https://www.google.com/maps/dir/New+York,+NY/Ananda+Ashram,+13+Sapphire+Rd,+Monroe,+NY+10950/@41.0031155,-74.3272917,9z/data=!4m

I am interested in beginning and ending a ride as listed above.  How can I figure out the most bike friendly route for an "overnight or two" round trip?

I did find this route on RidewithGPS.  I guess that this should do it, at least one way.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5716527

Never tried these before so I don't know how these are, but it seems like a good deal.

http://slickdeals.net/f/7142256-cycling-vittoria-rubino-pro-slick-iii-ro...

Note. Thier website seems extremely slow..

Does the NYCC still do a Columbus day weekend of riding in the catskils?

I had locked my bike using a U-Bolt before going ino the grocery store.  The front wheel was secured by an allen-headed skewer, that required a hex wrench to open.

When I came out, someone had removed the front skewer without removing the wheel.  Fortunately, I noticed the fron t wheel was loose before getting ono  bike.  Otherwise, I could hae had a serious accident.

Do people like the Allen-headed screws, or its more avanced cousin, the Pitlok, that requires a special key that you need to carry with you at all times?  Or should I simply return to the more traiditional quick-releas system?

Just got back from the Tour de Frederick- happy to report great roads, scenery, and terrain. Endless miles of stress free riding.

Noticed that there is a Grand Fondo there next weekend. It's a long drive to get there but worth it once you're there.

- to Marek Zarzycki for helping with setup and cleanup

- to the Ride Coordinators who organized

- and leaders who led some 150 members out and back

- to Bill and Jamis Cycles for helping members with bike repairs

- to Events Cordinator John Semel who remembered three of the most beloved words in the English language: "B-B-Q"

To all of you, including anyone whose contributions I neglected to mention ...

Thank you!

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Is there a NYCC member discount for this year's NJ Gran Fondo

be prepared to walk your bike across the Gil Hodges Bridge as part of the "Operation Safe Cycle" crackdown.

I was able to get across the bridge to the Rockaways early enough that the officers weren't out yet but by the time I was prepared to head home they were there, stationed on each end of the bridge with walkie-talkies in hand.

You're better off using the Cross Bay Bridge.

FYI, All Class is full speed ahead for tomorrow.  There is a small chance of rain, but it's not substantial enough to change any plans.

I will post early tomorrow AM to confirm.

Did you lose your keys on Haven Avenue this morning (August 16)?  If so, message me with a description, and I'll get them back to you.