http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/26/sports/pigeon-racing-doping.html?ref=sports

An NPR article shows that in all but two of the 27 countries in the EU, bikes are outselling cars, sometimes by a vast margin. At the end, also note that while US car levels are coming back up, bike sales are "solid" and younger people aren't maintaining the car frenzy of previous generations.

"I think it is just terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning seven Tour de France races while on drugs.  When I was on drugs, I couldn’t even find my bike”. . . .

Sorry Neile and Jerry, this guy is who we really need to lead our club into the future:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZRUsgH2pfQ

(trigger warning: out of shape comedian suggesting drivers should hit cyclists)

via @bikesnobnyc (who else?)

I got a flat on my commute today. No biggie I'm thinking; I've fixed dozens of flats. Checked my gear; no patch kit. Fine, that's why you're supposed to carry a spare tube. Pulled out the pump, not working. Ok, there's a gas station over there. Used their air hose, realized my tube still had a hole from my last flat. Long story short; I ended up taking the A train to 42nd st. and 8th av. I made the free transfer on the M42 bus to 1st av. It was the new hybrid bus that has a low step. As soon as I enter I see something equivalent to a small counter top next to the first seat(opposite the driver). There there were some bags laying there already. There was plenty of room; so I placed my folded Brompton next to the bags.

Dear Friends,

Please consider yourselves warmly invited to join us cycling enthusiasts in Philadelphia for the annual Philly Bike Expo, Sat & Sun, November 9 & 10.  Event takes place downtown at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, 19107. Hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.  For those traveling to Phila. by train, the Convention Center is easily accessible via Amtrak into 30th St. Station, or by taking NJ Transit > SEPTA to Suburban Station or Market East Station.  Complete event details are here: www.phillybikeexpo.com.

Join two (possibly three) other NYCC members and myself for an early afternoon ride out to the State Line Lookout.  We will be meeting up at 11:00AM by the Eleanor Roosevelt statue and following Carol Waaser's cue sheet http://nycc.org/node/55033

Hope to see you there!

Hi All, 

I just read confliciting information regarding the construction start date for the GW Bridge bike path.  I've heard 2014 and I read 2015 in a recent article from the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition. Does anyone know what the correct date is?

Thanks! 

Darcy 

Anyone know what the conditions are like right now?  Last time I rode it over the summer it was "closed" to cars (although one or two passed us on the "closed" portion) and it was ridable, though with a few sections of enormous pot holes where you had to walk your bike.  Still ridable? 

Today is the three quarter century Birthday of a long time member, great wheel maker,excellent ride leader, so-so bike mechanic, great VP Programs, ex President, NYCC curmudgeon, superb jersey designer. . .you know who you are - HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!