http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/brandle-breaks-voigts-hour-record

The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a two-day, 150 mile ride through New York's beautiful landscape benefitting the Cancer Research Institute (www.cancerresearch.org). I'm captain of our team here at the Cancer Research Institute, and I invite you to learn more about the race and register to ride with us.

Here's a video about The Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t1PCNeZnYo

And here's where you can register or learn about informational events: http://ridetovictory.org/ny

Please share this with your cycling friends. It's a ride, not a race, and anyone over age 18 can do this.

From the League of American Bicyclists:

"Please contact Congress and tell them to respect all commuters: Under current law people who drive to work get almost twice the parking benefit as transit riders get for transit.

Starting this past January, transit benefits slipped from $245 a month to $130, and parking benefits increased from $245 to $250. Meanwhile, the bike benefit stayed at $20 a month -- but under a current bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, the bike benefit would be repealed all together."

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/nyregion/citi-bike-to-expand-as-new-york-city-reaches-deal-with-private-company.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

As a non-board member, but a volunteer on the periphery, my dealings with Neile have been positive. 

At about 6:45 this morning I watched an eastbound car on 14^th street turn south on 1^st Ave and, using the bike lane, drive to 13^th street, making a right on 13^th.  Not the start of a trend I hope.

As a relative newcomer to NYCC, I wondered what role the president truly has. My experience on the board in 2014 has led me to value a leader who wants to tap the huge resources of our membership through collaboration, cooperation, and spreading many tasks over many hands. At our core we are a club of riders, and our programs, events, and advocacy all shape our rides and riding. We need someone who can organize a large board, build consensus, garner participation, and make everyone feel welcome, supported, and heard as we continue to provide opportunities for our members and community.

I think the best person for that job is Brian Van Nieuwenhoven.

A bit on the pricey side, but wonder how they handle on club rides.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2809365/The-PUNCTURE-PROOF-bike-tyre-Solid-wheel-contains-no-air-ride-nails-shattered-glass.html