A large gourmet shop aptly named "Playhouse" has opened in the old Helen Hayes Theatre space on Broadway about 2 blocks south of Main.  It features signature sandwiches, pizza, nice baked goods, etc.  It has a large bar, much table seating and 3 bathrooms. Isaac, the owner or manager has promised outdoor tables, bike racks, energy bars and drinks, etc.  Cafe Toga has opened in the Toga Bike Shop on 9W in Upper Nyack.  Free goodies until April 1.

Has anybody any input on this? They haven't posted the courses yet but Putnam looks pretty hilly.

I have hardly done a lick of cycling this year but would like to try the century. Seven weeks to go.

One Man, Two Wheels, 4,122 Miles. . . .Life is a Wheel - Life, Death, Etc., and a Bike Ride Across America by Bruce Weber.

See Weekend Arts NY Times 3/21/2014 Page C23.

Can you repair/rebuild them?  For Shimano, at least, the answer used to be no, but maybe that's changed?

Peter Storey

http://www.pinterest.com/ladydownton/pink-cycling/

A friend in Cold Spring got a call. . . . if anyone with the prerequisite qualifications (young and British) is interested in the below, let me know and I'll put you in touch.

"Just got a call from this British reality TV show "Taking New York" looking for young brits in NY who are or would participate in the Putnam County Cycling Classic (Saturday, May 10th, 2014).  They want to shoot some Brits in the PCC event.  Not sure why but they asked.

Any help finding some bike riders in the 19 to 28 range of British persuasion would be bloody brilliant mate:

The Putnam County Cycling Classic - http://www.putnamcycling.com/

The streets appear to be soaking wet and the weather report says spotty drizzle.  I'm going to spin class instead.  I hope to see you next week.

OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 19, 2014

 

A friend just emailed me this short clip..  I am speechless..

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/3/19/5526416/cyclist-hit-by-truck-lands-on-mattress