A man joined the club in 1992 and has been on the board for five or six years. He has been the VP of rides for five or six years, presided over meetings of the board and the club until a new president was elected following Eden Weiss’s stroke. He initiated the club’s junior membership program and integrated KidsRide Club into the NYCC.

Hello, 

Are there any one day classes that are happening the rest of the year that go over road cycling skills, such as taking corners and pacelining? I am not looking to join a club in order to get access to training program and it seems that the programs that are offered by NYCC are over. Thanks much. 

Michael Reyes

The future is now. 

The chief concern is safety. The Peter Principle would dictate that a statistically significant number of these riders are beyond their capabilitiy. It's just that it hasn't hit the fan just yet. I'd hazard that they are at or past their limit of bike handling. Should one more variable present itself, and you are within their purview, you will be colateral damage. 

The deadly duo of confidence and incompetence has now raised its ugly head. 

Ride defensively: you don't want to use your health insurance deductable in the last few miles getting home.

Hank

I saw that the 125 and 100 mile routes go into Harriman on 9/25?  I did not see a detailed route map or cue sheet, but FYI, Toughman/USAT Nationals duathlon, triathlon and Aquavelo will be in Harriman on the same day.  There will be at least 4 races overlapping on 9/25 with ENY.  Just curious of NYCC was aware, and taking this into account.  Will be crowded on the roads?

Ed

I'm writing today to ask about any experiences anyone has had with knee pain.

Formerly (prior to the last several months), cycling has been absolutely great for my knees. But now, for some as yet unknown reason, I am experiencing some problems.  I haven't yet seen a doctor, but I would characterize it as a kind of "runner's knee" - tendonitis/bursitis kind of thing.  Rather worrisome.

I don't believe there have been any bike fit changes, but I'll be investigating that.  Could it be overtraining?  Also, I was trying to run earlier in the year, so that's a possibility.

If anyone has any experience with this, or any recommendations of medical professionals, tips, tricks etc. that would be much appreciated!

Hello,

I have this weird issue with the paint on my bike and this is the second bike this has happened to. The paint will become rubbery and have noticeably more resistance if you run your finger over it. The pain will also appear dull compared to the area around it and almost looks like it has a white coat of something on it. Whenever I tried to clean the paint, it looks as if I’m peeling off a layer of the paint and it create this little holes.

Have heard (other message board) that at least one; possibly 2-3 bikes were stolen this past weekend in NYACK. Unattended bikes disappeared when owner went into: gypsy donut??./ possibly Runcible.. there was even a video of one thief riding away

Has any one used kogel Oversized Derailleur Cages?  I was going to use ceramic speed, but i have a long shimano di2 cage and ceramic speed does not fit.  Kogel apparently works with a long cage. Thanks in advance. 

I'll be in Woodstock, NY for a couple of days, looking for route recommendations from club members or areas/roads that should be avoided. No preference in terms of hills or flats, but trying to keep it under 50 miles. 

Much appreaciated!