Here's a video to show you how..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpTgYGAqtxk

To the two cyclists whom stopped to help me and stayed with me until the police arrived, my heartfelt thanks.

Over the few years I’ve known him, Sam has become one of my favorite people.  Not just in NYCC, but favorite people ... period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsw9jYU_rJI

Great ride, great troupe, great day! Who even knew this place existed? Not me.

Thank you Neile for leading this fabulous excursion -- David for your insightful commentary via cellphone -- and Daniel for IT services and keeping us stragglers encouraged and motivated. Very generous of you all, plus the amiable and cooperative trippers.

And I won't be forgetting that Valhalla Deli hill, ever (Neile you stinker).

from the New York Times:

MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOCK ABSORBERS

DETAILS: All model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall . They were sold from March 2015 through September 2016.

Anyone riding from Union Square to the Marathon Ride start?  Know a safe route there?

Where're all the current MB posts and rides?

Rode from Bucksberg to Cedar Flats to Gatehill today as part of a larger ride today. The folliage is simply amazing. Highly reccomend this before the leaves completely turn which may be soon. I have photos on my strava ride.


https://www.strava.com/activities/763918768#kudos

I confess I have always have my confusions. It didn't bother me enough to ask the question. And since everyone is so enthusiastic about it and so on, I assume whatever it is, it's something many people want. But what is it about? Now that Richard had put that question out there in the open. Perhaps I'll get my (unasked) question answered? 

First, the disclaimer: I became a member of NYCC as a direct result of ENY.

Some long time ago, as a casual cyclist, I thought NYCC was too serious for me. After all, a cycling club? I was just riding around town and occasionally venture out of the city. I really had no business dress up in lycra zipping around at 30mph in a pack! Not me.

Sustainable growth requires a solid infrastructure and a plan. We need to know the laws and have systems in place that will survive a change in personnel. 5 years ago we could have put a 15 ft tall structure in Sakura with no issues. If you tried to do that now, you would need certified engineering drawings and a host of additional items.

The rules have changed and so has the market. We need to be able to offer something unique and lasting. When you go to buy a bike, do you look at anything with downtube shifters? We have been working very hard to get ENY reinvigorated to we can thrive in the modern market place.