I tested the theory today that there's a viable alternative to climbing one of the nuts (Walnut, Chestnut, etc.) or Churchill, also avoiding Hudson Terrace.  I went down Palisades to Jones Road and headed south.  It's a beautiful route...nice homes, not too many cars.  However, the turn onto Grandview was 11-12% grade, and the ride through Ft. Lee on Main St. was, well, not loads of fun.  I'd personally rather climb Speer and ride on Lemoine Ave. than take this route!

http://observer.com/2014/09/bucking-wfp-nycc-backs-walker-over-boozer-in-boyland-battle/

A-Classic graduate and ride leader Andrew Madoff passed away Wednesday.  

Our condolences to his friends and family.

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From Time/CNBC:

Andrew Madoff, the last surviving son of jailed financier Bernie Madoff, died Wednesday, his lawyer said. He was 48 and had been suffering from lymphoma, CNBC reports.

- granting permission to the C-SIG to use their facilities each year

- calling on the Borough to widen the shoulders on Hudson Terrace

- dropping the number of summons issued to cyclists from 108 in 2013 to 35 in 2014

- working with ENY to coordinate alternate routes in case the work on Hudson Terrace runs past 9/20

And, to name names, Chief Cioffi, Deputy Chief McMorrow and Lieutenant Hill. 

Thank you all!

Hi, all -- I wanted to share info about an upcoming 2-day epic ride in June 2015 starting in NYC and wending its way through our scenic landscape. I've signed up. I hope many of you join, too.

-Brian

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2 day, 150 miles, 1 epic ride

The New York Ride to Conquer Cancer
Benefitting the Cancer Research Institute
June 6-7, 2015

Register: www.ridetovictory.org/ny

I got bamboozled into riding this thing on Sunday not knowing that the registration is now 75 dollars - do we have a discount code or sometimes those already registered receive a code to get others to register? Anyone?

I'm renting a bike in Boulder this Sunday and am looking for recommendations for courses. I'll have at least a few hours to spare, but don't want to eat the whole day. One has to leave time for swimming.

If you've ridden anything out there that you're particularly fond of, I'd love to hear about it. Even moreso if you have a link to RidewithGPS :)

Best,

Ben

10-Day Forecast for: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Is anyone driving out from Manhattan Sunday morning? Happy to split the costs if so

Hey Guys,

I'm all signed up for the NYC Century this Sunday. For those that have not seen it, look here:

nyccentury.org

I was thinking we could cover the distance much more quickly if we had a good rotating paceline going. I'm shooting to average 20mph (moving time, I'm sure overall will be lower) with minimal stopping.

If anyone wants to join, please email me or reply. My email is [email protected]

Hope you can make it!

Scott