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.

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,

https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracke...

Our own NYCC lifetime member, Carol Waaser, is also a lifetime member of Adventure Cycling.  There is a wonderful article about Carol in the May 2019 issue of Adventure Cycling.

If you haven't had the pleasure of doing a ride with Carol yet, I highly recommend it.

CONGRATULATIONS CAROL

I keep on having to have my Shimano 105 front derailleur adjusted to prevent chain rub.  I wish I could do it myself but I only make it worse.  Any recommendations for a good and friendly shop/mechanic who could adjust and maybe show me how to do it myself? Anywhere in Manhattan would be great.

http://gothamist.com/2019/04/22/video_nypd_seizes_bikes_bells.php?utm_source=WNYC+%2B+Gothamist&utm_campaign=cf521da159-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65dbec786b-cf521da159-82523905&mc_cid=cf521da159&mc_eid=0ddef42913

Conrad's Bike Shop has light-weight, small bells.  I'm sure other local bike stores do as well.

Richard R. - can't believe you didn't post this.

If you love them both, the cost for your love is going up: Trump just announced a 100% tariff increase that applies to EU alloy hubs and "sprockets," i.e. cassettes.

(I'm in the clear: I love neither.)

Totally reccomend giving this a ride. storm king is close to cleaned up and not yet open to cars. i rode friday and was treated to deer, foxes and eagles. only caveat is the last 1/10 of a mile coming out the road is being paved but there's enough good section to get through. Mine Road is also open. 

Not sure when Storm King officially opens, it should be soon I imagine.

We will be traveling to the BERKSHIRES for the Memorial Day weekend on Thursday morning, May 23rd, returning Monday, May 27th, early afternoon. Have a bike rack and space for one rider and a bike plus luggage. Car is a 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman, lovely ride. Asking $50 one way, $75 round trip. Staying at 400 South Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA and can drop you off as long as it's within 20 minutes of 491 Berkshire School Road, that's where the rides begin. We can go over details if you're interested. Thank you. Peter

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