A friend of mine got a ticket back in 1997 for riding his bike in the parking lot at Jones Beach.  At the first appearance, he pled not guilty and he was told that he would be advised of the trial date when it was scheduled.

Well, it now has been scheduled - 14 years later!  He has to show up at Nassau County on Dec 8.  He can avoid it by paying a $95 fine.  The original fine was $25. 

Aside from the absolute absurdity of every aspect of this, any advice as to how to proceed?

In case anyone was planning just to show up, the ride is cancelled.  Sorry.

I'm starting this thread to see who wants to meet up Sunday morning at Union Square to ride out to Brooklyn for the Marathon Ride. While I've biked out there from Manhattan several times previously, I can't say that I'm confident that I know the way. Therefore, I'd really appreciate someone who is comfortable with the route joining us.  

As for time -- I'm guessing we need 40 -45 minutes to get there, so that means leaving about 5:15. (Yipes.)  Fortunately, we turn the clocks back this weekend.

Just saw this on wnyc website....

http://transportationnation.org/2011/11/03/d-c-considers-allowing-cyclists-to-sue-drivers/

What's up with the food photos on the Web site?

Who can look at pizza and not want some? Not me.

What is this, late night TV?

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Edit: Now my screen is showing snowflakes. I still want a slice.

Would greatly appreciate any recommedations for a NJ lawyer with expreience in traffic court, particularly in Montvale...

I'm finally buying  new road bike (online). Anyone want to recommend a place for getting it fit? Inexpensive would be nice. -- Jud

The ride is still on, despite the disruption caused by Marathon preparations. I will be at Engineer's Gate at 5:45, as advertised. We will wait a few minutes to make sure that everyone who intends to come gets there. If the bottom of the park is closed or too difficult to navigate, we will make a decision tomorrow whether to do a few hill repeats or cut across at 72nd street rather than go around the southern section of the park.

Jerry Ross

I have been finding life's absurdities a little more difficult to laugh at recently. Hopefully it does not come across as pointed at you. If it ever does, my humble apologies.

This is pretty cool:

http://www.youtube.com/user/theOlympianist