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Incentives Gear Now Available for Pickup

Submitted by nycgabby on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 2:56pm

NYCC incentives gear has been delivered and is available for pickup at either Toga or Bicycle Habitat, depending on which bike shop you selected for pickup (please email [email protected] if you don't remember which bike shop you chose). 

Please pick up your items within the next couple of weeks. Email [email protected] with any questions!

Seamus Cullen

Submitted by EWirth on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 8:33pm

Sheamus Cullen, an NYCC member died last Sunday. There will be wake from 2pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9pm Thursday June 7 at John Kritl Funeral home at 1297 First Avenue and a mass at 10am Friday June 8 at Saint Catherine's Church at 411 East 68th Street.

Sheamus Cullen

Submitted by MCasey on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 8:15pm

Sheamus Cullen, an NYCC member and my good friend, died Sunday.

Anyone reading this who knew Sheamus knows what a terrible, tragic loss this is.

I met Sheamus on a club ride in 2003. A livery cab on Fort Washington Avenue cut me off, and I was giving the driver a piece of my mind when Sheamus rolled up. He later said he wanted to make sure if there was going to be a fight, someone would have my back.

For nine years, I made the trip to Maine to do the MS ride with Sheamus. I have many fond memories of those early August weekends on New England roads with Sheamus, his brother, John, and other friends new and old. 

I am lucky to have counted Sheamus as a friend.

Question about lane barriers in Central Park

Submitted by SGreenberg on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 1:10pm

In response to several incidents in Prospect Park, DOT installed signs and barriers in the park, which they claim are similar to those in Centrlal Park.  The signs look similar, but the moveable barriers block the lane (sometimes they're in place, other times they're not.  Is this the arrangement in Central Park?  My recollection is that the barriers prevent pedestrians from walking into the road without looking.  Are there any that actually block traffic lanes?

Thanks.

No ride requests on the Harlem Line till further notice

Submitted by HSchiffman on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 7:54am

I thought this was up on the Message Board earlier, but could not find it on a quick search. It did appear on threads regarding the Berkshire Weekend.

Due to construction, we cannot reserve train passage for NYCC rides until further notice. If you do so on your own be mindful of possible bus service for sections, which are not compatible with our bikes, or being told you can't board the train. If you manage to get passage out, make sure you have an escape route to either the Hudson or New Haven line before dusk. 

Now you know as much about this as I do.

 

 
A new generation of young women in Afghanistan are breaking deep-seated gender taboos by learning to ride bicycles, normalizing the visibility of women in Afghan society.
This film was co-produced by a friend of mine.  She has started an organization that promotes women's rights through sports.  This film is about female empowerment through cycling in Afghanistan.
 
There is a panel discussion after the movie Friday  

Sun Sleeves

Submitted by jpl9 on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 7:16pm

Are they really as effective as sunscreen?  I'd like to dispense with the glop, but I'm not sure which brand to get, or how to size them. I've got long and skinny arms, and a quick look at what's available on Amazon just makes the sizing issue even more uncertain.

Any suggestions? 

Sunday multiple vehicular accident on Hudson Terrace

Submitted by CLam on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 6:49pm

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Knee hurting while grinding! Why?

Submitted by Sina on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 8:15pm

I’m 30 and recently got a pain in my knee(s) while pushing the pedals hard. Any idea why? Should I visit a physical therapist? Any particular doctor to suggest?

PS Bike has been fitted properly (at least that’s what I’m told)

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