Thinking of a new bike or tinkering with the setup of your current trusted steed, well here's a little advice on how to be sure you've got the right gearing for your rides - wherever you are, either in the mountains, on the islands or just simply riding to work - the next few minutes could change the rest of your cycling life...

What is your personal experience, if you’ve done this update? 

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/a-new-train-service-between-nyc-and-the-berkshires-could-launch-as-soon-as-2019-032918

I wanted to share with our club the post Rob made to his personal FB page today. Just an amazing achievement (for those of you who don't know Rob, well, he is proving whatever his age is, it is the new 40!)  Bravo Rob! 

"update: REQUEST WAS APPROVED>>>>This means nothing to most of my FB friends however I finally requested my upgrade for Road Racing to Cat 4. Now instead of getting my butt kicked by 17-25 year olds I can get beaten up by racers closer to my own age, like 40 year olds."

On another thread people have been discussing various advocacy opportunities for NYCC members. Transportation Alternatives, the leading safe streets group in NYC, has advocacy opportunities just about every night. Campaigns exist in all five boros to get protected bike lanes, better turning zones and much more. Many NYCC members have participated in these opportunities. When the issue of east/west bike lanes came before the upper east side community board Christy Guzzetta, Richard Rosenthal and many other club stalwarts spoke passionatly for the lanes. Their testimony obliterated the opponent's cry that only young folks cycle and the lanes would  harm  older people. NYCC members have also come to TA's lobby days at the city council.

I'm wondering if anyone uses goggles instead of sunglasses for their rides during the winter?  If so, what brands/models do you use?

I'm considering getting a pair to use for next winter instead of sunglasses, with the hope that my ears will stay warmer as the sunglass frame is not sliding under a hat/beanie.  I just need a pair that will allow me to order perscription lenses.

Thanks for your thoughts.

-marc

I would like to acknowledge Neile for all he does for the club, it’s members and cyclists in general. His rides are always on point with foodie style lunch stops often with our orders called in advance to minimize any waiting time. That said it’s the little things he does that makes us lucky to have him as a fellow rider. I am in his R STS group this season and I have seen him give sunglass mirrors and bungie cords to people and two weeks ago when someone was way off the back Neile waited for her and they rode together enabling her to finish the route. 

Hi all,

I'm going to Sonoma in mid April as part of a bachelor trip and renting a few road bikes to keep up the mileage. Any suggestions on cycling routes to take? Any Map my Ride profiles would be much appreciated! 

Thanks! 

Rapha is launching Rapha Race Radio on You tube.  They say that will report on road side events at the world's biggest bike races.  

https://pages.rapha.cc/feature/rapha-race-radio?utm_source=YT&utm_medium...