"For every bike that runs a red light, 10 cars run a red light." -Ben Kallos, Upper Eastside member of NYC Council. 

Kallos spoke in support of making the 61st St. and 62nd St. bike lanes permanent as he opposed complaints by anti-cyclists. And good news: CB8 did finally vote to make those crosstown bike lanes permanent. Thank you yet again, Hindy Schacter, this time enduring a three hour meeting. The vote? 34-9.

fitter suggested that i use one, and i figured it might be faster/easier to buy/borrow from someone in the city who has one that they're not using

I've noticed that many of the fancier road bike wheels make quite a bit of noise when coasting, and, it seems a wide variety of noises.  Even the stock wheels on my Trek Domane surprised me by the sounds they made compared to my old hybrid.

I have often wondered, and now feel compelled to ask:

Is there a purpose for this noise, and can one judge the quality (or price) of wheel by the sound it makes?  

Just a reminder on how to set up your profile to get email ride notifications.  You will get the email once the ride is approved and posted.  You will be able to sign up for the ride exactly 10 days before the ride at the start time.

Also please make sure your contact information is correct and up-to-date, ESPECIALLY YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO.

I'll be riding from the UWS to the Market Cafe this Saturday (most Saturdays). This Saturday leaving at 10am (bc of late work) 

Any interest in joining? 

For pacing purposes the whole ride comes to about 15-17mph average? On the flats I'd be comfortable doing 19? But a little slower is fine too. 
 

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Jim Finder, our amazing Berkshire weekend planner, could use a volunteer to help him update the list of local services. Would you be willing to help out? 

We're happy to announce that we will be running the B SIG program this summer.  The dates are June 5 - August 7.  There will be a virtual information session (optional, but recommended) the evening of May 11 -- details to follow. Registration will open May 12 and must be done online. More information can be found in the banner headline at the top of the Club webpage and on the B SIG webpage.  

Hope to see you out there!

The B SIG Team

Today, Sunday, I was riding toward the GW via 162^nd and I passed a young lady who was also riding to the bridge. When I realized that she remained close to my wheel I pointed out some pot holes, for which she thanked me. For as long as she stayed close enough to my wheel for it to matter I signaled pedestrians, cars, more potholes the same way I appreciate others doing for me.

After about a mile she was still close behind me and I continued to point out potential hazards. Then she asked: Are you a member of the New York Cycling Club? I replied that  I am a member and inquired about why she was asking. She said  because of the way I was so politely pointing out all of the potential hazards she assumed that I must be a member. 

Hi there, 

I just signed up for the Triple Bypass Ride in Colorado this July. Lots of climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34681844

I have never done such a mountainous ride and I wondered if anyone could recommend a training schedule that they found especially good.

Thanks,

Kristen