http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/nyregion/30bike.html?scp=5&sq=grynbaum...

Were any of you invited to this fund-raising party? No? Reading the names of the rich and the famous, it seems to have been something other than a summoning of the masses.

Our little group of hardy souls was out at 6:15 this morning (Tuesday) in the cold and it was sad. There were very few other cyclists out. I don't know whether it was the cold or the police that kept them away, but I missed them.

I thought I was next on the list to receive the DVD.  Haven't heard anything for months.

Basil, any idea who has it?

I already have accomodations elsewhere, but there are surely people already staying here or thinking of staying here on memorial day weekend.  No fine print about using this on holidays, except that it exprires June1st.    Maybe you know someone staying here and can pass this on.  Some creative individual or pair can sure make this work for them for the fun nycc berkshire weekend.   Note, groupon deal only available today, 3/29, so act quickly.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/ramblewood-inn-sheffield

http://www.ramblewood-inn.com/

Thank you, Ellen, for such an elegant and worthwile event. And thank you, Ed, for creating such a great club for kids. It was obvious from what they said that the club is so important to them and they are learning so much about their town and cycling and sport and comraderie. The hotel was beautiful and it's wonderful to get together and see everyone, all for such a terrific cause.

It's time to buy a GPS to keep me on the right track. I don't need the latest model just something easy to read and upload. I would appreciate some advice.

Looking to buy a work stand.  

Not having used any work stands I would welcome any recommendations and experiences with them  that you could give me.

Also since most of my bikes are carbon is it best to use a clamp system or one that adheres to the bottom bracket and locks either the front or rear fork of the bike.

I've been hearing a lot of good things about these "real man" saddles.  If anyone has one I'd like to know your take on it, what you like and dislike about it, and so forth.  How expensive are they?  If you have an under-saddle tool bag, is there any extra abrasion from using this saddle?  Also I'd like to know if there's a companion set of matching handlebar tape.

http://sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html

Thanks

Phil

You'll get a little surprise.  It was new to me.

The good news is that the committee wants to help restore recreational cycling in the Park. The committee and community members at the meeting were supportive of restoring cycling in the park. There were no rabid anti-cyclists present.

The board however brought up serious problems with implementing yellow lights.