Marty Epstein, proprietor of "Marty's Reliable" in Morristown, NJ, Gran Fondo NJ co-director, (and a sponsor of three NYCC meetings for the past three years), asked that I inform you of an exciting event coming up on March 26th in Parsippany, NJ: "An Evening with Bob Roll". For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mr. Roll, he is the hilarious NBCSN color commentator on the Tour de France and numerous other professional bike races. Mr. Roll is also a former professional bicycle racer, who was on the first "7 Eleven" US team, that raced in the Tour de France. He is also the author of Bobke, Bobke II and A Viewer's Guide to the Tour de France.
Message Board
Central Park Loop Condition
Submitted by NSherran on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 7:52pm
How is the Cental Park loop?
B-STS for 3/7 - Weather updates within
Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 6:19pm
8AM update
Still heading out to meet, but not hopeful that we will get across the bridge, which is still closed (could reopen any time now). Conditions on roads are OK though - dusty white with salt, not icy. To reiterate, this ride is completely optional right now! If you're really nervous, feel free to stay home - but if you don't mind taking a chance, meet you at 9:30a!
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Shorter version of an email I just sent to the group:
Ride is, for now, still on.
I'm getting up-to-the-minute details. It's not all bad, but some roads are still slushy and the bridge is temporarily closed. The GWB thing is a deal-breaker if it remains closed.
CP Main Drive is Cleared for Cycling.
Submitted by CLam on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 5:44pm
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The CP main drive is completely cleared of snow on Friday afternoon. No noticeable ice and not much salt. If you can get your bike there tomorrow, you can do a few laps if Sunday is not available.
It is quite beautiful with everything still covered in clean snow. Expected it to be crowded and wet with everything and everyone thawing out tomorrow.
A-SIG ride to Blauvelt postponed to Sunday
Submitted by BHafkin on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 4:23pm
An email with more details will be sent tonight or tomorrow.
R-STS moved to Sunday and starting from Manhattan
Submitted by NWeissman on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 3:03pm
R-STS #1 was moved to Sunday. Also, we ride out of Manhattan and the destination is Port Chester BBQ (3rd time the charm we hope). Info about the R-STS series here.
A Classic 3/7 ride moved to Sunday
Submitted by BCantrell on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 2:45pm
The A Classic ride to Park Ridge is now on Sunday to give the roads some time to clear up. Please let the captains and roster bosses know if you are unable to make it.
B SIG Orientation and Laps are ON, but With a Switch
Submitted by FLeffel on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 9:58am
The B SIG orientation and laps are ON for tomorrow. We are switching the order, however.
We will meet at Savior at 9:45 ( not 9:30) for our indoor session and will do the laps afterwards.
The address is 588 6th Street, Brooklyn. The closest subway stop is the 7th Avenue stop in Park Slope on the F train. If you get on at the very front of the train, you will come upstairs on 8th Ave & 9th St. Walk 3 blocks along 8th Ave to 6th St. The school is on the corner of 8th Ave & 6th St. Entrance is on 6th St.
I have no idea why someone sent me this fine video. Look at the guy's strong cadence at the end.
Submitted by RRosenthal on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 1:46pm
An Evening with Bob Roll
Submitted by EWeiss on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:40pm
Road bike fenders
Submitted by Robson on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 9:22pm
Anyone have any experience with this product?
http://www.crudproducts.com/roadracer-mk2/
looks good and after last weekend ride I think I'm ready to put on some kind of fenders...
