Can anyone recommend a good mini-pump?  Something that has a little stub that flips out so that I can hold it with my toe while I'm pumping along with a short bit of tubing, as opposed to the mini-pumps which attach directly to the wheel and require awkward one-handed pumping while holding the other end with the other hand.  Also a gauge would be nice.

I'm not looking for the lightest mini-pump, but reasonably light is nice.  Presta valve, although some method of adapting to schrader would be handy.  Also I don't want something cheap that will break after a year - I'd like this pump to last a long time.

Sorry, but I need to cancel this week.

Will repost for next week.

See Page 2 of the Automobile Section of today's (6/30/2013) NY Times for bikes made by automobile manufacturers.

Looking for a bike fit shop. Any recommendations?

Is anyone in the club experienced in cyclocross racing?  Are the options around NYC very limited?  A video I saw on YouTube was on Staten Island and showed very little running?  I would like try a local race, but need info on what kind of bike I might use, as I don’t think my road bike is appropriate.  What kind of shoes?  I would favor a race that had more real running, than just hopping up a few steps.

Tour de france - NBC all Access pass for $29.99 vs ipad app for $14.99?

Does anyone know the dif?

Can I stream live TV on both?

The weather report has improved. No thunderstorms until afternoon, and then only a 20% chance early afternoon. So, only my cue sheet to worry about. Don't worry, I've always gotten home before dark ;-)

See you soon.

Joe

I sent out a blast email with the itinerary, the specifics for the weekend (four pages), and a map.  If you did NOT receive an email, FIRST, check your spam folder.  If you still don't have it, email me at [email protected].  Your email may have either been mistyped (I'm human) or not transmitted properly in the submission form.  The rides coordinator will send a separate email, so adjust your spam filters to allow messages from myself (address above) and [email protected].

Passing through West Nyack today, we stopped at the Strawtown Cafe. It is on Strawtown Rd, just before the turn on to SR 59  to get to Western Highway (or just after the turn off of, depending on which direction you are headed). That's the intersection where Sickletown goes off one way and Strawtown goes the other.

Good solid food, very nice owner, would like to encourage more cyclists (keeps meaning to put up the bike rack!), super friendly, and good prices. The outdoor seating was nicely shaded. Would be a lovely spot for lunch on a club ride, as she could easily handle 10-12 cyclists at a time. More, I'm sure, with some advance notice.

All,

We are keeping an eye on the weather forecasted for tomorrow. At this point, the Newcomers ride is still scheduled. We'll make the final call tomorrow morning around 7:45 so visit the messageboard before heading out to the starting point tomorow morning.