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

Does anybody have any experience with this ride? Scenic or yecch? Flat or hilly? Generally a fun time or a zoo? Etc.?

is anybody in the C or B tranche -- say, up through B16 -- planning to sign up?

Finally, can anyone recommend a good but informal Italian restaurant to replenish all those spent calories after the ride?

Thanks for your input!

700 X 23 on ALX440sl rims. As I approach 90 PSI the bead breaks free and I scramble to deflate. Have to run them at no more than 85. Front and rear the same. Rims were fine with the old Vredesteins. Should I move on to a different tire? Price was right and the reviews good. Something I'm doing wrong here?

So, first lap of Sunday's race in Prospect Park.  Just past Center Drive, beginning of descent, on the inside of a right hand bend, I'm in front, doing right about 30.  I hear a whacking sound, see my front wheel cocked about 20 degrees to the right and down I go, hard, but sideways, fortunately. 

 It was still quite early, so light wasn't great, but I had a clear view of the road and didn't notice anything unusual, but then again you know, that road is usually not very good.  I'm sure no other rider had anything to do with it, since when I saw the only other guy to go down fall, he was way to the side of where I was and besides, I was in front.

Too cold

Here's a nice way to support NYC's cycling community, and get a recovery ride in after your Saturday club ride. Raindate is the following Sunday, April 13th.

I can't take any more of this cold weather!  I hope to see you Thursday if it's warmer.  Regards, Linda

As the season gets underway, you may be looking for resources to help you achieve your best in cycling.  Here is a link to the March Open House at the Performance Center at Chelsea Piers, Wednesday, 3/19, from 5:00-8:00pm.

The event is open to all cyclists and will features tours of our state of the art Computrainer Studio, information on our Performance Center testing services, including Lactate Threshold Testing, VO2 Max testing and Resting Metabolic Rate testing, and Bike Fitting. 

Planning a may trip, would appreciate advice from anyone who has done a multi day. Was wondering how practical it was to start in Asheville and head East, putting on 70 miles a day and jumping off the trail to motel in nearby towns. Some accounts say it's really hilly and if you normally do 100 on flats only count on 35 here. This seems extreme, judging by RidewGPS.

Any experience out there  ?

Seek information about organizd bike rides in Westchesster, preferably Chappaqua - White Plains area.  thank you.  email [email protected]