Hi,

I recently scouted the "Long Beach/Point Lookout" ride (RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21277820) and noticed both Marine Prkwy Bridge and Atlantic Beach Bridge are closed to cyclists (all cyclists must dismount). Anyone has any suggestion for that? 

Thanks,

Sina

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Mafia boss shot while riding -

https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2017/05/22/world/europe/22reuters-italy-...

Hi,

Anyone has the Garmin basemap for Great Barrington (Berkshires) and its srroundings based on openstreetmaps? 

If you have a detailed map for that area on your Garmin, can you send me the "gmapbmap.img" (for Edge 520) or "gmapsupp.img" for (Edge 705, 800, 810, 820, 1000) file via DropBox or something similar? 

You can find "gmapbmap.img" or "gmapsupp.img" inside Garmin folder on your Garmin GPS memory/SD card.

Thanks!

My email: [email protected]

Here is a useful link: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html

Hi cycling tribe, Some of you likely know Edie Perkins. She road for Comedy Channel and was an elite runner in local circles. She recently moved to LA for a new job and to focus on training. Heading out on an early morning ride a few weeks ago, she was hit head on by an SUV. The crash destroyed her bike, shattered her helmet and left Edie paralyzed from chest down. Edie is already working with fierce determination to regain mobility, heal and recover. Her friends, family, colleagues and athletic communities are raising money to help her handle the challenges ahead. Edie is an amazing woman, the most naturally gifted athlete I have ever known and is lucky to be alive. Hope you will support her effort: https://www.gofundme.com/edies-recovery-fund

Yesterday was the 3rd or 4th running of the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder up in Chatam (Columbia County), NY.

What a fun, challenging ride! 64 miles. Around 6500 feet of climbing. 45 miles of gravel/dirt roads + a couple of miles of challenging single track trails (including a bunch of trails not open to cyclists the other 364 days of the year).

Beatuiful scenery. Quiet roads. A ton of climbing and descending.

Two rest stops stocked with food and drink. A third ice cream stop. Free food and beer and ice cream at the finish in a city park just outside of town.

Just all around a great atmosphere. And with an entry fee of $60, you could rent a house for the weekend and still come out ahead of the $300 GFNY entry fee. 

UPDATE: The Mrs. and I have decided to rent a car, and no longer need help transporting our bags up. However, we now have *limited* space to help folks bring their bags up (limit 4-5 carry-on sized bags). We're staying in Sheffield (going up Friday morning, back on Monday); and would be willing to bring them up if you're willing to throw us some gas money. If interested, just reach out to me (contact info below), and we can figure something out.

[email protected]

617-347-1876

Early bird registration for ENY 2017 ends May 31!

 On June 1, prices will increase from $45 to $60.  Do the math—and think about what an extra $15 could buy you!    

• One tube of Castelli chamois cream, for your high-end rear end.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/nicky-hayden-dead-dies-w...

BSIG team gray finished the 2017 Blooming Metric.  Jorge Negrin, Paul Rogalinski,  Jennifer Betras, Gina Palma, John Min, Eiwe Lingefors, and Ben Jackson.

So according to my Garmin:

• Distance:        60.21 miles
• Avg. Speed:    16.7mph
• Elev Gain:       3,097ft
• Max Speed:     45.2mph
• Moving Time:   3:36

Great Video from Eiwe:  

https://youtu.be/FyBkK5lNM34