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Thursday FunEmployment ride Canceled.

Submitted by JViesta on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 9:00pm

Hi all, Ride is off, go bowling or see a movie instead!

John

 

B-21 to Piermont, Sunday 7/24

Submitted by DLoayza on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 5:06pm

Feel free to post any questions, comments or suggestions here.

http://nycc.org/ride-detail/52622

Name: B-express train to Piermont

Level: B-ride

Distance: 30 Miles

Start Time: 1:00 PM

Start Place: George Washington Bridge, NJ side bike path entrance

Metro North, bikes, and peak times

Submitted by Jim N on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 5:00pm

Does anyone know if bikes are allowed (either explicitly or because nobody cares) on northbound Metro North trains during morning peak hours?

I think the trains will be fairly empty leaving Grand Central at 8 am on a weekday, but since this is "peak" time, no bikes are allowed.

Anyone have any experience with the issue?

I was planning on using Dr. Su from the Hospital for Special Surgery, but neither Dr. Su or the hospital are "in network" under my insurance, and Dr. Marwin and NYU are "in network". So now I'm trying to decide whether it's worth the cost to use Dr. Su, who seems to be the Dr. that everyone I know is using, or whether Dr. Marwin would be just as good. With the savings I could buy myself a very nice new bike to celebrate my new hip.

Margaret   (cipollam58 - at - yahoo - dot - com)

Thursday AM River Road Ride is Back (A/20-21)

Submitted by SShachar on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 2:37pm

We've had some issues with reposting this ride on the ride listing, but we are on for tomorrow.  So, join us for an alternative to central park laps. As we do every week, we will head to riverroad and back either on 9W or riverroad. Paceline skills are a must. Alternative meet place - 6:15am at 120 and riverside, or 6:35am NJ side of the GW bridge.

Please RSVP with the place you will meet us. Cancels: precipitation, wet roads or high winds. Please check the message board for cancellations or last minutes changes.

 

Damon & Sharon

Sunday, 7/24, C15+, Let's go to the Beach!

Submitted by AMarcus on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:40pm

Leaders:  Abraham Marcus Santiago Machimbarrena, Veronique Marcus, Aljandra Negrete

Where & When: 7/24 - 8:15 at Bed, Bath & Beyond on 61st Street and 1st Avenue, or 8:30 on the Queens side of the Queensboro Bridge

35 Schwinn's Stolen from Corona Park for Bike NY Kids Program

Submitted by Rmarcus on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:23pm

A bunch of bicycle thieves rode away with 35 brand new Schwinns used for free lessons at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, officials said yesterday.

The bikes were swiped on July 5 -- the first day of the program run by Bike New York.

"It is horrible. They have deprived hundreds of kids of having the chance to learn how to ride and ride safely," said Ken Podziba, CEO of the nonprofit.


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/schwinndlers_in_mass_theft_Th94vTlvdAgPrmADy1s99O#ixzz1SfBeq2ie

Coach-Help to Newtocycling

Submitted by newtocycling on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 11:35am

I taught myself to ride a bike a while ago and feel comfortable riding my old mountain bike, although, no to the level of riding with my hands off the handlebars for instance.

Recently I was given a beautiful, carbon fiber racing bike, but I'm having a great deal of difficulty to transition to it. I find the low-body position uncomfortable, the saddle too high and have difficulty with the position of the braking system.  I got very nervous the few times I got on it.

Need doctor recommendation for fractured collarbone

Submitted by catieryan on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 10:52am

Thank you all for your suggestions! I was able to get an appointment with Claudette Lajam. I only wish I had thought to post a message sooner. It would have saved me a lot of time and stress.

Catie

 

I broke my collarbone in a bike accident last Thursday and since leaving the ER I have been unable to find an orthopaedics doctor who isn't on vacation. The idea of waiting 2 weeks for a doctor for this kind of injury seems absurd. Given that this is a common cycling injury, I thought I'd reach out to fellow NYCC members to see if anyone could make a recommendation. I'm really hoping to see a doctor this week, so any suggestions would be very appreciated. My email below. Thank you. Catie [email protected]

New Bike Dilemma..

Submitted by Sir Roger on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 10:07am

 


OK folks heres the thing. Currently I am riding a 1950 Raleigh Clubman with 4 in the hub. Don't laugh.. I have already clocked over 2000 miles this year.. While i love the vintage ride I am also aware that this kind of cycling may not be that friendly to my knees in the long run.. And the more I ride the stronger my legs have become and uphill the more noticeable the BB flexing.  

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