I'm posting this for NYCC (and any other bike riding enthusiasts) - - an invite to join the recently minted, local Long Island randonneuring group in this year's 200k and 300k brevets.

They are highly doable for solid riders, and brevets provide a nice alternative to day rides (they are timed events, no racing needed; more like a road rally with check points).

I rode both events last year. The LIRANDO group is well organized with good routes, and the starting times/locations are accessible via LIRR or auto.

Here's the message/invite I received recently, with links and contact info for ?s.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 7:00-10:00PM

WHERE: 2995 Independence Avenue, Schervier Nursing Care Center Community Room.   Directions from the #1 train at 231 Street & Broadway. 

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I would think that having four (4) former governors of New Jersey write a piece for the Times is pretty significant... it also would appear, from this, that LG doesn't give a damn...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/opinion/the-threat-to-the-palisades.html?ref=opinion

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2014/03/cover-story-j-j-sempes-tiny-dancers.html#slide_ss_0=9

The NYCC gear page still has the old stuff on it.. shouldn't we have pics of the new stuff on the NYCC site..

Also I am going to ask again... Is there going to be a new NYCC cycling cap.

I am sorry to do this again but it's just too cold for me so I'm canceling.  Let's hope Thursday is better.

Regards, Linda

The charity I'm involved with and ride for, Bronxworks, has one unfilled charity spot that we would obviously like to fill

http://www.crowdrise.com/BronxWorks2014BikeTour/fundraiser/tamaralipshie

please email me off the message board for information

Tamara

Warm weather returns, but this year newfound responsibilities are keeping me away from the STS.  Anyone out there interested in an organized group ride where we stop for diaper changes, playgrounds snacks and hopefully not mechanicals?  I'm hoping to stay in shape pedaling a 45lb Ute... with a 21lb baby and likely another 15 lbs of support gear.  Getting from Brooklyn to the Palisades might be challenge enough for Max's attention span but I'm going to give it a shot.  Drop me a note if you're interested and if there is enough interest, I'll post a ride.  Anyone who just loves babies and wants to be a buffer is welcome to load their bike with groceries and come out for the haul.

PS, sing along optional.

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