At about 6:45 this morning I watched an eastbound car on 14^th street turn south on 1^st Ave and, using the bike lane, drive to 13^th street, making a right on 13^th.  Not the start of a trend I hope.

As a relative newcomer to NYCC, I wondered what role the president truly has. My experience on the board in 2014 has led me to value a leader who wants to tap the huge resources of our membership through collaboration, cooperation, and spreading many tasks over many hands. At our core we are a club of riders, and our programs, events, and advocacy all shape our rides and riding. We need someone who can organize a large board, build consensus, garner participation, and make everyone feel welcome, supported, and heard as we continue to provide opportunities for our members and community.

I think the best person for that job is Brian Van Nieuwenhoven.

A bit on the pricey side, but wonder how they handle on club rides.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2809365/The-PUNCTURE-PROOF-bike-tyre-Solid-wheel-contains-no-air-ride-nails-shattered-glass.html

The integral experience of the New York Cycle Club will always be its core activities of organizing rides and promoting cycling. That would not and should not change. But for those of us who might be interested in expressing additional interests through cycling, a strong organization capable of fostering broader interests can provide a rich experience for many of us. 

(This is a tie-in with the other thread I started, both written around the same time. The common idea is that a strong organization is better prepared to make things happen.)

People,

Since the other candidate has spoken on the subject, I believe you're entitled to my thoughts as well. 

Our Club is first and foremost a riding club.  Ride leadership occupies six seats on our Board; VP-Rides, A-B-C Coordinators; an Events Coordinator who handles New Comers and All Class; and an ENY Chair to coordinate our signature public event.  In addition, we have the SIG Captains and Leaders, and volunteers who wrangle multi-day rides like Berkshires and West Point.  

Does anyone have a 10000ft elevation route to bear and back from gwb within 100 miles?

I've revised the description of this ride. See the revised description. It should reappear in the Ride Listings soon.

The following landed in the Club Secretary's inbox.  Usual disclaimers. Follow up directly if interested. 

Is there a cue sheet for the Old Croton Aquaduct in NYCC's Library?

Chairman Degnan, Commissioners. Thank you for the opportunity to speak.