Outside of Tallman and Haverstraw Trail, the latter of which I really like what are the best options for a gravel ride, Rockland, Catskills etc. I need to put Rufus T to more use.

Dear Members,

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Did a Nyack run this afternoon in the beautiful weather. The PA had a table set up on the NJ side south of the path before the last gate. It only takes 2 mins to fill out. The survey is worded to find out traffic volume (and type/purpose) at different times. I don't know what hours/days they're out there, but I suggested they do it on the weekend to see how bad it gets around 9/10AM. They said they are doing it on weekends also. In the comments I wrote the path is too narrow and it's the most dangerous part of my ride. I forget to put down the blind spots cause head-on collisions.

Too bad all the NYCC foliage rides are in Westchester next few weeks. If anyone is going over the GWB in the next few days, don't just blow by the table. Again, it's short and quick to do.

I just heard that Dana Hudes passed away and the funeral is at 2pm today.

My deepest condolences to his family.

We are responsible for cleaning up a one-mile stretch of 9W from just south of The Market north to Sparkill. We need approximately 20 volunteers to do the job on Sunday, November 13.

Ride Leaders: Organize your November 13 ride to arrive at The Market between noon and 12:30. We have divided "Our" section of 9W into 10 segments, each one-tenth of a mile. You will be given gloves and as many trash bags as you need. The job itself takes about half an hour and then we will give you a ticket worth $10 towards a snack or lunch.

Let me know if you can help so I know how many are coming. The more that come the quicker it is to do the job.

Jerry Ross -- VP Rides.

Elections. . . .  .

Not the boring Donald Trump/Hillary Clinton election – it’s the exciting New York Cycle Club elections!!

Nominations close at the membership meeting October 11th. Voting begins shortly thereafter – the final results announced at the membership meeting November 8th.   Our new board goes into action January 1, 2017.

Just in case there was any doubt...

Weather not great. If you ended up on the ride list after the cancellation email went out please stay home.see you next time