probable destination: Pearl River

OK, I took the MTB out today for the first time ever. The jury is still out on why people ride those things, but I want to give it a fair shot. Two questions:

1/ I got pretty lost. I can't find a trail map for VC Park that doesn't suck. Any tips?

2/ What do the tortoise/hare signs mean? There are no words.

3/ I saw some "no bikes" signs at random spots. I rode one trail and then I saw a "no bikes" sign for the first time as I was leaving the trail. Is there any enforcement? Is there any way for me to see the real rules for the trails?

Thanks.

Hey Folks,

As promised a few months ago, we're pleased to introduce Badging capabilities to better recognize the accomplishments and contributions of our members. We're starting small with recognizing the 2014 SIG Graduates. Over the next few weeks we'll be adding 2011, 2012, and 2013 Graduates as well as SIG Leaders for those years.

Assuming all goes well (when does that ever happen??) we'll look to add other badges (100+ Ride Leader, Past Board Member, Best Dressed Cyclist, Bianchi Lovers, etc...) Ok, the last 2 probably won't happen for a while 

(Thank you Neile.)

pushing back the ride to 12pm rain is supposed to stop. we meet at #4 subway Woodlawn and shorten to Peekskill.

stay tuned.

It's raining now and forecast to rain all morning.  See you next time.

My NYCC ride was cancelled, but I rode anyway since I woke up early and had fenders and rain jacket. I was feeling smug about riding in the rain, which lasted only about 45 minutes, but I had my comeuppance on the Greenway north of 100th when a car going in the opposite direction on the adjacent parkway intersected with a flooded section of road. I had already taken off my rain jacket by that point - the approaching tidal wave high above me was a beautiful sight, until gravity kicked in. At least I had the rest of the ride to dry off, and the Runcible racks to myself!

Saturday 8/2 - B15 Ride to Hartsdale

11AM - 94 Street & 3rd Avenue 

12PM - at Van Cortlandt Park & 242 - meetup in front of VCP public rest rooms

email me at soupstone-at-mindspring-dot-com - or just show up

Due to rain.  Will try to reschedule soon. 

(nm)