Had an interesting experience after changing a rear flat today.  First CO2 cartridge was leaking out where there is threading on the bottom of the dispenser, under the trigger, where the cartridge cover usually goes (I leave out of saddle bag to save space, just bringing the dispenser head).  After letting the CO2 completely leave, I threaded a second cartridge, began to attach to the valve stem, when it exploded...not the cartridge, but the dispenser.  Glad it missed my eyes! 

I have a flexible work schedule and work from home (East 73rd Street) and would like to find someone else who can, from time to time, take a break during the day on short notice for recreational, relativedly short rides (e.g., riding the Greenway to the Bridge or to BPC, around CP a couple or three times, maybe Randalls Island; occasionally longer rides, such as over the bridge to ride River Road, etc.). I am a C+/B- cyclist and ordinarily sign up for either C or B15 or B16 rides.

Not every day.

If interested, please contact Jim Olson.

Thanks!

This is the route I always take when coming back from StonyPoint via Motts Farm, Cedar Flats etc. But the section that passes by the Palisades onto GateHill Road has been left in a grated unpaved state for longer than I can remember. Anyone have any idea why its not getting worked on or when it will get paved. It's definteily a buzzkill on an otherwise fun path back from Bear Mountain.  Gran Fondo NY also uses this road, I'm surprised it never came up.

Hello

Does anybody knows how to join the old rail path from Van Cortlandt Park without going into the mud?

Thank you in advance to let me know

pierre

http://snuggl.es/roboviva/

While it's still a PDF, vs. a editable word or text file, it's still a big improvement over the standard RWGPS printout.  IMO.

Thanks to Mike Kocurek and Nick Ursa for the link.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/04/nyregion/Squibb-Park-Bridge-bounces-to...

This is also a bike path. Correct me if I am wrong. You know, some people feel I have a hard time differentiating between the 2.

Make other plans guys, this ride will NOT be taking place.

Stay safe and well,

George 

http://gothamist.com/2014/10/02/video_this_is_what_happens_when_you.php

Anyone doing Bike MS on Sunday and want to join me?  This will be my first Century, so I'm probably not your speed demon companion.  I'm probably a low A rider.  I'm also willing to do the 55 miler to get to the beer tent faster if anyone perfers that route. Best, Claire 

Thought I'd take a shot at seeing if any folks here commute between uptown (Washington Heights/Inwood) and midtown area. I've biked ~2 days a week over the summer, but now the days are shorter.  I'd feel safer to ride with someone along the greenway, espcially areas where there is no exit point in case something happens.

I know there are groups that meet in the mornings, but I'm specifically looking for an evening group/partner.  

Thanks!