Last month I was stopped in Herald Square (33rd and B'way) for going through a red light (which I admit I did).  It was part of one of NYPD's swoops on our community with perhaps 7 or 8 young officers forced into lots of paperwork.

Does anyone have reccomendations for sunglasses?

I'm finding the combination of dappled light and potholes to be stressful and wondering if there is a lens that gives you the best  vision for these conditions?

I like the glasses that I wear, they have variable lenses that adapt to light, but I'm wondering if polarized or something else would be better?

Hi All,

I'm in the process of restoring my old 86 Schwinn Prelude as my "city" bike and ran into a problem with my old wheels.  Basically the rims are shot... there are several rivets pulling out and the lbs said they could not be trued.  All the other components are in great shape, and because of the age of the bike I can't simply install a new set of modern wheels.

Since the hubs are in good shape I'm looking to have the wheels rebuilt with new 32 hole rims.  Can anyone recommend a local wheelbuilder for the job?  

Any help would be appreciated.

btw... the rear hub is 126mm with a 6 speed free hub and index shifting.

Thanks!

A friend just booked a room at the Race Brook lodge for Memorial Day weekend and they told her that they would like to extend a 10% discount to all NYCC members who come for that weekend.

(They have had to turn people away in the past due to the Lime Rock group that usually stays there over the same weekend. However, that (motor) race was moved to September this year which has freed up a lot of rooms).

See www.RBLodge.com for details. 

Basil

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/12/nyregion/city-unveils-locations-of-bike-share-stations.html?hp

Hi all

i am looking for a ride for me and my bike to the Berkshires. Will contribute to cost of course!  I'm good company!

elyse Rothenberg    9178819478

thanks!

From Sunday, May 6th, 2012:

Ken

Vigilante Bicyclist Gets His Stolen Bike Back

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Vigilante-Bicyclist-Gets-His-Stolen-Bike-Back-150871045.html

I like a story with a happy ending :)

From The Five Borough Bicycle Club (5BBC), a special update:

On the fence about doing the Montauk Century? The 5BBC has a special
offer for the May 20th ride ii it's a $10 discount on ride
registration by signing up NOW until 11:55 PM Sunday, May 13. Please
use this URL:

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You can also register by clicking "Enter Promotional Code" then typing
"goodgroundniceroute" and clicking "Apply".

It is time for a solution to be found with respect to Lance Armstrong. Cycling and the regulatory bodies must stop, think and find a reasonable solution that accommodates all parties that were subject to the drug hunts. Some of us are not fans of Mr. Lance Armstrong but, a great champion is a great champion. Stripping Lance Armstrong would serve no purpose. The suits, regulatory bodies, drug agencies, courts, prosecutors, labs etc. have to get it together and stop preying on the cyclists in internecine turf and dollar wars. Our thoughts and prayers are with Floyd Landis, Tyler Hamilton, Jan Ulrich, Fillipo Simeone and the others.