Event: Monthly Club Meeting

Date: July 11, 2017

Location: Connolly’s Bar & Restaurant, 121 West 45th St. (3rd fl.) (bet. 6th Ave. & Broadway)

Schedule:

6:00PM - dine, drink and schmooze
7:00PM – program
8:30PM - raffle

The Beauty and Functionality of a Handmade Bicycle, a presentation by Johnny Coast,

sponsored by Nomad Cycles

Within the next 18-24 months, we should see the opening of the shared use path across the new "Mario Cuomo" (Tappan Zee) Bridge. They are conducting a survey to get an idea how the path will be used. You can fill it out at http://www.newnybridge.com/shared-use-path-surveyproject-team-seeks-input-on-path-usage/. Think about what a boon this will be - you could actually ride up to Nyack or Rockland Lake without using the GWB! Or you could do a long ride up the west side of the Hudson and then cross the bridge to take the train home from Tarrytown. Lots of interesting possibilities.

http://www.nbcsports.com/tdfvote

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Two big names are out early.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/04/mark-...

Richard is one of a dozen or so A and B ride leaders who have responded to my request that A and B leaders lead one C ride this year. He is the first to actually do it, today (I only sent out the request about a week ago so this is not meant to reflect on others -- yet).

The ride itself was great. The route was just right for C riders with maybe just a teeny bit extra. The group followed the example set by its leader and rode with skill and a really good sense of group riding discipline. As a result we all had a good time (I was on the ride).

Thanks to Richard -- it's guys like you who make us a club and not just a bunch of cyclists. 

Jerry Ross  VP--Rides

To event organizer and C14 leader Peter Storey who, along with Jim Zisfein, wound up with the biggest group of the weekend.

First year leaders Mle Davis and Charles Wang who led challenging B15 routes with aplomb and good cheer. 

Organizer Michael Roth, who wrangled the luggage vcrews and led the 17’s with Goldie Fernandez.

Jorge Negrin who provided tech support, and led the 19’s with Alan Resnick.

James Gilbert, Alan Ganley, Gabby Warshawer and the Racing and Development Team for raising the weekend to a whole other level.

Lynette Chiang for once again for making early morning yoga a weekend feature and David Holowka, who made the Huguenot walking tour a highlight.

Tour de Pink is a fully supported, 3-day charity bike ride that raises money for Young Survival Coalition, the nation's foremost nonprofit dedicated to providing information, resources and support to young women affected by breast cancer.  Tour de Pink welcomes all skill levels, and options include a 100 mile century ride and a One-Day ride.