As an FYI to non-participating cyclists, they've changed the route a bit this year.  The ride will not be using Henry Hudson Drive ("River Road") at all.  We will be using Hudson Terrace and go directly onto 9W.  On the way back to NYC, we will not be using 9W, but instead will wind our way through Piermont Rd./Anderson/Engle and unfortunately have to deal with Homans/Hudson/E. Hudson and Booth.  The 55/100 milers will be starting from 55 St. (approx.) and the West Side Highway at 7:20AM. 

I love this ride.

http://bikenyc.org/tourdebronx

Any interest in joining a slow, meandering C-paced group this day?

I have received the replacement wheelset for my errand bike. Very nice for the price, but the rim is marked 18-23cm. (I thought it was 25c.)

Clearly, I won't be able to use the 28c Schwalbe tire that I bought. I tried.

So I'm going to mount the previous 25c tires on these wheels. Any reason not to do so? They fit.

Which tube would be better for the 25s-- an 18-23c or a 25-35c?

Thanks.

My Schwalbe Marathon tire was the victim of vandalim - a slasher (SE corner of 108th and Bway: beware). It otherwise should have a few thousand more miles before being retired. Can I save the tire? There's a slash of a few inches that does not go through the casing and a cut of a bit more than an inch that goes through the sidewall. There may be one more small cut through the tire that I haven't found yet (it exists in the tube). 

Based on the June NYCC Board of Director minutes,

http://nycc.org/sites/default/files/nycc_board_6-2015.pdf

as of June 2, the New York Cycle Club's  "2015 revenue declined $13,000 from 2014."  

- Assuming $30 per member, Club membership declined by about 433 from 2014 to 2015.    

- Assuming an estimated membership base of 2,000, the Club has lost at least 20% of membership in the past year?  And membership levels are below 1,600??

Am i wrong?

Anyone know whether there will be a ride along the NYC Marathon route this year? I did it many years ago and I'm not sure who led it. Thanks

BarMitts, a longtime NYCC supporter, has generously donated a dozen sets for our October 13 Monthly Meeting on winter cycling.  Sets to be raffled off to members after the presentation.

People,

To all the volunteers who made the event safe and fun.  Your good cheer was evident to riders from around the region, and your commitment and resourcefulness made working along side you a joy.

Thank you!

Neile