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"Fatties" takes on a whole new meaning

Submitted by CWaaser on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 12:54pm

It sure looks like fun to me! http://ow.ly/YaJNJ

NYT: Women Who Ride in Gaza

Submitted by MGately on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 8:41am

NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/23/world/middleeast/gaza-women-on-bikes-face-a-long-road-to-acceptance.html?

“Riding a bike makes you feel like you are flying,” Ms. Suleiman said. Ms. Salibi echoed that sentiment, saying, “I feel free.”

Manhattan shops with internal-hub expertise

Submitted by HBorgeson on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 12:18am

My year-old commuter bike has a Shimano Nexus internal hub (8 speeds). I've got the little indicator marks in alignment but still have trouble with the hub from time to time--such as it coming out of gear entirely. Does anyone know what shops in Manhattan have expertise with that equipment? 

Thanks,

Hannah

NYCC Accident insurance coverage

Submitted by GRoss on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 9:31am

This is a repeat to a reply I made to Ken Weissman's question whether a ride posted on the MB but not on the ride listing is covered by our insurance. The subject deserves its own topic line in case not everyone reads Ken's message. The club purchases accident and liability insurance under a program of The League of American Wheelmen, d/b/a League of American Bicyclists."

Our insurance covers "members and volunteers of insured clubs while participating in covered activities."

"Covered activities" include "bicycling-related activities conducted and supervised by the insured club, including but not limited to, the following . . . . Recreational bicycle rides and time trials . . . ."*

Police between Piermont and Grandview

Submitted by ejlat on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 6:08pm

I was riding with my son this afternoon just past Piermont and a very angry police officer pulled us over and started yelling and threadened to impound our bikes - make us walk home - promised we would always remember his name. My son was riding not quite behind me - maybe 1/2 a body width to my left. This was a way over reaction. So just be careful. Not sure if they don't want bikers or this officer just needs to get a life. 

Rides Listed Via Message Board

Submitted by nymultisport on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 4:43pm

 

Is a bicycle ride listed solely via this message board--listed by a nycc member, and open only to nycc members--covered by the same insurance as Rides/Events listings?

Cycle Adirondacks ride August 20-27

Submitted by schaller56 on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 11:26am

Did anyone do the Cycle Adirondacks ride last August, or thinking of doing it this year?  Seven days, not too far away, they will provide transportation to Ticonderoga start.  Check it out and I'd be interested if anyone else is considering this.

http://cycleadirondacks.com/index.php

eBike shop ccommendation?

Submitted by WIEGAND on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 12:15pm

Hs anyone used Chelsea Bike Shop on West 26th for a serious frame repair and can reccommend or pan it?

Last minute short C ride to White Plains Saturday

Submitted by April on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 12:21am

I submitted a C ride for tomorrow (Saturday), awaiting approval before it'll show up on the ride listing.

March Meeting ...

Submitted by FIVES5 on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 2:49pm

Unless I'm missing it, there is no "sign up" button on the page describing next months meeting.

 

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