ability exists?) the thread should be locked as soon as the initial post has been made.

If so desired, a member can create their own thread to discuss a sticky's topic or content.  Just my $.02

Inspired by RRGilbert's positive contribution, here's one of my own:

I recently picked up a copy of "Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs", what I thought was a collection of great photos of twisty roads in Europe. It is definitely that, but, despite not being a huge fan of professional cycling, I have unexpectedly found myself reading every word of every essay, each written by a brand-name cyclist (most of whom I honestly don't recognize).

The book is really well put together. It makes me want to immediately plan a trip to some of these climbs. Until then, I will try to recall these images when doing repeats on the slightly more proximate Bradley and Bear. Recommended.

https://www.michaelblann.com/product/book/

I usually don't like the reporters' commentary on these podcasts, but they generally keep quiet on this one.

Gil, who has removed postings on the MB he disliked has done it again. He assailed Neile without divulging he is married to Neile's opponent. Then he wrote, "Needless to say I have no intention to work with [Neile] on the board." When he got pilloried for this, he removed his post...then went further to remove others' posts criticizing his remark, patently to remove the pall he cast over his husband's candidacy.

OK, so he caved in response to the outpouring of criticism against him, sanitizing his own record. That's one thing. Removing others' posts that could lead people to vote against his husband is something else.

I interrupt our pissiness over the club election for this.... Charlene Yarnall lives in California. She became a member of the NYCC in order to join our rides when she's here. I just got this note from her. Even before you read it, I know, I know: What the hell was she doing riding with a flagging B-rider? I told her not to. It must be my charm....

Her note:

I received the below email earlier today.  It looks like Trek is getting into the direct retail market.  

When does voting start? Will we receive ballot instructions via email?

But crossing at a crosswalk as a pedestrian this evening, and having one come at me with no lights on is quite another.

Another second or two and at best it would have been a long stay in a hospital. 

I still don't have a feel for gauging their speed. Further complicating matters is the assortment of electric one and two wheeled appurtenances on roads, bike lanes and multi-use paths. Some people who denigrated bikes just a few years ago are going to long for those as the good old days.