i want to know what "feels like 18" feels like.

i'll report back tomorrow if i still have fingers.

Here's a link to the website where you can find the spreadsheet created by Mark Pankin:  http://www.pankin.com/miles.htm

Go into cell N4 and delete N2+ from the formula bar to remove the error that appears. 

Happy New Year friends!

...So there I (the absolute worst uphiller in the Western Hemisphere except for an arthritic 93 year old widow) was slogging, plodding, lumbering up Harlem hill yesterday, as I characteristically do (characteristic except for my being on my bike in the winter), out of the saddle, heaving from side-to-side, swaying, humping, looking ugly, riding ugly, pushing myself at my absolute in-season limit—all of 10 puny MPH—in a titantic and losing struggle against myself and gravity when I pass a man who--honest-to-god seriously--barked at me "Show off!"

(For those keeping a record of such things: two cars in the park when they shouldn't be. Neither one seen ticketed by the police who were there.)

The ride is on! It's come to my attention that it will be quite windy out there, 20-30mph winds - so dress appropriately!

Depending on conditions, we can decide as a group whether to turn around at the Alpine police station and return via River Road, avoiding much of the wind, or keep with Plan A and continue to Palisades Market/return via 9W. 

Written proof that both your act, and mine, are intolerable.

A good read. And you won't lie awake at night wondering how it will end.

Yes Oprah, the last book I read was Bike Snob.

Found: Cateye "Velo 5" bicycle computer, on 177th st (the street before the street before you get on the GWB), on Sunday 1/1. If you want it back, shoot me a message. Otherwise I'll put it on my commuter and see if I can test it's maximum speed rating of 185mph.

Brinksmanship. 

No one is fighting over I Love Lucy reruns, however I'd prefer cyclocross.

When elephants dance, we must take cover.

Select a venue as listings unfold for the year. During this year's riding season, think about what little things you can do to sharpen your skills to prepare for it. Like money wisely invested, little things can yield big dividends. All big fish started small.

In the meantime, review how you fit into Sig/ STS programs. Should you be fortunate to fit into one of these you will have scored one of the best bargins in NYC.

All carrot cake, no stick. 

should be on the ride calendar later today....

Meet at Grants Tomb 8 AM

Hoping to get in a ride on my day off, but have to get home before noon. So just a quick spin along River Road to Palisades market. A short stop before heading home back along 9W. Would like to keep everyone together in a smooth paceline along 9W both ways. Plan to be back by 11-11:30 am. Good paceline skills, spare tube, pump/CO2 please.