For us cyclists the question isn't  IF we will have an accident but WHEN!  In an accident someone with uncontrolled osteoporosis has a significantly higher proability of a bone fracture because their bones are brittle.  Onset or mild osteoporosis can be detected by a bone density X-ray and a weekly Alendronate Sodium tablet can control it and reduce the probabiity of a fracture in an accident by 50%.  Women "especially older" are at the highest risk I am sorry to report. 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2015/03/23/3704356_1987-winner-backs-lance-armstrong.html?rh=1

Has anyone rode in Israel? I'm going to be there next week and would love to ride. Bike rental info would also be great.

Any info would be much appreciated!

Tomas

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/paul-kimmage-on-why...

I am super excited to be a part of Bicycle Habitat's Women's Cycling Program starting up this spring. Our goal is to take women through the entire lifecyle of having a bike - maintenance, fit, clinics, nutrition, skills...and obviously, rides! The ambassadors have a huge range of experience, from a bike fitter, mechanic, triathlete, mountain biker (that's me!), several racers, recreational riders, and commuters. To kick off the program, we invite all women (from "do I remember where my bike is?" to "gotta go defend my QOM, be right back!") to join us on a ride this coming Saturday, March 28. We have rides for all levels, from the equivalent of a short C ride to a pretty challenging cruise up 9W.

Anybody know of a saddle demo program at a LBS in NYC ??

Any updates on River Rd.?  Is it very wet, slushy?  debris?  potholes?

Ed

Zoom into Google Maps. It is virtually there.

I wonder if you can get a vegan pizza there?

The meeting will take place no matter what tomorrow.  Sign-in begins at 9:00 at PS 9 on W. 84th St. between Columbus & Amsterdam (closer to Columbus).

We are planning to ride.  Since we won't start the ride until about 12:30, we hope conditions will be good.  Roads may still have some wet spots, but ice & snow should have melted.  Bring your bike; dress for riding in chilly weather.

That said, in the morning when you are coming to the school, there may still be icy patches on the roads.  Exercise great caution if riding to the school.  You can take your bike on the subway.  The #1 train stops at 86th & Broadway; the C train stops at 86th & Central Park West.