Good morning,

Since last Tuesday the workers at the Boathouse in Central Park have been on strike and there are crowds of protesters in that immediate area:

http://www.dnainfo.com/20110809/upper-east-side/central-park-boathouse-workers-walk-out-protest

This has been causing a lot of congestion and bottlenecks at that location.  Because of the uncertainty of this being resolved by this weekend, (and not knowing how early they may gather), I would like to propose moving the start location for Sunday's All Class ride up to Engineer's Gate at 90th St.

How does this sound?  Feedback appreciated.

Effort to Remove Prospect Park West Bike Lane Rejected (NYTimes, Aug. 16, 2011)

A judge on Tuesday dismissed an effort by Brooklyn residents to remove a hotly contested bicycle lane installed by the city on Prospect Park West, in one of the most closely watched controversies over a signature policy of the Bloomberg administration.

The decision represented a significant victory for the city and its transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan, whose campaign to create streets more oriented to pedestrians and bicyclists has divided New Yorkers and prompted a fierce political debate.

...but since it's "undersubscribed" (i.e., no one has signed up) I'm not waiting for last-minute attendees. I'm not even waiting for 6:30.

I might not even do River Road.

But you don't care, you didn't sign up. That's okay, I'll just sit here alone in the dark. (You never call, you never write...why can't you be more like your brother the doctor?!?!)

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/145187/councilman-lander-calls-for-task-force-to-investigate-electric-bicycles

hello,

last night i signed up and paid the $22 online through paypal to be part of nycc.org. 

i am having trouble logging into the site to find out about upcoming rides. there's no e-mail to acknowledge my membership.  Will someone advise me how to do this?  there aren't any contact phone numbers, and the links to those who have positions in the organization do not work from my apple computer (an ibook g4, i don't use apple/mac e-mail but rather yahoo/gmail).

thank you for your help in advance,

mike l.

Low mileage (about 500). True. I won't refuse a reasonable offer.

Pictures at

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/2550646255.html

Excellent condition. One year old, about 3000 miles. Sold with Cervo CPU, coded heart rate strap, USB download cradle, hub cap wrench. The front Mavic wheel is equipped with CycleOps front hub (same look as the back, but smaller). See accessories at http://www.cycle-ops.com/en/products/accessories/powertap-accessories.html

as if there was any question...

Tomorrow

9:00 Grant's Tomb

Relatively new to riding but am considering doing the 50 mile Escape to New York ending in Piedmont.  Anyone familiar with the terrain of the route?   

Brand New NYCC 75th Anniversary Wind Jacket (tags still on) for sale:  $50.00 

Size: XL

If you missed your chance to order this wind jacket here is your chance to buy it. Contact me via email for purchase and pickup in Manhattan.

Cash only. Thanks.

[email protected]

Kevin