The office manager where I work told me last week that upper mgmt decided I've earned an extra week to my summer vacation (I know, I should get that in writing). Like most people, I spend a fair amount of time when I'm not on vacation contemplating what I will do when I next go on vacation, so another week added to the end of August is, well, pretty soon, at the height of tourist season.

Yesterday, I wondered into the new Trek bike store on 8th Avenue and 20th and noticed the Trek Travel section of the store. I contemplated doing something with them about 10 years ago but never did. I regard it as a good sign that they are still doing this; most things that are poorly managed just don't last that long.

NYCC mentioned today in the MUG (Manhattan User Group) Newsletter, https://manhattanusersguide.com/

This may bring an influx in inquiries, and possibly an increase in new riders on the newcomers' ride. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/27/nyregion/metropolitan-diary.html?sear...

(3rd entry down, just in case...)

A big shout-out to Jim Finder for organizing a terrific Berkshires weekend. Don't know if he's also responsible for the perfect weather, but I'll give him credit anyway.

Kudos also to Paul Hofherr for organizing the C group lodging and rides. And as far as I've heard, not a tire was flatted on any of our rides!

If you are 2019 C-SIG Grad:

We offer early registration to qualified riders who wish to participate in the C-Rider Century on June 15.  If you are a 2019 C-SIG grad and wish to participate email: [email protected].  Please provide your full name, the names of your SIG leaders, and confirm that you are a 2019 C-SIG grad.  We will consult with your leaders and offer early registration if you qualify.

If you are a 2019 C-SIG Leader:  email [email protected] if you wish to participate.  Provide your full name and confirm that you are a 2019 C-SIG leader.  If there are slots available as of June 1, which is likely, your name will be added to the ride list.  

We have so much to learn from our British cousins....

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/780406/cycle-kind-fire-bury-st-edmunds-mouse-cremation-trial

...as much as it pains me to say anything nice about any airline....

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/21/travel/american-airlines-checked-bags-oversized.html

I have a couple of seats open, if anyone wants a ride from GB to Ski Butternut for dinner. Please reply by email (see the icon on the left).

Looks like the upper path has been repaved and marked to detour bikes away from the river from 72nd north to where the new esplanade starts. It takes you up through the 79th Street traffic circle and down the other side.  FWIW the entry/exit point at the south end feels like a serious accident waiting to happen as it's right at that narrow choke point where the path veers left and goes under the highway.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/arts/design/bicycle-exhibition-museum...