Anyone know whether the Walkill Valley Rail Trail is rideable on a road bike with 23mm tires? 

This morning, there was a cop at the bend of Upper Dyckman (the road up from the top of the Great Wall) ticketing cyclists climbing the hill.  River Road onwards towards Alpine was still closed, so going up Upper Dyckman was the only option (other than turning around).  Tickets were for $85.  Incidentally, the cop mentioned that he ticketed two cyclists who had gone past the gate on River Road -- $200 a pop.  

Editorial note:  I understand why the police may not want cyclists flying down Upper Dyckman, but it's beyond me why biking up the hill at 8 mph or whatever is a threat to public safety.

Does anyone do any bike touring / bike camping? I've been building up a commuter and light touring bike (based around an All-City Space Horse frame + a mix of donor parts) and thought it could be fun to get some overnights in. 

I know 718 Cyclery out of Brooklyn does some rides - and I thought I might tag along on some of them in the future - but curious if anyone else here does anything of the sort?

The cyclist was removed from life support and died. Images of the truck show no side guards to prevent cyclists from becoming trapped under the truck. This was an experienced cyclist traveling in bike lane and riding with the right of way. There better be charges brought. (She)was riding northbound in the First Ave. bike lane on Wed., April 5, around 7:20 a.m.

I asked one of the workers today what was going on.  They are building a temporary bridge/overpass to the GWB, then going to replace the current overpass, and then take down the temporary overpass.  It's going to be a while ....

The 21^st Annual First Aid for Cyclists Seminar will be offered on Thursday, April 27, at 6;15 PM in the Conference Center at Woodhull Medical Center.  This seminar will be open to any NYCC member.  We will particularly welcome SIG and STS participants.  As is customary, there will be a $20 suggested donation (100% of the proceeds support the Kids Ride Club) and dinner will be provided.  Attendees must pre register (so Dr. Fishkin knows how much pizza and chairs to order) and may do so by calling Ruth or Denise at (718) 963-8569.

Hello! I've done a search on the MB already but couldn't find any recent info.

Does anyone commute from Manhattan to Jersey City and have a good route from the GWB to JC?

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Dear Members,

Please join us at tomorrow night's club meeting at Connolly's, 121 W. 45th St. (3rd fl.) (bet. 6th Ave. - B'way) from 6:00-9:00PM. Ben Fried, Editor-in-Chief, of Streetsblog is our featured speaker. Learn about the important cycling advocacy work, to secure safer, more ridable and livable streets, that this terrific organization is doing for all of the cyclists who ride and live in the city. Also, learn how you can contribute in helping them with their invaluable work, by adding your voice to the all powerful cycling community in achieving our common goals.

In Closter behind Annie Sez on Rte 501 Piermont Rd, a new Whole Foods  & Bareburger (gourmet burgers incl an excellent duck burger) In Upper Nyack at 326 N Broadway near the firehouse and school on the leftt side going north.  The old mom & pop grocery is now a small gourmet eatery.    All 3 have or will have outdoor tables.