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B16 Morning Laps in Central Park - Tuesday - canceled

Submitted by LWintner on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 8:31pm

Rain forecast....

Hope to see you Thursday.

gw bridge policy

Submitted by mgeller1 on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 8:50am

Sunday an alert was sent out at 5:30 a.m. that the bridge would have a delayed opening. No ETA was provided even when called. Finally the path was opened minutes before 9:00 a.m  based on the second alert.  The stated reason was "construction"

Shouldn't the north path be made available under these circumstances? having the path closed from 5:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. really limits rides. Not sending the alert earlier or providing an ETA makes it difficult to plan around such as maybe taking metro north to Garison and starting the ride North of the city 

Memorial weekend at Philly - Train, route, lodging suggestions

Submitted by Sina on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 12:09pm
I'm planning to spend the memorial weekend at Philly and explore the routes there. I want to use the train to get there and take my (and my wife’s) bike with me. 
 
I have never done it, any suggestions regarding taking what train to get there and what routes are the best to ride there are appreciated.
 

Thanks!  

Monthly Club Meeting: B-SIG Graduation!

Submitted by YK on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 11:26pm

Event: Monthly Club Meeting:  B-SIG Graduation

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Location: Connolly’s Bar & Restaurant, 121 West 45th St. (3rd fl.)

(bet. 6th Ave. & Broadway)

Schedule:
6:00PM - dine, drink and schmooze
7:00PM – program
8:30 - Socialize

Program: 

GFNY - Getting to the start

Submitted by neil_e_whitfiel... on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 12:46pm

Hi all, Apologies if this has been covered in other threads.

I'm doing the GFNY this year (my first full century - eek) but I live in Chelsea, so about 9 miles from the start. Does anyone have any advice for getting to the start without putting 9 miles onto my legs before the start gun? I'm really new to NY so was hoping to pick the collective NYCC brain.

What is it like on the day for Subways? It's a crazy early start so will they be running? Can you chuck a road bike in an Uber XL?

Really appreciate any thoughts, I'm happy to be pointed a pre-existing thread (I did look first! promise!).

Thanks, Neil

 

 

 

 

Why not make both jersey's available?

Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 9:29am

There's a spread of about 50 total votes between the two jerseys in the runoff contest right now. The same supplier (who created either design) is providing the jerseys. 

Would there be an issue with selling or making available both designs, even if just temporarily?

If it's just a little bit of money, that should not be a huge blocker on the issue. 

"Hudson Rising"-Excellent current exhibit at NY Historical Museum

Submitted by JJacobson on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 7:36am

Plenty of info & displays of our cycling areas.  Until Aug 4  CPW next to Museum of Natural History and has a nice restaurant

Dangerous parades on bike way: moshiach parade

Submitted by SSafier on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:16pm

I'll preface this post with, "I am Jewish".

I've encountered this event for several years, and it is simply dangerous.  Let me explain.  Apparently at Passover the Chasidich stage a "bike parade" on the West Side bike Parade to about 55th St, where they rally.  They attach large flags to their bikes that whip in the wind (see http://moshiachtime.com/parade-bikes/).  They are not cyclist, cannot hold a line, cross into oncoming traffic and have no marshals controlling either their flow (they often break into random groups), or interactions with other cyclists.

MAMIL II? New Cycling Documentary: May 8th

Submitted by PStorey on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 6:47pm

I received the following today. Kurt Broadhag has produced a new documentary on  the Race Across America. As With MAMIL a year or so ago, Regal Cinemas will show it, if enough tickets are sold in advance. At this writing, he needs to sell 30 more. Disclaimer: I have not seen the film, nor have I previously heard of the director. But from the plug, it sounds like it could be good.

Peter

 

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Peter,

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