i'm interested in rides over 75 miles and 7000 feet of elevation apx that cuts through a park or reserve area. done my two such rides to death.

The Crusher ride was apparently too much for one cyclist.  When we reached Nyack she called Uber to order a car.  Within a few minutes it arrived and she and her bike got in and were on their way back to the city.

I haven't been so shocked in my life for awhile now. I signed up to the ride well in advance and yesterday afternoon after my CRCA race I was informed that I have been removed from the ride due to rider conflicts. I can't believe it. I had planned my whole weekend around doing this ride along with saving a specific training freshness to not get dropped. This is the ride in question: https://nycc.org/node/84390. This has been significantly disruptive to me and am now posting here because I been unable to sleep the past night due to the anguish this situation has caused me. 

I've searched the archives, and I don't think this question has been asked and answered.  I'm interested in a bike fitting, but most shops have multiple levels of fitting, and it's not clear to me which level I need.  It seems like there are usually 3 levels: (1) a basic sizing (which I know is not what I'm looking for); (2) a 1-hour or so session addressing saddle, pedal, and handlebar position; and (3) a name-brand (BG, Guru, Retul), 3-4 hour fitting with interview and computer imaging.  For example, http://ridebrooklynny.com/about/bike-fittings-pg135.htm  

Background:

Between Westwood and Schraalenburgh Roads.

Beautiful new pavement, no more milled or trenched sections.

The brand I know that fits me is Castelli XS. Just wanted to have some more brands to choose from. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. 

See you guys at Penn Station bright and early!

-Erica

How quickly our former cycling companions pass from mind when not here to ride with us. Has it been a month since Maggie Nguyen and Harry Woods moved to................Charlottesville? Just thought that might divert you for a moment.

Veterinary emergency has forced us to postpone. We will relist when we have a firm date.

Apologies to all.

As the proud new owner of a Cyclocross bike, I now want to get off the smooth roads and paths I ride my road bike on, and get some gravel riding in. 

Any recommended routes / areas to check out?