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My new hero
A question from a Newcomer.
Hello everyone. I just joined NYCC and to tell you the truth I am new in the bicycle world. I know how to ride a bike since I was a young kid (now I am 35), but I never went deep into this topic.
I live in NYC since June 2016 (I am from Chile, South America) and last year I moved very close to my work (2 miles distance) so I decided to stop using the dirty Subway trains and I went to a Bicycle store for the first time in years. They recommended the Trek FX 1. I bought it not knowing anything about bikes, but for the commute, it was a great bike actually.
I started enjoying riding that FX 1 more than I expected, and after 10 months, I decided to sell the FX 1 and I upgraded to my new FX 3 Disc, which is way better, faster and lighter than the FX 1.
Actual Central Park dialogue with a bike cop.
Scene: Central Park, West Drive, 6/1/18; 1:12PM. Two cops riding bikes side by side. Neither is wearing a helmet.
Q: I don't mean to be a smart aleck, but doesn't the department require you to wear a helmet?
A: Same as you. It's optional.
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Commentary: I tend to think the NYPD and the City's insurance policies state otherwise.
Slowcial cancelled
Shoulder replacement surgery
Upcoming Event: 3rd annual NYCC/Paragon Sports pre-July 4th Social
Dear Members:
On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, we will be having our 3rd Annual NYCC/Paragon Sports pre-July 4th Social in the cycling dept. of Paragon Sports. Food and drinks will be provided by Cava Union Square. Paragon Sports will offer NYCC attending members 20% off any non-sale items in their cycling dept. for the duration of the event. Also, there may be a surprize raffle gift, courtesy of Paragon Sports. This is a great way to schmooze with your club mates, while picking up some new, discounted, cycling swag and plan to ride together at our New Paltz July 4th get-away weekend from July 6th - 8th. There will be a banner promoting the event on our home page soon. Please see the details below:
Event: 3rd annual NYCC/Paragon Sports pre-July 4th Social
Cyclists collided Queensboro Bridge, Mon 5/28 midday - anyone there?
Two cyclists collided on Memorial Day around midday on the Queensboro Bridge. One was wearing a yellow vest and white helmet. He had a white bike. He was taken away by the fire department EMS.
If you have any information regarding this, or witnessed it, I would be grateful if you reached out to me.
peekamoose
Last year there was construction and detours on two major parts of this route. This year the projects have all been completed and major sections have been repaved. Rode it on Friday.
Berkshires weekend- Thanks so much
I think I speak on behalf of all participants in acknowledging Jim's hard work in making the weekend a success. Also, thanks to Laine and Herb for the watermelon pit stop- great treat. Hope to see you all on the road soon.
Berkshires weekend- Thanks so much
I think I speak on behalf of all participants in acknowledging Jim's hard work in making the weekend a success. Also, thanks to Laine and Herb for the watermelon pit stop- great treat. Hope to see you all on the road soon.
