Message Board
Calling all hillbillies
Whiteface Uphill Bike Race
Friday, June 1, 2018, 5:30pm
Race Director: Michelle Preston 518 946 2255
Volunteer Party of 2/27/2018
The New York Cycle Club thanks celebrates our many Volunteers with a party each and every year. Last night was our Volunteers’ Party – it was the best party ever, attended by the best people in the Club, the people who make the NYCC great!
In attendance were ride leaders, board members, Memorial Day weekend planners, ENY volunteers, SIG Captains, All Class Club ride organizers, the heroes and heroines of the Club, the heartbeat of our great organization.
For those who are unable to do a SIG: Is there an "orientation"-type event you'd recommend for group rides? Is it needed?
Unfortunately, I think that work and family obligations will keep me from joining a SIG this year.
While I realize there's no substitute for a SIG, I'm curious to know if there's such a thing as a cram-session, orientation-style event that covers the essentials of NYCC group riding for those of us who'd like that sort of thing — even if only for peace of mind.
I ask because I'd consider myself a B16 or 17 rider who has done informal group rides, but never within whatever formalities or etiquette that a cycling club might have.
If I'm over thinking this and the water's fine, jump right in, that'd also be good feedback to have.
First sign of Spring
Snowdrops are up and in bloom in the Jefferson Market garden and along the Hudson Greenway at 12th St.
New date for Newcomers` Ride-June 9.
The Newcomers' Ride will be Saturday, June 9 once again to Pascack Brook County Park. Please email me if you would like to help out organizing routes or leading rides. Thanks!
Bob Gilbert
The MB MUST remain open to at least some non-members. Here's one who is representative of the category.
Suppose you had been a club member for, oh, just for instance, let's say 15 years--and a very active one at that. And then, just for further instance, let's suppose you moved out of town. Maybe around 2600 miles...so it didn't make a whole lot of sense for you to continue to pay your $30 for membership. But you had a continuing interest in club matters and people. Oops. Too bad for you. The MB is closed to you.
How much is this a hypothetical? This much: this is Carol Wood's reply to having received the NYCC eWeekly:
The North Amer. Handmade Bike Show
Pictures--which aren't all that compelling--and comments at the bottom that are much moreso
https://cyclingtips.com/2018/02/photo-gallery-2018-nahbs-custom-bikes-part-1/?
Warning--anti-gun information
Henry Hudson Bridge Walkway closing until 2019!
I just found out that the Henry Hudson Bridge predestrian walkway will close by spring and be closed until sometime in 2019!
Here are some more details:
- http://www.mta.info/press-release/bridges-tunnels/henry-hudson-bridge-ma...
- http://riverdalepress.com/stories/cyclists-walkers-set-to-lose-vital-bri...
C Level Morning Laps in CP
Hello! I'm new to NYCC. Are more Central Park lap rides added to the calendar as the season starts? I recall visiting the rides page as a guest about a year ago and observed many CP lap rides available.
Ideally, I'd like to join other riders who ride at 13-16 mph. I do see two listings for B-16, however pacelining skills are a prerequisite which I do not possess at this time. Thanks!
