It's 28 degrees as I write this. We can't catch a break. It's just too cold and not expected to get better till late afternoon. 

Sorry for the late call, but some of the roads may be icy tomorrow. Better safe than sorry. Stay warm. 

First person downhill fun. 

http://youtu.be/igp9sJkuAnU

Enjoy. 

And apparently riding fearlessly in the snow and ice of Central Park. This is on facebook and can be downloaded. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10150530537649999

Hi all.

We’re so sorry but we are canceling the ride this weekend.  We are concerned about the safety of the roads due to possible ice, slush, and snow.

Unfortunately, we are not able to do it later this month due to scheduling issues.

But, if you have questions about the B SIG, please try to come to the NYCC meeting this Tuesday, Feb. 10, which will be all about the SIG’s.  There will be leaders from all the different SIG’s who will make presentations and can answer your questions.

Here’s hoping you join a SIG this Spring.  They are all wonderful.  Great fun, great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, and good exercise to boot!!!

Linda, Claire, Sandra, Beth

R-STS is a ten (10) ride series for NYCC B-Riders that will run Saturdays March 7 through May 9. 

Intended for SIG graduates and comparably experienced cyclists, the R-STS seeks to expand riders' horizons beyond the Piermont-Nyack corridor.  The program will feature two events hosted by Long Island Randonneurs: the Jones Beach 100K on 3/28 and the Ronkonkoma 200K on 5/9.

http://www.thebikecomesfirst.com/ever-wondered-why-cyclists-ride-two-abreast-heres-why/

The man's got no class...well, damn little:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/us/lance-armstrong-cited/

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cycling/31125348

Anyone try x-country skiing in Central Park this year?  Any idea how the bridal path is with snow?

Was thinking about this.
We're getting hit with new technology, that is gaining acceptance while adding weight to bikes in star contrast to the trend these last few decades of lighter and lighter bikes.  Adding a power meter, EPS, bike computer, disc brakes, etc can easily add 500 grams or more to a bikes weight.  While I don't think a pound on a bike makes a huge deal. For years advances in bike frames to some riders meant shaving 50 grams of weight.