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Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge.

Submitted by vinlaw on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 10:59am

Does anybody know of this bridge is open to bicycles?

Thanks.

A note from your new President

Submitted by EWeiss on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 10:24am

Dear Members,

As many of you know, on April 17th, I was elected by our Board of Directors to fill the position of club president, due to the resignation of Christy Guzzetta.

In 2002, I joined NYCC, with my wife, Valli, and have been a very active member of our wonderful club since then. I am grateful for the many friendships that I have made in our club through the years, due to our mutual passion for cycling.

Over the years, I have been a B Siggie, a B-STS participant, marked routes and recruited sponsors for ENY, represented the Club in various advocacy efforts and captained Team NYCC for Gran Fondo NJ.

River Road Update

Submitted by RSchmon on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 6:56pm

Rode it this afternoon and it is completely cleaned up and fine.

Help save the recently completed Dyckman street protected bike lanes!

Submitted by mhsimkin on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 5:42pm

Representative Espalillat is pushing to get the recently completed protected bike lanes on Dyckman Street in the Inwood section of Manhattan removed.

Please let him know that you feel it's important having those lanes in place.

Here is a link you can use to send him a letter: https://peopleforbikes.org/dyckman-street-bike-lane/

Thanks

pretty simple. you guys prob already know. if you have Strava premium and refer me, you'll get 3 months free added on to your account, and I can get a little discount. I just got a power meter so I wanna start using the premium features on there :-)

if the referral requires my email, its [email protected]

Thanks in advance anyone who wants to help out!

Volunteers Needed

Submitted by gillavi on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 3:27pm

Hello,

If you would like to volunteer with NYCC, there might be some opportunities: 
 
If you would like to help with website content, Facebook and more please email: [email protected]
If you are interested in helping with Escape New York tabling events please email: [email protected]
 
Thank you!
Gil Lavi - Editor

New to cycling; what's the best ride to start with?

Submitted by mat on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 10:13am

Saw that C-rides are for beginners but I had heard NYCC also hosted intro rides and overview of bikes/pedals/etc so any insight would be very helpful! Thanks!

B16 laps in Central Park canceled Thursday 4/26

Submitted by LWintner on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 3:36am

Pavement is wet.  See you next week.

New Film: ALL FOR ONE on May 2

Submitted by RRGilbert on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 10:23am

United by their renegade spirit and a determination to win against substantial odds, Orca-GreenEdge (now Mitchelton-Scott) riders take on the international circuit. The film offers unique insights into the first five years of their journey, bearing witness to the ethos of the team as embodied by all – from the strongest to most embattled members. Out of a culture that embraces a deeply human approach to sport, unlikely champions are born, and seemingly improbable team and personal goals are achieved. Hear Estaben Chaves, Matthew Hayman and others tell their stories.

https://us.demand.film/all-for-one/

https://tickets.demand.film/event/4060

Outside Piece on Documentary/Commercial featuring Major Taylor

Submitted by CLam on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 9:02am

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https://www.outsideonline.com/2299381/why-havent-you-heard-marshall-majo...

Couple of centuries ago when slavery was abolished and bikes ruled before cars were invented. The Madison Square Garden was built for indoor track bike racing.

> The Times opined, “An athletic contest in which the participants go queer in their heads and strain their powers until their faces become hideous with the tortures that rack them is not sport, it is brutality.” In 1899, then New York governor Theodore Roosevelt banned the solo six-day, apparently agreeing with the Times and the humane societies. <

>“world’s champion bicycle racer who came up the hard way without hatred in his heart.”

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